NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE - Newborn Screening Testing Services for WRSU

The Government is issuing a notice of intent to award a sole source, firm fixed price purchase order to the State of Arizona for newborn screening laboratory testing services at the Whiteriver Service Unit and Cibecue Health Center, under NAICS code 621511. This action is justified under FAR 6.103-1(b) as only one source is reasonably available to meet the requirement, eliminating the need for competitive bidding. The contract will be administered by the Phoenix Area Office of Indian Health Services, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, and is intended to ensure critical newborn health screening is conducted reliably within these specific service areas in Arizona. The solicitation number is IHS1527019, and the notice was posted on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of August 12, 2026. Although this is not a request for proposals or quotes, interested parties must respond by the deadline to address any concerns regarding the sole source determination. The primary point of contact is Kerri Gilmore of Indian Health Services, reachable via email at Kerri.Gilmore@ihs.gov, and the office overseeing the transaction is located in Rockville, Maryland, while the services will be performed exclusively in Whiteriver, Arizona.