This is a Notice of Intent for a sole source acquisition for oocyte storage and freezing for NIH patients. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center requires these services due to a lack of in-house facilities and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). Shady Grove Fertility at WRNMMC is the incumbent provider and maintains historical data crucial for continuity of care and data integrity. Transitioning to another laboratory would incur duplication of testing and revalidation costs, potentially impairing clinical care. The statutory authority cited is FAR ****(b)(1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, allowing solicitation from one source when only one is reasonably available. The contractor must provide qualified personnel, services, materials, equipment, and supplies for processing, freezing, and storing harvested eggs. They will also staff a laboratory on-site at WRNMMC. The anticipated cost is deemed fair and reasonable based on prior acquisitions. Formal market research was not conducted because the incumbent is the sole provider with necessary historical data. No actions can be taken to remove barriers to competition due to the proprietary nature of the requirement. Interested sources may submit a capability statement by 12:00 PM EST on 05/29/2026 to valerie. gregorio@nih. gov.
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The bid notice states that the contractor has a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, cryopreservation equipment, monitoring, alarm system, and maintenance to support collection and preservation of oocytes. null
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The bid notice specifies that all responses received by the closing date of this synopsis, 05/29/2026, will be considered by the government. null
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