Newborn Metabolic Screening Test

The contract pertains to the Newborn Metabolic Screening Test, a forecasted opportunity managed by the Indian Health Service under the NAICS code 541380, which generally covers testing laboratories. Although specific solicitation and location details are not provided, the contract aims to support health screening for newborns to detect metabolic disorders early. This initiative is important for improving infant health outcomes by enabling timely diagnosis and intervention. Key contacts for this contract include Cara Nichols, serving as the program point of contact, and Shelton Bruce, the contracting officer, both reachable via their provided Indian Health Service email addresses. The contract is publicly posted as of March 11, 2026, and additional information or updates can be found through the official Department of Health & Human Services' Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization industry forecast portal.