The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 75H70626Q00050) for a firm-fixed-price, Brand Name Only contract to purchase two Centrella Hillrom (Baxter) beds for the Cheyenne River Health Center in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. This RFQ is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS Code 339112. Quotes must include all-inclusive unit pricing and adhere to FAR Part 12 and Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. The period of performance requires delivery within 180 days. Offers, due January 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, must be on company letterhead and include solicitation number, offeror details, technical descriptions, warranty terms, price, remit-to address, amendment acknowledgments, and past performance. Award will be based on the Best Value with Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable. Contractors need a Unique Entity ID (UEI), TIN, and must be registered with SAM.gov. New equipment and parts are mandated, with strict prohibitions against used, refurbished, Gray Market, or Counterfeit Electronic Parts. Invoices will be processed via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Questions are due by December 26, 2025, 2:00 PM CST, via email to Mona Weinman.
The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service for the purchase and installation of two new Hillrom Centrella Inpatient beds with accessories for the Cheyenne River Health Center in Eagle Butte, SD. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price for commercial supplies, requiring only new equipment and parts, and prohibiting used or gray market goods. The period of performance is 180 days from the award date, with specific delivery dates for individual bed components. The RFQ emphasizes the use of the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for electronic invoicing and outlines various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses covering terms, conditions, privacy, and confidential information. A brand name justification for Hillrom Centralla Smart Beds is included, citing standardization efforts and potential connectivity issues with existing nurse call systems if alternative brands are used.