SOURCES SOUGHT: Laboratory Specimen Transport
ID: IHS1502998Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b012cf6d5b9b4bafb52ff40f5773966f/view
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    Description

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking capable vendors to provide Laboratory Specimen Transport Services for the Chinle Service Unit located in Chinle, Arizona. The contractor will be responsible for picking up microbiology and other clinical specimens within 24 hours from healthcare facilities and delivering them to the Arizona State Laboratory or other designated locations in Phoenix, adhering to all biohazard shipping guidelines. This opportunity is part of a market research effort to assess potential sources for this service, with a performance period anticipated from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package to Tilda Nez at tilda.nez@ihs.gov by November 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM, including information on their eligibility under the Buy Indian Act and relevant experience in similar services.

    Point(s) of Contact
    TILDA NEZ
    (928) 674-7474
    tilda.nez@ihs.gov
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    IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf
    The Indian Health Service's Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form serves as a self-certification tool for Offerors responding to solicitations under the Buy Indian Act. It confirms that the Offeror qualifies as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” with at least 51% Indian ownership at the time of offer submission, contract award, and throughout the contract's performance period. Offerors must notify the Contracting Officer if they cease to meet eligibility requirements. For potential awards, successful Offerors must also be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). Misrepresentation can lead to legal consequences under various U.S. codes. Offerors are required to indicate their eligibility status and provide details such as ownership, business name, and DUNS number to ensure compliance and support the intent of the Buy Indian Act, which aims to promote economic opportunities for Indian-owned businesses in government contracting.
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