Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition for Echo Lumena Analyzer, Repair & Support Services and Reagents

The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS) intends to restrict competition and negotiate directly with Werfen USA LLC for the provision of Echo Lumena Analyzer, repair and support services, and reagents. The requirement is for a period of one year, and the simplified acquisition procedures will be utilized. The notice is not a solicitation or request for offers, but rather an invitation for vendors to submit capability statements. • The analyzer currently installed at Gallup Indian Medical Center was provided under a capital lease arrangement with Werfen. • Werfen is the only source capable of fulfilling this requirement due to compatibility and maintenance needs. • The NAICS code for this opportunity is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. • The small business size standard for this NAICS code is 1,000 employees.