Cepheid Test Kits - Ute Mountain Ute Health Center - Towaoc, CO
ID: 75H70725Q00045-SSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110, USA

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In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

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, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Cepheid Test Kits for the Ute Mountain Ute Health Center located in Towaoc, Colorado. This procurement is categorized as a Sources Sought notice under the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside, aimed at promoting economic opportunities for Indian-owned businesses. The test kits are vital for in-vitro diagnostics, contributing significantly to healthcare services within the Indian Health Service framework. Interested vendors should contact Shandiin DeWolfe at Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov or call 505-256-6755 for further details regarding eligibility and submission requirements.

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    The document pertains to the Buy Indian Act, focusing on the certification process for entities qualifying as "Indian Economic Enterprises." It outlines that applicants must self-certify their status at three key points: when submitting an offer, at the award of the contract, and throughout the contract period. Should an enterprise cease to meet the requirements, it must notify the Contracting Officer promptly. Individual documentation may be required by Contracting Officers before awarding set-asides or sole-source contracts. The offerors must also be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). Misrepresentation or false claims are punishable under federal law. The representation section allows offerors to declare their eligibility concerning Indian ownership. This form plays an essential role in ensuring compliance with the Buy Indian Act during the solicitation process for federal contracts within the Indian Health Service and emphasizes the importance of honesty in the contracting process.
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