Intent to Sole Source - Abbott Laboratories i-Stat 1 Analyzers with a 3-year service contract
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 National Institute of Health, Clinical Center intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Abbott Laboratories for four i-STAT 1 Analyzers and a 3-year service contract. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposal. Capability statements are due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- Four (4) i-STAT 1 Non-Wireless analyzers
- A 3-year Comprehensive Device Service Plan
- Unlimited Equipment Returns
- Unlimited Associated Items Returns
- Prorated additional analyzers
- Equipment Replacement
- Reconditioned Products
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source intent)
- Capability Statements Due: April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: April 20, 2026
Evaluation
All responsible sources that believe they can provide the required items may submit a capability statement. Responses will be considered by the Government, but a determination not to compete this requirement remains at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
This is explicitly NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Submissions should reference NOI NIH-OLAO-CC-26-005202 in the subject line.