The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service is forecasting a recompete contract for laboratory quality control materials, specifically for validating analyzers. The estimated solicitation release date is June 1, 2024, with an anticipated award date of May 1, 2025. This opportunity falls under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS code 334516.

The contract is expected to involve quality control materials for medical diagnostics, with potential points of contact including Jennifer Richardson from Engineering and Jamie Kortgard from Nursing. While specific budget details for the forecasted opportunity are not provided, the previous related contract (75H70523P00042) was valued at $89,176.10, which may serve as a benchmark for potential award size. The procurement will likely target providers capable of supplying specialized laboratory diagnostic testing solutions.

The incumbent contractor is Bio-Rad, who previously held Purchase Order 75H70523P00042 awarded on May 31, 2023. The existing contract was a firm fixed-price purchase order with a performance period through May 31, 2028, focused on quality control materials necessary to validate analyzers. The previous award was set aside for small businesses and obligated $74,176.10, with a ceiling value of $89,176.10. Bio-Rad Laboratories is a large, for-profit manufacturer of life science research and clinical diagnostic products with significant federal contracting experience.

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