Seeking IEE vendors for GPA requirement of new hematology analyzers, all associated equipment, consumables, installation, validation, training and warranty supportview on SAM.gov

Sources Sought: Hematology Equipment Procurement, Delivery, Installation, Training, and ongoing support of Hematology analyzers and associated equipment required for diagnostic testing at the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (GPA IHS) healthcare facilities (5 Hospitals, and 7 Clinics), Aberdeen, South Dakota. Sources Sought Notice Number: IHS1524059. This is a Sources Sought notice. This notice DOES NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote or invitation for bid. This Sources Sought is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability of qualified Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian Economic Enterprises. (IEEs) capable of performing the requirement prior to issuing a Request for Quote. This is not a solicitation for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. All responses will be provided by an e-mail response. No presentations will be scheduled. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). 1.0 BACKGROUND The Indian Health Service (IHS) an agency within the Department of Health & Human Services 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 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 its 19 Indian Health Service Units and Tribal Managed Service Units to provide health care to approximately 122,000 Native American located in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. The Area Office's service units include seven hospitals, eight health centers, and several smaller health stations and satellite clinics. 2.0 OBJECTIVE The mission of the Indian Health Service (IHS) is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. As part of this mission, the IHS is committed to ensuring the safety and security of its patients, staff, and facilities while providing high-quality healthcare services across its regions. To support this mission, GPA IHS facilities require reliable, high-quality hematology analyzers to support patient care. Equipment must meet CLIA standards, interface with the facility's laboratory information system (LIS)…