Hematology Analyzers, Equipment, Installation, Training - GPA IHS

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), and handle projected test volumes. This procurement shall ensure  continuity of care, improved diagnostic accuracy, and compliance with federal and tribal health  regulations. 3.0  SCOPE OF WORK The Contractor shall provide new hematology analyzers and all associated equipment, consumables, installation, validation, training, and warranty support. Deliverables include: • Hematology analyzer(s) and peripherals • Reagents, controls, calibrators (initial supply) • Installation, calibration, and verification • User training for clinical personnel • Supported LIS platforms (or “existing IHS LIS only”) • That custom development beyond standard interfaces requires modification • Warranty and service coverage See Equipment Requirements in the Statement of Work Required Testing Parameters At a minimum, the analyzer shall report the following parameters using automated methodologies: Hematology Parameters Automated Differential – Percentages Absolute Counts Immature Granulocytes The analyzer shall support automated flagging and review of abnormal results in accordance with  CLIA, manufacturer specifications, and laboratory policy. Analyzer Specifications The hematology analyzer(s) must include: • Automated CBC with 6-part differential (Immature Granulocyte count) • Abnormal cell flagging and alerts • Automated reagent management • Processing speed suitable for workload (see Appendix A for test volumes) • Open and Closed-tube sampling (see Appendix B System Requirements by Facility) • Pediatric (microtainer) tube sampling capability • STAT capability • Barcode scanning • Adequate onboard storage • LIS/HL7 compatibility Physical & Operational Requirements • Bench-top model • Environmental