SAM #IHS1524791

Sole Source Notice for CLIA-Approved Proficiency Testing and Laboratory Accreditation Services from College of American Pathologists

This notice announces a sole-source procurement by the Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), for laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing services. - Agency: Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (IHS), Department of Health and Human Services - Vendor: College of American Pathologists (CAP) - Services required: - CLIA-approved Proficiency Testing (PT) Program - CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program - Proficiency testing samples - Accreditation services and fees - Quality assurance studies - Competency assessments - Compliance resources - Purpose: To maintain laboratory and pathology department accreditation standards - Sole-source justification: CAP is the only responsible source identified for these services - Period of performance: Services begin October 1, 2026, and are ongoing - No product line items; all items are service-based - Commercial opportunity is limited due to sole-source designation, but similar providers may exist for other government requirements

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), intends to award a sole-source contract to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) under the authority of RFO FAR 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The contractor shall provide a CLIA-approved Proficiency Testing (PT) Program and CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program services for the PIMC Laboratory and Pathology Departments. Services include proficiency testing samples, accreditation services and fees, quality assurance studies, competency assessments, compliance resources, and other services necessary to maintain applicable laboratory accreditation standards.

The anticipated period of performance will begin October 1, 2026.

This notice is not a solicitation or request for competitive quotations. However, any responsible source that believes it can meet the Government's requirements may submit a capability statement to Minkyu.Kim@ihs.gov by the date and time specified in SAM.gov.

A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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