Notice of Intent to Award - STAT and non-STAT Laboratory Testing Services
ID: NOI-SRSU-26-0006Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/66d94aa1672b4244b1a16828786e909c/view
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    The Indian Health Service, specifically the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, intends to negotiate a contract with San Juan Regional Medical Center for STAT and non-STAT laboratory testing services in Shiprock, New Mexico. This procurement aims to ensure reliable laboratory testing capabilities, particularly in the event of a catastrophic incident that could disrupt services at the Northern Navajo Medical Center. The contract is anticipated to span a base period of one year, with four additional 12-month options, totaling up to five years of service. Interested vendors may submit capability statements by 10:00 AM (MST) on December 19, 2025, via email to Dallas Begay at dallas.begay@ihs.gov, as this notice does not constitute a request for quotations and competition is restricted to the selected provider.

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    Dallas Begay
    (928) 871-1433
    dallas.begay@ihs.gov
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