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 (IHS), Gallup Service Unit, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for specialized microbial testing and analysis services. This requirement includes Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) testing, Media Fill Tests (hazardous and non-hazardous), and various microbial analyses such as Finger Tip/Thumb Sampling, Surface Sampling, incubation, preliminary plat counts, morphology counts, identification of growth, and official final reporting. The opportunity also requires providing training on sample collection and media handling. Responses are due by February 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM MST.
Scope of Work
This BPA will cover comprehensive microbial analysis services, including:
- Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) with Lecithin/tween, including certificate of analysis.
- Media Fill Test (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous), including certificate of analysis.
- Microbial Testing required by USP <797>, encompassing Finger Tip/Thumb Sampling, Surface Sampling, and Media Fill.
- Sample processing, incubation at dual temperatures, preliminary plat counts, and morphology counts for bacterial/fungal growth.
- Identification of all recovered growth and official final microbial analysis reports.
- Provision of training on sample collection, packing, and media return procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Period of Performance: A base period of 12 months 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 15, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Gallup, NM 87301, United States.
Target Audience & Submission Requirements
This market research aims to identify potential sources, including Indian-owned economic enterprises, to inform the acquisition strategy. While no formal set-aside is specified at this stage, the agency is actively seeking to locate Indian-owned businesses.
Interested parties must submit the following information to Rodney Brown at Rodney.Brown@ihs.gov with the subject line "SSN-GSUT2-20260016":
- Company Profile: Include UEI, Name, Address, Primary POC, business size, type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership (if applicable), and SAM.gov representations.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the described requirements, including 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 completed attached form. This form is for self-certification under the Buy Indian Act and requires details on eligibility, ownership, and a certifying signature.
Important Notes
This is not a solicitation and does not guarantee a future award. Information collected is solely for market research. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.