Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition for Echo Lumena Analyzer, Repair & Support Services and Reagents
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The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, acting on behalf of Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, New Mexico, intends to narrowly restrict competition and conduct direct negotiations with Werfen USA LLC for the purchase of the Echo Lumena analyzer, associated reagents, and ongoing repair and support services. This decision is based on the fact that the existing analyzer was acquired through a capital lease exclusively with Werfen, making it the sole entity capable of converting the lease to a purchase. Furthermore, Werfen is the only provider of compatible reagents and authorized service support required to maintain the analyzer’s functionality, ensuring uninterrupted clinical operations. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, and will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures. The contract period will last one year from the date of award, and while this notice is not a solicitation, vendors may submit capability statements by August 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. MDT to inform the government’s decision on whether to proceed with non-competitive procurement. No solicitation will be issued, and the government retains full discretion in determining whether to compete the requirement. Responses must be submitted in writing; verbal submissions will not be accepted. All inquiries should be directed to Misty Billy, Contract Specialist, at misty.billy@ihs.gov.
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Gallup, NM, 87301, USASet-Aside
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The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), on behalf of Gallup Indian Medical Center located in Gallup, New Mexico intends to restrict competition and negotiate directly with Werfen USA LLC (UEI: JA87HT8KP2M2). Werfen USA LLC is the only source capable of fulfilling this requirement because the analyzer currently installed and operational at Gallup Indian Medical Center was provided under a capital lease arrangement with Werfen. Therefore, only Werfen can convert the remaining capital portion of the lease to a purchase. Additionally, Werfen is the only source for reagents compatible with this analyzer, as well as the repair and support services necessary to maintain its continued operation. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with an associated small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
The period of performance shall commence on the date of award and continue for a period of one (1) year. The simplified acquisition procedures at 12.102(a) will be utilized.
This notice is not a solicitation or request for offers. Vendors capable of providing the stated services may submit a capability statement. Verbal responses will not be considered. Responses are due August 21, 2026 by 3:00 pm MDT.
A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A solicitation will not be issued.
The point of contact for this action is Misty Billy, Contract Specialist and can be reached at misty.billy@ihs.gov.
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