Full and open - lab & pathology services for oklahoma area IHS

The Indian Health Service is seeking laboratory and pathology services for the Oklahoma Area through Solicitation 246-25-Q-0036, which requires comprehensive reference laboratory testing including specimen collection, transport, testing, and reporting for nine healthcare facilities across Oklahoma and Kansas. The contractor must perform 90% of tests in-house, provide daily specimen pickup with 24/7 emergency courier services, maintain CLIA certification and quality control standards, and implement a bi-directional HL7 electronic interface within six months of contract award. Vendors must demonstrate technical capabilities, provide qualified key personnel, and show past performance with at least two references from similar contracts within the last two years. The evaluation will be based on technical capabilities, key personnel, and past performance, with non-price factors significantly more important than cost. The original quote submission deadline of July 25, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. CDT has been extended to August 8, 2025, with submissions required via email to the contracting officer.

This procurement is designated as full and open competition with no set-aside provisions, making it available to all qualified contractors. The contract structure includes a 12-month base period with four optional extension years, establishing a potential five-year total performance period. Historical test volume data from 2023 shows significant laboratory testing demand across categories including hematology, immunology, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and pathology, with monthly test counts ranging from single digits to several hundred for specific procedures. The place of performance is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with services extending to IHS facilities throughout the Oklahoma and Kansas region. The contractor must maintain medical liability insurance, comply with HIPAA regulations, and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award.