SPECIAL NOTICE/INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE CSU Blood, Blood Products and Immunohematological Testing Services
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 Billings Area Indian Health Service has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source, firm fixed-price contract to Vitalant for Blood, Blood Products, and Immunohematological Testing Services for the Crow Service Unit in Crow Agency, Montana. The estimated value of this contract is $302,820.00. Responses from other interested parties demonstrating capability to compete are due by March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract aims to provide essential blood, blood products, and immunohematological testing services. These services are critical for maintaining an uninterrupted blood supply and testing capabilities, directly supporting patient care at the Crow/Northern Cheyenne Indian Health Service Laboratory Department.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Contractor: Vitalant (Large Business)
- Duration: Base year (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) plus four one-year option periods.
- Estimated Value: $302,820.00
- Response Due: March 26, 2026, at 21:00 UTC
- Published: March 19, 2026
Justification & Response Requirements
The agency is pursuing this sole source action under FAR 6.103-1, citing that Vitalant is the only responsible source capable of satisfying agency requirements. Interested parties must submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, not cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder mission objectives related to standardization and security. The Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for quotes or proposals. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Questions or comments should be directed via email only to Katrina Eaglefeathers at Katrina.eaglefeathers@ihs.gov. Please include 'Notice of Intent Question Submission - CSU Blood Products and Immunohematological Testing Services – 75H70926BAO-033-SN' in the subject line.