Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Blood product replenishment supplies /transfusion service testing

In accordance with (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, Chinle Arizona intends to award to a non-competitive, sole source purchase order to VITALANT, for blood product replenishment supplies and blood bank/transfusion service testing on "as needed basis."

The anticipated period of performance is one year from date of award. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 621511 Medical Laboratories with a small business size of $41.5

The proposed Contractor is the only organization uniquely qualified to provide the required services to ensure that there is no interruption in services that could impact direct patient care.

This 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 convicing evidence 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. If no affirmative written response is received by JUNE 10, 2025 at 12 p.m MST, the contract will be issued without further notice.

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 the purpose of 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 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).

*NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS NOTICE.*