MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENT, PORTLAND AREA
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), Portland Area Office, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified firms for a maintenance service agreement for Cepheid GeneXpert Molecular Diagnostic Instruments. This requirement supports multiple service units in the Portland Area, including Fort Hall, Warm Springs, Western Oregon, and Yakama. This is not a solicitation but market research to inform a potential future request for quotes. Responses are due March 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The opportunity seeks a firm-fixed-price maintenance service agreement for Cepheid GeneXpert Molecular Diagnostic Instruments. The services are required by the Portland Area Clinical Laboratories at various service unit locations. The government may issue an interim extension of the existing purchase order to prevent service gaps, as the current agreement ends March 31, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (Market Research)
- Duration: Anticipated one-year base period with up to four option years, for a total potential of five years.
- Set-Aside: Preference will be given to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47).
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment).
- Response Due: March 21, 2026
- Published: March 13, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement electronically to Morningstar.Smith@ihs.gov with "75H71326Q00023" in the subject line. Submissions should include:
- Business Name, Point of Contact, Phone, and Email.
- UEI and NAICS code.
- Business Size (SMALL or LARGE) and Type (e.g., NATIVE OWNED, 8A, HUBZone, WOMEN-OWNED).
- Demonstration of capability and capacity to furnish goods/services.
- Confirmation of authorization by the manufacturer to provide the required maintenance agreement.
- A completed Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Firm Representation Form (SELF CERT BUY INDIAN ACT.pdf), self-certifying eligibility as an "Indian Firm" with "Indian Ownership." This form is crucial for demonstrating eligibility under the Buy Indian Act.
Respondents must be registered in SAM.gov. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. No reimbursement for response costs will be provided.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. A request for quotes may be issued at a later date.