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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Health And Human Services was posted on July 10, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Chinle Lab Department BPA for Quality Control (QC) materials / supplies

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IHS1504487Federal

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NAICS: 325413
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Cost Per Reportable Result Purchase of Immunohistochemistry Reagents for Laboratory Tests.
Solicitation # 36C26027Q0058
The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 20, is seeking a comprehensive histology staining workflow system for the Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle, Washington. The required system must include two immunohistochemistry and two in-situ hybridization immunostainers, two special stainers, and an integrated specimen tracking system to ensure patient safety, maintain a chain of custody, and monitor productivity. The workflow components must be fully automated, communicate with one another, and maintain compatibility with Data Innovations middleware as well as VISTA, Cerner, and any future electronic health record systems acquired by the VA. The contract follows a Cost Per Reportable Result pricing model and spans a base year from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2028, with four subsequent one-year option periods extending through January 31, 2032. Technical requirements specify that the immunostainers must perform 100% of tests listed in the provided specifications and support simultaneous IHC, ISH, and Direct Immunofluorescence staining. Equipment must support Code 39 and Code 128 barcodes, include a safe hazardous waste removal system, and be provided with an uninterruptible power supply capable of supporting a 15-minute controlled shutdown. The contractor is responsible for the delivery, installation, and removal of equipment at no additional charge and must guarantee a minimum equipment uptime of 98%. Performance and method validation must adhere to CLSI guidelines and College of American Pathologists standards. Additionally, the contractor must comply with strict federal and VA information security directives, including those regarding data confidentiality and media sanitization. Emergency supply orders must be fulfilled within 24 hours of a verbal request, providing enough consumables for one week of normal operation.
260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 (36C260)

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2 days ago

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in 23 days
NAICS: 325413
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6550--HEMOCHRON SIGNATURE ELITE REAGENTS AND SUPPLIES
Solicitation # 36C26227Q0046
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, is conducting a sources sought notice for the procurement of FDA approved reagents, supplies, consumables, and quality control materials for Werfen Hemochron Signature Elite instruments. This requirement supports the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson, Arizona. The contract structure includes a base year from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2028, followed by four subsequent option years extending through December 31, 2032. The selected contractor must provide 24/7 technical and product support at no additional cost and ensure all items are fully compatible with existing instrumentation without requiring workflow changes or retraining. Key operational requirements include strict adherence to manufacturer specifications for packaging and temperature control during transport. All supplied materials must maintain a minimum shelf life of 90 days, and shipments must clearly list lot numbers and expiration dates. Standard orders are required to be delivered within four working days, while emergency deliveries for defective or temperature-compromised items must be completed within 24 hours of a verbal order. This procurement is conducted as a brand name or equal acquisition under FAR 52.211-6. Interested respondents must provide their business size status, SAM.gov identifiers, and evidence of compliance with the Buy American Act and the Non-Manufacturer Rule.
262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 (36C262)

POSTED

3 days ago

DEADLINE

in 12 days

General Info

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Chinle, AZ, 86503, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form

PDF, Low priorityrepresentation-form
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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Navajo Area Indian Health Svc
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA
Office AddressWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ****************************************************************************** THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS OR AN INVITATION FOR BIDS. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotations or proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and will be used only for market research purposes to determine availability of sources, commerciality, and competitive strategy. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs associated with any response to this notice as incurred by prospective contractors. ****************************************************************************** Project Title: Laboratory Department BPA for Quality Control (QC) materials to be purchased on "as needed" basis for operation of analyzers to meet lab standards. Tracking Number: IHS1504487 The Indian Health Service (IHS), Chinle Service Unit located in/at Chinle, Arizona 86503 is seeking capable sources for BPA inclusive of various laboratory QC materials and miscellaneous laboratory supplies needed for the operation of analyzers to meet laboratory standards, to be ordered on - as needed basis. The anticipated delivery date is 07/31/2026 The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide supplies with those described in this notice. 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 requested documents identified in this notice. 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 SET ASIDE, ANY OTHER SOCIO-ECONOMIC SET ASIDE, OR UNRESTRICTED. NOTE: If this requirement is set-aside, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting will apply; similarly-situated entity description applies. This clause requires that the concern perform at least 50 percent (50%) of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: All interested sources must submit a capabilities package to the primary point of contact listed below, no later than (NLT) 07/15/2025 0800 hrs. AT A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE POC LISTED IN THIS NOTICE: Confirm the Buy-Indian set-aside status you qualify for under following NAICS Code: 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, If the proposed NAICS is not the customary or applicable NAICS relative to the needs description, include your firm's proposed NAICS and rationale for the different NAICS. If claiming IEE or ISBEE status, complete and submit the attached IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. If Non-Indian, indicate firm's size - small or other-than-small; and other socio-economic program participation such as small-disadvantaged, 8(a)-certified, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and/or WOSB/EDWOSB A positive statement of your intention to submit a quote to an upcoming solicitation as a prime contractor. Provide firm's UEI Number. 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, or any other type of set aside. Point of Contact: TILDA NEZ, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, tilda.nez@ihs.gov Place of Performance: Chinle Comprehensive Healthcare Facility, PO Drawer PH, Hiway 191 Hospital Drive, Chinle Arizona 86503 THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

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