Blanket Purchase Agreement for Glove Finger Tip Sampling, Media Fill Test, Surface Sampling, Incubation and Microbial Analysis
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Gallup Service Unit, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify capable firms for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This BPA will cover Glove Finger Tip Sampling, Media Fill Test, Surface Sampling, Incubation, and Microbial Analysis services, including associated training. The primary focus is on Indian-owned, economic enterprises (IEE) or small (ISBEE), followed by other small businesses. Responses are due by May 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM (MDT).
Scope of Work
The requirement includes providing Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) with Lecithin/tween, Media Fill Tests (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous), and Microbial Testing as per USP <797>. Services encompass Finger Tip/Thumb Sampling, Surface Sampling, Media Fill, sample processing, dual-temperature incubation, preliminary plate counts, morphology counts for bacterial/fungal growth, identification of all recovered growth, and official final reporting. Additionally, the source must provide training on sample collection and media handling.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Anticipated Period of Performance:
- Base Period: March 13, 2027 - March 12, 2028
- Option Period One: March 13, 2028 - March 12, 2029
- Option Period Two: March 13, 2029 - March 12, 2030
- Set-Aside: Responses from Indian-owned economic enterprises (IEE) and Indian-owned small business economic enterprises (ISBEE) will be considered first under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47), followed by set-aside programs under the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104).
- NAICS Code: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 million)
- Response Due: May 5, 2025, 10:00 AM (MDT)
- Published: April 15, 2026
- Place of Performance: Gallup, NM 87301, United States
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit responses to Rodney Brown (Rodney.Brown@ihs.gov) with the subject line "T2SSNGSU-20261261". Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC, business size, type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership, SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the requirement, including current/past performance or established contracts.
- IHS IEE Representation Form: Indian-owned firms must submit the attached "IHS IEE Representation Form" for self-certification as an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) as per HHSAR 326.606-1(b). This form is critical for consideration under the Buy Indian Act.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research only and not a solicitation. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of offer submission and award.