Sources Sought Notice for Lease for Hematology analyzer

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Chinle Service Unit is issuing a Sources‑Sought Notice (SSN IHS1523295) to identify Indian‑owned economic enterprises—large (IEE) or small (ISBEE)—capable of leasing a laboratory hematology analyzer complete with reagents, calibration material, controls, and both scheduled and unscheduled preventive‑maintenance services. The anticipated contract will have a one‑year base period with two additional 12‑month option periods, and the work will be performed at the Pinon Health Center in Chinle, Arizona. The requirement is coded under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small‑business size standard of 1,000 employees; no set‑aside is applied, but the Contracting Officer will give first consideration to offers that meet the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) eligibility criteria. Respondents must be registered in SAM, self‑certify that they meet the Indian Economic Enterprise definition at the time of offer, award, and throughout performance, and submit the IHS IEE Representation Form. Required submission items include a company profile (UEI, address, point of contact, size, ownership, socio‑economic certifications, Native American ownership documentation, SAM representations) and a brief capability statement with relevant past performance or schedule contracts. All responses are voluntary, cost‑free, and must be sent by 5:00 p.m. on 24 April 2026 to Nora Nutlouis, Purchasing Agent (nora.nutlouis@ihs.gov; 928‑725‑9806) with the subject line “SSN IHS1523295.” Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and false certifications are subject to criminal penalties.

Notice ID

e676fd1fecfd496091c23ac56dbc0b32

Solicitation Number

IHS1523295

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640