ContractSources Sought

Blanket Purchase Agreement for Glove Finger Tip Sampling, Media Fill Test, Surface Sampling, Incubation and Microbial Analysis

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES T2SSNGSU-20261261
Response Deadline
May 5, 2026
14 days left
Days Remaining
14
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Indian Health Service Gallup Service Unit, within the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking market research responses for a Blanket Purchase Agreement for microbial testing and related laboratory services. The work includes TSA media with certificate of analysis, hazardous and non-hazardous media fill testing, USP <797> microbial testing such as fingertip/thumb and surface sampling, sample processing, incubation at dual temperatures, growth counts and identification, final microbial analysis reporting, and training on sample collection and media return. The requirement is for performance in Gallup, New Mexico, with an anticipated base period from 3/13/2027 to 3/12/2028 and two option periods through 3/12/2030, and responses will be considered first for Buy Indian Act opportunities before other small business set-aside programs. Interested firms must be registered in SAM.gov and submit responses by 5/5/2025 at 10:00 AM MDT to Rodney Brown at Rodney.Brown@ihs.gov with subject line “T2SSNGSU-20261261,” and ISBEEs or IEEs must also provide the IHS IEE Representation Form.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541380
Testing Laboratories and Services

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf
PDF1498 KBApr 15, 2026
AI Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires potential contractors to self-certify as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) for solicitations, sources sought, and RFIs. This form ensures that businesses meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. Contractors must immediately notify the Contracting Officer if they no longer meet eligibility requirements. Eligibility documentation may be requested, and awards are subject to protest. Successful Offerors must also register with the System of Award Management (SAM). Submitting false information is a violation of law, 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 their IEE status and provides fields for owner name, certifying signature, tribal entity, business name, and DUNS Number.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 15, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 5, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 20, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sub-Tier
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
Office
NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC

Point of Contact

Name
Rodney Brown

Place of Performance

Gallup, New Mexico, UNITED STATES

Official Sources