Sources Sought Notice for Hematology analyzer reagents
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Chinle Service Unit, Pinon Health Center, is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable firms for a lease program covering hematology analyzer reagents, calibration materials, controls, and scheduled/unscheduled preventive maintenance (PM) services. This market research primarily seeks Indian-owned economic enterprises (IEE) or Indian-owned small business economic enterprises (ISBEE), but other capable firms are also invited to respond. Responses are due by April 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing a lease program (CPRR FSS V797D-40235) that includes:
- Hematology analyzer reagents
- Calibration material controls
- Scheduled and unscheduled PM services for the analyzers
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 33451 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- Set-Aside Consideration: Responses from Indian-owned economic enterprises 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).
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, by 5:00 PM MST
- Published: April 17, 2026
- Agency: Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services
- Place of Performance: Pinon Health Center, AZ 86510
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a response to Nora Nutlouis at nora.nutlouis@ihs.gov with the subject line "SSN IHS1523295". Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, Name, Address, Primary POC, business size, type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership, and SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the described requirements, including current/past performance or established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- IEE/ISBEE Specific: Must also submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached to the original notice) in accordance with HHSAR 326.606-1(b).
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation; information collected is for market research to determine the acquisition strategy. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of offer submission and award. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided.