Shield Test Kits

The Indian Health Service, a civilian agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of Shield blood testing kits and related laboratory services. This opportunity is designated as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside, restricting competition to Native-owned small businesses in accordance with the Buy Indian Act Final Rule. The Indian Health Service seeks 120 units of The Shield blood tester, an FDA-approved, non-invasive screening device designed to assess colorectal cancer risk in individuals at average risk. The procurement is being conducted on behalf of the Elko Service Unit in Nevada, with a posting date of February 12, 2026, and a due date of February 19, 2026. This opportunity represents the government's effort to expand colorectal cancer screening capabilities at the Southern Bands Health Center in Elko, Nevada.

The Indian Health Service is conducting a sources sought market research effort to identify potential vendors capable of supplying new Shield blood testing equipment and providing associated laboratory screening services on an as-needed basis. Interested contractors must be Original Equipment Manufacturers, authorized dealers, authorized distributors, or authorized resellers with valid OEM authorization and warranty capability, and all responses must include a copy of the authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer. Responses must be submitted by 5:00 PM EST on February 19, 2026, to Phil Wendzillo at phillip.wendzillo@ihs.gov with the subject line "IHS1522255 Sources Sought for Shield Test Kits." The underlying Statement of Work indicates the contract will be structured on a unit-price basis covering a 12-month base period with four optional one-year renewal periods, with an estimated volume of approximately 20 blood vials per month. Only contractors meeting ISBEE socio-economic status requirements and SBA size standards are eligible to participate in this set-aside procurement.