Notice of Intent to Establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement with a Single Firm for Glove Finger Tip Sampling, Media Fill Test, Surface Sampling Incubation and Microbial Analysis for Gallup Indian Medical Center
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 Navajo Area Indian Health Service (IHS), Gallup Service Unit, intends to establish a single Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Technical Safety Services LLC (UEI: VSJKJ2AYUU51) for microbial analysis and testing services at the Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, NM. This is a Notice of Intent to award sole-source, but other capable sources are invited to submit capability statements by March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The BPA will cover essential testing and analysis services required by USP <797>, including:
- Glove Finger Tip Sampling
- Media Fill Test (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous)
- Surface Sampling Incubation
- Microbial Analysis (sample processing, incubation, plat counts, morphology counts, identification of growth, and final reporting).
- Provision of Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) with Lecithin/tween.
- Training on sample collection and media handling.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent (NOI) for a Single-Firm Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Intended Awardee: Technical Safety Services LLC (UEI: VSJKJ2AYUU51)
- Period of Performance: 12-month base period + one 1-year option period.
- NAICS: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 million)
- Response Due (Capability Statements): March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM (MST)
- Published: February 18, 2026
Justification & Action
The IHS has determined, based on market research, that Technical Safety Services LLC is the only capable source for these specialized testing services. This NOI is not a request for quotations, and a solicitation will not be issued. However, any other sources believing they can fulfill these requirements are encouraged to submit their capability statement, price lists, and catalogs via email to the primary point of contact. Submissions will be considered if additional BPAs are deemed in the government's best interest.
Point of Contact
Rodney Brown, Contract Specialist Email: Rodney.Brown@ihs.gov