The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service is forecasting a total small business set-aside contract for laboratory supplies for the Western Oregon Service Unit. The estimated solicitation is expected to be released on May 1, 2024, with an anticipated contract award date of June 1, 2025. The procurement will focus on analytical laboratory instruments and supplies, categorized under NAICS code 334516.

The potential contract will be managed through the Indian Health Service, with key points of contact being Richard Dandasan (poraoaquisition@ihs.gov) and Tchotchovi Mensah (tchotchovi.mensah@ihs.gov). While specific award values for the new solicitation are not detailed, the previous contract provides a reference point of $286,401.72. The procurement will support laboratory supply needs for the Western Oregon Service Unit Chemawa Indian Health Center.

The incumbent contract (75H71320P00105) was awarded to Red Heritage Medical LLC, a Native American-owned small business, with a performance period from June 22, 2020 to June 30, 2025. The existing purchase order is a firm-fixed-price contract set aside for small businesses under the Indian Economic Enterprise and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise programs. Red Heritage Medical LLC has previously supplied medical equipment and supplies to Indian Health Service facilities, demonstrating consistent performance in supporting federal healthcare infrastructure for Native American populations.

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