Notice of Intent -FCRHC BPA for various urine, drug screen, and testing supplies

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Four Corner Regional Health Center in Red Mesa, Arizona has published a Notice of Intent to award a firm-fixed-price contract for urine, drug screening, and various testing supplies. This special notice, posted on January 2, 2026, indicates the agency's intent to restrict competition and negotiate exclusively with Medtox Diagnostics Inc. The contract falls under NAICS code 621511 (Medical Laboratories) with a small business size standard of $41.5 million. The contracting officer is exercising authority under FAR 12.102(a) to sole-source this acquisition from a single vendor determined to be the only reasonably available source capable of providing the required miscellaneous testing supplies.

The special notice serves to inform the market of the IHS's intent while providing an opportunity for alternative vendors to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to supply the required products. Interested vendors must submit capability statements via email to William Lee, Contract Specialist, no later than 12:00 p.m. MST on Monday, January 19, 2026, though responses do not guarantee a competitive solicitation will be issued. The contract covers an anticipated period of performance from February 2, 2026 through February 1, 2027, with a base year and four option years, for testing supplies needed for critical patient care services including mental health triage and prenatal screening. While this notice specifies testing supplies for an as-needed basis, the government retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete the requirement based on vendor responses. Offerors should note that a separate IHS Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form is available, suggesting potential consideration for Indian Economic Enterprise vendors under the Buy Indian Act.