Sources Sought - PIMC - CAP FEE CLIA Proficiency Testing Services
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- Solicitation number
- IHS1524791
- Agency
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Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Place of performance
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-approved Proficiency Testing programs and College of American Pathologists (CAP) Laboratory Accreditation Program services for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, with responses due by July 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. This acquisition is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) under the Buy Indian Act.
PIMC's Laboratory and Pathology Departments require a single contractor to provide all labor, materials, supplies, software, technical support, and services necessary to administer both the CLIA-approved PT program covering all laboratory disciplines performed at PIMC and the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program. Required services include supply of proficiency testing specimens, evaluation reports, and educational resources; access to accreditation standards, inspection checklists, quality management tools, and technical consultation; and ongoing support to maintain compliance with CLIA, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), CAP, and The Joint Commission (TJC) regulatory requirements. The contractor shall also provide technical assistance and customer support related to proficiency testing enrollment, reporting, accreditation activities, and regulatory updates.
Interested vendors must submit written responses including company name, point of contact, DUNS number or SAM Unique Entity Identifier, Tax ID, business category classification, a capability statement addressing organizational qualifications, and manufacturer documentation proving authorized distributor status. All prospective contractors must complete the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form to self-certify IEE eligibility and identify the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation supporting their status. Vendors must be registered in SAM with current representations and certifications per FAR requirements. Contact: Minkyu Kim, minkyu.kim@ihs.gov. NAICS 541380; PSC H969.
Notice text
The Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), Indian Health Service (IHS), is conducting market research to identify qualified and capable small business sources that can provide a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-approved Proficiency Testing (PT) Program and College of American Pathologists (CAP) Laboratory Accreditation Program services for the PIMC Laboratory and Pathology Departments.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine the availability of qualified vendors, including small business concerns, capable of providing all labor, materials, supplies, software, technical support, and services necessary to administer a CLIA-approved Proficiency Testing Program and CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program. This notice is issued for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal (RFP), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting responses.
The required services include, but are not limited to:
- Provision of a CLIA-approved Proficiency Testing (PT) Program covering all laboratory disciplines performed at PIMC.
- Provision and administration of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Laboratory Accreditation Program.
- Supply of proficiency testing specimens, evaluation reports, educational resources, and corrective action guidance.
- Access to accreditation standards, inspection checklists, quality management tools, and technical consultation.
- Ongoing support necessary to maintain compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), College of American Pathologists (CAP), and The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Technical assistance and customer support related to proficiency testing enrollment, reporting, accreditation activities, and regulatory updates.
The Contractor shall provide services that support continuous laboratory quality improvement and assist the PIMC Laboratory and Pathology Departments in maintaining accreditation while ensuring the delivery of accurate, reliable, and timely diagnostic laboratory services to Native American patients.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IEE Sources Sought.pdf | ||
| IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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