SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Reagents and Supplies
ID: IHS1519682Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/65ccfea448744e929a596918d5723dbf/view
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    Description

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting a sources sought notice to identify potential suppliers for reagents and supplies necessary for patient health assessments at the Inscription House Health Center in Tonalea, Arizona. The procurement focuses on reagents used for various health evaluations, including kidney disease, colon cancer screening, cardiac function, and urine drug screening, which are critical for early detection and patient care. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications, including company profiles and capability statements, by November 10, 2025, to Flora Washington at flora.washington@ihs.gov. This opportunity is part of market research to inform the acquisition strategy, and participation is voluntary with no financial obligation incurred by the government.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Flora Washington
    (928) 380-8345
    flora.washington@ihs.gov
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    IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form is a self-certification document for offerors to confirm their eligibility as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" (IEE) in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 47 and HHSAR 326.601. This form is required for solicitations, sources sought, RFIs, and resultant contracts under the Buy Indian Act. Offerors must meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period, with immediate notification to the Contracting Officer if eligibility changes. The form also states that false or misleading information is punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, and false claims during contract performance are subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. Successful offerors must also be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). The form requires the name of the 51% owner, certifying signature, print name, name of the Federally Recognized Tribal Entity, Business Name, and DUNS Number.
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