MISCELLANEOUS LABORATORY REAGENTS, QUALITY CONTROL RANGE, PATIENT RANGE SUPPLIES WHICH REQUIRE ICE PACKAGING
ID: DZHC-SS-25-010Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0980f676ba4a41fc95d3a11c8db1204d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking capable sources for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide miscellaneous laboratory reagents and quality control supplies that require ice packaging. This opportunity is particularly aimed at Native American-owned small businesses or Indian Economic Enterprises, with the goal of fulfilling the needs of the Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center located in Bloomfield, New Mexico. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 325413, which pertains to In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, and the anticipated performance period is one year from the award date. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package by January 14, 2025, to Michael Austin, Contract Specialist, at michael.austin@ihs.gov, to confirm their eligibility and provide relevant business details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael Austin, Contract Specialist
    michael.austin@ihs.gov
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    DZHC-SS-25-010.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) regarding the provision of miscellaneous laboratory reagents and quality control supplies requiring ice packaging. This request targets Native American-owned small businesses or Indian Economic Enterprise small businesses capable of fulfilling the described requirements. The anticipated performance period is one year from the award date, with an associated NAICS code of 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) and a small business size standard of 1,250. The government seeks to gather market information to inform its acquisition strategy, potentially leading to various types of set-asides. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package, confirming their eligibility under the specified NAICS code and providing relevant business details, including experience with similar work, intention to bid, and firm size classification. The deadline for submitting responses is January 14, 2025. This notice serves as part of the IHS's commitment to promoting Indian economic enterprises under the Buy Indian Act, ensuring a preference for these businesses in procurement processes. The point of contact is Michael Austin, Contract Specialist, at the IHS Shiprock Service Unit in Bloomfield, NM.
    IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf
    The document from the Indian Health Service outlines requirements for firms responding to solicitations under the Buy Indian Act, which aims to promote economic opportunities for Indian enterprises. Offerors must self-certify their status as "Indian Economic Enterprises" both at the time of the offer and throughout the contract term. The document stipulates that failure to maintain eligibility or provide accurate information can lead to legal repercussions, including penalties for misleading claims. Additionally, offerors are required to be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM) to engage in set-aside or sole-source contracts. Key elements include the necessity for documentation of eligibility, the importance of truthful representation, and the implications of false claims in a contract context. Overall, this framework is designed to ensure compliance and uphold the integrity of contracts awarded to Native American entities.
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