# Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/ihs1524791

- Solicitation number: IHS1524791
- Notice type: Special notice (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: Indian Health Service
- Contracting office: Phoenix Area Indian Health SVC (75H712)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Product or service code: H969 Other Quality Control, Testing and Inspection Services: Training Aids and Devices
- Set-aside: 8(a) sole source
- Place of performance: Phoenix, Arizona
- First posted: July 17, 2026
- Last posted: August 17, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/84d398c08630414489e31a5a022690dc/view

## Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE The Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), intends to award a sole-source contract to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) under the authority of RFO FAR 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The contractor shall provide a CLIA-approved Proficiency Testing (PT) Program and CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program services for the PIMC Laboratory and Pathology Departments.

Services include proficiency testing samples, accreditation services and fees, quality assurance studies, competency assessments, compliance resources, and other services necessary to maintain applicable laboratory accreditation standards. The anticipated period of performance will begin October 1, 2026. This notice is not a solicitation or request for competitive quotations.

However, any responsible source that believes it can meet the Government's requirements may submit a capability statement to Minkyu.Kim@ihs.gov by the date and time specified in SAM.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government.

## Publications

- July 17, 2026: Sources sought, due July 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice d3b92c04b7334d3ea57c3fe72fc23c69. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d3b92c04b7334d3ea57c3fe72fc23c69/view
- August 17, 2026: Special notice, due August 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 84d398c08630414489e31a5a022690dc. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/84d398c08630414489e31a5a022690dc/view

## Points of contact

- Minkyu Kim, minkyu.kim@ihs.gov

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