Sources Sought Notice, Brand Name or Equal Ortho Clinical Diagnostics MTS Hematology Reagent for the Indian Health Service, Hopi Health Care Center located in Polacca, AZ
ID: IHS1507309-HHCCType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2b431bfa048f4dad9f1ec1fc8beb0731/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying Ortho Clinical Diagnostics MTS Hematology Reagents for the Hopi Health Care Center located in Polacca, Arizona. The procurement aims to gather capability information from Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), and other small businesses to assess market capacity for these essential medical supplies. This initiative is part of the IHS's commitment to supporting Indian-owned businesses and ensuring compliance with the Buy Indian Act, which prioritizes ISBEE vendors. Interested parties must submit their letters of interest, including a capability statement and relevant documentation, by February 17, 2025, to Donovan Conley at Donovan.Conley@ihs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Donovan Conley
    (602) 364-5174
    (602) 364-5030
    Donovan.Conley@ihs.gov
    Jeremy Steel
    (602) 364-5264
    (602) 364-5030
    jeremy.steel@ihs.gov
    Files
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    IEERepresentationForm.pdf
    The Indian Health Service's solicitation under the Buy Indian Act requires Offerors to self-certify their status as "Indian Economic Enterprises" during various stages of the contract process: at the offer submission, contract award, and throughout the contract term. It emphasizes that any false or misleading information may violate the law and is punishable under applicable U.S. statutes. Offerors must affirm their qualification through a representation form, indicating whether they meet the ownership criteria established by the Buy Indian Act. The document outlines the necessity for registration in the System of Award Management (SAM) for successful candidates, and it underscores the requirement for immediate notification to the Contracting Officer if eligibility standards are no longer met. The purpose of this file is to safeguard the integrity of contracting opportunities for Indian-owned enterprises in compliance with federal regulations.
    SSN FBO IHS1507309-HHCC.docx
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to solicit information from Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), and other small businesses capable of providing Ortho Clinical Diagnostics MTS Hematology Reagents for the Hopi Health Care Center in Polacca, AZ. This notice does not constitute a solicitation, and no contracts will be awarded at this stage. The requirements include specific products with detailed quantities. Interested parties are invited to submit letters of interest by February 17, 2025, including a capability statement, business classification, and documentation confirming authorization to distribute the required products. The IHS emphasizes prioritizing ISBEE vendors in compliance with the Buy Indian Act. The notice underscores the necessity of market research to determine the availability of qualified vendors, facilitating decisions on potential set-aside contracts or competitive procurement. Responses must be directed to the Contract Specialist, Donovan Conley, with a complete list of required documentation, aiming to evaluate market capacity and compliance with federal regulations. This notice highlights the government’s commitment to supporting Indian-owned businesses and ensuring access to essential medical supplies.
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