Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition - Pharmacy Temperature Monitoring Services
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 Navajo Area Indian Health Service (IHS), Kayenta Health Center (KHC), located in Kayenta, AZ, has issued a Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition for Pharmacy Temperature Monitoring Services. The IHS intends to award a non-competitive, sole source purchase order to Rees Scientific Corp (UEI No.: NCRKL9YLY2X4) for these services. This notice is not a solicitation, but rather an opportunity for other potential sources to submit capability statements by February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The intended contract covers Temperature Monitoring for pharmaceuticals and reagents as required by the Pharmacy Department at the Kayenta Health Center. This service is critical for maintaining the integrity and safety of medical supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: Rees Scientific Corp
- Reason for Sole Source: Exclusive service agreement, in accordance with RFO 12.102 for acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026
- Option Year 1: January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027
- Option Year 2: January 1, 2028, to December 31, 2028
- Published Date: January 22, 2026
- Capability Statement Due: February 6, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
Evaluation
This is a notice of intent, not a request for offers. Capability statements submitted by other potential sources will be reviewed to determine if any other source is reasonably available to provide the required services, which could challenge the sole source justification.
Additional Notes
Interested parties, other than Rees Scientific Corp, who believe they can provide these services, must submit a capability statement via email to Charity Yellowhair-Gilbert at charity.yellowhair-gilbert@ihs.gov by the stated deadline. The contact can also be reached at 928-697-5070.