ISBEE-Certified Vendor for Tribal Preference Procurement

The contract seeks to designate a qualified Indian Economic Enterprise as a preferred supplier under the Buy Indian Act for future procurements by the Indian Health Service, specifically for skin grafts and related medical products. This opportunity is reserved exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) certified vendors, ensuring tribal economic preference in Department of the Interior and Indian Health Service acquisitions. The solicitation is set under NAICS code 339113, which pertains to medical equipment and supplies manufacturing, and requires submission by May 21, 2026, with performance expected to center in Zuni, New Mexico, at the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service facility. While the solicitation does not specify a formal contract number, it functions as a prequalification pathway for ongoing future orders rather than a single purchase, enabling certified vendors to be placed on an approved supplier list for recurring medical procurement needs. The set-aside structure emphasizes tribal economic development goals, prioritizing businesses owned and operated by Native Americans under federal guidelines for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises. Suppliers must meet ISBEE certification requirements to be eligible, and participation will allow vendors to compete for subsequent task orders under this program without needing to reapply for each individual procurement.