Sources Sought Notice, Brand Name or Equal Stryker Stretchers, IHS, Whiteriver Service Unit, Whiteriver, AZ
ID: IHS1507718-IHSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e13af7ce539a4a89acffca1501ed9f61/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office, is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify vendors capable of supplying Brand Name or Equal Stryker Prime Electric Big Wheel Stretchers and related services for the Whiteriver Service Unit in Arizona. The procurement includes ten stretchers with specific features such as electric lift capability and various control options, along with accessories and trade-in of existing stretchers. This initiative is part of the IHS's commitment to prioritize contracts for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) in compliance with the Buy Indian Act. Interested parties must submit a letter of interest and a capability statement by February 1, 2025, to Donovan Conley at Donovan.Conley@ihs.gov, as no contract will be awarded from this notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Donovan Conley
    (602) 364-5174
    (602) 364-5030
    Donovan.Conley@ihs.gov
    Jeremy Steel
    (602) 364-5264
    (602) 364-5030
    jeremy.steel@ihs.gov
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    FBO SSN IHS1507718-WRSU Stretcher.docx
    The Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify interested vendors capable of providing Stryker Prime Electric Big Wheel Stretchers and related services to the Whiteriver Service Unit in Arizona. This announcement is an initial market research effort and does not solicit proposals or result in contract awards. The IHS seeks responses from Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs). The required equipment includes various features such as electric lift capability and multiple control options, totaling ten stretchers and related accessories. Interested parties must submit a letter expressing interest, along with a capability statement detailing relevant past experiences and social economic status. The IHS prioritizes contracts for ISBEEs to comply with the Buy Indian Act. Vendors are also required to self-certify their eligibility as an IEE or ISBEE and must be registered in the Systems for Award Management. All submissions are to be directed to Donovan Conley by February 1, 2025. This notice aims to gauge the market's capacity and ensure procurement from responsible enterprises while adhering to federal guidelines.
    IEERepresentationForm.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) document outlines the requirements for self-certification as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" under the Buy Indian Act in response to federal solicitations, sources sought notices, or requests for information (RFIs). Offerors must confirm they meet the criteria at the time of the proposal, contract award, and throughout contract performance. If the status changes, the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer immediately. Documentation of eligibility may be required, and any inaccuracies in claims can lead to legal ramifications under various statutes. Additionally, successful Offerors must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). The form includes a declaration section for the 51% owner of the Indian Economic Enterprise firm to certify ownership and provide pertinent details. This document emphasizes compliance and accountability, essential for maintaining the integrity of contracts awarded under the Buy Indian Act.
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