BPA - Laboratory Supplies/Reagents - Crownpoint Healthcare Facility
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Crownpoint Service Unit, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable firms for providing laboratory supplies and reagents on an as-needed basis for the Crownpoint Healthcare Facility in Crownpoint, NM. The government anticipates establishing a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) or similar commercial supply vehicle. Responses are primarily sought from Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE) or Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act, but other capable firms are also invited to respond. Responses are due by June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a full line of laboratory supplies, reagents, specimen collection materials, controls, testing kits, consumables, and related laboratory products to support patient care and diagnostic services. The contractor should be able to provide a comprehensive catalog and furnish a broad range of these products as needed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipates BPA)
- NAICS: 325413 – In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1250 employees)
- Set-Aside: Buy Indian Set-Aside (BICiv) – IEE/ISBEE focus, with consideration for other firms.
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT
- Published: June 5, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a response to Marshall L. Arviso (marshall.arviso@ihs.gov) with the subject line “SSN – IHS1527548 – BPA Laboratory Supplies.” Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: 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, SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the requirement, including current/past performance or established contracts (e.g., GSA or VA Schedule).
- For IEEs/ISBEEs: A completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached to the original notice).
Additional Notes
This is solely a market research notice and not a solicitation. Information gathered will inform the contracting office's acquisition strategy, including competition and set-aside determinations. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of offer submission and award. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.