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BACKGROUND:

The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS), Santa Fe Indian Health Center (SFIHC) Laboratory Department has a requirement for Beckman Coulter MP Centrifuge and a StatSpin Express 4 Centrifuge or equivalent.

Objective

The Contractor shall provide and ensure that both medical equipment and systems fit into and be compatible to work with the existing floor, location, framework, electrical, and plumbing systems of the existing laboratory department. The Contractor shall provide the following:

1. Beckman Coulter MP Centrifuge or equivalent:

SPECIFICATIONS

• Model - StatSpin MP


• Settings - Urine (9,800 RPM/3,900 RCF @ 45 seconds), Hematocrit (16,000 RPM/13,700 RCF @ 120 seconds), LipoClear (15,800 RPM/12,000 RCF @ 95 seconds), Tube Rotors(15,800RPM/12,000 RCF @ 30 seconds)


• Dimensions - 6”x6.6”x8.6”


• Weight - 5.5 lbs.


• Acceleration Time - Approximately 6 seconds


• Deceleration Time - Approximately 10 seconds


• Maximum Speed - 16,000


• Power - 110 V, 60 Hz, 2.5 A


• Warranty - 1 year

KEY FEATURES

• Preset run cycles for simplified operation


• Patented drive that minimizes vibration and noise


• Cover interlock system for operator protection


• Membrane touch panel, microprocessor control


• Small footprint


• External power supply

2. Beckman Coulter StatSpin Express 4 Centrifuge or equivalent:

SPECIFICATIONS

• Model - StatSpin Express 4


• Settings - 3,5,10 minute settings


• Dimensions - 8”x13”x16”


• Cycle Times/Speeds -3 minutes @ 5,100 rpm, 5 minutes @ 5,100 rpm, 10 minutes @ 4,500 rpm


• Acceleration Time - ≤ 30 seconds


• Deceleration Time - ≤ 30 seconds


• Tube Sizes - 1.5-10 mL


• Power - 110 V, 60 Hz, 2.5 A


• Warranty - 2 years

KEY FEATURES

• Only 3 settings, select setting and press start


• Rapid separation of gel tubes


• Compact, fast and powerful for improved productivity


• Maintenance free, brushless motor


• Patented rotor design

HOURS OF OPERATION & PLACE OF DELIVERY:

All deliverables shall be delivered to the client no later than the date specified in the SOW unless otherwise agreed upon. Hours of installation will be M-F from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The Vendor shall include all associated shipping costs and provide shipping date information to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Biomed listed. The equipment shall be shipped to the following location:

Santa Fe Indian Health Center

Attn: Laboratory Department

1700 Cerrillos Road

Santa Fe, NM 87505

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S RESPRSENTATIVE (COR)/POINT OF CONTACT (POC):

The Contractor shall verify all equipment information and coordinate delivery with the COR as follows:

Celeste Denipah, celeste.denipah@ihs.gov, (505) 946-9329.

Loren Yazzie, loren.yazzie@ihs.gov, (505) 208-5251

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES:

• Locate eligible and qualified Small Business Indian Firms to support IHS procurement needs under NAICS code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument.


• Utilize the information received with future acquisition planning efforts and potential Buy Indian set aside.

HOW TO RESPOND:

This is a sources sought notice under the authority of the Buy Indian Act. The Indian Health Service (IHS) is attempting to locate qualified and eligible Small Business Indian Firms, “Native American Indian Owned and Operated businesses,” that can provide services/supplies to the Indian Health Service. This is a request for information only, this is not a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary with no obligation or incurred cost by the government.

Provide with response –

1. E-mail response. Shall be in a printer friendly format, Word or PDF, 8x11 page size, 5-page limit.


2. Certification as a Small Business Indian Firm. The government is ONLY interested in Small Business Indian Firms. (See attached Representative Form).


3. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your business status to the identified NAICS code.


4. Prospective vendors shall be properly registered in SAM.gov; this includes proper registration as a Small Business Indian Firm and if eligible, registered as applicable small business certifications (e.g. Hubzone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Women-Owned, Small Disadvantaged), in order for IHS to issue an award and claim procurement actions with eligible Small Business Indian Firms.


5. Provide detailed capabilities statement, website, and e-catalog as it pertains to 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument.


6. Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) created in SAM.gov registration.


7. Identify Business Size: Small Business Indian Firm, Small Businesses or a Large Indian-Owned Firm.


8. GSA/FSS contract holders – provide GSA/FSS/VA or other GWAC contract number, only if applicable.

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