Surgical Instrument Sharpening Services
ID: IHS1487862_Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d5dea67d1d384c718251dc12f86232ef/view
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    Sources Sought Notice: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking Surgical Instrument Sharpening Services. This service is typically used for sharpening surgical instruments. The place of performance is Shiprock, New Mexico, United States. The anticipated Period of Performance is 12 continuous months with four additional option years. The NAICS code assigned to this procurement is 811210 - Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The government will evaluate market information to determine potential market capacity. Indian economic enterprises will be given preference in accordance with the Buy Indian Act. Interested sources must submit a capabilities package by July 29, 2024, to the primary point of contact, Verni Harrison-Yazza.

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    Verni Harrison-Yazza
    verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov
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