Hand Hygiene System

The Indian Health Service is forecasting a procurement for a Hand Hygiene System under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, aiming to monitor compliance with hand hygiene protocols. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 423450, which pertains to medical and surgical equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers, indicating a focus on specialized hardware or software solutions designed to track and improve hand hygiene practices in healthcare settings. The system is expected to support infection control efforts across facilities served by the Indian Health Service, with performance likely occurring at various tribal or federal health sites under its jurisdiction. Mary Bailey serves as the Program Point of Contact for inquiries regarding the technical requirements and expected functionality of the system, while Shelton Bruce is listed as the Contracting Officer responsible for procurement matters. The solicitation is posted as a forecast with no formal solicitation number yet assigned, suggesting the agency is seeking market research or early industry input prior to issuing a formal request for proposals. The opportunity is restricted to small businesses as defined by the SBA, and the timeline indicates the forecast was published in May 2026, potentially signaling the start of an acquisition cycle later that year or in early 2027.