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BPA Laboratory equipment & supplies THC
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The Tohatchi Health Center, under the Indian Health Service, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research aimed at determining if small business Indian firms or small business concerns can meet their requirements for BPA laboratory equipment, supplies, and patient testing materials used in specimen analysis. This notice is not a solicitation but serves to identify qualified sources under NAICS Code 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) and to assess appropriate acquisition strategies such as set-asides under the Buy Indian Act. Respondents are asked to provide information confirming their eligibility for Buy-Indian set-aside status, indicate their intent to bid in an upcoming solicitation, and submit detailed past performance data including contract numbers, project descriptions, values, and references. The responses obtained will guide whether the procurement proceeds with a 100% Indian-owned enterprise set-aside, total small business set-aside, another socio-economic category, or unrestricted competition. Interested vendors must submit documentation to demonstrate capability and eligibility by the specified deadline. Key contacts for this process include Melissa Lake, Contract Specialist at the Tohatchi Health Center in New Mexico, who can provide further information. This market research activity underscores the agency’s commitment to prioritizing Indian economic enterprises as mandated by federal law while ensuring competitive acquisition planning.
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Place of Performance
NM, 87325, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation or commitment by Tohatchi Health Center. This notice is intended strictly for Market Research to determine if a 100% Set Aside for Small Business Indian Firms or if a 100% Set Aside for Small business concerns can fulfill the requirements set forth in this request for information.
The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification/socioeconomic status (Small Business Indian Firms or Small Business). This is a Request for Information only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.
The Indian Health Services (IHS), Tohatchi Health Center is conducting a market survey to help determine the availability of the following item/service:
NAICS Code: 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing
Description: BPA Laboratory equipment, supplies and assortment of patient testing supplies for specimen analysis
In accordance with the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, the Indian Health Service shall give preference at all times, as far as practicable, to Indian economic enterprises. If your firm is capable of providing the supplies and/or services described in this notice, complete the attached representation form and submit it along with the rest of the required documents.
The responses to this Sources Sought notice Market Research will be used to determine the Acquisition Strategy such as Indian-Owned Enterprise set asides, Total Small Business aside, any other Socio-Economic set aside, or Unrestricted.
AS A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED:
- Confirm the Buy-Indian set aside status you qualify for under following NAICS Code: 325413. Fill out the attached Self-Representation Form.
- A positive statement of your intention to submit a quote to an upcoming solicitation as a prime contractor.
- Provide UEI Number and CAGE Code.
- Evidence of recent (within the last five years) experience with work similar in type and scope to include:
- Contract Numbers
- Project Titles
- Dollar Amounts
- Percent and complete description of work self-performed
- Customer points of contact with current telephone number and email address
All of the above information must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on availability of interested qualified Buy-Indian parties. If adequate interest is not received from Buy-Indian concerns, the solicitation may be issued as another type of set aside or unrestricted without further notice.
Point of Contact:
Melissa Lake, Contract Specialist
(505) 930-1975, Melissa.Lake@ihs.gov
Place of Performance:
Tohatchi Health Center
07 Choosghai Drive
Tohatchi, NM 87325
Country: USA
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.