GIMC - Purchase and Installation of a Dual Air Compressor System for Instrument Air
ID: IHS1509998Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912)

PSC

COMPRESSORS AND VACUUM PUMPS (4310)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 10, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified vendors for the purchase and installation of a dual air compressor system for instrument air at the Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, New Mexico. This opportunity is part of a market research initiative to identify potential sources for this requirement, which falls under the NAICS code 333912 – Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing. The selected contractor will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational efficiency of medical equipment that relies on compressed air systems. Interested parties are invited to submit their qualifications and company profiles by April 10, 2025, to Stephen Silversmith, Contract Specialist, at stephen.silversmith@ihs.gov, with the subject line “SSN – IHS1509998.” Additionally, vendors claiming Indian-owned status must complete the attached IHS IEE Representation Form to confirm their eligibility under the Buy Indian Act.

Point(s) of Contact
Stephen Silversmith, Contract Specialist
(505) 726-8801
stephen.silversmith@ihs.gov
Files
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Apr 4, 2025, 7:08 PM UTC
The document is a solicitation form from the Indian Health Service under the Buy Indian Act. It serves as a self-certification requirement for Offerors seeking to confirm their status as an “Indian Economic Enterprise.” The Offeror must meet this definition at three distinct points: when making an offer, upon contract award, and throughout the contract term. If eligibility changes during this time, the Contractor must inform the Contracting Officer immediately. Additional prerequisites include registration with the System for Award Management (SAM). The document warns against submitting false information, which violates federal laws. It includes sections for the Offeror to assert their compliance with the Indian Economic Enterprise definition and provides spaces for essential details like ownership, business name, and DUNS number. The overall purpose of the document is to facilitate the procurement process while ensuring adherence to laws designed to support Native American economic advancement.
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