SSN for Laboratory consumables testing kits and supplies.

Project ID: IHS1520908 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	Indian Health Service
Deadline	06/27/26
Posted	06/12/26
Estimated Value	$75,000 - $300,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	423490 - Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
PSC	6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Location	Chinle, AZ 86503 United States

Description

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Summary

The Indian Health Service, Chinle Service Unit is issuing this sources-sought notice (SSN) to identify capable Indian-owned, economic enterprises large (IEE) or small (ISBEE) that can provide Laboratory Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology, UA, and consumables testing kits and supplies on as needed basis . Refer to List of Items attached. The period of performance will be one one-year base period plus two one-year option period. Other capable firms are also invited to respond to this SSN. The Contracting Officer will consider responses for Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) opportunities first, then for set aside programs under the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104). The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this requirement is 423490 Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers with a small business size standard of 150 employees. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. Information collected from this notice is purely for market research only and will be used to determine the contracting office's acquisition strategy including competition, set asides, and locating Indian-owned economic enterprises. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in response to this request for information. In accordance with FAR 4.203-1(b), offerors and quoters must be registered in System for Award Management at SAM.gov, at the time an offer or quotation is submitted and at time of award.

Submission Instructions

Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this notice by June 27, 2026, by 5:00pm (MST) to Nora Nutlouis, Purchasing Agent, 928-725-9806 at nora.nutlouis@ihs.gov with the subject line SSN IHS1520908. Your submission must include the following information, at a minimum: - Company Profile that includes: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC information, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status/participation such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB and HUBZone, identification of Native American ownership, SAM.gov representations and certifications, and other related documentation. - A brief statement of the company's capability that relates to the described government requirement. Additional demonstration of capability may include current and past performance history for the same or similar requirement, established contracts such as GSA or VA Schedule, etc. - Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs) must also submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached) in accordance with HHSAR 326.606-1(b). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Indian Health Service, Chinle Service Unit is seeking capable Indian-owned economic enterprises, both large (IEE) and small (ISBEE), to provide laboratory testing kits and supplies. This initiative aims to support the agency's mission of delivering quality healthcare services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The goal is to ensure the availability of essential laboratory consumables on an 'as needed' basis, thereby enhancing the operational capabilities of the service unit. Work Details The contract involves providing various laboratory chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, urinalysis (UA), and consumables testing kits and supplies. Specific items include: - Blood collection tubes of various sizes (both with and without additives) - Sterile urine cups - Test kits for MedTox - QC kits for MedTox - Disposable disinfectant wipes - Test kits for Abbott ID Now - QC kits for Abbott ID Now - LeadCare test kits - Pipette tips of various sizes - Test kits for Triage Meter - QC kits for Triage Meter - Reagent grade water - HCG test kits for Clinitek - Viral transport media tubes (VTM or UTM) - IFOB test kits - 10% KOH dropper kits - QC kits for chemistry analyzers - Test kits for DCA 2000 Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at. Place of Performance Chinle Service Unit, Indian Health Service. Bidder Requirements Bidders must be Indian-owned economic enterprises (IEEs or ISBEEs). They are required to submit a company profile that includes UEI, name and address, primary point of contact information, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status/participation such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone status, identification of Native American ownership. Additionally, ISBEEs and IEEs must complete an IHS IEE Representation Form. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract based on the prior award 75H70722P00215, awarded to Nativevet Materiel for $470,010 (08/15/22–08/14/27). The prior work is described as providing Abbott ID NOW Strep, Influenza & RSV test kits for SFIHC, which aligns with the current requirement to supply “as needed” laboratory consumables and includes Abbott ID Now test kits and QC kits. The overlap in specific Abbott ID Now testing products suggests the new effort may be a continuation or expansion of the same kit/supply support.

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