Cepheid Reagent Test Cartridges and Consumables
ID: IHS1505586Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEGREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCABERDEEN, SD, 57401, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (IEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c361db9526db4bc9ab31d33275fa5738/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified vendors to supply Cepheid Reagent Test Cartridges and consumables for healthcare facilities in the Great Plains Area, particularly in South Dakota. This procurement aims to establish an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to ensure a consistent supply of molecular diagnostic reagent test kits, which are vital for enhancing patient care in underserved rural areas, especially for rapid COVID-19 testing and diagnosing sexually transmitted infections. The contract will span from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, with a structured ordering system and electronic invoicing to streamline operations; interested vendors must submit their capabilities by March 17, 2025, to William Kohl at william.kohl@ihs.gov or by phone at 605-268-3136.

    Point(s) of Contact
    William Kohl
    (605) 268-3136
    william.kohl@ihs.gov
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    IHS1505586 SOW_Area Wide.pdf
    The government file outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for establishing an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply molecular diagnostic reagent test kits and consumables to specific Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities in the Great Plains Area. This initiative is aimed at enhancing patient care in underserved rural areas by providing necessary diagnostic tools, particularly crucial for rapid COVID-19 testing and diagnosing sexually transmitted infections. The contract includes three hospitals and one clinic that operate continuously, facilitating efficient healthcare delivery. The contractor must furnish reagent test kits compliant with CLIA'88 and FDA regulations and provide maintenance services, effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, with potential extensions. A structured ordering system and electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) ensures streamlined operations. The project emphasizes the urgent demand for timely diagnostics to treat patients effectively, mitigating the impacts of illness in these communities, and underscores the importance of having functional laboratory equipment to prevent service disruptions. Overall, the document illustrates a crucial government effort to improve healthcare access and outcomes in rural areas through enhanced diagnostic capabilities.
    SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IHS1505586.pdf
    The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (GPAIHS) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (IHS1505586) to identify potential Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) for the procurement of Cepheid Reagent Test Cartridges and consumables. This notice is for informational purposes only, assisting the government in determining acquisition methods and potential eligibility for set-asides. The requirement is to establish a Firm-Fixed Price, Non-Personal Service Contract for four health care facilities in South Dakota, aimed at fulfilling the demands for Cepheid diagnostic testing supplies and supportive services. The initiative includes an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) framework intended for consistent replenishment of test kits in accordance with CLIA'88 and FDA standards, with service hours from 8 AM to 5 PM local time. Performance is set to begin in May 2025, lasting for five years, with the first contract year running through April 2026. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities by March 17, 2025. The government maintains no obligation to award a contract based on this notice, and no proprietary information should be included in submissions. This notice prepares GPAIHS for potential further solicitations depending on responses received.
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