Lease of iSED Elite and miniiSED Anlayzers and Testing Equipment/Supplies and Services for the Albuquerque Area IHS

Project ID: JUSTIFICATION_SOLESOURCE_EMERGENCY FederalOpportunitiesJustification
Overview
AgencyIndian Health Service
DeadlineNone
Posted06/15/26
Estimated ValueNot Provided
Set AsideNone
NAICS541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
PSC6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
LocationAlbuquerque, NM 87110 United States
Description
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The Albuquerque Area Laboratory Programs would like to contract with ALCOR for continued lease of iSED Elite and miniiSED analyzers. Leased contract will include testing equipment, consumables/supplies, and maintenance/PM services. Contract request is not for new analyzers or equipment. Contract price must include equipment, consumables, annual services, and freight charges. Contract will be to lease analyzers for one (1) year. Contract will be a firm fixed priced contract in the amount of $58,875.00. This justification for other than full and open competition is conducted pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2), as implemented by RFO - FAR 6.103-2, "Unusual and Compelling Urgency." This acquisition is conducted in accordance with RFO - FAR Part 12 procedures applicable to acquisitions below $9 million. The Government requires the immediate issuance of an emergency contract to ensure continuity of patient care and the uninterrupted delivery of essential laboratory services while a long-term contract, consisting of a base period and four option years, is being developed and awarded. A delay in contract award would pose a substantial and unacceptable risk to all federal laboratory facilities within the Albuquerque Area, potentially resulting in the discontinuation of in-house laboratory testing for Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR). Such disruption would adversely impact clinical operations and compromise the Government's ability to meet its mission requirements for patient care. Due to the urgent and compelling nature of the requirement, and the need to avoid any lapse in critical laboratory services, the Government must proceed with a sole source acquisition. The selected contractor is the only responsible source capable of providing the required services within the necessary timeframe to prevent disruption. Full and open competition would result in unacceptable delays and is therefore not in the best interest of the Government.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Albuquerque Area Laboratory Programs, part of the Indian Health Service (IHS), aims to contract with ALCOR Scientific for the continued lease of iSED Elite and miniiSED analyzers. This contract is essential for maintaining laboratory operations and ensuring continuity of patient care. The selected contractor, ALCOR Scientific, is recognized as the only responsible source capable of providing the necessary equipment and services within the required timeframe to prevent disruption in laboratory testing services. Work Details The contract will involve leasing iSED Elite and miniiSED analyzers, which includes: - Testing equipment - Consumables/supplies - Maintenance and preventative maintenance (PM) services. The total contract price is $58,875.00, which encompasses all equipment, consumables, annual services, and freight charges. The contract duration is set for one year. Period of Performance The period of performance for this contract is from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027. Place of Performance The services will be performed at various federal laboratory facilities within the Albuquerque Area. Bidder Requirements The justification states that full and open competition would result in unacceptable delays. Therefore, no specific bidder requirements are outlined beyond the necessity for ALCOR Scientific's unique qualifications to meet the urgent needs of the Albuquerque Area IHS laboratories.

Contacts
Contact nameStephanie Begay
Contact emailstephanie.begay3@ihs.gov
Contact phone(505) 256-6750
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