SSN-26-1527363_ISTAT REAGENT TESTING SUPPLIES.pdf

This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS) for ISTAT Reagent Chemistry Testing Supplies to be provided to the Pine Ridge Indian Health Service Hospital in Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

The notice (IHS-SS-26-1527363) is for informational and market research purposes only to determine the availability of supplies from Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), or Other Small Businesses. The anticipated NAICS code is 621511 (Medical Laboratories Clinical Testing Supplies Manufacturing), with other relevant NAICS codes to be considered. Responses will inform the government's determination of the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. This is a firm fixed price purchase order with a period of performance from time of award to one year after award. Payment will be made via IPP.gov upon delivery according to the ISTAT Reagent delivery schedule. The acquisition will be conducted in accordance with the FOCA "Fair and Open Competition Act." Interested parties must submit capability statements via email to Patricia Thompson (patricia.thompson@ihs.gov) by June 30, 2026, at 12:00 MST, including the Sources Sought Number in the subject line. The notice explicitly states there is no solicitation available at this time, IHS does not intend to award a contract based on responses, and responses will not be considered adequate to a future solicitation. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in submissions.