SOURCES SOUGHT: Firm Fixed-Price, Commercial Item, Delivery/Task Order to provide Immunoassay Reagents and Supplies for the Standing Rock Service Unit (SRSU), Fort Yates IHS Hospital, Fort Yates, North Dakota. POP: Base Plus Four (4) Option Years
ID: RFQ-25-001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5fa8dc9233e04447a8a87b7a61a28d84/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Immunoassay Reagents and Supplies for the Standing Rock Service Unit (SRSU) at the Fort Yates IHS Hospital in North Dakota. The procurement aims to enhance laboratory services by supplying essential reagents for the Abbott Architect i1000SR Immunoassay Analyzer, which will be used for various diagnostic tests, including the detection of proteins, allergens, drugs, and infectious diseases. Timely delivery is crucial, with a requirement for items to be shipped within seven days and the capability for expedited overnight shipping in urgent situations. Interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought notice by providing their company information and identifying their business status in relation to the specified NAICS code (424210) by the deadline, with all submissions directed to David Jones at the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service.

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    SOW Laboratory Requirements_SRSU_Ft. Yates_Redacted.pdf
    The Standing Rock Service Unit (SRSU) is soliciting a contractor to supply reagents and consumables for the Abbott Architect i1000SR Immunoassay Analyzer. These reagents will be essential for various diagnostic tests, including the detection of proteins, allergens, drugs, and infectious diseases. The contractor must ensure timely delivery, with items needing to be shipped within seven days, alongside the capacity for expedited overnight shipping in urgent situations. They should also designate a sales representative for technical support and customer service. The projected annual requirements for several specific reagents and calibrator kits are outlined, alongside additional necessary supplies. The project will commence on January 1, 2025, with Donald Johnston serving as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to oversee the contract execution and address any issues that arise. This RFP indicates the government’s commitment to enhancing laboratory services at the SRSU by ensuring the availability of high-quality testing materials for comprehensive healthcare delivery.
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