SOURCES SOUGHT - CHEMISTRY ANALYZER COST PER TEST LEASING AGREEMENT FOR OCAO IHS
ID: 246-25-Q-0049Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEOK CITY AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73114, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4cee354232c24f8e89028500144f356d/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 10, 2025, 5:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified vendors for a Sources Sought notice regarding a Chemistry Analyzer Cost Per Test Leasing Agreement for the Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service. The objective is to provide high-quality laboratory equipment and support services, including installation, maintenance, and training, to ensure efficient testing capabilities across multiple facilities, accommodating a wide range of tests and high throughput rates. This initiative is crucial for enhancing healthcare services within the IHS, aligning with federal goals to improve patient care through reliable laboratory operations. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capability statements to Edson Yellowfish at Edson.Yellowfish@ihs.gov by 12:30 PM CST on April 10, 2025, with a maximum submission length of five pages.

Point(s) of Contact
Edson Yellowfish
(405) 951-3888
Edson.Yellowfish@ihs.gov
Files
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SOW-Chemistry (002).docx
Apr 1, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The Indian Health Service's Oklahoma City Area Office seeks a contractor for a clinical chemistry analyzer cost-per-test leasing agreement. The objective is to ensure quality patient care through the provision of equipment, technical support, maintenance, and necessary supplies for laboratory operations. Contractors must supply analyzers that accommodate a broad range of tests, including general chemistry, therapeutic drug monitoring, and various disease assays while supporting high throughput rates (over 350 tests per hour). Requirements encompass equipment installation, preventative maintenance, and extensive technical training for users. Additionally, support services must be available 24/7, including onsite assistance within 24 hours if phone support fails. The contract spans one year with four optional renewal years, requiring compliance with government security protocols. The contractor is responsible for all reagents and supplies to facilitate testing across multiple facilities, which will accommodate estimated annual testing volumes specified by the agency. Overall, this request aligns with the federal objective of improving healthcare services through reliable and efficient laboratory testing capabilities across Indian Health Service locations.
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