Intent to Award Sole Source Contract - ID/IQ areawide Beckman Coulter, Inc - DxM 1040 MicroScan WalkAway Instrument; Part Number B1018-340 Analyzers, Reagents, Controls, Consumables, Service & Support for IHS Great Plains Area (GPA) hospitals & clinics
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (GPA IHS) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed-price, area-wide Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract to Beckman Coulter, Inc. for DxM 1040 MicroScan WalkAway Instruments, Analyzers, Reagents, Controls, Consumables, Service, and Support. This ID/IQ will support all GPA IHS hospitals and clinics. Responses challenging the sole source intent are due by February 19, 2026, 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for the purchase of Beckman Coulter DxM 1040 MicroScan WalkAway Instruments (Part Number B1018-340), along with associated reagents, controls, and consumables. It also includes establishing a comprehensive service and support agreement for these systems. The ID/IQ will provide equipment and support to all hospitals and clinics within the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source, Firm Fixed-Price ID/IQ
- Awardee (Intended): Beckman Coulter, Inc. (Large Business, SAM UEI: PU6HHX2R11C7)
- Duration: Ordering period not exceeding five (5) years or sixty (60) months.
- Anticipated Award Date: March 15, 2025
- Estimated Value: Above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: February 4, 2026
Sole Source Justification
The sole source action is pursued under FAR 6.302-1, citing "only one responsible source and no other supply or service will satisfy agency requirements." Beckman Coulter, Inc. is identified as the sole manufacturer of the DxM 1040 MicroScan WalkAway Instrument and its proprietary reagents/supplies. They are also the only authorized provider of service for these systems in the United States. Market research, including a sources sought notice, did not yield any responsible responses.
Action for Industry
Interested parties must submit clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government, not cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the agency's mission objective. This is not a request for quotes or proposals. The determination to compete remains at the Government's discretion, and no costs incurred for responding will be reimbursed.
Contact Information
Questions or comments regarding this Notice of Intent should be directed via email to Ursula Maslonka, Contract Specialist, at Ursula.Maslonka@ihs.gov. The email subject line must include: "Notice of Intent IHS1519533-IHS1513182, Beckman Coulter, Inc." Telephone responses will not be honored.