Special Notice, Intent to Sole Source Award, Sysmex America Inc, Sysmex NX-450 Cost-Per-Test, IHS, Unitah and Ouray Service Unit
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- IHS1516801-UNO
- Agency
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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
- Place of performance
- Fort Duchesne, Utah 84026, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office, Division of Acquisition Management has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Sysmex America Inc for a Sysmex NX-450 Hematology Analyzer cost-per-test supplies and service agreement. The procurement is being conducted under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and will establish a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement against VA Contract Number V797D10234. The contract covers the Uintah and Ouray Service Unit and includes one base year with four option years for automated clinical hematology analyzer supplies and services. The equipment performs automated Complete Blood Count testing with white blood cell differentials and assessment of red blood cell, platelet morphology, and reticulocyte analysis for patient care. IHS justifies the sole source approach under FAR 8.405-6 based on Sysmex America Inc being the exclusive manufacturer of these specialized hematology analyzers and reagents in the United States.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors of the government's intent to proceed with a sole source award while providing an opportunity for other capable sources to demonstrate their ability to provide equivalent supplies and services. Interested contractors must submit capability statements by 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on August 22, 2025, to donovan.conley@ihs.gov, referencing notice number IHS1516801-UNO. All responsible sources are eligible to participate by providing detailed capability statements that demonstrate their ability to supply the requested hematology analyzer supplies and services. The government retains full discretion in determining whether to proceed with competitive procurement based on received responses and reserves the right to use submitted information for any legally appropriate purpose. This notice does not create any obligation for the government to award contracts or compensate respondents for information provided, and responses will primarily be used to assess available alternatives and inform potential future solicitation development.
Notice text
This is a notification of an intent to award a sole source contract to Sysmex America Inc under NAICS code 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing by Indian Health Services (IHS), Phoenix Area Office (PAO), Division of Acquisition Management (DAM) for a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) against VA Contract Number V797D10234 under the authority of FAR 8.405-6, Only One Source.
The PAO, DAM will award an Area Wide Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Sysmex NX-450 Hematology, Cost-Per-Test Supplies, and Service Agreement for One Base Year and Four Option Years. The automated clinical hematology analyzer is used to perform the automated Complete Blood Count with automated white blood cell differentials and assessment of red blood cell, platelet morphology, and reticulocyte analysis required to maintain health and treatment of patients being served.
If you can provide the supplies requested, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the Agency and may be e-mailed to donovan.conley@ihs.gov referencing notice number IHS1516801-UNO by 4:00 PM (MST) August 22, 2025. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract acquisition based upon responses to the notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement and may lead to the development of a solicitation. 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.
Any solicitation resulting from the analysis of information obtained will be announced to the public in Federal Business Opportunities in accordance with the FAR Part 5. 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).
Attachment:
1. Federal Supply Schedule Limited Source Justification, IHS1506801
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JA FSS LSJ IHS1506801 UNO SAM.pdf |
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