Laboratory Analyzer and Consumable Support Services for Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care and Pine Ridge Service Unit

Sources Sought: Laboratory Analyzer & Consumable Support Services for Quentin N Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility and Pine Ridge Service Unit Sources Sought Notice Number: IHS-SS-26-1527785 This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation or commitment by the Indian Health Service. This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine the availability of Indian Economic Small Business Enterprises (ISBEE). Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The anticipated applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 532490, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing - other relevant NAICS codes will be considered based on responses received (such as conference centers, etc.)

BACKGROUND The IHS is an agency within the Department of Health & Human Services and is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Indian Health Service provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for approximately 1.9 million American Indians and Alaska Natives who belong to 567 federally recognized tribes, in 35 states. The Indian Health Service Headquarters is located in Rockville, MD and then divided into twelve (12) physical areas: Alaska, Albuquerque, Bemidji, Billings, California, Great Plains, Nashville, Navajo, Oklahoma, Phoenix, Portland, and Tucson. The Great Plains Area Office (GPAO) works in conjunction with 19 Indian Health Service Units and Tribal Managed Service Units to provide health care to approximately 130,000 Native American located in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. QNBMHCF falls under the GPAO and provides medical care to approximately 14,550 tribal members living on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation. The Service Unit was built in 1967 with renovation and clinic expansion completed in 1992, to provide an expanded level of outpatient health care services specifically designed to meet the needs of our population. Services include: 24 Hour Emergency Services, Laboratory, Radiology (CAT Scan & Mobile MRI) and 24-Hour Pharmacy Services, Optometry, Dental, Clinic, Emergency, Podiatry, Same Day Clinic, and Behavioral Health.

OBJECTIVE Laboratory Analyzer & Consumable Support Services located at the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility in Belcourt, ND and the Pine Ridge Service Unit in Pine Ridge, SD. SCOPE The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and transportation necessary to continue uninterrupted laboratory analyzer services under a Cost Per Test (CPT) model. Services shall include: a. Continued use of currently installed laboratory analyzers b. Preventive maintenance and corrective service c. Provision of all proprietary reagents, calibrators, controls, and consumables d. Technical and operational support required for full system functionality CONTRACT

REQUIREMENTS/ AND PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS The Contractor shall provide all services, materials, equipment, and support necessary to ensure the continuous and uninterrupted operation of the currently installed laboratory analyzer systems identified in this Statement of Work. The Contractor shall: Perform all services in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications, standards, and service protocols Ensure full system functionality, uptime, and reliability to support clinical laboratory operations Provide all required reagents, consumables, calibrators, controls, and replacement parts necessary to maintain system operations Maintain compatibility with existing laboratory systems, software, and workflows Comply with all applicable Federal, state, local, and accreditation

requirements (e.g., CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and IHS policies) Coordinate all service activities with the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and facility staff Respond to service calls and corrective maintenance needs in a timely manner to prevent disruption to laboratory operations Ensure all maintenance and service activities are performed without interruption to patient care and clinical services The Contractor shall not modify, replace, or substitute equipment, components, or system configurations without prior written approval from the