Lease of iSED Elite and miniiSED Anlayzers and Testing Equipment/Supplies and Services for the Albuquerque Area IHS
Overview
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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 Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area, is issuing a Sole Source Justification for the continued lease of iSED Elite and miniiSED analyzers and related services. This action, valued at $57,875.00, is being awarded to Fisher Scientific Company LLC for proprietary ALCOR Scientific equipment to ensure continuity of patient care.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the continued lease of existing iSED Elite and miniiSED analyzers, not for new equipment. The contract includes:
- Lease of testing equipment.
- Provision of consumables and supplies.
- Maintenance and preventative maintenance (PM) services.
- Freight charges. These services are critical for maintaining essential laboratory operations, specifically Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) testing, across federal laboratory facilities within the Albuquerque Area IHS.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source Justification
- Statutory Authority: 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2) and FAR 6.103-2 (Unusual and Compelling Urgency)
- Period of Performance: 12 months (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027)
- Estimated Value: $57,875.00
- Awarded To: Fisher Scientific Company LLC (for ALCOR Scientific equipment)
- Published: June 15, 2026
- Place of Performance: Albuquerque, NM
Rationale for Sole Source
This acquisition is justified due to unusual and compelling urgency to prevent a lapse in critical laboratory services and ensure continuity of patient care. The existing ALCOR equipment is installed and validated across all IHS federal laboratories in the Albuquerque Area. Fisher Scientific Company LLC, as the provider of ALCOR Scientific's proprietary equipment and software, is deemed the only responsible source capable of providing the required services within the necessary timeframe without disruption. Full and open competition would result in unacceptable delays.
Additional Notes
This emergency contract is being issued while a long-term contract (base plus four option years) is being developed and awarded. Future, similar requirements are anticipated to be solicited competitively.