BPA Laboratory equipment & supplies THC
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
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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), Tohatchi Health Center, is conducting a Sources Sought market research to identify qualified firms for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for laboratory equipment and supplies, including patient testing supplies. This notice aims to determine if a 100% Set Aside for Small Business Indian Firms or a 100% Set Aside for Small Business concerns is feasible, with preference given to Indian economic enterprises under the Buy Indian Act. Responses are due by May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The opportunity seeks to establish a BPA for a wide range of laboratory equipment, supplies, and patient testing supplies for specimen analysis. The attached "BPA LIST.docx" provides examples of specific products, including various tubes, stains, and diagnostic kits, detailing part numbers, product descriptions, and units of issue. The primary NAICS code is 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing), with a Product Service Code of 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies). The place of performance is the Tohatchi Health Center in Tohatchi, NM.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation)
- Potential Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Indian Firms or 100% Small Business (to be determined)
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST
- Published: May 18, 2026
- Place of Performance: Tohatchi Health Center, 07 Choosghai Drive, Tohatchi, NM 87325, USA
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must provide the following:
- Confirmation of Buy-Indian set-aside status under NAICS 325413, by completing the attached "IHS IEE Representation Form.pdf". This form requires details on eligibility, ownership, UEI, and a certifying signature.
- A positive statement of intent to submit a quote as a prime contractor for an upcoming solicitation.
- UEI Number and CAGE Code.
- Evidence of recent experience (within the last five years) with similar work, including contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, percentage of work self-performed, and customer points of contact.
Additional Notes
This is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation. The information gathered will inform the acquisition strategy, potentially leading to an Indian-Owned Enterprise set-aside, Total Small Business set-aside, other socio-economic set-aside, or an unrestricted solicitation. If adequate interest from Buy-Indian concerns is not received, the solicitation may proceed under a different set-aside or as unrestricted without further notice.
Point of Contact: Melissa Lake, Contract Specialist, melissa.lake@ihs.gov, (505) 930-1975.