NNMC: TriCore Laboratory Testing Services
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- NOI-SRSU-26-0022
- Agency
-
Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 621511 Medical Laboratories
- PSC
- Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing
- Place of performance
- Shiprock, New Mexico 87420, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), Shiprock Service Unit, issued this Special Notice on April 21, 2026, to announce its intention to negotiate a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract with TriCore, Inc. for laboratory testing services at the Northern Navajo Medical Center. The contract falls under NAICS code 621511 (Medical Laboratories) and is classified as a reference laboratory testing procurement (PSC Q301). The Indian Health Service, a civilian agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, published this notice to inform interested parties of the planned procurement and provide an opportunity for vendors to demonstrate alternative capabilities. This is not a traditional request for proposals or quotations but rather a notification of a sole-source determination based on TriCore's unique qualifications in the marketplace.
The government determined that TriCore is the only vendor reasonably available to meet the requirement for high-complexity and STAT (Stat—Immediately Priority) laboratory testing, including specimen transport and timely processing of critical tests without disruption to patient care. Interested vendors may submit a written capability statement by May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MDT demonstrating their ability to provide the required services; this submission is not mandatory but will be considered in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement instead. The anticipated contract period spans five years, running from May 18, 2026, through May 17, 2030, consisting of a base period plus four option years. There are no stated eligibility restrictions limiting participation, and any vendor believing it can meet the government's requirements may respond. The government reserves the right to determine whether to proceed with the sole-source award or conduct a competitive procurement, with all inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Michelle James at michelle.james@ihs.gov.
Notice text
The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), Shiprock Service Unit, plans to negotiate a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract with TriCore, Inc. (UEI KRWFUJJCWAS3) for the provision of laboratory testing on an as needed basis for the Northern Navajo Medical Center. TriCore is the only vendor capable of meeting the requirements for high-complexity and STAT laboratory testing, including specimen transport and timely processing of critical tests without disruption to patient care. The NAICS code is 621511, with an associated small business size standard of $41.5 million.
In accordance with RFO 12.102(a), the Government has determined that only one source is reasonable available to meet this requirement. The anticipated period of performance is a base plus four option years, from May 18, 2026, through May 17, 2030.
This notice is not a request for quotations or proposals. However, interested parties that believe they can meet the Government’s requirement may submit a capability statement. Responses must be in writing and demonstrate the vendor’s ability to provide the required services.
Responses are due May 7, 2026 at 10:00 am MDT.
A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A solicitation will not be issued.
The point of contact for this action is Michelle James, Contract Specialist and can be reached at michelle.james@ihs.gov.
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