SAM #ACQ-IHS-2026-U-00801-SS

BioRad Laboratory Quality Control Reagents for Taos Picuris Health Center

This opportunity seeks laboratory quality control reagents for the Taos Picuris Service Unit, managed by the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services - Indian Health Service (IHS) - Albuquerque Area IHS - Taos Picuris Health Center Laboratory Department - OEM Highlight: - BioRad Laboratories is the specified manufacturer for all reagents - Products Requested: - 12 distinct BioRad reagent types, each with a quantity of 1 unit - Multiqual Assay 1 (BioRad 256) - Multiqual Assay 3 (BioRad 339) - Unassayed Multiqual 1 (BioRad 697) - Unassayed Multiqual 3 (BioRad 699) - Urine Chemistry 1 (BioRad 397) - Urine Chemistry 2 (BioRad 398) - Immunology 1 (BioRad 591) - Immunology 3 (BioRad 593) - Diabetes BI Lyph 6 (BioRad 740) - Quant Urine control (BioRad 376) - Quant Urine Control (BioRad 377) - qUAntify Advance QC (BioRad 12007028) - Notable Requirements: - Reagents must support both waived and non-waived test systems - Compliance with federal regulations (42 CFR Part 493) - Strict adherence to storage and transportation standards as per manufacturer - Vendors must sequester lots for at least six months - Preference for Indian Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act - Period of Performance: - Base year plus four option years - NAICS Code: 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing)

Description

This Sources Sought Notice is being posted only as a request for information to determine if an “Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Service) or a “Total Small Business Set-Aside” can fulfill the requirements set forth below. This is not a solicitation and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.

Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), when authorized and practicable. 

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The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is conducting a market research survey, pursuant to FAR 10.001, to identify businesses capable of providing the services listed below:

1. NAICS Code: 325413 – In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

a. If a different NAICS code is suggested, please include the proposed NAICS code and rationale.

2. Description of request:

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, Mescalero Service Unit (MSU), is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing reagents necessary to meet the federal requirement (42 CFR Part 493) for both waived and non-waived test systems. Contractor will ensure timely delivery of products adhering to all storage and transportation requirements as per the manufacturer. Contractor will notify Taos-Picuris Health Center with any changes, discontinuances, or issues on requested Quality Control. Contractor will sequester lots for at least 6 months. See attached Statement of Work (SOW) for Listing of Reagents.

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Responses to this notice should include the following:

1.) Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to confirm company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov, in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a).

2.) Company’s business size for the NAICS code listed above, including: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone); Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE); Small Business; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB); and/or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

3.) Attached form titled "IHS IEE Representation Form", and check “does” or “does not” meet the definition of an IEE. This information is utilized to collect data.

4.) Capability statement and/or product brochure and/or any applicable past performance information that demonstrates that the supplies, equipment, or services can be provided by your company.

Please submit all requested information to Tamela Richards via e-mail: Tamela.Richards@ihs.gov by Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 at 4:30 pm MDT.

Automated responses or other responses that do not provide the requested information specified in this Sources Sought Notice will be noted as non-responsive and not considered in this Market Research.

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