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Pipette Calibration and Accessories
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The Indian Health Service, Phoenix Area Office, is soliciting responses for an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside to acquire a Pipette Calibration System (PCS-510), along with associated installation and validation training, an ArtelWare compliance key, an Advanced Care Service Agreement, and related supplies. This market research action, issued as a Sources Sought notice under solicitation IHS1526048, targets Native American-owned small businesses and requires offerors to certify their ISBEE status with documentation proving Native ownership and small business size compliance. The contract, if awarded, will be structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with a base year and four one-year options, covering the PCS unit, software, installation, and recurring service agreements. The system must meet stringent technical specifications including a 0.1–5000 µL volume range, ≤0.6% uncertainty, and ≤0.3% imprecision, and must be operational within 90 days of award at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. All equipment must be delivered operation-ready, permanently labeled with a serial number, and compatible with 2D barcode scanning and Windows 11. Compliance with federal and agency-specific security standards is mandatory, including FedRAMP Moderate or High authorization, FISMA compliance, two-factor authentication using FIPS 140-2 validated methods, and adherence to strict vulnerability patching timelines—critical patches within 15 days, high within 30, and zero-day exploits within 72 hours. Remote access must be secured through hardened bastion hosts, with privileged sessions monitored, logged, and recorded. Technical support must be available 24/7/365 with a 60-minute response window for emergencies and resolution within 24 hours. The contractor must provide two annual training sessions for IHS staff, including one off-site at the manufacturer’s facility, and ensure all personnel complete HIPAA and cybersecurity training. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and any consumables with less than three months of shelf life must be eligible for return or credit at no cost. The contractor is also responsible for providing backup UPS and printer components and replacing any defective PCS units at no additional charge. Responses must be submitted via email to Phillip Wendzillo by May 11, 2026, and include an authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer, proof of ISBEE status, and compliance
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Place of Performance
Phoenix, AZ, 85016, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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ISBEE – Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-aside SOURCES SOUGHT
Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office on behalf of Phoenix Indian Medical Center is conducting this Sources Sought to identify contractors who could provide:
1 each – Pipette Calibration System (PCS-510)
1 each – Pipette Installation validation training and guide
1 each – Compliance key for ArtelWare software
1 each – Advanced Care Service Agreement (PCS)
PCS kits
Any technical questions may be directed at deana.thompson@ihs.gov
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