AEDs for KHC General Services Department
ID: 75H71026Q00023Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0adb86531e604a8ab93d220a22a1084e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area, is seeking proposals for the acquisition of eleven ZOLL Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for the Kayenta Health Center's General Services Department. This procurement is designated as an Indian Owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside, emphasizing the need for reliable and operationally ready AEDs, as past experiences with other brands have raised concerns regarding timely delivery and product recalls. Interested vendors must submit their offers by January 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, and are encouraged to contact Charity Yellowhair-Gilbert at charity.yellowhair-gilbert@ihs.gov or 928-697-5070 for further information. The solicitation includes various federal regulations and requires compliance with the Buy Indian Act.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Charity Yellowhair-Gilbert
    (928) 697-5070
    charity.yellowhair-gilbert@ihs.gov
    Files
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    Brand Name Justification.pdf
    This document is a brand name justification for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Navajo Area, Kayenta Service Unit. It justifies the sole-source acquisition of eleven (11) ZOLL Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to replace expiring units. The justification cites reliability and operational readiness as specific characteristics limiting availability to only ZOLL, due to past issues with other brands regarding timely delivery of electrode pads, unaddressed recall issues, and positive feedback from other service units using ZOLL. Market research conducted via a Sources Sought Notice on SAM.gov from November 7-12, 2025, yielded five responses from Indian Owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) vendors, two of whom are authorized ZOLL distributors.
    AED SPECIFICATIONS.pdf
    The document, identified as
    IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires potential contractors to self-certify their status as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47). This form, attached to solicitations, sources sought notices, or RFIs, mandates that the enterprise meets the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. Contractors must immediately notify the Contracting Officer if they no longer meet eligibility requirements. Eligibility documentation may be required, and awards are subject to protest. Successful offerors must also be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). False or misleading information can lead to severe penalties under federal law.
    Solicitation - 75H71026Q00023.pdf
    The Kayenta Health Center, under the Indian Health Service, Navajo Area, has issued Solicitation Number 75H71026Q00023 for the acquisition of eleven ZOLL Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). This procurement is designated as an Indian Owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside. The justification for restricting competition to a brand name (ZOLL Medical Corporation) is based on the reliability and operational readiness of ZOLL AEDs, addressing past issues with other brands regarding timely delivery of electrode pads and unresolved recall problems. Offers are due by January 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Payment will be made electronically through the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The solicitation incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses, including those related to small business programs, labor standards, and electronic payment. Evaluation factors include technical capability, delivery schedule, and price.
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