Q--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Autopsy Services

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northwest Regional Office, on behalf of the Southwest Regional Office’s Office of Justice Services District IV, intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract to the University of New Mexico for autopsy and forensic pathology services under FAR 6.103-1 and 41 U.S.C. 1901. These services are essential for four agencies in the Southwest Region to determine the cause of death in cases involving homicide, suicide, unattended deaths, and the discovery of human remains where natural causes are not involved. The University of New Mexico is identified as the only responsible source capable of providing these specialized services, as it currently serves the entire state of New Mexico and is relied upon by all law enforcement agencies within the state for forensic pathology support. No other provider can meet the agency’s functional requirements, justifying the sole source procurement. This action is not a competitive solicitation, no technical questions will be answered, and no formal solicitation document is available. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 621511 for Medical Laboratories, with the solicitation number DOIAFBO260077 and a posted date of June 17, 2026. Contracting Officer Brian Roberts, reachable at brian.roberts@bia.gov, is the point of contact for any challenges to the sole source intent. Any firm wishing to contest the decision must submit a capability statement and detailed pricing information by 12:00 pm Pacific Time on June 22, 2026. The contract will be performed in support of agencies within the Southwest Region, though specific delivery locations and performance timelines are not detailed. No contract value, payment terms, invoicing methods, inspection criteria, or administrative data such as a COR/COTR have been provided, as the document is a pre-solicitation notice and not a finalized contract. The procurement is classified as a special notice with no set-aside provisions, and all standard contract clauses, evaluation factors, and delivery schedules are excluded because no competitive bidding process is being conducted.