Purchase of Infant and Toddler Car Seats
ID: 75H71426Q00001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICETUCSON AREA INDIAN HEALTH SERVICETUCSON, AZ, 85746, USA

NAICS

Household Furniture (except Wood and Upholstered) Manufacturing (337126)

PSC

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE (7105)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking proposals for the purchase of infant and toddler car seats to support the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. The procurement includes 40 infant car seats, 120 toddler car seats, and 40 booster seats, all of which must meet federal safety standards and be delivered within 4 to 6 weeks after contract award. This initiative is crucial for the Injury Prevention Program, ensuring the safety of young children in the community. Interested vendors must submit their proposals electronically by January 23, 2026, and direct any inquiries to Susan Protho at susan.protho@ihs.gov or Willie Walker at willie.walkerjr@ihs.gov.

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    Amendment 0001 to solicitation 75H71426Q00001 corrects the quantities for the purchase of infant and toddler car seats. The updated quantities are 40 infant car seats, 120 toddler car seats, and 40 booster seats. The amendment also specifies that offers must acknowledge receipt by the designated hour and date, either by completing and returning copies of the amendment, acknowledging it on each submitted offer, or by separate communication. The deadline for offers is December 23, 2025. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires offerors to self-certify as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) for solicitations, sources sought, and RFIs. This form ensures that businesses meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. If eligibility is lost, immediate written notification to the Contracting Officer is mandatory. Individual Contracting Officers may request documentation of eligibility, and awards can be protested if an offeror’s IEE status is questioned. Successful offerors must also be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Providing false or misleading information is a violation of law, punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, with false claims during performance subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729 to 3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. The form includes a representation section for the offeror to confirm their IEE status, requiring the name of the 51% owner, certifying signature, printed name, name of the federally recognized tribal entity, business name, and UEI SAM Number. This specific instance is for the purchase of infant and toddler car seats.
    The Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS) is soliciting quotes (Solicitation 75H71426Q00001) for the purchase of Infant and Toddler Car Seats for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. Interested offerors must submit questions via email to susan.protho@ihs.gov by January 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST, with responses posted on SAM.gov. Proposals require completion of SF 1449, the Price Schedule, the IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form, and any signed SF30 Amendments. All required documentation must be submitted electronically to susan.protho@ihs.gov by January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST. The award will be based on the best value to the government, and offerors must quote on all items as the requirement will not be split. The delivery location is the Tucson Area Indian Health Service, 7900 South J Stock Rd., Building 619T, Tucson, AZ 85746.
    The document is a price schedule for Solicitation: 75H71426Q00001, outlining the required quantities of various car seats. It details three Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): CLIN 0001 for 40 Toddler Car Seats, CLIN 0002 for 120 Infant Car Seats, and CLIN 0003 for 40 Booster Car Seats. The unit of issue for all items is
    The document, Solicitation: 75H71426Q00001, is a price schedule outlining a procurement request for various car seats. The solicitation, revised on January 5, 2026, details three contract line item numbers (CLINs): 0001 for 120 toddler car seats, 0002 for 40 infant car seats, and 0003 for 40 booster car seats. Each item is measured in
    This government solicitation (RFP 75H71426Q00001) is issued by the Tucson Area Office for commercial items, specifically toddler, infant, and booster car seats. The solicitation is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 337126 and a size standard of 100.00%. Offers are due by January 23, 2026, at 1700 MT. The delivery of the car seats is scheduled for March 13, 2026. The document outlines instructions for offerors, including the requirement to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30, and details regarding payment, administration, and invoicing. It also incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, emphasizing compliance with federal procurement guidelines.
    This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) (Solicitation Number 75H71426Q00001) for commercial items, specifically toddler, infant, and booster car seats. Issued by the Tucson Area Office, the RFP has an offer due date of January 23, 2026, at 1700 MT. The acquisition is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 337126 and a small business size standard of 100.00%. The document outlines the schedule of supplies/services, including 40 toddler car seats, 120 infant car seats, and 40 booster car seats. It also references relevant Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, including 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, which are attached or incorporated by reference. The offeror is required to complete specific blocks related to contractor information, discount terms, and signature, and return copies to the issuing office upon award of the contract.
    The Tucson Area Environmental Health Service Branch requires a contractor to provide 200 car seats for the Injury Prevention Program, benefiting the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. The order includes 40 infant car seats (4-30 lbs), 120 toddler car seats (4-65 lbs), and 40 booster car seats (40-100 lbs), all in neutral colors and meeting federal safety standards. Specific models like Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX, Graco Extend2Fit 2-in-1 Convertible, and Graco TurboBooster 2.0 LX Highback are referenced as comparisons, with equivalent products accepted. Delivery is expected within 4-6 weeks to the Indian Health Service in Tucson, AZ. Payment will be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in accordance with federal regulations, requiring properly prepared invoices with detailed vendor and contract information.
    This document outlines the terms and conditions for Solicitation 75H71426Q00001, incorporating various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Health & Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses by reference. Key areas covered include definitions, system for award management, contract terms for commercial items, changes, and termination for convenience. It emphasizes prohibitions against certain internal confidentiality agreements, specific hardware/software (Kaspersky Lab, telecommunications, ByteDance), and contracting with inverted domestic corporations. The document also details requirements for small business utilization, whistleblower protections, equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, and
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