Source Sought Seeking ISBEE and/or IEE contractors to purchase Brand Name Only Abbott Piccolo Xpress Chemistry Analyzer System, associated accessories & supplies for the Wagner IHS Health Center, Wagner SD 57380
ID: SS-IHS1518827Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEGREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCABERDEEN, SD, 57401, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS, MEDICAL LABORATORY USE (6632)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ef5d8a4633a84389b7d0e6e7555d7360/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) to provide a brand name Abbott Piccolo Xpress Chemistry Analyzer System along with associated accessories and supplies for the Wagner Indian Health Center in South Dakota. The procurement aims to identify vendors capable of delivering a clinical chemistry analyzer that meets specific performance criteria, including on-site multi-chemistry testing, minimal sample volume requirements, and automated operation with built-in quality control features. This equipment is crucial for enhancing laboratory capabilities at the health center, ensuring efficient and accurate testing in clinical settings. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by January 20, 2026, to Ursula Maslonka at ursula.maslonka@ihs.gov, as this notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ursula Maslonka
    ursula.maslonka@ihs.gov
    Files
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    IHS IEE Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) provides a “Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form” for solicitations, sources sought, and RFIs. This form requires Offerors to self-certify their status as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (IEE) as defined by HHSAR 326.601, in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 47. The IEE status must be maintained throughout the offer, award, and contract performance periods, with immediate notification to the Contracting Officer if eligibility changes. Contracting Officers may request documentation for eligibility, and awards are subject to protest. Successful Offerors must also be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). The form warns against submitting false or misleading information, citing penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 for false information and 31 U.S.C. 3729 to 3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287 for false claims. The representation section requires the Offeror to indicate whether it meets the IEE definition with “Indian Ownership” and provides fields for the name of the 51% owner, certifying signature, printed name, federally recognized tribal entity, business name, and DUNS Number.
    Specs-SOW SS-SOL.pdf
    The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service seeks to acquire a new Abbott Piccolo Xpress blood analyzer for the Wagner Health Center. This Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines the technical specifications for the compact, portable, and automated chemistry system, emphasizing its ability to perform routine multi-chemistry and electrolyte tests quickly and easily with a small sample size and integrated quality control. The contractor must be an authorized distributor or OEM, provide the analyzer with a three-year warranty, and deliver specified reagent tests, paper rolls, and pipet tips within 30 days of award. The document details payment terms, liability, and the contracting officer's authority, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
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