Clinical Laboratory Test Services

2026-11-03

Sources Sought : Clinical Laboratory Test Services for the Wagner IHS Healthcare Center at Wagner , South DakotaSources Sought Notice Number : IHS - WAG - 26 - 1523615This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation , an obligation or commitment by the Indian Health Service . This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine the availability of Indian Economic Enterprises ( IEE ). Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method , including whether a set - aside is possible . The anticipated applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 541380 , Testing Laboratories and Services . BACKGROUNDSome clinical laboratory services for direct patient care testing are obtained from an off - site laboratory that cannot be done at the Wagner IHS Healthcare Facility in Wagner , South Dakota . These tests are usually of the communicable type that need to be reported to the States Department of Health . We would like to have these tests performed at the location that they are reported to . This can decrease the time to notify and thereby decreasing the time to track the individual . 2 . 1 OBJECTIVEThe primary purpose of this purchase order is for the provision of clinical laboratory patient testing , when requested by staff physicians , that are not done at the Wagner IHS Healthcare Facility . These tests are typically of the communicable type and by having the test ran at the State Department of Health , turnaround times to report and track are decreased . This allows for the possible decrease in transmissions of these diseases . SCOPEClinical laboratory services shall be provided for the Wagner IHS Healthcare Facility . Specimens will be sent via courier to the off - site laboratory for testing . The services will include the following but not limited to blood lead , chlamydia , gonorrhea , & HIV . 2 . The Contractor shall provide accurate testing on all specimens received from the Wagner IHS Healthcare Facility in a timely manner which is determined by the specific tests being requested . 3 . The testing laboratory will be required to report those diseases that are required to be reported to the South Dakota Department of Health . This is governed by SD Codified Law and Administrative Rules of South Dakota . CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS / AND PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS ( IF APPLICABLE ) TYPE OF ORDERThis is a firm fixed price purchase order . ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCEPeriod of Performance : 06 / 01 / 2026 to 05 / 31 / 202PLACE OF PERFORMANCELaboratory Department at Wagner IHS Healthcare Center . REPORT ( S )/ DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULEDaily tests are sent via courier to State of South Dakota . Results delivered to Laboratory Department via a secure fax line . PAYMENTMonthly invoices are submitted through ipp . govAdditional Information : N / AAnticipated Period of Performance : Period of Performance : 06 / 01 / 2026 to 05 / 31 / 2027 . Capability Statement / Information : Interested parties are expected to review this notice to familiarize itself with the requirements of this project . Failure to do so will be at your firm ’ s own risk . The following information shall be included in the capability statement : 1 . A general overview of the respondent ’ s opinions about the difficulty and / or feasibility of the potential requirement , and any information regarding innovative ideas or concepts . 2 . Information in sufficient detail of the respondent ’ s ( a ) current capability and capacity to perform the work ; ( b ) prior completed events of similar nature / size ; ( c ) organizational experience and management capability ; and ( d ) examples of prior completed Government contracts and other related information . 3 . The respondents ’ DUNS number , organization name , address , point of contact , and size and type of business ( e . g ., 8 ( a ), HUBZone , etc .) Pursuant to the North American Industry Classification System ( NAICS ) code : 541380 or comparable NAICS . 4 . Any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the requirements of the potential acquisition . 6 . The capability statement shall not exceed 10 single - sided pages ( including all attachments , resumes , charts , etc .) presented in single - space and using a 12 - point font size minimum , in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Portable Document Format ( PDF ), with 8 - 1 / 2 by 11 inch paper size , and 1 inch top , bottom , left and right margins . 7 . All proprietary information should be marked as such . Statements should also include an indication of current certified small business status ; this indication should be clearly marked on the first page of your capability statement ( preferably placed under the eligible small business concern ’ s name and address ). Responses will be reviewed only by IHS personnel and will be held in a confidential manner . F . Closing StatementPoint of Contact : John Archambeau , Purchasing Agent , at john . archambeau @ ihs . govSubmission Instructions : Interested parties shall submit capability via email to John Archambeau , Purchasing Agent , at john . archambeau @ ihs . gov . Must include Sources Sought Number IHS1523615 in the Subject line . The due date for receipt of statements is March 26 , 12 : 00 p . m . Central Time . All responses must be received by the specified due date and time in order to be considered . This notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of IHS . IHS does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted . As a result of this notice , IHS may issue a Request for Quote ( RFQ ). THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME . However , should such a requirement materialize , no basis for claims against IHS shall arise as a result of a response to this notice or IHS ’ s use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement . Disclaimer and Important Notes . This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response . The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate . Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization ’ s qualifications to perform the work . Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted . After a review of the responses received , a pre - solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in SAM . gov . However , responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation . Confidentiality . No proprietary , classified , confidential , or sensitive information should be included in your response .

South Dakota

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