SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Great Plains Area Reference Laboratory Testing Services, Laboratory Directorship, Technical Supervisor, Consultive Services, And Equipment Technician Checks for Clinics and Hospital Systems SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE NUMBER: IHS1525354 This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation, or commitment by the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (GPAIHS) – Division of Acquisition Management (DAM). This notice is intended to identify qualified sources across all small‑business socio‑economic categories, including Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business, and Women‑Owned Small Business concerns. 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 621511, Medical Laboratories – all other relevant NAICS codes may be considered based on responses received. 1.0 BACKGROUND The GPAIHS DAM plans to solicit a Firm-Fixed Price, Commercial Service contract for Reference Laboratory Testing Services to provide: Reference laboratory testing services Pathology services Laboratory directorship (CLIA-required positions) Technical supervisor and consulting services Equipment maintenance and calibration checks Specimen transport and reporting services The Government welcomes capability statements from all small‑business socio‑economic categories to ensure complete and accurate market research. 2.0 OBJECTIVE The primary objective is to procure reference laboratory testing and pathology services, a laboratory directorship, technical supervisor and consulting services with equipment maintenance and calibration checks as well as specimen transport and reporting services. 3.0 SCOPE Supplies listed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) will be needed on a daily, weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly basis to be delivered to the dietary department for food services to the facility. Items are to be delivered once a week by approved truck and must be USDA compliant with all standards and meet all food regulations. All prices must be an all-inclusive price. These supplies meet the mission of the GPARDDU which aims to raise Native American peoples' health status to the highest possible level. The IHS provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives. 4.0 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS AND PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS As outlined in the PWS, the requirement includes: Reference lab testing with electronic ordering and results reporting CLIA-compliant laboratory directorship and consulting services Specimen transportation and handling Equipment calibration and maintenance checks Comprehensive reporting and data management 5.0 TYPE OF ORDER The Government anticipates awarding …