Notice of Intent to negotiate a sole source award to Roche Diabetes Care

The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Gallup Indian Medical Center, a component of the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Special Notice regarding a potential sole source procurement for diabetic supplies. The notice specifically indicates an intent to negotiate a firm-fixed-price award directly with Roche Diabetes Care Inc., located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The contract will focus on procuring diabetic supplies that are compatible with existing medical equipment at the Gallup Indian Medical Center. This procurement falls under the Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing NAICS category (339113) and the Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies PSC category (6515). The proposed contract will have an initial performance period of 12 months, with the potential for four additional option years.

Contractors interested in challenging the sole source determination must submit a capability statement electronically to Stefanie Atene@ihs.gov by 10:00 AM Mountain Time on February 7, 2025. The government emphasizes that this notice is not a solicitation or request for offers, and potential sources other than Roche Diabetes Care Inc. are invited to demonstrate their capabilities. However, the agency clearly states that it is under no obligation to acknowledge received submissions or provide feedback to respondents. The determination to compete the procurement remains solely at the government's discretion, and any information received will be considered only for assessing potential competition. Oral communications are explicitly not acceptable in response to this notice. Contractors should note that while they may submit capability statements, the Indian Health Service retains complete discretion in determining whether to proceed with a competitive procurement or maintain the intended sole source award to Roche Diabetes Care Inc.