CSU Laboratory Compliance Testing Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-IHS1519247-BI
- Agency
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Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Buy Indian
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Place of performance
- Crow Agency, Montana 59022, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service (IHS), operating under the Department of Health and Human Services, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors for Laboratory Compliance Testing Services at the Crow-Northern Cheyenne Hospital in Crow Agency, Montana. The procurement encompasses proficiency testing services across 62 different testing categories, technical telephone consulting during business hours, participant test summaries, CMS result notifications, and access to competency programs to maintain CLIA certification for three clinical laboratories located in Crow Agency, Pryor, and Lodge Grass, Montana. Interested vendors must submit detailed capability statements that directly demonstrate their experience, qualifications, and ability to deliver the specified services, as generic responses will be deemed non-responsive. The evaluation will focus on the vendor's proven expertise in proficiency testing services, compliance with CLIA standards, and ability to support three distinct laboratory locations with unique CLIA identifiers. All responses must be received by November 10, 2025, at katrina.eaglefeathers@ihs.gov, and interested parties should note that this is a sources sought notice for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Quotation or commitment to contract.
This procurement is exclusively set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act, requiring vendors to demonstrate at least 51 percent Indian ownership and earnings. No incumbent contractor or award value has been identified in the available documentation. The contract will be classified under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and PSC code 6550 (In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets). Vendors responding to this notice must complete and submit the Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form and provide proof of current registration in the System of Award Management (SAM). The testing services are required within a 12-month performance period, with primary contact for technical questions directed to Danielle Tofte, Laboratory Manager, at (406) 638-3384 or Danielle.Tofte@ihs.gov.
Notice text
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY; IT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, RATHER MARKET RESEARCH TO DETERMINE COMPLAINCE WITH THE BUY INDIAN ACT AND DETERMINATION OF SET-ASIDE.
The Billings Area Indian Health Service (BAIHS) is seeking to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) sources pursuant to the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47), capable of performing the Indian Health Services (IHS) requirement for Laboratory Compliance Testing Services located at the Crow-Northern Cheyenne Hospital, Crow Agency, Montana. Any vendor responding to this notice should submit their capability statement as well as the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (attached).
This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the Government is not seeking quotes, or proposals at this time.
INSTRUCTIONS TO INDUSTRY
ISBEEs are highly encouraged to respond to this notice. However, firms must also understand that generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective evaluation of their capacity and capability to perform the work required. To be considered a capable source, responses must directly demonstrate the company’s capability, experience, and ability to provide services as described in the attached statement of work.
Responses which do not provide the requested information specified in this sources sought notice will be considered non-responsive.
SUBMISSION
Interested parties capable of performing the required services may submit a response via email to: katrina.eaglefeathers@ihs.gov. To be considered, your response must be received no later than the time & date established for the response date on this sources sought announcement.
Interested parties shall submit their capability response as instructed above and include a copy of the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. It is recommended to include the sources sought ID in the subject line: SS-IHS1519247-BI. Responses received to this notice will assist in determining the acquisition strategy of the requirement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 04. IEE Representation Form.pdf | ||
| CSU Lab Compliance Testing 03. BIA Sources Sought v.2.docx | DOCX document | |
| A05- SOW- CSU Lab Compliance Testing.pdf |
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