This is a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source contract for public health laboratory services, including remote and onsite audit services. The contract will be firm fixed price and is anticipated to be awarded on June 1, 2026, with a period of performance from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029, with an option for a 6-month extension. The total estimated value for the base year is $4,**** parties must provide evidence of advantageous competition by responding in writing to ***@***. *. * and ***@***. *. * no later than 1:00 PM CST on May 11, 2026. Responses must include clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous. The government reserves the discretion to not compete this action. Key requirements include maintaining licenses, certifications, and credentials, and complying with security requirements.
The period of performance, including the base year and three options, is from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029. An additional 6-month extension may be included from June 1, 2029, through November 30, 2029, as stated in the notice.
The bid notice states that any response must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the government.
The bid notice states that all interested parties must be able to meet the following specifications and that providers of licenses, credentials may result in cure notice being maintain and certificates shall records process. It also mentions that providers must be esponsible, certified, and capable.
The bid notice states that failure to maintain document performance in professional licenses, certifications current status during life of contract or comply with security as required may result in a cure notice being process.
The bid notice states that otal estimated value for the base year is 4,****.
