Referal Lab Testing Clinical

The Indian Health Service has issued a forecast for Lab Test Services under NAICS code 541380, indicating an upcoming opportunity for clinical laboratory testing support. The forecast, posted on May 25, 2026, is titled Referal Lab Testing Clinical and is intended to procure lab testing services likely to support patient care across Indian Health Service facilities. While no solicitation number or set-aside details are provided, the opportunity is aimed at vendors capable of delivering comprehensive clinical lab services, potentially including specimen processing, diagnostic testing, and reporting services for referenced patient samples. There is no specified place of performance, suggesting services may be required across multiple locations served by the agency. James Selleck serves as the Program Point of Contact for technical inquiries and can be reached at james.selleck@ihs.gov, while Misty Billy, identified as the Contracting Officer, handles procurement-related matters at misty.bily@ihs.gov. The forecast is accessible via the HHS OSDBU portal, allowing interested vendors to prepare for a future formal solicitation. This forecast signals the Indian Health Service’s intention to formalize a structured approach to outsourced lab testing services, with no indication of restrictions based on small business or socioeconomic set-asides at this stage.