BPA for various testing supplies - Kayenta Health Center (KHC)

The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Special Notice for the Kayenta Health Center (KHC) regarding a proposed Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for laboratory testing supplies. The notice specifically intends to award a non-competitive firm-fixed-price BPA to Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. for various laboratory testing supplies to be ordered on an as-needed basis for the Laboratory department. Located in Kayenta, Arizona, the KHC requires these supplies for specimen collection, processing, and testing to ensure high-quality patient care. The notice emphasizes that Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. is uniquely qualified to provide the requested supplies based on FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B). The contract opportunity falls under the Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing NAICS category and Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies PSC category.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide transparency about the intended non-competitive procurement and allow potential alternative sources to submit capability statements. Interested contractors may submit their capability statements via electronic mail to Jerlyn Begay, Supervisory Contract Specialist, by 10:00am EDT on March 24, 2025. The Government explicitly states that it is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of submitted information or provide feedback to respondents. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. The period of performance for the BPA will be one year from the date of award. Potential sources are advised that the Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed procurement based on submitted responses. Importantly, this notice is not a solicitation or request for offers, and a solicitation will not be issued as a result of this notice.