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ACQ-IHS-2026-U-00801-SSFederal

Submission Closed08/25/2026, 10:30:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is conducting a market research survey to identify qualified vendors capable of providing reagents for waived and non-waived test systems at the Taos-Picuris Health Center. Under NAICS code 325413 for In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, the selected contractor must ensure timely delivery, adhere to manufacturer storage and transportation requirements, and sequester lots for at least six months. This Sources Sought Notice is used to determine if the requirement can be fulfilled by an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise or a Total Small Business Set-Aside, giving preference to Indian Economic Enterprises per the Buy Indian Act. Interested vendors must submit their company name, UEI, business size, IEE representation form, and a capability statement to Tamela Richards by August 25, 2026, at 4:30 pm MDT.

General Info

Market research for reagents at Taos-Picuris Health Center; submissions due August 25, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → Albuquerque Area Indian Health Svc

NAICS

325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Taos, NM, 87571, USA

Set-Aside

ISBEE

Documents

Taos Picuris Health Center - BioRad QC Reagents SOW

sow

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IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form Jan 2022

1 page · representation-form

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AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 19

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 25

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/25/2026, 10:30:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Albuquerque Area Indian Health Svc

Contacts1 person available

OfficeALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Albuquerque Area Indian Health Svc

Office AddressALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110, USA

Contacts

Tamela Richards

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This Sources Sought Notice is being posted only as a request for information to determine if an “Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Service) or a “Total Small Business Set-Aside” can fulfill the requirements set forth below. This is not a solicitation and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.

Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), when authorized and practicable.

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The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is conducting a market research survey, pursuant to FAR 10.001, to identify businesses capable of providing the services listed below:

1. NAICS Code: 325413 – In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

a. If a different NAICS code is suggested, please include the proposed NAICS code and rationale.

2. Description of request:

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, Mescalero Service Unit (MSU), is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing reagents necessary to meet the federal requirement (42 CFR Part 493) for both waived and non-waived test systems. Contractor will ensure timely delivery of products adhering to all storage and transportation requirements as per the manufacturer. Contractor will notify Taos-Picuris Health Center with any changes, discontinuances, or issues on requested Quality Control. Contractor will sequester lots for at least 6 months. See attached Statement of Work (SOW) for Listing of Reagents.

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Responses to this notice should include the following:

1.) Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to confirm company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov, in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a).

2.) Company’s business size for the NAICS code listed above, including: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone); Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE); Small Business; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB); and/or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

3.) Attached form titled "IHS IEE Representation Form", and check “does” or “does not” meet the definition of an IEE. This information is utilized to collect data.

4.) Capability statement and/or product brochure and/or any applicable past performance information that demonstrates that the supplies, equipment, or services can be provided by your company.

Please submit all requested information to Tamela Richards via e-mail: Tamela.Richards@ihs.gov by Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 at 4:30 pm MDT.

Automated responses or other responses that do not provide the requested information specified in this Sources Sought Notice will be noted as non-responsive and not considered in this Market Research.