SOURCES SOUGHT - REAGENT TESTING KITS FOR OKLAHOMA AREA IHS
ID: 246-25-Q-0018Type: 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/ef55abae9d4445bdafe40691d874102b/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking to identify businesses capable of providing reagent testing kits for the Oklahoma Area IHS. This procurement aims to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement for molecular diagnostic reagent test kits and consumables to support healthcare facilities in the region, including Claremore Indian Hospital and Lawton Indian Hospital, particularly in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the need for rapid diagnostic services for various infections. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit a detailed capability statement by January 3, 2025, to Edson Yellowfish at Edson.Yellowfish@ihs.gov, with a maximum submission length of five pages. The procurement will prioritize Indian Economic Enterprises and small businesses, and all responses must include specific company information as outlined in the notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Edson Yellowfish
    (405) 951-3888
    Edson.Yellowfish@ihs.gov
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    CEPHEID SOW.docx
    The Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Services seeks to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement for the procurement of molecular diagnostic reagent test kits and consumables for their healthcare facilities, including Claremore Indian Hospital, Clinton Indian Health Center, Lawton Indian Hospital, and Pawnee Indian Health Center. This initiative is prompted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the expiration of a previous contract that facilitated SARS-CoV-2 testing. The aim is to ensure the availability of necessary testing supplies to mitigate disease outbreaks and provide rapid diagnostic services for various infections, including sexually transmitted infections and MRSA. The agreement will be structured to support the continuous replenishment of testing kits adhering to clinical regulations, with a projected annual demand reflecting a 40% increase for quality control and validation purposes. A firm fixed-price contract will be established, with details on ordering and billing procedures, including the use of the Electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) mandated for payment transactions. Ultimately, this blanket agreement is designed to enhance healthcare services in the region while ensuring compliance with necessary federal regulations.
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