Sol_75H70724Q00140 Bactec FX Blood Culture System for Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center
ID: Sol_75H70724Q00140Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS, MEDICAL LABORATORY USE (6632)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3b774513b849411986158666804e043a/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, is soliciting proposals for the acquisition of a Bactec FX Blood Culture System for the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center in New Mexico. This procurement aims to enhance laboratory testing capabilities, particularly for detecting bacterial infections in blood samples, thereby improving healthcare services in the region. The contract will include a 12-month base period with four optional extension periods, and only one award will be made to the selected contractor. Interested vendors must submit their technical proposals, past performance documentation, and price proposals by October 3, 2024, with inquiries directed to Shannon Eldridge-Shorty at shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov or by phone at 505-256-6768.

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    Shannon Eldridge-Shorty
    (505) 256-6768
    shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov
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    Past Performance Survey_Sol 75H70724Q00140.docx
    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, has issued a Past Performance Survey related to Solicitation No. 75H70724Q00140 for a Blood Culture System contract. The document seeks information on contractor performance for both commercial and federal clients, outlining the need for detailed client information, project specifics, and performance metrics. It includes open-ended questions to assess the contractor's abilities in delivering the end product and managing complexity, staffing requirements, and timelines for contract fulfillment. Furthermore, the survey includes a standardized rating system to evaluate contractor performance across various categories such as quality of service, cost control, timeliness, business relations, and customer satisfaction. Ratings range from 'Excellent' to 'Unacceptable,' with specific criteria to measure the contractor's compliance with contractual obligations and effectiveness. This structured approach enables the government to gauge overall contractor reliability and performance history, ultimately informing future procurement decisions for health services.
    Sol_75H70724Q00140.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the acquisition of a Bactec FX Blood Culture System for the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center in New Mexico. It outlines the Indian Health Service's (IHS) requirements for the system, which will enhance laboratory testing capabilities, particularly for detecting bacterial infections in blood samples. The RFQ specifies that the contract includes a 12-month base period with four optional extension periods, emphasizing a single award to the selected contractor. Key elements of the RFQ include the need for technical proposals, past performance documentation, and price proposals, all to be submitted by October 3, 2024. The document details pricing structures, including included taxes and shipping, and stipulates that payment requires acceptance of the delivered items. It also includes regulatory compliance requirements, instructions for invoice submission, and roles and responsibilities of government personnel involved in contract administration. The purpose of this solicitation highlights the IHS's commitment to improving healthcare services through upgraded technology, ensuring that vendors understand the scope, expectations, and requirements for proposal submissions. Overall, this procurement process is a clear effort to enhance healthcare capabilities in Indian health service facilities, aligning with federal regulations and standards.
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