Blanket Purchase Agreement for Glove Finger Tip Sampling, Media Fill Test, Surface Sampling, Incubation and Microbial Analysis
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service, Gallup Service Unit is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Glove Finger Tip Sampling, Media Fill Test, Surface Sampling, Incubation, and Microbial Analysis services. This effort supports compliance with USP <797> requirements. Responses are due by February 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM (MST).
Scope of Work
The required services include providing Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) with Lecithin/tween, Media Fill Tests (hazardous and non-hazardous), and comprehensive microbial testing. This encompasses Finger Tip/Thumb Sampling, Surface Sampling, Media Fill, sample processing, dual-temperature incubation, preliminary plat counts, morphology counts for all bacterial/fungal growth, identification of all growth recovered, and official microbial analysis reporting. Additionally, the selected source must provide training on sample collection and media packing/return.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Anticipated Duration: A 12-month base period with three (3) one-year option periods.
- NAICS Code: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 million).
- Response Due: February 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM (MST).
- Published Date: February 12, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Gallup, NM.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties must submit a response to Rodney Brown at Rodney.Brown@ihs.gov with the subject line "SSN-GSUT2-20260016". Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC, business size, type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership (if applicable), and SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the described requirements, including current/past performance or established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- IHS IEE Representation Form: If claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise (IEE) status, submit the attached form.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation; it is purely for market research to inform the contracting office's acquisition strategy, including potential competition, set-asides, and identifying Indian-owned economic enterprises. The government will not assume financial responsibility for response costs. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of any future offer or quotation submission. The attached "IHS IEE Representation Form" is crucial for bidders seeking to self-certify as an Indian Economic Enterprise under the Buy Indian Act, requiring specific information and ongoing eligibility notification.