Sources Sought Notice - Cost-per-test reagent rental agreement.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: THIS IS NOT

A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS OR AN INVITATION FOR BIDS.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and will be used only for market research purposes to determine availability of sources, commerciality, and competitive strategy. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs associated with any response to this notice as incurred by prospective contractors.

Project Title: Cost-Per-Test Reagent Rental Agreement – SYSMEX-XN1000 Hematology

Analyzer with wagon

Tracking Number: IHS1485200

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Crownpoint Healthcare Facility, located in/at Crownpoint, NM

87313 is seeking capable sources for a cost-per-test reagent rental agreement for use of

SYSMEX- XN1000 High Maintenance/Complexity Hematology Analyzer Category 605-2A with wagon, or equal to performance characteristics listed.

• 100 samples/h with a sampler capacity of 5 racks with 10 vials each

• Short turnaround times

• Networking and remote services capabilities

• Automatic reflex measurement in case of unreliable results

• Optional integration of slide maker & stainer.

The anticipated period of performance is for one (1) year with up to four (4) option periods, and an estimated start date of January 1, 2024

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 325413 – In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1250 employees.

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide supplies with those described in this notice.

In accordance with the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, the Indian Health Service shall give preference at all times, as far as practicable, to Indian economic enterprises. If your firm is capable of providing the supplies and/or services described in this notice, complete the attached representation form and submit it along with the rest of the requested documents identified in this notice.

THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH WILL

BE USED TO DETERMINE THE ACQUISITION STRATEGY SUCH AS INDIAN-OWNED

ENTERPRISE SET ASIDES, TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE, ANY OTHER

SOCIO-ECONOMIC SET ASIDE, OR UNRESTRICTED.

NOTE: If this requirement is set-aside, FAR 52.219-14 (DEVIATION 2019-01) Limitations on

Subcontracting will apply; similarly-situated entity description applies. This clause requires that the concern perform at least 50 percent (50%) of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested sources must submit a capabilities package to the primary point of contact listed below, no later than (NLT) 5:00 pm MST, December 19, 2023.

AT A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE

POC LISTED IN THIS NOTICE:

(a) Confirm the Buy-Indian set-aside status you qualify for under following NAICS

Code: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1250 employees.

1. If the proposed NAICS is not the customary or applicable NAICS relative to the needs description, include your firm’s proposed NAICS and rationale for the different NAICS.

(b) Fill out the attached IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation

Form.

(c) If Non-Indian, indicate firm’s size – small or other-than-small; and other socio-economic program participation such as small-disadvantaged, 8(a)-certified, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and/or WOSB/EDWOSB

(d) A positive statement of your intention to submit a quote to an upcoming solicitation as a prime contractor.

(e) Provide firm’s UEI Number.

(f) Evidence of recent (within the last five years) experience with work similar in type and scope to include:

1. Contract Numbers

2. Project Titles

3. Dollar Amounts

4. Percent and complete description of work self-performed.

5. Customer points of contact with current telephone number and email address.

All of the above information must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on availability of interested qualified Buy-Indian parties. If adequate interest is not received from

Buy-Indian concerns, the solicitation may be issued as another type of set aside or unrestricted without further notice.

Point of Contact:

Marshall L. Arviso

Contract Specialist

Place of Performance:

Crownpoint Healthcare Facility

Crownpoint, NM 87313

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.