Notice of Intent to Sole Source - NNMC Laboratory Proficiency Testing Services

Open — responses due 16 Nov 2026 (3 days left) · Unrestricted (full and open) · Indian Health Service (IHS), HHS · Shiprock, NM · NAICS 621511 · Solicitation NOI-SRSU-27-0001

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Solicitation details

Solicitation number	NOI-SRSU-27-0001
Notice ID	e42ec47980404b36aa68732e84a931eb
Agency	Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Sub-agency	Indian Health Service (IHS)
Contracting office	NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
NAICS code	621511 — Medical Laboratories
Product / service code (PSC)	Q301
Set-aside	Unrestricted (full and open)
Notice type	Special Notice
Posted	30 October 2026
Response deadline	16 November 2026
Place of performance	Shiprock, NM, USA
Competition	Likely sole source (FedSift estimate from the notice text) — confirm on SAM.gov before investing in a bid

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Description

The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), Shiprock Service Unit, intends to negotiate a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract with American Proficiency Institute, Inc. (UEI GFT6V2UKNML6) to provide proficiency testing samples and surveys for Northern Navajo Medical Center. The NAICS code is 621511, with an associated small business size standard of $41.5 million. The contract will include a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. The Government may extend services for up to an additional six months in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. The anticipated period of performance, including the six-month extension, is January 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032. This acquisition will be conducted under RFO Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. In accordance with RFO 12.102(a), the Government intends to restrict competition to American Proficiency Institute, Inc. This notice is not a request for quotations or proposals. Vendors capable of meeting the Government’s requirement may submit a capability statement for consideration. Information received will be used to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Verbal responses will not be considered. Responses are due November 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. MST. The point of contact for this action is Michelle James, Contract Specialist, and can be reached at michelle.james@ihs.gov.

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Market context: HHS and NAICS 621511

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