Respirator Fit Tester - Unity
ID: 75H71525Q00023Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENASHVILLE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCNASHVILLE, TN, 37214, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 10, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking proposals for the acquisition of a Respirator Fit Tester intended for the Unity Healing Center, a youth residential treatment facility located in Cherokee, North Carolina. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and is set aside exclusively for Indian Owned Small Businesses, emphasizing the government's commitment to supporting Indian economic enterprises. The selected vendor will be required to deliver the fit tester within 60 days post-award, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards for N95 mask certifications for staff. Interested parties should submit their proposals via email to Velvett Cummins at velvett.cummins@ihs.gov by the closing date, as outlined in the solicitation number 75H71525Q00023.

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Posted
Mar 27, 2025, 6:06 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the acquisition of a Respirator Fit Testing Machine intended for Unity Healing Center, a youth residential treatment facility. The solicitation number is 75H71525Q00023, and the procurement is set as a 100% Indian Owned Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. The delivery of the fit tester is required within 60 days post-award, with specifics highlighting the need for equipment that ensures N95 mask certifications for staff. Key components of the proposal include a comprehensive technical capability statement, pricing on the Standard Form 1449, and completion of the Indian Economic Enterprise representation form, confirming the offeror meets eligibility under the Buy Indian Act. Evaluation criteria prioritize technical capabilities over price, ensuring that the selected offeror not only meets cost requirements but also the necessary specifications for effectiveness and reliability in respirator fitting. A one-time payment will be made upon successful delivery, with contract administration guided by various FAR provisions and conditions. This RFQ exemplifies the government's commitment to ensuring compliance with health and safety standards through responsible sourcing from Indian economic enterprises.
Mar 26, 2025, 9:07 PM UTC
The document is a solicitation from the Indian Health Service under the combined synopsis/solicitation process seeking proposals for purchasing a Respirator Fit Tester to ensure N95 mask fit certifications for Unity Healing Center, a youth treatment facility in Cherokee, North Carolina. The solicitation is fully set aside for Indian-Owned Small Businesses, with the associated NAICS code being 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. Key details include a request for a single Respirator Fit Tester, with specifications for equipment that provides objective testing for N95 masks, and a performance timeline of 60 days from contract award. Proposals must include pricing and technical capability statements, and will be evaluated primarily on technical ability, followed by pricing. Contractors are required to comply with various federal regulations and clauses, which cover provisions related to small business participation, workplace rights, and environmental and labor standards. The document emphasizes the need for adherence to federal contracting guidelines to ensure compliance with established legal standards throughout the procurement process.
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