Clinical Laboratory Testing at Wagner IHS Health Center
ID: IHS-SS-25-1506986Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Set Aside

Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services) (BICiv)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ae4bb83bd2e84a64a197203ae9bdae88/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified contractors to provide clinical laboratory testing services at the Wagner IHS Health Center in Wagner, South Dakota. The primary objective is to facilitate timely testing for communicable diseases, which will enhance reporting efficiency to the South Dakota Department of Health and potentially reduce disease transmission. This opportunity is particularly significant as it aims to improve public health responsiveness in the community by ensuring accurate and prompt reporting of test results, including tests for blood lead, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV. Interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought notice by February 3, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. CST, and can direct inquiries to John Archambeau at john.archambeau@ihs.gov or by phone at 605-384-4857.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John Archambeau
    (605) 384-4857
    (605) 384-5701
    john.archambeau@ihs.gov
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    SOW.State.pdf
    The document outlines the Statement of Work for Clinical Laboratory Test Services at the Wagner IHS Healthcare Facility in Wagner, South Dakota, covering the period from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. The main objective is to facilitate the provision of clinical laboratory tests, particularly for communicable diseases, which must be reported to the South Dakota Department of Health. By conducting these tests at a local laboratory, the facility aims to enhance turnaround times, potentially reducing disease transmission. Key tasks include the courier transport of specimens to the off-site laboratory where tests such as blood lead, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV will be performed. Accurately and timely reporting of test results is required, adhering to South Dakota state laws. The contractor must provide necessary transport materials and adhere to HIPAA standards for patient confidentiality. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, emphasizing the federal priority for efficient invoicing and fiscal management. This document represents a request for proposal (RFP) relevant to federal grants and state/local RFPs, ensuring compliance with health regulations while aiming to improve public health responsiveness in the community.
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