Notice of Intent to negotiate a sole source award with Applied Medical Resources

The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole source, firm-fixed-price award with Applied Medical Resources for the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Gallup Indian Medical Center located in Gallup, New Mexico. The procurement is specifically for specialized equipment used in minimal invasive and general surgery. The Special Notice was posted on March 24, 2025, with a response deadline of March 28, 2025. This notice is being published under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii) for a sole source procurement. The contract will have an initial performance period of 12 months with potential for four additional option years.

Potential contractors interested in challenging the sole source designation may submit a capability statement electronically to Stefanie Atene@ihs.gov by 10:00 AM Mountain Time on March 28, 2025. The government emphasizes that this notice is not a solicitation or request for offers, and respondents are advised that there is no obligation for the government to acknowledge receipt of submitted information or provide feedback. Any alternative sources seeking to compete for this procurement must demonstrate their capability through a written submission. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on received responses. The contract falls under NAICS Category 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and PSC Category 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to this notice, and no solicitation will be issued following the review of submitted capabilities.