Amendment 1 - Solicitation - 100% Small Business GPA requirement of new hematology analyzers, all associated equipment, consumables, installation, validation, training and warranty support

The Indian Health Service (Great Plains Area) is seeking a 100 % small‑business‑set‑aside IDIQ contract to supply, install, validate, train on, and provide full‑service support for new FDA‑cleared hematology analyzers and all associated consumables, software, and maintenance across multiple IHS facilities in South Dakota and North Dakota. The contract will be firm‑fixed‑price on a Cost‑Per‑Reportable‑Result (CPRR) basis, with a base year plus four one‑year options (up to five years total). The ceiling is under $2 M with a $1,000 minimum guarantee. Scope includes delivery, installation within 10 days, validation within 30 days, on‑site training, warranty, preventive maintenance, repair services, software updates, LIS interface support, and 24/7 technical support. Evaluation will consider technical acceptability, price, and contractor responsibility; intent is to award without discussions. • Provide new automated CBC hematology analyzers (6‑part differential, IG reporting, pediatric tube capability, STAT, etc.) • Supply all required peripherals, reagents, controls, consumables, and software • Deliver, install, calibrate, validate, and train on‑site at each facility • Offer 12‑month full warranty, preventive maintenance, and 24/7 technical support • Use a CPRR pricing model covering all items and services (no extra charges) • Contract period: 1 base year + 4 optional one‑year extensions (max 5 years) • Small‑business set‑aside; NAICS 334516; estimated ceiling < $2 M • Questions due 9 Sep 2026; quote due 18 Sep 2026 (CT)