SPECIAL NOTICE / INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE CSU Blood Gas Analyzer Service Agreement
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Billings Area Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source, firm fixed-price contract to Radiometer America, Inc. for a service and support agreement for the ABL90 Flex Plus Blood Gas Analyzer at the Crow Service Unit (CSU), Crow Agency, MT. This is not a request for quotes or proposals.
Scope of Work
The contract is for a firm fixed-price service and support agreement for the ABL90 Flex Plus Blood Gas Analyzer, manufactured by Radiometer America, Inc., located at the Crow Service Unit (CSU) in Crow Agency, Montana.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Firm Fixed-Price)
- Intended Contractor: Radiometer America, Inc.
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with four option years.
- Estimated Value: Approximately $25,000.00
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 8, 2026, by 22:00 UTC
- Published: March 2, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The IHS intends to pursue a waiver from competition based on FAR 6.103-1, citing only one responsible source and no other supplies or services satisfying agency requirements. This is supported by market research indicating Radiometer America, Inc. is the intellectual property copyright holder of the ABL90 Blood Gas Analyzer.
Response Requirements
Interested parties must submit clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government, not cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder agency standardization, data center standardization, and network security. The determination not to compete remains at the Government's discretion. The Government will not cover costs incurred by responding to this notice.
Contact Information
Questions or comments should be directed via email only to Katrina Eaglefeathers at Katrina.eaglefeathers@ihs.gov. Include "Notice of Intent Question Submission - CSU ABL90 Analyzer Service Agreement – 75H70926BAO-029-SN" in the subject line.