Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract for Test Kits

The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for test kits with Cepheid, as they are the only vendor capable of providing compatible test kits for the equipment installed at Gallup Indian Medical Center and Tohatchi Health Center. The contract will have a base year and two option years, if exercised. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 325413, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing. • The contract is for a firm-fixed-price award. • The Period of Performance will have a base year and two option years. • The award is a sole source procurement pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). • Vendors capable of providing the stated services may submit a capability statement.