Multi-Threat Vests for the Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup NM
ID: 75H71025Q00086Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

SAFETY AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT (4240)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of multi-threat bulletproof and stab-proof vests for the Gallup Indian Medical Center in New Mexico. This initiative aims to enhance the safety and security of medical personnel by providing protective gear that meets specific size and quantity requirements, while adhering to federal regulations, including the Buy Indian Act. The procurement reflects a commitment to supporting Indian Economic Enterprises and small businesses, with evaluation criteria focusing on price and technical capability of the offered products. Interested vendors should submit their quotations electronically and can contact Shannon Seaboy at Shannon.Seaboy@ihs.gov for further information.

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    The document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS) for the purchase of multi-threat bulletproof and stab-proof vests. The vests are needed for the Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC) in New Mexico, highlighting a focus on security enhancements for personnel. The RFP specifies various vest sizes and quantities and emphasizes compliance with federal regulations, including the Buy Indian Act, which requires that offers come from Indian Economic Enterprises that are also small business concerns. The evaluation criteria for bids will prioritize price and the technical capability of proposed products. Offerors are required to submit their quotations electronically and include self-certification demonstrating their eligibility as Indian Economic Enterprises. The document also outlines relevant terms, conditions, and clauses as per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules. It underscores the contractual obligations regarding unauthorized commitments and mandates the use of electronic submission for payments. This procurement initiative reflects the government's commitment to supporting local Indian businesses while ensuring the safety of medical personnel through the acquisition of protective gear.
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