Notice of intent to award - multiple blanket purchase agreements for dzhc laboratory quality control, reagents, and consumables

The Indian Health Service, under the Department of Health and Human Services, issued a Notice of Intent to Award multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) on February 20, 2026. The procurement is for the Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center in Bloomfield, New Mexico, operating under the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Shiprock Service Unit. The government intends to establish multiple-award BPAs with Red Heritage Medical, LLC and Bighorn Ridgerunners, LLC to supply quality control reagents and consumable supplies for laboratory testing. This is a Buy Indian set-aside procurement, meaning eligibility is restricted to Indian Economic Enterprises as defined under federal statute. The applicable NAICS code is 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

The procurement seeks suppliers for as-needed laboratory quality control, reagents, and consumables used in chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, and hematology patient testing. The anticipated contract period consists of a one-year base period with four optional years, with performance commencing from the date of award. Interested vendors must submit capability statements, price lists, and catalogs to Michael Austin, Contract Specialist, at michael.austin@ihs.gov by March 7, 2026, at 4:30 PM MT. Contractors must meet Indian Economic Enterprise eligibility requirements and maintain compliance throughout the contract period, with representations verified using the IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. The government has indicated that the current multiple-award BPAs are sufficient and constitute maximum practicable competition; however, additional BPAs may be established if determined to be in the government's best interest. This notice is not a formal solicitation and does not constitute a request for quotations.