ContractSources SoughtIndian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services)

Kitchen Equipment for the Pine Ridge IHS Dietary

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IHS1526013
Response Deadline
May 1, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services)
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Indian Health Service, through the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service office, is seeking market information for a planned purchase of commercial kitchen equipment for the Pine Ridge IHS Hospital dietary program. The work covers supply and delivery of multiple new kitchen and sanitation items, including waste receptacle enclosures, trash cans, a sanitizing sink heater, a kettle table, a steam-jacketed kettle, an ice machine with water dispenser, and a water filtration system, with installation handled by in-house maintenance. The equipment must be new and unused, compatible with existing infrastructure, meet commercial kitchen standards, and include the specifications in the SOO and specification sheet, including NSF certification where applicable. Delivery is planned to the Pine Ridge Service Unit Property and Supply Loading Dock in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, and the contractor is expected to provide the equipment within four to six months of award depending on the notice source. Interested parties must email capability statements referencing Sources Sought Number IHS1526013 to mary.sarenana@ihs.gov by May 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
333241
Food Product Machinery Manufacturing
PSC Code
7320
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
SPECIFICATION SHEET.pdf
PDF384 KBApr 16, 2026
AI Summary
The Pine Ridge Various Kitchen Equipment project details the purchase and installation of kitchen equipment for the Dietary Department. The project, prepared by Marilyn R Parmenter on 04/09/2026, includes seven main items: Waste Receptacle Enclosures, Step-On Wheeled Trash Cans, a Hydro-Heater Sanitizing Sink Heater, a Kettle Table, a Tilting Electric Steam Jacketed Kettle, a Nugget Ice Machine with Water Dispenser, and a Water Filtration System. Each item has detailed specifications covering dimensions, materials, electrical, plumbing, performance features, certifications (including NSF for the water filtration system), and installation requirements. The document notes that the current tilt skillet is refurbished and the existing ice machine is insufficient. Delivery will be to the Pine Ridge Service Unit Property & Supply Loading Dock, with installation handled by in-house maintenance.
SOO.pdf
PDF293 KBApr 16, 2026
AI Summary
The Pine Ridge Service Unit's Dietary Department seeks to procure new kitchen equipment to upgrade its food service operations. The current equipment, including a refurbished tilt skillet and an insufficient ice machine, is outdated or unable to meet operational demands. The procurement aims to acquire reliable and efficient equipment to improve food service, ensure adequate capacity, and support sanitary practices. The scope of work includes providing various items such as waste receptacles, a sanitizing sink heater, a steam-jacketed kettle, an ice machine with water dispensing capabilities, and a water filtration system. All equipment must be new, unused, meet commercial kitchen standards, and be compatible with existing infrastructure. Delivery will be to the Pine Ridge Service Unit Property & Supply Loading Dock within six months of the award date, with installation handled by in-house maintenance staff. The equipment must include standard manufacturer warranties and will be accepted upon delivery in good condition, verification against specifications, and absence of damage or defects.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 16, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 1, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 2, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sub-Tier
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
Office
GREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC

Point of Contact

Name
Mary Baird

Place of Performance

Pine Ridge, South Dakota, UNITED STATES

Official Sources