IHS-SS-26-1527302-USP 797 Lab/Pharmacy Competency shipping and processing results for the Quentin N Burdick Memorial Healthcare in Belcourt ND.
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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), Great Plains Area Office, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for USP 797 Lab/Pharmacy Competency shipping and processing results for the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Healthcare Facility (QNB) in Belcourt, ND. This is an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside. The purpose is to identify qualified vendors for laboratory services related to sterile compounding competency testing. Responses are due June 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to obtain laboratory processing, incubation, analysis, and reporting services for sterile compounding competency testing using Government-supplied media fill kits. The contractor will provide all necessary labor, supervision, materials, equipment, supplies, and shipping. Services include incubation and analysis of submitted samples, contamination monitoring, reporting of laboratory findings, and provision of compliant shipping materials and return labels. The scope supports processing up to eighteen (18) sterile compounding competency samples per submission.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for market research only)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price purchase order
- Anticipated Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, through September 29, 2026 (as per PWS template)
- Set-Aside: Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services (other relevant NAICS will be considered)
- Place of Performance: Quentin N Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility, 1300 Hospital Loop, Belcourt, ND 58316
- Response Due: June 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Central Time
- Published Date: June 10, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement via email to Jody Keplin (Jody.Keplin@ihs.gov) with "Sources Sought Number IHS-SS-26-1527302" in the subject line. The statement should not exceed 10 single-sided pages (12-point font) and include:
- General overview of opinions on the requirement's feasibility/difficulty and innovative ideas.
- Information on current capability, capacity, prior similar experience, organizational experience, and management capability.
- UEI number, organization name, address, point of contact, size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone), and applicable NAICS code.
- Any other helpful information for developing the acquisition.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. IHS does not intend to award a contract based on responses or pay for preparation. Responses will help determine the appropriate acquisition method, including potential set-asides. Invoicing for any future award will be required through the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).