Laboratory Proficiency Testing for the Red Lake Service Unit

This contract awards a firm‑fixed‑price, base‑plus‑four‑option‑year agreement to provide proficiency‑testing (PT) material and related services for the Red Lake Indian Hospital and Ponemah Clinic laboratories. The PT program is required for CLIA compliance and TJC accreditation; the vendor must supply blind PT samples, evaluate results, and provide education and shipping at no additional charge. The agency determined that only one responsible source—American Proficiency Institute—can meet the full test‑menu requirements, justifying a sole‑source award under FAR 6.302‑1. The total estimated value for the five‑year period is $77,146.54. Key points: • Sole‑source award to API, the only vendor able to cover all test systems. • Firm‑fixed‑price contract with a base year plus four optional years. • Supports CLIA/TJC mandated proficiency‑testing for two IHS laboratories in Minnesota. • Deadline to reserve PT material is 1 December 2026, so award must occur promptly.