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SOURCES SOUGHT: Replacement of 2 Autoclaves and Sanitizing Washer
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The Indian Health Service, Kayenta Service Unit is conducting market research through a sources-sought notice to identify capable Indian-owned economic enterprises—both large (IEE) and small (ISBEE)—as well as other qualified firms, to furnish and replace two autoclaves and a sanitizing washer. This effort is governed by the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47), which prioritizes procurement from Indian-owned businesses, followed by potential set-asides under the Small Business Act. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 800 employees. Respondents must be currently registered in SAM.gov and are required to submit a company profile including UEI, address, primary point of contact, business size, socio-economic certifications such as 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone, and explicit confirmation of Native American ownership. Indian-owned businesses must also complete and submit the IHS IEE Representation Form as mandated by HHSAR 326.606-1(b). A capability statement detailing relevant past performance, existing contracts like GSA or VA Schedule, and evidence of technical capacity is required. The notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation; no award will be made from this notice, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for respondent costs. Responses must be submitted by May 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST via email to flora.washington@ihs.gov with a specified subject line. Failure to meet registration, ownership, or documentation requirements may result in ineligibility for future opportunities. The equipment will be delivered and installed at the Kayenta, Arizona location, with acceptance to be determined by the Government at the place of performance. The contracting office will use the responses to evaluate competition, determine set-aside feasibility, and identify potential sources before issuing a formal solicitation.
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Place of Performance
Kayenta, AZ, 86033, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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The Indian Health Service, Kayenta Service Unit is issuing this sources-sought notice (SSN) to identify capable Indian-owned, economic enterprises – large (IEE) or small (ISBEE) – that can furnish and replace (2) Autoclaves and Sanitizing Washer.
Other capable firms are also invited to respond to this SSN. The Contracting Officer will consider responses for Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) opportunities first, then for set aside programs under the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104).
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this requirement is 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 800.
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. Information collected from this notice is purely for market research only and will be used to determine the contracting office’s acquisition strategy including competition, set asides, and locating Indian-owned economic enterprises. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in response to this request for information.
In accordance with FAR 4.203-1(b), offerors and quoters must be registered in System for Award Management at SAM.gov, at the time an offer or quotation is submitted and at time of award.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this notice by May 14, 2026, 5:00pm MST to Flora Washington at flora.washington@ihs.gov with the subject line “SSN - Replacement of 2 Autoclaves and Sanitizing Washer, IHS1526561. Your submission must include the following information, at a minimum:
- Company Profile that includes: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC information, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status/participation such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB and HUBZone, identification of Native American ownership, SAM.gov representations and certifications, and other related documentation.
- A brief statement of the company’s capability that relates to the described government requirement. Additional demonstration of capability may include current and past performance history for the same or similar requirement, established contracts such as GSA or VA Schedule, etc.
- Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs) must also submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached) in accordance with HHSAR 326.606-1(b).
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
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