SAM #SS-26-PHX-017

Sources Sought: Medical Laboratory Technician Services for Phoenix Indian Medical Center

The Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking qualified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) services for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) in Phoenix, Arizona. - Government Buyer: - Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Indian Medical Center - Services Requested: - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) services for clinical laboratory operations - Includes specimen collection, processing, analysis, and reporting - Services required across multiple laboratory specialties - Must comply with CAP, CMS, TJC, and IHS standards - 24/7 coverage with 8- or 10-hour shifts - Emphasis on quality assurance and regulatory compliance - Period of Performance: - 12-month base period with four (4) 12-month option periods - Unique Requirements: - Subject to Buy Indian Act; priority for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) - Vendors must self-certify eligibility and provide tribal or Alaska Native Corporation affiliation - MLTs must meet certification and experience requirements and pass security clearances - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a sources sought/market research notice.

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. KINDLY ENSURE TO PROVIDE ONLY WHAT IS REQUESTED AT THIS TIME.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SUBJECT:  Non-personal Professional Medical Laboratory Technicians for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC).

NAICS CODE:  621511- Medical Laboratories

POINT OF CONTACT: Michele A. Lodge at:     michele.lodge@ihs.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (DELIVERY ADDRESS):  Phoenix Indian Medical Center located in Phoenix, Arizona

RESPONSE DATE/TIME:  27 April 2026 at 12pm under SS-26-PHX-017

BUY INDIAN ACT

The IHS Contracting Officer will give priority for all purchases, regardless of dollar value, by utilizing ISBEE set-aside to the maximum extent possible. Each acquisition of supplies, services or construction that is subject to commercial items (FAR 12.209) or Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) (FAR 13.106) must be set-aside exclusively for ISBEEs.

Definition(s):          INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE (IEE) - Any business activity owned by one or more Indians, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations provided that:

The combined Indian, Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation ownership of the enterprise constitutes not less than 51%; The Indian, Federal Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations must, together, receive at least 51% of the earnings from the contract; and The management and daily business operations must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians.

Definition:               INDIAN SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE (ISBEE) – An IEE that is also a small business concern established in accordance with the criteria and size standards of 13 CFR Part 121.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The NAICS Code 621511 - Medical Laboratories

This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as medical laboratories primarily engaged in providing analytic or diagnostic services, including body fluid analysis, generally to the medical profession or to the patient on referral from a health practitioner.

INTERESTED PARTIES

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY; IT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, RATHER MARKET RESEARCH TO DETERMINE COMPLAINCE WITH THE BUY INDIAN ACT AND DETERMINATION OF SET-ASIDE.

All interested firms who can meet the requirements stated above should respond, in writing, INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING:

1. Company name.

2. Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address).

3. FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable.

4.SAM- Unique Entity Identifier Number.

5. CAGE Code.

6. Tax ID number.

7. Indication of which business category (IEE or ISBEE) for which the organization qualifies.

8. A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above.

9. Please indicate which category of services your firm is able to provide.

Additionally, since IHS must conduct sufficient market research in determining if there is reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), for every commercial contract opportunity, in accordance with HHSAR 326.603-1.

To identify and support responsible IEE/ISBEE(s) and prevent circumvention or abuse of the Buy Indian Act, interested, qualified, vendors must provide the following:

Representation must be made on the designated IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form (attached) through which the offeror will self-certify eligibility; and, Identify the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation upon which the offeror relies for its IEE status.

Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.1102 required to be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision. This is the only notice: no other copies of this notice will be provided.

Attachment 1: IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form

Attachment 2: Statement of Work

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