Intent to Sole Source - IHS Billings Area - Area Wide SYSMEX Hematology Supplies and Service
ID: SN-75H70925AW001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICERockville, MD, 20852, US

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (W065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/de6b5b0897304c5c923cc2a45dd722e5/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) in Billings, Montana, intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Sysmex for hematology supplies, services, and support, with a performance period from March 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025. This procurement is based on the exclusive intellectual property rights associated with the Sysmex Analyzer, which is deemed essential for meeting the agency's operational requirements. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately $46,000, and while interested parties may submit evidence that competition would be beneficial, the final decision on whether to proceed without competition rests solely with the government. Inquiries regarding this notice should be directed to Contract Specialist Vincent Hansen via email at Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov, and responses must adhere to the specified subject line for clarity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Vincent Hansen
    Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov
    Files
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    A16 - SOLE SOURCE SYSMEX.pdf
    The Billings Area Indian Health Service intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Sysmex for hematology supplies, services, and support from March 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025. The estimated contract value is approximately $46,000. This decision to pursue a sole source contract is based on FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only Sysmex can meet the agency's requirements due to exclusive intellectual property rights associated with the Sysmex Analyzer. Interested parties may provide evidence demonstrating that competition would benefit the government, but the final decision to proceed without competition rests solely with the government. Additionally, inquiries regarding this notice must be directed to Contract Specialist Vincent Hansen via email only, stipulating a specific subject line for clarity. This notice is not an invitation for quotes or proposals, and any costs incurred in responding will not be covered by the government. The notice emphasizes mission objectives related to standardization and security within the agency’s operations.
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