Laboratory Supplies and Reagents
ID: 75H71026Q00044Type: Solicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking proposals for laboratory supplies and reagents for the Inscription House Health Center located in Tonalea, Arizona. The procurement aims to acquire new medical cabinets and laboratory reagents essential for patient health assessments, particularly in areas such as kidney function and pain management. This opportunity is set aside for Indian-Owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and emphasizes the importance of timely delivery of temperature-sensitive materials. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by January 7, 2026, with the contract period running from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Flora Washington at flora.washington@ihs.gov or call 928-380-8345.

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    The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires offerors to self-certify their status as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) when responding to solicitations, sources sought, or RFIs. This form, titled “INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE REPRESENTATION FORM,” ensures that businesses meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. If eligibility is lost, immediate written notification to the Contracting Officer is mandatory. Contracting Officers may request documentation, and awards are subject to protest if eligibility is questioned. Additionally, successful offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). The document warns against providing false or misleading information, citing penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 for false information and 31 U.S.C. 3729 to 3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287 for false claims. The form includes a representation section where the offeror indicates whether they meet the IEE definition and provides spaces for the owner's name, certifying signature, tribal entity, business name, and DUNS number.
    This government Request for Proposal (RFP) (Solicitation Number 75H71026Q00044) from the Indian Health Service, Navajo Area Acquisition Department, seeks offers for laboratory reagents and supplies for the Inscription House Health Center Laboratory. The acquisition is an Indian-Owned, Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside, with a NAICS code of 339113. Offers are due by January 7, 2026, at 1200 MT. The contract's period of performance is from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Key requirements include the timely delivery of securely packaged and temperature-maintained reagents to assist in determining patient health status, specifically for kidney function, colon health, myocardial events, congestive heart failure, and pain management. Offerors must submit proposals in three volumes: Administrative Documents, Statement of Work and Delivery/Schedule (without pricing), and Price. Evaluation will prioritize technical capability, delivery, and price, with non-price factors being approximately equal to price. The document also details various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses that apply, including those related to electronic payment via IPP.gov, unauthorized commitments, and specific Buy Indian Act provisions.
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