On-Site Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Services - Phoenix Indian Medical Centerview on SAM.gov

Sources Sought Notice SS-26-PHX-031 On-Site Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Services Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) NOTICE TYPE: Sources Sought / Market Research 1. PURPOSE This Sources Sought Notice is issued for market research purposes only in accordance with FAR Part 10. This is not a solicitation, request for proposal, or request for quotation and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), Indian Health Service (IHS), is conducting market research to determine the availability and capability of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of providing on-site stereotactic breast biopsy services. The Government's primary interest is identifying qualified ISBEEs in support of the Buy Indian Act. However, Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs), other small businesses, and large businesses are also encouraged to respond to assist the Government in determining overall marketplace capability and the most appropriate acquisition strategy. The Government intends to use the results of this notice to determine whether this requirement may be set aside under the Buy Indian Act or whether another acquisition strategy is appropriate. 2. REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW The Government is evaluating acquisition strategies for this requirement. The Government is currently considering establishing a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with an anticipated ordering period of up to five (5) years; however, the Government may pursue another contract vehicle, such as a firm-fixed-price contract with a base period and option years. Information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice will assist the Government in determining the most appropriate acquisition strategy. This requirement is for a non-personal services contract. This requirement is not for: • Temporary staffing or personnel augmentation • Locum tenens services • Individual radiologic technologists or medical assistants • Personal services contracts The contractor shall provide a complete, contractor-managed stereotactic breast biopsy service, including all required equipment, maintenance, supplies, and qualified personnel necessary to support Government physicians during biopsy procedures. Contractor personnel shall perform under the contractor's supervision and shall not be subject to the supervision and control normally associated with Government employees. The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, equipment, maintenance, supplies, and qualified personnel necessary to furnish on-site stereotactic breast biopsy services at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona. The contractor shall furnish a dedicated prone stereotactic breast biopsy system, qualified technical personnel to assist Government physicians during biopsy procedures, equipment maintenance, preventative maintenance, annual physicist inspections, disposable biopsy supplies, and all other services necessary to support the requirement. The anticipated…