Intent to Sole Source - Fertility Preservation Lab Services

Project ID: NOI-CC-OLAO-26-002539 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice
Overview
AgencyNational Institutes of Health
Deadline05/29/26
Posted05/14/26
Estimated ValueNot Provided
Set AsideNone
NAICS621410 - Family Planning Centers
PSCQ301 - Reference Laboratory Testing
LocationBethesda, MD 20892 United States
Description
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Summary

This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposal. The National Institute of Health intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with the following vendor: Shady Grove.

Acquisition Description

The Clinical Center has a clinical support team to address a broad variety of routine medical issues that may arise during a course of treatment, but in some instances, a specialist is required for certain consultations. The NIH does not have the requisite support services and facilities for fertility preservation procedures, which has led to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNNMC). The contractor has a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, cryopreservation equipment, monitoring, alarm system and maintenance to support collection and preservation of oocytes. The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supply of service will satisfy agency requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. All responsible sources that could provide the required may submit a capability statement that will be considered by email (subject line to reference NOI-OLAO-CC-26-002539) by 12:00 PM eastern standard time on 05/29/2026 to: valerie.gregorio@nih.gov. All responses received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The National Institute of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Shady Grove Fertility for fertility preservation lab services. The NIH Clinical Center requires specialized support for fertility preservation procedures, which are not available within its facilities. This necessity has led to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNNMC). The contractor is equipped with a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and the necessary cryopreservation equipment to support these services. Work Details The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel, services, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to process eggs harvested by WRNNMC staff. This includes freezing the eggs and storing them until the patient or their heirs request delivery or disposal. The Contractor is responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision required to develop and staff a laboratory on-site at WRNMMC. Place of Performance The contract will be performed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNNMC), Bethesda, MD.

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