SOURCES SOUGHT - Vital Signs Equipment Accesories
ID: SS-GSU-25-011Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking sources for vital signs equipment accessories to support healthcare delivery in the Navajo Area Indian Health Service located in Tohatchi, New Mexico. Offerors must comply with the requirements outlined in the IHS document regarding self-certification as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" under the Buy Indian Act, ensuring they meet the legal criteria for Indian ownership throughout the contract lifecycle. These accessories are crucial for maintaining the functionality of medical equipment used in patient care, thereby enhancing the quality of healthcare services provided to the community. Interested parties should contact Ken Parrish at Ken.Parrish@ihs.gov or call 505-726-8895 for further details on the procurement process.

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    The Indian Health Service (IHS) document outlines the requirements for self-certification as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" under the Buy Indian Act. Offerors responding to solicitations must confirm that they meet the legal criteria for Indian ownership at three critical stages: when the offer is made, at the contract award, and throughout the performance of the contract. The document emphasizes the importance of maintaining eligibility and prohibits false declarations, with consequences outlined for misleading information under federal law. Additionally, successful Offerors are required to register in the System of Award Management (SAM) before contract award. The representation section allows the Offeror to assert whether they meet the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise. This document reinforces the IHS’s commitment to supporting Indian-owned businesses through federal procurement processes and ensuring compliance with pertinent laws.
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