Newborn Screening
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), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Special Notice titled "Newborn Screening". This is a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to the State of Arizona for newborn screening laboratory tests in Parker, AZ. Interested parties capable of providing these services are invited to submit a capability statement by February 23, 2026, at 1 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The required services include performing newborn screening laboratory tests as mandated by Arizona law. This encompasses screening for twenty-eight (28) disorders, including newborn hearing screening. The contractor will be responsible for accepting, processing, analyzing, and reporting newborn screening specimens, ensuring timely and accurate results in accordance with state-established turnaround times. Compliance with all federal, state, and laboratory accreditation requirements is essential.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: State of Arizona
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
- NAICS Code: 923120
- Place of Performance: Parker, AZ
- Capability Statement Due: February 23, 2026, 1 PM PST
- Published: February 11, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Quote or a Request for Proposals. The government intends to award a sole source contract to the State of Arizona, citing their unique capability. Responses from responsible sources will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is necessary. Submitting a capability statement does not guarantee consideration for a future solicitation, and responses will not be considered adequate proposals. The government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information provided.