The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for medical equipment and supplies needed for the Emergency Department at Gallup Indian Medical Center in New Mexico. The procurement focuses on a variety of essential items, including general procedure carts, adjustable-height instrument tables, isolation carts, and various scales, all adhering to specific infection control standards and operational efficiency requirements. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring the availability of high-quality medical supplies that support healthcare delivery in the region. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications and capability statements by December 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM (MST) to Rodney Brown at Rodney.Brown@ihs.gov, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate.

DRAFT Specifications DRAFT.pdf

This government file outlines specifications for various medical and facility equipment, emphasizing "brand name or equal" requirements and adherence to infection control standards like TJC IC.06.01.01 EP3. Key items include general procedure carts (both key-locking and electronic touchpad versions with specific size constraints and features like smooth-glide drawers and rugged casters), adjustable-height instrument tables, isolation carts for PPE storage, pediatric resuscitation carts with color-coded drawers, digital baby scales, floor-standing blanket/fluid warmers, adult standing scales, Mayo stands, mobile fluid warmers, portable digital neonatal scales, under-cabinet microwave ovens, exam stools, medical step stools (with and without handrails), domestic refrigerators, breath analyzers, medical cylinder carts, transport chairs, and clinical-grade bench chairs. Each item details essential characteristics, dimensions, and functionality, often listing acceptable equivalent brands to ensure quality, safety, and operational efficiency in healthcare environments. The document consistently highlights durable construction, ease of cleaning, and mobility as crucial aspects for all equipment.

IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf

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 certification must be maintained from the time an offer is made, through contract award, and for the full term of contract performance. If eligibility changes, the contractor must immediately notify the Contracting Officer. While individual officers may request documentation, successful offerors must also be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). False or misleading information can lead to penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 for false statements and 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287 for false claims.

**Sources-Sought Notice**

The Indian Health Service, Gallup Service Unit is issuing this sources-sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research (FAR 10.001) in identifying prospective sources to fill a government requirement for medical equipment and supplies for the Emergency Department at Gallup Indian Medical Center. A draft list of items is attached to this notice.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this requirement is 339113- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 800 employees.

**THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.** Information collected from this notice is purely for market research only and will be used to determine the contracting office’s acquisition strategy including competition, set asides, and locating Indian-owned economic enterprises.  Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary.  The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in response to this request for information.

In accordance with FAR 4.203-1(b), offerors and quoters are required to be registered in System for Award Management at SAM.gov, at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements.

**Submission Instructions:** Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this notice by 12/19/2025 at 10:00AM (MST) to Rodney Brown, Contract Specialist, at Rodney.Brown@ihs.govwith the subject line *“*SSN *–* Emergency Department Supplies, T2GSU-20260001”.  Your submission must include the following information, at a minimum:

1. Company Profile that includes:  UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC information, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status/participation such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB and HUBZone, identification of Native American ownership (if applicable), SAM.gov representations and certifications, and other related documentation.
2. A brief statement of the company’s capability that relates to the described government requirement.  Additional demonstration of capability may include current and past performance history for the same or similar requirement, established contracts such as GSA or VA Schedule, etc.
3. If claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise (IEE), submit completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached).

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

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