Intent to Award Sole Source Contract to Radiometer
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Navajo Area Indian Health Service (IHS), Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, intends to award a sole source contract to Radiometer America INC for the lease of two (2) ABL90 FLEX PLUS Analyzers. This notice is an intent to award non-competitively, and responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses are due by March 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The contract covers a 5-year instrument placement and reagent rental agreement for blood gas analyzers at the Chinle Laboratory. This includes:
- Lease of two (2) Radiometer ABL90 FLEX PLUS Analyzers.
- Provision of sufficient supplies and reagents for continuous operation.
- One (1) year of warranty service and four (4) years of service coverage.
- Installation and user training.
- A full validation kit.
- Analyzers covered by depot service.
The current instruments are Radiometer products, and laboratory employees are familiar with their systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Award Sole Source (Special Notice)
- NAICS: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- Period of Performance: One one-year Base Period plus four one-year Option Periods (totaling 5 years), anticipated to start April 1, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, Chinle, AZ 86503.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 5:00 PM MST
- Published: March 4, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement should be conducted in the future. The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback. If no affirmative written response is received by the deadline, the contract will be issued without further notice.
Additional Notes
No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses. The Government reserves the right to use non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
Primary Contact: Nora Nutlouis, nora.nutlouis@ihs.gov, 928-674-7801.