Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition - Preventative Maintenance for Analyzers

Quick Summary

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Navajo Area, Shiprock Service Unit has issued a Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition for Preventative Maintenance Services for BioMérieux Inc Analyzers at Shiprock, NM. IHS intends to award a sole-source contract to BioMérieux Inc. due to proprietary instrument information requiring specialized technicians.

Opportunity Details

• Purpose: To provide preventative maintenance, repair, and software updates for BioMérieux Inc Analyzers.
• Intended Awardee: BioMérieux Inc (UEI: HCNVCMEG9NL6).
• Justification: BioMérieux Inc is deemed the only source capable of providing these services due to proprietary analyzer information and the requirement for BioMérieux licensed technicians.
• Place of Performance: Shiprock, NM.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition). This is not a request for quotations, and a solicitation will not be issued.
• NAICS: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Small Business size standard: $34.0 Million).
• Period of Performance: A 12-month base period from the time of award, with four (4) one-year option periods and a six (6)-month option to extend services.
• Set-Aside: None specified (due to restricted competition).
• Capability Statement Due: June 18, 2026, by 12:00 PM (MDT).
• Published: June 1, 2026.

Response Information

• Action for Interested Vendors: Any vendor believing they can provide the stated services may submit a capability statement. Verbal responses are not accepted.
• Submission Email: William.Lee@ihs.gov
• Government Discretion: The government retains sole discretion on whether to compete this requirement based on responses. Information received will be used to determine if competition is feasible or if a single-source award will proceed.