The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service (IHS) is forecasting a recompete contract for proficiency testing supplies in the Medical Laboratories sector (NAICS 621511). The estimated solicitation release date is November 1, 2024, with an anticipated contract award projected for February 1, 2025. This procurement focuses on obtaining critical laboratory quality assurance testing materials essential for medical diagnostic processes.

The contract opportunity does not have a specific set-aside designation, suggesting open competition. The point of contact for this opportunity is Karen McDonald, Contracting Officer at IHS, who can be reached at karen.mcdonald@ihs.gov or +12184073702. While specific award value details are not explicitly outlined in the forecast, the previous related contract provides a reference point of $61,418.15, which may indicate a similar budget range for the upcoming procurement.

The incumbent contractor for this recompete is the College of American Pathologists (CAP), which currently holds contract number 75H70522P00016. The existing contract, awarded on January 25, 2022, is a firm fixed-price purchase order with a completion date of January 24, 2027. The previous award was for proficiency testing materials and demonstrates CAP's established capability in providing laboratory quality control and proficiency testing services to federal healthcare agencies, including IHS.

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