Sole source to biomerieux, INC for the spotfire analyzer system and test kits
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- IHS1498418
- Agency
-
Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Pawnee, Oklahoma 74058, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Pawnee Indian Health Center, part of the Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service, has published a Special Notice for a sole source purchase order to Biomerieux, Inc. for the VC-SPOTFIRE Analyzer System and related test kits. This specialized system is critical for rapidly differentiating between COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and rhinovirus using a single patient sample, which is essential for accurate patient diagnosis and treatment, especially during peak respiratory disease seasons.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the public of the intent to award a non-competitive, sole source contract to Biomerieux, Inc. as they are the sole manufacturer and provider of this highly specialized equipment. The government has determined that Biomerieux is the only source capable of providing the required equipment at the necessary level of quality and functionality. The deadline for any responses demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the government is August 5, 2024. However, the government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of or provide feedback on any information submitted. The government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation.
Notice text
The Pawnee Indian Health Center intends to award a non-competitive, sole source purchase order to proposed contractor Biomerieux, Inc. authority cited FAR Part 5.406(a) - Only one source is capable of providing the equipment at the level or quality required because the equipment is unique or highly specialized.
Biomerieux, Inc. is the manufacturer and only source licensed and authorized agency to provide the required equipment to ensure there is no interruption in services that will negatively affect direct patient care.
This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive proposals. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence, that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Provide response to: amber.chavez@ihs.gov. Last day to provide affirmation written response is August 5, 2024 at 4:00pm CDT.
A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement base upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Any solicitation resulting from the analysis of information obtained will be announced to the public in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation (s).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Spotfire Spec Sheet_V2.pdf | ||
| Biomerieux Spotfire JA_v2.pdf |
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