Sole source to biomeriux, INC
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- IHS1513318
- Agency
-
Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing
- Place of performance
- Lawrence, Kansas 66046, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service, specifically the Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Center, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement to Biomerieux, Inc. for the BioFire SpotFire System and Panels. The procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.406(a), which allows for non-competitive contracting when only one source can provide the required equipment at the necessary level of quality. Biomerieux, Inc. is recognized as the sole manufacturer and authorized agency capable of providing the specialized respiratory testing equipment. The total procurement is valued at $845,500.00 and involves acquiring two state-of-the-art respiratory testing systems with unique diagnostic capabilities. The agency's market research confirmed that no alternative systems can match the comprehensive testing features of the BioFire VC-SPOTFIRE system.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors about the government's intent to proceed with a sole source procurement and provide an opportunity for market feedback. Contractors have until May 19, 2025, at 4:00 pm CDT to submit a response to maryann.yocham@ihs.gov, with any submission required to demonstrate clear evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. The notice explicitly states that this is not a competitive solicitation and respondents should not include proprietary, classified, or sensitive information in their responses. The government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in potential future solicitations and is not obligated to acknowledge or provide feedback on submissions. The unique BioFire system can simultaneously test for COVID-19, Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and Rhinovirus in just 16 minutes using a single sample collection, which distinguishes it from competing diagnostic platforms. Ultimately, the determination to proceed with a non-competitive procurement remains solely at the discretion of the government.
Notice text
Title: Sole Source to Biomeriux, Inc. for The BioFire SpotFire System and Panels.
The Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Center intends to award a non-competitive, sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement 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: maryann.yocham@ihs.gov. Last day to provide affirmation written response is May 19, 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SOLE SOURCE NOI BIOMERIUX.pdf |
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