Cepheid Reagents and Consumables

The Indian Health Service intends to establish an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Blanket Purchase Agreement for Cepheid Genexpert Analyzer molecular diagnostic reagent test kits and consumables at the Lawton Service Unit Laboratory with a sources-sought response deadline of August 14, 2026, set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises.

Performance occurs at Lawton Indian Hospital, 1515 NE Lawrie Tatum Road, Lawton, Oklahoma 73507. The contract spans a 12-month base year with four optional 12-month renewal years. Estimated annual volume across five reagent kit types totals approximately 6,366 units, inclusive of a 40 percent increase for quality control, proficiency testing, and validation studies. NAICS 334516 applies with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees; PSC is 6640.

All reagents must comply with CLIA '88 and FDA regulations. The contractor must designate a single point of contact, maintain a toll-free service line staffed 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, and coordinate all deliveries completed by 4:15 PM. On-site personnel must comply with security clearance guidance and tobacco-free facility policies and present valid identification. The contractor must observe confidentiality regarding facility operations.

Interested Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises must submit written responses limited to five pages by 1:00 PM CST on August 14, 2026, to Contract Specialist Audrey Yackeyonny at audrey.yackeyonny@ihs.gov. Submissions must include company name, socioeconomic status, SAM UEI, CAGE Code, Tax ID, point of contact, GSA Schedule or procurement vehicle availability, SAM registration status, and completion of the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. Responses are voluntary and will not be returned.