Pipette Calibration System and accessories

The Phoenix Area Indian Health Service, on behalf of the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide a Pipette Calibration System (PCS-510) along with associated accessories and services, including installation validation training and a guide, a compliance key for ArtelWare software, an Advanced Care Service Agreement, and necessary PCS kits, all to be delivered to the laboratory department at 4212 N. 16th Street, Building 9, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The system must meet specific technical requirements: a volume range of 0.1 µL to 5000 µL, an uncertainty of 0.6%, random error of 0.3%, physical dimensions of 8.8”W x 13”L x 5.8”H, a weight of 13 lbs, a built-in 2D barcode scanner, and support for 90–260 VAC at 50–60 Hz. The equipment must be compatible with Windows 11 and SQL Server 2022 or newer, including a minimum x64 processor at 2.4 GHz, 8 GB of memory, and 40 GB of storage, with ArtelWare 2.4 software pre-installed. The system must not connect to the hospital’s network or laboratory information system. The solicitation is a combined synopsis and request for quotation under Solicitation Number IHS1526048v2, posted on June 10, 2026, with responses due by June 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 and falls under NAICS code 339113. All respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain current annual representations and certifications. The award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) method, with evaluation based on technical acceptability of the product, delivery capability, and total contract value, which includes all options and accessories. The contract includes a base year plus four one-year option periods, with fixed pricing throughout the life of the contract. The contractor must supply the equipment with a replacement UPS and printer at no cost to the government and ensure all software and operating systems comply with the latest IHS IT policies. The contractor is