Inactive Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services)

This is a sources sought notice announcement only. This advertisement is not a soliciation for offers, nor is it a request for quotes. We are seeking responsible vendors to provide a Lease agreement o... This is a sources sought notice announcement only. This advertisement is not a soliciation for offers, nor is it a request for quotes. We are seeking responsible vendors to provide a Lease agreement of a Hematology Analyzer, model #XN-550, for service at the Yakama Service Unit, Toppenish, Washington. The vendor shall furnish a lease agreement for the equipment, which includes delivery & installation, with the possibility of a credit for the XN-550 currently in place, within the laboratory program of the Yakama Service Unit with the opportunity to exercise base plus four option years. 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- disable, veteran owned small businesses; (8a) 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 (NAICS), 532420 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) and/or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE).Interested parties shall not be reimbursed for costs associated with preparation of their responses. Any proprietary information should be 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 certification application. Responses should include at a minimum: (1) Business name, (2) Point of contact's full name, direct phone number and email address (3) UEID number (include Cage Code # if multiple are associated with UEID #) and NAICS code (4) Business size (small or large), (5) Business classification: Native Owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, 8A, Hubzone, Women-owned, etc. (6) Demonstrate capability and capacity to furnish goods/services, which includes the authorized dealer letter from Sysmex. (7) Completed IEE representation form, if applicable. All capability statements sent in response to this source sought notice must be submitted electronically (via email) to the point of contact below in either MS Word or Adobe Portable Document format (PDF). The subject line must specify the sources sought number of 75H71325Q00028. Period of Performance/Delivery Date: TBD Contracting Office Address: Portland Area Indian Health Service 1414 NW Northrup St, Suite 800 Portland, OR 97209 Attn: Morningstar Smith, purchasing agent Phone: 503-414-5520 Email: Morningstar.Smith@ihs.gov Place of Performance/Delivery: Yakama Service Unit 401 Buster Rd Toppenish, WA 98948