The Indian Health Service (IHS) is soliciting quotes for two self-contained home-use dialysis machines (NxStage or equivalent) for the Whiteriver Service Unit in Arizona. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises registered with SAM.GOV. Quotes are due by October 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT. The government will not split the requirement, and quotes must include all equipment, services, and options. Only new equipment from authorized dealers with OEM warranties will be considered. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable, considering price, technical acceptance, delivery, and past performance. Various FAR and HHSAR clauses apply to this acquisition.
The Department of Health & Human Services, Public Health Service, specifically the PHS Indian Hospital in Whiteriver, AZ, is seeking to acquire two inpatient dialysis machines. The purpose is to enable the Whiteriver Indian Hospital (WRIH), a 40-bed facility on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, to provide local care for approximately 17,000 tribal members suffering from end-stage renal disease. Currently, patients requiring inpatient dialysis must be transferred to other facilities. The requested machines, NxSTAGE or equivalent, must use pre-mixed bagged dialysate and not require a water source or filtration. The contractor will supply the equipment, provide a service contract (initial plus four years), and offer in-person training with sample policies. WRIH will identify suitable patients and secure telemedicine support from a nephrologist. This initiative aims to reduce patient transfers, save resources, and increase revenue for the WRSU by providing essential local care.