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BPA Laboratory equipment & supplies THC
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The Tohatchi Health Center, under the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability of qualified Indian Economic Enterprises and small business concerns capable of supplying laboratory equipment, in-vitro diagnostic substances, and patient testing supplies under NAICS Code 325413. This notice is not a solicitation and does not obligate the government to award a contract; instead, it aims to assess whether a 100% set-aside under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. § 47) is feasible for future procurement. Respondents must confirm their eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise through a self-representation form, provide their UEI and CAGE codes, and demonstrate recent experience with similar work by submitting contract numbers, project titles, dollar values, the percentage of work self-performed, and verifiable customer points of contact. The government will use this input to decide whether to proceed with a set-aside exclusively for Indian-owned firms, a broader small business set-aside, or an unrestricted competition, with no further notice provided if sufficient interest from qualified Indian enterprises is not received. All submissions must be received by May 26, 2026, and directed to Melissa Lake, Contract Specialist, via email. Performance of any resulting contract would occur at Tohatchi Health Center in New Mexico, and continued eligibility under the Buy Indian Act must be maintained throughout the contract lifecycle. Eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise requires at least 51% direct ownership by an Indian tribe, tribal member, or Alaska Native Corporation, and all interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award and remain active throughout performance. False or misleading representations may result in criminal and civil penalties under federal statutes, including 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and the False Claims Act. While the notice does not specify technical standards, packaging requirements, invoicing methods, or contract value estimates, it clearly prioritizes tribal economic participation and mandates rigorous self-certification as the foundation for potential award decisions. No formal evaluation weights, scoring factors, or delivery schedules are outlined, as this is strictly a pre-solicitation research action designed to inform acquisition strategy and ensure alignment with federal priorities for Native American economic development.
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Place of Performance
NM, 87325, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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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
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