CRSU Ortho Vision Swift Work Station Reagents and Supplies
ID: SS-75H70925CR001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEBILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCBILLINGS, MT, 59107, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified vendors to provide reagents and supplies for the Ortho Vision Swift Work Station at the Crow Service Unit in Montana. This procurement is particularly aimed at Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), emphasizing compliance with the Buy Indian Act, which requires that a majority of contract earnings benefit Indian entities. The selected vendors will play a crucial role in enhancing laboratory service delivery by supplying essential testing supplies, with submissions for capability statements due via email within seven days. Interested parties should contact Vincent Hansen at Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov for further details and must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the associated documentation.

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    The Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Sources Sought notice seeking capable vendors, particularly Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), to provide testing supplies and reagents for the Ortho Vision Swift Work Station at the IHS Crow Service Unit in Montana. This notice emphasizes the importance of complying with the Buy Indian Act, which mandates that a majority of earnings from contracts must flow to Indian entities. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement detailing their experience in providing Blood Bank Reagents, their compliance with IEE definitions, and how they plan to attain at least 51% of contract earnings. Submissions are requested via email within seven days, and the document outlines clear instructions for participation, including the need for the Buy Indian Act Economic Enterprise Representation Form. The overarching aim is to identify qualified small businesses owned by Indians or Indian Tribes to enhance service delivery in the laboratory department.
    The document outlines the Indian Health Service's requirements under the Buy Indian Act for businesses seeking contracts as “Indian Economic Enterprises.” It specifies that offerors must self-certify their eligibility before, during, and after contract fulfillment. Failure to maintain eligibility or providing false information is subject to legal repercussions. The key components include the necessity for businesses to be at least 51% Indian-owned, the requirement to notify the contracting officer if the eligibility criteria change, and the mandatory registration with the System of Award Management (SAM). The document emphasizes the legal seriousness of false claims, stressing the implications under applicable U.S. laws. The form accompanying the document requests the name of the business and owner, along with a unique entity identifier. The solicitation aligns with federal procurement policies and aims to promote economic opportunities for Indian-owned enterprises while ensuring compliance with government standards.
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