Equipment

The Indian Health Service is forecasting a procurement for two Sterrad 100NX All Clear Sterilizer systems, intended for use in medical facilities under its jurisdiction. This action is classified under NAICS code 339112, which pertains to medical equipment and supplies manufacturing, indicating the procurement is for specialized sterilization technology critical to infection control in healthcare settings. The opportunity is posted as a forecast with no solicitation number yet assigned, signaling it is part of an anticipated acquisition rather than an active bid, and no set-aside designation has been indicated, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors. The place of performance and exact delivery locations are not specified, implying that systems may be distributed across various IHS-operated facilities as needed. Richard Ray serves as the Program Point of Contact for technical inquiries, while Ashley Velasquez is listed as the Contracting Officer responsible for procurement matters. Both can be reached via official email addresses provided in the posting. The forecast was published on May 25, 2026, suggesting the timeline for formal solicitation and award is still in development. Interested parties should monitor the official HHS OSDBU portal for updates on the solicitation release, which will include detailed requirements, delivery schedules, evaluation criteria, and submission deadlines. The acquisition aims to enhance sterilization capacity to maintain high standards of patient safety across IHS healthcare operations.