Notice of Intent to Sole Source - NNMC Laboratory Proficiency Testing Services
Updated
Special Notice from the Indian Health Service, for work in Shiprock, New Mexico. Due Nov 16, 2026, 9:00 AM (UTC-7), 16 days left.
| Solicitation number | NOI-SRSU-27-0001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Indian Health Service |
| Office | Navajo Area Indian Health Svc |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Medical Laboratories (621511) |
| Product or service code | Q301 |
| Place of performance | Shiprock, New Mexico |
| Posted | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 16, 2026, 9:00 AM (UTC-7) (16 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: New Mexico Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
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 [email protected].
Contracting contact
- Michelle James · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 621511, a business counts as small if it has no more than $41.5 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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