Intent to Sole Source - Fertility Preservation Lab Services

The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center is issuing a Notice of Intent to negotiate a sole‑source contract with Shady Grove for fertility preservation laboratory services. The contractor will be responsible for establishing and operating a laboratory at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) to process, freeze, store, and eventually deliver or dispose of patient oocytes. All qualified vendors may submit a capability statement by the deadline, and the Government will consider these responses before deciding whether to proceed without competition. • Scope: Provide personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision to set up and staff an on‑site oocyte storage and freezing laboratory. • Location: WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD (zip 20892). • Deadline: Capability statements due by 12:00 PM EST on 24 Oct 2026 via email to the listed contact. • Sole‑source justification: Statutory authority under 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302‑1; only one responsible source identified.