Clinical Chemistry Analyzer Lease and Support (Dry Chemistry)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 75H71326Q00022
- Agency
-
Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Oregon 97305, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking qualified vendors to provide a clinical chemistry analyzer lease and support solution for multiple outpatient service units located in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. The procurement encompasses a complete service package including equipment rental, all necessary reagents and consumables, preventive and corrective maintenance, and 24/7 technical support for a dry-chemistry analyzer capable of performing a minimum of 48 assays in chemistry, immunochemistry, and drug-of-abuse screening. The analyzer must integrate with the Government's RPMS electronic health record system through bi-directional result transmission and comply with facility security and infection control requirements. This Sources Sought Notice is issued to determine the availability and capability of qualified vendors across various business categories, including small businesses, HUBZone businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises, 8(a) small businesses, women-owned small businesses, and Indian-owned enterprises, to inform the Government's acquisition strategy and potential set-aside determination. Interested vendors must submit their responses by Friday, March 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
The procurement carries no set-aside designation at this stage, and no incumbent contractor or budget range is specified in the notice. The base contract period runs from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with potential for up to four optional one-year renewal periods extending through March 31, 2031, providing a maximum performance period of five years. A critical requirement includes the planned replacement of the current analyzer in June 2028 at no additional cost to the Government, with a parallel testing period of up to 30 calendar days during the transition. Service delivery of routine supplies must occur within five days of order receipt at the Salem, Oregon location. The NAICS classification for this procurement is 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing), with the corresponding PSC code W066 for Equipment Lease or Rental of Instruments and Laboratory Equipment.
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
Clinical Chemistry Analyzer Lease and Support (Dry Chemistry)
This is a Sources Sought Notice Announcement only. This advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for quotes. A Request for Quotes (RFQ) may be issued at a later date.
Responses Due/Notice Expiration: Friday, March 20, 2026, 5:00 PM Pacific Time (PT)
Portland Area Indian Health Service (PAIHS) is seeking responsible vendors to provide a clinical chemistry analyzer lease/rental and support solution for Chemawa Indian Health Center, Western Oregon Service Unit (WOSU), located in Salem, Oregon, Yakama Service Unit (YSU), Warm Springs Service Unit (WSSU), and Fort Hall Service Unit (FHSU). This requirement supports outpatient primary care services and requires continuity of laboratory operations. The anticipated period of performance includes a base period of one year, starting in April 2026, and may include up to four (4) option periods of one year each. See the attached Requirements Document for details.
The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of all qualified native small businesses, small businesses, or large businesses; (2) whether they are HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB); veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB); 8(a) small businesses; woman-owned small businesses (WOSB); small disadvantaged businesses (SDB); Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE); and/or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE); and (3) their size classification according to the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified below. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible, and the information may be used by PAIHS located in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho for market research purposes. This notice is in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 47 (Buy Indian Act) with preference to be given to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and/or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), as applicable.
NAICS Code: 532490 – Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
Small Business Size Standard: $40.0 million (average annual receipts)
Interested parties shall not be reimbursed for costs associated with preparation of their responses. Any proprietary information should be marked. Interested organizations presenting a Capability Statement in response to this Sources Sought Notice must identify their size status.
Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application.
Responses should include:
(1) Business Name
(2) Point of Contact Name, Phone Number, and E-mail Address
(3) UEI
(4) Business Size (SMALL or LARGE)
(5) Type of Business (NATIVE OWNED/ISBEE/IEE, SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDB, etc.)
(6) Demonstration of capability and capacity to provide the clinical chemistry analyzer lease/support solution, including:
(7) If applicable, identify whether your company holds an active GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, including contract number and SIN(s) relevant to this requirement (if known).
All capability statements sent in response to this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted electronically (via email) to the Point of Contact below in MS Word or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). All submissions shall be received via e-mail no later than Friday, March 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
Email submissions to:
jacob.blalock@ihs.gov, Purchasing Agent
Phone: 503-304-7661
E-mail subject line shall include: “75H71326Q00022 – Sources Sought Response”
Contracting Office Address:
Portland Area Office
Attention:
1414 NW Northrup Street, Suite 800
Portland, OR 97209
Email: jacob.blalock@ihs.gov
Place of Delivery/Performance:
Western Oregon Service Unit (WOSU) – Laboratory Department
3750 Chemawa Road NE
Salem, OR 97305
Yakama Service Unit (YSU)
Toppenish, WA
Warm Springs Service Unit (WSSU)
Warm Springs, OR
Fort Hall Service Unit (FHSU)
Fort Hall, ID
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A04 Requirements Document WOSU Clinical Chemistry Analyzer Lease and Support 2026.docx | DOCX document |
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