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This is a Sources Sought Notice. This advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for quotes. A request for quotes may be issued at a later date.

This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts or quotations. There is no solicitation available at this time. We are seeking offerors who can provide the lease and support of Clinical Hematology Analyzer, XN450-L for Chemawa Indian Health Center, Western Oregon Service Unit (WOSU) located in Salem, OR

The existing clinical hematology analyzer - Sysmex XN450-L is essential for WOSU laboratory for the following reasons: (1) normal range studies for WOSU patient population was performed on this equipment; (2) the laboratory RPMS package mapping was tailored to this equipment; and (3) the equipment is set up to interface through Data innovation’s software to electronically transmit patient test results. The WOSU would suffer increased hardship and delays in patient care if contract is not awarded. Furthermore, if the same system is not continued, WOSU will face increased costs due to training and laboratory configuration. WOSU requires lease source be limited to Sysmex due to proprietary formulation of reagents necessary for the existing Sysmex XN450-L and due to the reasons stated above. Respondents shall demonstrate the requirement needs to be provided in this notice.

The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of all qualified native small businesses, small businesses, or large businesses; (2) whether they are; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification according to the North American Industry Classification System, 334516 code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. This notice is in accordance with 25 USC 14, Buy Indian Act with preference to be given to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE).

Interested parties shall not be reimbursed for costs associated with preparation of their responses. Any proprietary information should be so marked. Interested organizations presenting a Capability Statement in response to this Sources Sought notice must identify their size status.

Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application.

Responses should include: (1) Business Name, (2) Point of Contact Name, Phone Number, and E-mail Address (3) UEI and NAICS code (4) Business Size SMALL or LARGE (5) Type of Business NATIVE OWNED, SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED, VETERAN OWNED, 8A, HUB Zone, WOMEN-OWNED etc. (6) Demonstration, capability, and capacity to furnish lease and support of clinical hematology analyzer, XN450-L. All capability statements sent in response to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted electronically (via email) to the Point of Contact below in MS Word or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). The subject line must specify the Sources Sought Number. Capability statements received after this date and time will not be considered.

All information submissions shall be received via e-mail to allan.gaerlan@ihs.gov. E-mail shall include “WOSU-23-009” on the subject line.