# Notice of Intent to Sole Source - NNMC Laboratory Proficiency Testing Services

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/noisrsu270001

- Solicitation number: NOI-SRSU-27-0001
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was November 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: Indian Health Service
- Contracting office: Navajo Area Indian Health SVC (75H710)
- NAICS: 621511 Medical Laboratories
- Product or service code: Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing
- Place of performance: Shiprock, New Mexico
- County: San Juan County (FIPS 35045). https://abierto.us/counties/san-juan-county-nm-35045
- City: Shiprock. https://abierto.us/cities/shiprock-nm-3572770
- First posted: October 30, 2026
- Last posted: October 30, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e42ec47980404b36aa68732e84a931eb/view

## Description

The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), Shiprock Service Unit, intends to negotiate a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract with American Proficiency Institute, Inc. (UEI GFT6V2UKNML6) to provide proficiency testing samples and surveys for Northern Navajo Medical Center. The NAICS code is 621511, with an associated small business size standard of $41.5 million.

The contract will include a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. The Government may extend services for up to an additional six months in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. The anticipated period of performance, including the six-month extension, is January 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032.

This acquisition will be conducted under RFO Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. In accordance with RFO 12.102(a), the Government intends to restrict competition to American Proficiency Institute, Inc.

This notice is not a request for quotations or proposals. Vendors capable of meeting the Government’s requirement may submit a capability statement for consideration. Information received will be used to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Verbal responses will not be considered. Responses are due November 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. MST.

The point of contact for this action is Michelle James, Contract Specialist, and can be reached at michelle.james@ihs.gov.

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## Publications

- October 30, 2026: Special notice, due November 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST. Notice e42ec47980404b36aa68732e84a931eb. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e42ec47980404b36aa68732e84a931eb/view

## Points of contact

- Michelle James, michelle.james@ihs.gov

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