Requesting Blood Services for Fort Yates IHS Hospital, Fort Yates, North Dakota.
ID: IHS1509005Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9e338667c5a04ee3b2a8653211abe129/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified vendors to provide blood services for the Fort Yates IHS Hospital located in Fort Yates, North Dakota. The procurement involves a Firm Fixed-Price contract for the supply of FDA certified blood products, including packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, and platelets, along with high complexity laboratory testing to ensure compatibility for transfusions. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare accessibility for the Native American population by ensuring a reliable supply of blood units and minimizing the need for hospital transfers during emergencies. Interested parties must submit their capability statements to Denese Carty at denese.carty@ihs.gov by May 2, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time, referencing Sources Sought Number IHS1509005.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Denese Carty
    (701) 854-8229
    denese.carty@ihs.gov
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    IHS IEE Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service's Buy Indian Act Representation Form is a self-certification document for Offerors claiming eligibility as an “Indian Economic Enterprise.” This certification is necessary to qualify for set-aside or sole-source contracts that fall under the provisions of the Buy Indian Act. Eligible enterprises must maintain their status throughout the bid, award, and contract performance periods, with an obligation to notify the Contracting Officer if they cease to meet the criteria. Additionally, Offerors must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM) and understand that providing false information is a legal violation, subjecting them to severe penalties. The form includes spaces for identifying the firm’s ownership and affiliation with a federally recognized tribal entity, as well as the unique UEI number for business identification. This document underscores the commitment to supporting Indian-owned enterprises within federal contracting frameworks.
    STATEMENT OF WORK.docx
    The contract for Blood Services at the Standing Rock Indian Hospital aims to supply blood units and components essential for patient care on the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation. Managed by Vitalant Blood Services, the service includes maintaining a stock level of blood for routine transfusions and emergencies, as well as timely delivery and rotational use of blood units. The contract period extends from January 1 to May 31, 2025. Blood storage will adhere to strict temperature control standards, with continuous monitoring, and unused units can be returned under specified conditions. Additionally, any potentially infectious units will be reported following FDA regulations. The contract outlines detailed procedures for blood ordering, testing services, and invoice submissions to ensure compliance with legal and operational guidelines. The primary purpose is to enhance healthcare accessibility for the Native American population by minimizing hospital transfers during critical situations.
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