SAM #ISS_GSU_2026_IHS1528751

Intent to Sole Source Echo Lumena Analyzer, Support Services, and Reagents for Gallup Indian Medical Center

This notice from the Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS) announces an intent to restrict competition for the procurement of an Echo Lumena Analyzer, related repair and support services, and compatible reagents for the Gallup Indian Medical Center. - Sole source procurement: NAIHS intends to negotiate only with Werfen USA LLC - Products and services required: - Echo Lumena Analyzer (currently under capital lease with Werfen) - Repair and support services for the analyzer - Compatible reagents for the analyzer - Justification for sole source: - Only Werfen can convert the existing lease to a purchase - Only Werfen supplies compatible reagents and support services - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - Period of performance: One year from date of award - Competition is restricted unless a qualified vendor submits a capability statement - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Commercial opportunity for vendors able to supply equivalent products/services

Description

The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), on behalf of Gallup Indian Medical Center located in Gallup, New Mexico intends to restrict competition and negotiate directly with Werfen USA LLC (UEI: JA87HT8KP2M2). Werfen USA LLC is the only source capable of fulfilling this requirement because the analyzer currently installed and operational at Gallup Indian Medical Center was provided under a capital lease arrangement with Werfen. Therefore, only Werfen can convert the remaining capital portion of the lease to a purchase. Additionally, Werfen is the only source for reagents compatible with this analyzer, as well as the repair and support services necessary to maintain its continued operation. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with an associated small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

The period of performance shall commence on the date of award and continue for a period of one (1) year. The simplified acquisition procedures at 12.102(a) will be utilized.

This notice is not a solicitation or request for offers. Vendors capable of providing the stated services may submit a capability statement. Verbal responses will not be considered. Responses are due August 21, 2026 by 3:00 pm MDT.

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A solicitation will not be issued.

The point of contact for this action is Misty Billy, Contract Specialist and can be reached at misty.billy@ihs.gov.

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