Firm fixed purchase order for Lab testing at the QNBMHF in Belcourt ND

2026-11-03

Sources Sought : ND State Lab will be doing lab testing for us that we are unable to do in our facility . These tests will include , but not be limited to : GC , Chlamydia , Stool for O & P , Hep B , Pertussis , and many more . The will also supply the transport tubes and / or media to use will sending these specimens . Sources Sought Notice Number : IHS - BSU - 26 - 1524407This 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 - other relevant NAICS codes will be considered based on responses received ( such as conference centers , etc .) BACKGROUNDThe IHS is an agency within the Department of Health & Human Services and is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives . The Indian Health Service provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for approximately 1 . 9 million American Indians and Alaska Natives who belong to 567 federally recognized tribes , in 35 states . The Indian Health Service Headquarters is located in Rockville , MD and then divided into twelve ( 12 ) physical areas : Alaska , Albuquerque , Bemidji , Billings , California , Great Plains , Nashville , Navajo , Oklahoma , Phoenix , Portland , and Tucson . The Great Plains Area Office ( GPAO ) works in conjunction with 19 Indian Health Service Units and Tribal Managed Service Units to provide health care to approximately 130 , 000 Native American located in North Dakota , South Dakota , Nebraska , and Iowa . QNBMHCF falls under the GPAO and provides medical care to approximately 14 , 550 tribal members living on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation . The Service Unit was built in 1967 with renovation and clinic expansion completed in 1992 , to provide an expanded level of outpatient health care services specifically designed to meet the needs of our population . Services include : 24 Hour Emergency Services , Laboratory , Radiology ( CAT Scan & Mobile MRI ) and 24 - Hour Pharmacy Services , Optometry , Dental , Clinic , Emergency , Podiatry , Same Day Clinic , and Behavioral Health . OBJECTIVEThe objective of this SOW is to obtain a contract for lab testing services with the ND State Health Lab . The State will do testing on the specimens that we send them on a daily basis and when results are available they will be sent to us via US Mail . If any of the results are deemed to be critical , ND State will call and inform us of these results . They will also provide us with the materials needed to collect and ship these test to them . SCOPEThe objective of this SOW is to obtain a contract for lab testing services with the ND State Health Lab . The State will do testing on the specimens that we send them on a daily basis and when results are available they will be sent to us via US Mail . If any of the results are deemed to be critical , ND State will call and inform us of these results . They will also provide us with the materials needed to collect and ship these test to them . CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS / AND PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONSRefer to SOW . TYPE OF ORDERThis is a firm fixed price purchase order . ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCEThe period of performance shall begin upon date of award and continue until delivery and acceptance of all items . PLACE OF PERFORMANCEQuentin N Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility1300 Hospital LoopBelcourt , ND 58316REPORT ( S )/ DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULEDelivery Location : Quentin N . Burdick Memorial Health Care FacilityBelcourt , ND 58316PAYMENTIPP Invoice clause : HHSAR 352 . 232 - 71 Electronic Submission of Invoice Payment Requests ( Feb 2022 )( a ) Definitions . As used in this clause - Payment request means a bill , voucher , invoice , or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation . The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32 . 905 ( b ), " Content of Invoices " and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract .( b ) Except as provided in paragraph ( c ) of this clause , the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform ( IPP ) or successor system . Information regarding IPP , including IPP Customer Support contact information , is available at www . ipp . gov or any successor site .( c ) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures .( d ) If alternate payment procedures are authorized , the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer ' s written authorization with each payment request .( END OF CLAUSE ) Unless otherwise agreed to by the contracting officer per HHSAR 352 . 232 - 71 ( c ), the use of IPP shall take precedence over previously established invoicing procedures ." In compliance with the Office of Management and Budget ( OMB ) M - 15 - 19 memorandum Improving Government Efficiency and Saving Taxpayer Dollars Through Electronic Invoicing directing Federal agencies to adopt electronic invoicing as the primary means to disburse payment to vendors . Invoices submitted under any award resulting from this solicitation will be required to utilize the Invoice Processing Platform ( IPP ) in accordance with HHSAR 352 . 232 - 71 , Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment RequestsIPP is a secure , web - based electronic invoicing system provided by the U . S . Department of the Treasurys Bureau of the Fiscal Service , in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St . Louis ( FRSTL ). If your organization is already registered to use IPP , you will not be required to re - register - however , we encourage you make sure your organization and designated IPP user accounts are valid and up to date . The IPP website address is : https :// www . ipp . govIf you require assistance registering or IPP account access , please contact the IPP Helpdesk at ( 866 ) 973 - 3131 ( M - F 8AM to 6PM ET ), or IPPCustomerSupport @ fiscal . treasury . gov10 . 0 Capability Statement / Information : Interested parties are expected to review this notice to familiarize themselves 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 respondents ’ opinions about the difficulty and / or feasibility of the potential requirement , and any information regarding innovative ideas or concepts . 2 . Information in sufficient detail about 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 ’ UEI 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 , Testing Laboratories and Services , or comparable NAICS4 . Any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the requirements of the potential acquisition . 5 . 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 . 6 . 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 . 11 . 0 Closing StatementPoint of Contact : Jody Keplin , Purchasing Agent , at Jody . Keplin @ ihs . govSubmission Instructions : Interested parties shall submit capability via email to Jody Keplin , at Jody . Keplin @ ihs . gov . Must include Sources Sought Number IHS - BSU - 26 - 1524407 in the Subject line . The due date for receipt of statements is March 31 , 2026 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 .

North Dakota

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