Notice of Intent to Issue a Sole Source Contract - Laboratory Surveillance Services

The Naval Supply Systems Command has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract for laboratory surveillance services focused on influenza and other respiratory viruses in various regions of the Kingdom of Jordan. This Special Notice, posted on August 21, 2025, falls under the Medical Laboratories NAICS category (621511) and does not utilize any set-aside provisions. The Department of the Navy agency intends to proceed with a single-source procurement approach for these specialized laboratory services. The notice serves as advance notification to the contracting community of the government's procurement intentions for this international health surveillance initiative.

The primary objective of this procurement is to establish laboratory surveillance capabilities for monitoring influenza and other respiratory viruses across multiple regions within Jordan, supporting public health monitoring and disease prevention efforts. As a sole source notice, the government has identified a specific contractor capable of meeting the unique requirements for this international laboratory services contract, limiting competition to that particular entity. The notice references an attached document that likely contains detailed specifications, requirements, and justification for the sole source approach, though specific eligibility criteria and participation requirements are not detailed in the summary information provided. This procurement represents part of broader international health cooperation initiatives, enabling surveillance and monitoring of respiratory pathogens in the Middle East region through specialized laboratory expertise and services.