PIMC - Lease of Clinical Chemistry/Immuno-Chemistry Equipment, Service Agreement, & Supplies
ID: IHS1519766Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

Set Aside

Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services) (BICiv)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bd6eda44e7ec42faa046eccad6b244b4/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking sources for the lease of Clinical Chemistry/Immuno-Chemistry equipment, along with a service agreement and supplies for the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service. The procurement aims to implement an automated clinical diagnostic platform capable of performing a wide range of patient tests, including general and special chemistry, immunology, and toxicology, thereby enhancing patient care while reducing reliance on external laboratories. This initiative is crucial for maintaining accreditation and improving cost efficiency in laboratory services. Interested parties must note that this is a sources sought notice and should not submit pricing information; inquiries can be directed to Kerri Gilmore at Kerri.Gilmore@ihs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kerri Gilmore
    Kerri.Gilmore@ihs.gov
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    IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) utilizes the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form for solicitations, sources sought, and RFIs. This form requires offerors to self-certify as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" (IEE) in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 47 and HHSAR 326.601. Offerors must meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period, with immediate notification required if eligibility changes. Contracting Officers may request documentation, and awards are subject to protest regarding eligibility. Successful offerors must also be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Providing false information is punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, and false claims during performance are subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. The form includes a representation section for the offeror to confirm or deny meeting the IEE definition with "Indian Ownership," requiring signatures from the 51% owner, the certifying individual, and details such as the federally recognized tribal entity, business name, and DUNS number.
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