Purchase of Infant and Toddler Car Seats
ID: IHS-01-SS2026Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICETUCSON AREA INDIAN HEALTH SERVICETUCSON, AZ, 85746, USA

NAICS

Household Furniture (except Wood and Upholstered) Manufacturing (337126)

PSC

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE (7105)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)
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    Description

    The Indian Health Service, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is conducting market research to identify qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) capable of supplying Infant and Toddler Car Seats for its Tucson Area office. The procurement involves the delivery of 200 car seats, including 40 infant, 120 toddler, and 40 booster seats, all of which must meet federal safety standards and specific requirements regarding weight, color, and features. This initiative is part of the Injury Prevention Program benefiting the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, with delivery expected within 4-6 weeks of order placement. Interested firms must submit their qualifications and capability statements to the primary contact, Susan Protho, by 5:00 PM MST on December 8, 2026, referencing the notice number IHS-01-SS2026 in all correspondence.

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    The Tucson Area Environmental Health Service Branch requires a contractor to provide 200 car seats for its Injury Prevention Program, benefiting the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. The order includes 40 infant, 120 toddler, and 40 booster car seats, all meeting federal safety standards and specific weight, color, and feature requirements. Delivery is expected within 4-6 weeks to the Indian Health Service Tucson Area Office. Payment will be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and invoices must adhere to strict guidelines, including vendor details, government contract number, and unique entity ID.
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