Notice of Intent for POCT Data Management System
Overview
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Set Aside
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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), Navajo Area, Shiprock Service Unit intends to award a sole-source contract to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc. (UEI: H6ZLTSJFD465) for a RALS™ Data Management System for point of care testing (POCT) devices. This notice signifies an intent to restrict competition, not a solicitation.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a RALS™ Data Management System to support point of care testing (POCT) devices. The restriction of competition is based on the essential need for continued interoperability with the existing RPMS to preserve system functionality, ensure accurate and timely data transmission, and avoid disruption to established clinical and reporting workflows.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition)
- Intended Awardee: Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc.
- NAICS: 518210 – Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (Size Standard: $40.0 million)
- Period of Performance:
- Base Period: Approximately 04/01/2026 – 03/31/2027
- Option Period One: Approximately 04/01/2027 – 03/31/2028
- Set-Aside: None (Restricted Competition)
- Capability Statement Due: February 12, 2026, by 10:00 AM (MST)
- Published: January 28, 2026
Additional Notes
This Notice of Intent is not a request for quotations, and a solicitation will not be issued. Any vendor that believes it can provide the stated services may submit a capability statement via email to Dallas.Begay@ihs.gov. The Government will consider responses solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition or proceed with a single-source award. Verbal responses are not acceptable.