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Sources_Sought – LIFEPAK_35_Monitor_Defibrillator_System_Taos_Picuris_Service_Unit
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The Albuquerque Area Office of the Indian Health Service is conducting market research to evaluate the availability of small business vendors capable of supplying a LIFEPAK 35 Monitor/Defibrillator system for use at the Taos-Picuris Service Unit in Taos, New Mexico. The requirement is strictly for a fully configured unit with advanced clinical features including 12-lead ECG, SpO2, ETCO2, pacing, AED/manual defibrillation, wireless connectivity, accessories, batteries, training materials, and warranty, and must be compatible with existing hospital systems. The procurement is being planned as a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), with preference given to vendors that qualify under the Buy Indian Act. The NAICS code 423450 applies, though alternative codes may be considered with justification. Respondents must be registered in SAM and provide detailed information on their business size, socioeconomic status, and ability to meet the technical specifications outlined in the attached requirements list. Interested parties must submit a comprehensive response including SAM registration confirmation, company details with UEI, size certification, proof of socioeconomic status such as ISBEE, WOSB, or SDVOSB, a capability statement or product documentation, and a completed ISBEE representation form. The response must demonstrate whether the vendor is an authorized distributor, reseller, or manufacturer of the specified equipment. Only submissions that fully comply with the requested information will be considered. Submissions must be sent via email to Tamela Richards by July 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM MDT. This notice is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or binding commitment; any future procurement will require a separate formal bid response. The government will use this information to shape its acquisition strategy and determine whether the requirement can be awarded exclusively to ISBEE vendors.
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Place of Performance
Taos, NM, 87571, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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The Albuquerque Area Office (AAO), Indian Health Service (IHS), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) notice for informational and planning purposes only. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation, obligation, or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine if requirements can be met through a 100% Set-Aside for Small Business concerns.
Purpose: The purpose of this notice is to identify qualified sources and their size classifications/socioeconomic status. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. It is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.
Requirements:
- NAICS Code: 423450
- NAICS Description: Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
(Similar NAICS code will be considered. Interested vendors proposing an alternate NAICS code shall submit a detailed explanation demonstrating how the proposed NAICS code aligns with and more accurately represents the principal purpose of this requirement)
- The anticipated requirement is for one (1) LIFEPAK 35 Monitor/Defibrillator system fully configured with advanced monitoring capabilities including 12-lead ECG, SpO2, ETCO2, pacing, AED/manual defibrillation, wireless connectivity, accessories, batteries, training materials, warranty information, and delivery timeline.
- Including brand name or equal products compatible with existing hospital monitoring and emergency response workflows and configured for clinical use upon delivery, as identified in the attached required features list.
- Location: Taos-Picuris Service Unit in Taos, New Mexico
- Attachment 1 – TPSU Required Features List (Market Research Only)
Instructions for Respondents-Interested parties are invited to submit responses that include the following information:
- SAM Registration
- Confirmation of registration and certification in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov.
- Company Information
- Company name, address, and point of contact
- Unique Entity ID (UEI) number
- Size of business under the identified NAICS code
- Socioeconomic Status
- Identify whether your business qualifies as:
- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Other Small Business categories
- Identify whether your business qualifies as:
- Capability Statement
- Provide a capability statement, product brochure, or relevant performance information demonstrating your ability to provide the required services.
- Identify whether your company is an authorized distributor, authorized reseller, or manufacturer for any of the products identified in the attached dental supply list, if applicable.
- Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)/ISBEE Representation: Indicate whether your firm does or does not meet the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act.
- Attachment 2 - Complete and submit the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) representation form.
Important Notes:
- Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to inform acquisition strategy.
- Interested parties must respond to any solicitation announcement separately from this RFI notice.
- Submit your information to Tamela Richards via e-mail: Tamela.Richards@ihs.gov by Monday, July 20, 2026 at 05:30 PM (MDT).
- Automated responses or other responses that do not provide the requested information specified in this Sources Sought Notice will be noted as non-responsive and not considered in this Market Research.
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