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SOURCES SOUGHT: Blood Gas Supplies for GEM Premier 5000   2

ID: IHS1508493 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

The Indian Health Service, Kayenta Health Center is issuing this sources-sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research (FAR 10.001) in identifying prospective sources to fill a government requirement for blood gas supplies for Werfen's GEM Premier 5000 blood gas testing system.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this requirement is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000.

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. Information collected from this notice is purely for market research only and will be used to determine the contracting office's acquisition strategy including competition, set asides, and locating Indian-owned economic enterprises. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in response to this request for information.

In accordance with FAR 4.1102(a), offerors and quoters are required to be registered in System for Award Management at SAM.gov, at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this notice by February 27, 2025, 5:00 PM, MST to Flora Washington at flora.washington@ihs.gov with the subject line SSN Blood Gas Supplies for GEM Premier 5000, IHS1508493 . Your submission must include the following information, at a minimum:

  1. Company Profile that includes: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC information, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status/participation such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB and HUBZone, identification of Native American ownership (if applicable), SAM.gov representations and certifications, and other related documentation.
  2. A brief statement of the company's capability that relates to the described government requirement. Additional demonstration of capability may include current and past performance history for the same or similar requirement, established contracts such as GSA or VA Schedule, etc.
  3. If claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise (IEE), submit completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached).

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Background
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for blood gas supplies specifically for Werfen’s GEM Premier 5000 blood gas testing system.

The IHS aims to ensure that the acquisition strategy aligns with its mission to provide comprehensive health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. This sources-sought synopsis is part of the agency's efforts to locate qualified vendors, including Indian-owned economic enterprises, as part of its compliance with the Buy Indian Act.

Work Details
The contract requires the provision of blood gas supplies compatible with the Werfen’s GEM Premier 5000 blood gas testing system.

Interested parties are encouraged to demonstrate their capability related to this requirement, including any past performance history and relevant contracts such as GSA or VA Schedule.

Place of Performance
The geographic location for delivery or performance is not explicitly stated in the solicitation.

Overview

Response Deadline
Feb. 27, 2025, 7:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Feb. 19, 2025, 1:46 p.m. EST
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Kayenta, AZ 86033 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
29%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 8 days, below average for the Indian Health Service.
On 2/19/25 Indian Health Service issued Sources Sought IHS1508493 for SOURCES SOUGHT: Blood Gas Supplies for GEM Premier 5000 due 2/27/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 334516 and PSC 6640.
Primary Contact
Name
Flora Washington   Profile
Phone
(928) 380-8345

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF > INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE > NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
FPDS Organization Code
7527-00245
Source Organization Code
100188045
Last Updated
March 1, 2025
Last Updated By
flora.washington@ihs.gov
Archive Date
Feb. 28, 2025