Non-personal Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Services
ID: 75H71025Q00027Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

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 Indian Health Service (IHS) is soliciting quotes for Non-personal Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Services at the Crownpoint Healthcare Facility in New Mexico, with the contract period set from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Interested contractors must be classified as small Indian Economic Enterprises and are required to demonstrate their technical capabilities, relevant experience, and qualifications of key personnel in their submissions. This procurement is vital for ensuring the provision of essential medical laboratory testing services to support healthcare delivery in Indian communities. Quotes must be submitted by the specified deadline, and interested parties can contact Brenda Joe at brenda.joe@ihs.gov or (505) 786-6217 for further information.

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    The document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Indian Health Service for Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Services at the Crownpoint Healthcare Facility in New Mexico, effective from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. It outlines requirements for potential contractors who must be classified as small Indian Economic Enterprises. Interested parties are required to submit quotes that demonstrate technical capability and past performance, alongside profiles for key personnel. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical capabilities, relevant experience, personnel qualifications, and pricing. The RFQ emphasizes compliance with various federal regulations, including clauses related to subcontracting limitations, electronic payment processes, and insurance requirements. This process ensures accountability and supports the government’s objective of sourcing services from small businesses while adhering to laws designed to protect federal interests and promote economic development in Indian communities. The document concludes with specific submission instructions, a deadline for quotes, and the contact information for the contracting officer, Brenda Joe.
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