Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- IHS1524791
- Agency
-
Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Place of performance
- Phoenix, Arizona 85004, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service Phoenix Indian Medical Center issued a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to the College of American Pathologists under FAR 6.103-1, with a capability statement submission deadline of August 24, 2026. This is an 8(a) sole-source award.
The contract covers CLIA-approved Proficiency Testing Program and CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program services for the PIMC Laboratory and Pathology Departments, including proficiency testing samples, accreditation services and fees, quality assurance studies, competency assessments, compliance resources, and other services necessary to maintain applicable laboratory accreditation standards. Performance begins October 1, 2026.
Any responsible source believing it can meet Government requirements may submit a capability statement to Minkyu.Kim@ihs.gov referencing notice number IHS1524791. The Government retains sole discretion to determine whether to conduct competitive procurement based on responses received. Capability statements will be evaluated to assess alternatives and inform potential future solicitations; responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to any future competitive solicitation. Respondents should not include proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information, as the Government may use nonproprietary technical information in resultant solicitations.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), intends to award a sole-source contract to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) under the authority of RFO FAR 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
The contractor shall provide a CLIA-approved Proficiency Testing (PT) Program and CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program services for the PIMC Laboratory and Pathology Departments. Services include proficiency testing samples, accreditation services and fees, quality assurance studies, competency assessments, compliance resources, and other services necessary to maintain applicable laboratory accreditation standards.
The anticipated period of performance will begin October 1, 2026.
This notice is not a solicitation or request for competitive quotations. However, any responsible source that believes it can meet the Government's requirements may submit a capability statement to Minkyu.Kim@ihs.gov by the date and time specified in SAM.gov.
A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE FAR 6.103-1.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Sources Sought - PIMC - CAP FEE CLIA Proficiency Testing Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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