FM Equipment

The Indian Health Service has posted a forecast for equipment procurement under the NAICS code 333924, which pertains to industrial and commercial machinery and equipment, specifically indicating a focus on forklifts or related material handling equipment. The forecast was published on May 25, 2026, and serves as a preliminary notice to industry stakeholders, allowing them to prepare for a future solicitation, though no official solicitation number or setaside details have been provided. There is no information regarding the type of setaside, target small business categories, or specific place of performance beyond the general agency presence, suggesting the procurement could serve multiple facilities under the Indian Health Service network. Johnny Bitahey is listed as the program point of contact for operational inquiries, while Ashley Velasquez serves as the contracting officer responsible for the acquisition process; both can be reached via their official IHS email addresses. The forecast does not include address details for the office or delivery location, indicating that logistical specifics may be clarified in the eventual solicitation. Interested vendors are directed to the HHS OSDBU portal for updates and further information, with no estimated timeline for when the formal request for proposals will be issued.