Medline

The Indian Health Service has forecasted a procurement opportunity under NAICS code 339112 for medical and surgical supplies through its Medline contract, with a posted date of May 25, 2026. This forecast indicates an upcoming acquisition to support healthcare operations, though the solicitation number, set-aside details, and exact delivery location are not yet defined. The opportunity is open to potential suppliers interested in providing essential medical and surgical products to serve Native American and Alaska Native communities under the IHS mandate. Point of contact for program inquiries is Aaron Cardenaz, reachable at timothy.cardenaz@ihs.gov, while Sean Long, the Contracting Officer, handles procurement-related matters at sean.long@ihs.gov. The forecast is available on the OSDBU HHS portal and serves as an early indicator for vendors to prepare for a future competitive bidding process. There is no indication of set-aside status or geographic restrictions, suggesting this may be open to all qualified contractors nationwide. Agencies and suppliers should monitor this forecast for the formal solicitation release.