Cepheid Reagents and Consumables
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
IHS1528136
NAICS
334516
PSC
6640
Set-aside
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise
Posted
August 7, 2026
Response due
August 14, 2026
Place of performance
Lawton, OK
What this opportunity is
The Department of Health and Human Services is buying Cepheid Reagent Test Cartridges and Consumables, which suits Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises. This Sources Sought notice indicates that the government is seeking potential sources rather than soliciting bids. The contract will be performed in Oklahoma.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Department of Health and Human Services
Indian Health Service
1
Statement of Work (SOW)
Cepheid Reagent Test Cartridges and Consumables
1. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
The Indian Health Service (IHS), a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is
responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The mission of IHS is
to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest
level and assure that comprehensive, culturally acceptable personal and public health services are available and
accessible to members of the 574 federally recognized Tribes across the United States.
The Lawton Service Unit is a Joint Commission accredited federal facility in Oklahoma. To meet our mission,
Cepheid Reagent Test Cartridges and Consumables are medical modalities that have been deemed necessary to
augment the services as such are necessary to support and supplement health care within the hospital. The
mission of the Lawton Service Unit is to deliver quality care to attain positive health outcomes for all our
valued patients with emphasis on cultural sensitivity and human dignity.
The Lawton Service Unit (LSU) Laboratory, Indian Health Service (IHS) has a requirement to establish a
Blanket Purchase Agreement for molecular diagnostic reagent test kits and consumables for Cepheid Genexpert
Analyzer.
2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1. The contractor shall enter into an IDIQ BPA with Lawton Service Unit for replenishment of reagent test
kits and other consumables.
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The base year Period of Performance will be 12 months from date of award with four (4) twelve (12) month
option years.
4. LEVEL OF EFFORT
4.1. The contractor shall furnish Lawton Indian Hospital will furnish all necessary to manufacture and ship
molecular diagnostic test reagent in accordance to CLIA ’88 and FDA regulations for clinical environment
to the Lawton Indian Hospital.
• Estimated annual reagent test kits are based on Patient Test Volumes and include a 40% increase for
Quality Control testing, Proficiency Testing and Validation Studies.
• Lawton Indian Hospital
Reagent Kit Annual Volume
XPRS4PLEX 1627
GXCT/NG-10 1306
GXTV-10 1624
XPRSTREPA-10 1725
GXCDIFF/EPI-10 84
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Department of Health and Human Services
Indian Health Service
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5. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1. In accordance with HHSAR 304.1300(b) non-routine contractor employees shall comply with OPDIV
DHHS/SE Region – Human Resources, Security Clearance Guidance – Visitors (3/29/12) policy for
contract performance period. Contractor employees will be required to obtain a visitor’s pass upon arrival
for services from Facilities Management. - (Security Clearance for on-site human services)
5.2. The USPHS Lawton Service Unit is a tobacco/smoke free environment (buildings and grounds). No
tobacco/smoking use will be tolerated during service.
5.3. Security Requirements: Contractor personnel will be required to contact the government designated point
of contact upon arrival when reporting for service calls or delivery supplies. The contractor shall be
responsible for the security of all organizational information. Current rules and regulations applicable to
the premises where the work shall be performed, shall apply to the contractor and its employees while
working on the premises. These regulations include but are not limited to, escort by Lawton Service Unit
official, presenting valid identification, smoking restrictions and any safety procedures.
5.4. The contractor shall not disclose or cause you to disseminate any information concerning operations of
Lawton Service Unit. Such action(s) could result in violation of the contract and possible legal actions.
5.4.1. All inquiries, comments, or complaints arising from any matter observed, experienced or learned
of because of or in connection with the performance of the contract, the resolution of which may
require the dissemination of official information, shall be directed to the government’s designated
representative.
6. DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
6.1. Delivery: The contractor will coordinate the delivery, installation and training date with the designated
government employee. The contractor shall deliver to Lawton Indian Hospital at 1515 Lawrie Tatum Rd,
Lawton OK 73507 with all installation instructions, warranty documents, and specifications. No deliveries
can be made after 4:15pm. Driver needs a valid ID.
6.2. Contractor Point of Contact: The contractor shall furnish one designated point of contact (POC) to the
government’s designated representative for coordination of supplies, delivery, and/or maintenance. The
POC will be empowered to make daily decisions to ensure that the contract implementation and day-to-day
maintenance meets the terms and conditions of this contract.
6.3. Contractor’s Phone Numbers: The contractor shall provide a toll-free telephone number for service calls,
which must be answered during at least eight working hours, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday
through Friday.
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Department of Health and Human Services
Indian Health Service
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7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, FACILITIES AND SERVICES
7.1. IAW FAR Part 52.245-1, The Government shall supply the
7.2.
8. CHANGES TO THE STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
8.1. Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the
Contracting Officer. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the
Contracting Officer shall be borne by the contractor.
9. DELIVERABLES/PERFORMANCE MATRIX
Item No.
GXSACOMP-10
XPRS4PLEX
XPRSFLU/RSV-10
XPRS-COV2-10
GXCT/NG-10
GXTV-10
GXCDIFF/EPI-10
XPRSTREPA-10
Services delivered and completed within time frame as set forth in contract Yes or No
Contractor was professional Yes or No
Item delivered meets specifications of this SOW Yes or No
Contractor provided a POC …
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