Biomedical Lab furniture and shelving AMENDED MAY 5
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS) – Phoenix Area Office (PAO) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for biomedical lab furniture and shelving for its Microbiology department in Phoenix, AZ. This requirement is set aside for 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)/Native American Small Businesses. Quotes are due by May 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. A site visit is scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM local time at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center.
Scope of Work
This project entails providing and installing new, ergonomically designed, durable, and easy-to-clean lab-grade workstations and shelving to replace existing contaminated and inefficient furniture. Key requirements include:
- Materials: Work surfaces, sinks, and cabinets must be stainless steel, phenolic resin, or equivalent laboratory-grade material, non-porous, moisture-resistant, chemical-resistant, and support contamination control. High-pressure laminate is acceptable only if it meets laboratory-grade standards.
- Room-Specific Furniture: Detailed specifications for L-shaped and standard worktables, fixed casework with stainless steel work surfaces, sink base cabinets, flammable storage cabinets, microscope worktables, and analyzer workstations across four distinct rooms (Rooms 1-4). Specific dimensions, features like locking casters, slide-out keyboard trays, and various shelf configurations are outlined.
- Mobility & Ergonomics: Workstations must have locking casters where applicable, adequate floor clearance (preferably 9") for cleaning, and support ergonomic use and workflow.
- Shelving: Wall-mounted shelving must be secured, compatible with wall structure, and laboratory-grade.
- Delivery & Installation: Quotes must include all aspects of delivery, unloading, unpacking, movement to the lab, assembly, placement, installation, and removal of packing materials. Post-installation clean-up is required. Final field verification before fabrication is mandatory, and coordination with Facilities, Safety, and Shipping/Receiving is essential. Off-hours installation costs must be clearly stated.
- Utilities & Safety: Vendors must identify plumbing, electrical, anchoring, and utility shut-down requirements, and clearly state included/excluded utility tie-ins. Safety training, PPE, and infection control measures during installation are required, minimizing disruption to active operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)/Native American Small Business
- Quote Due Date: May 15, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: May 5, 2026 (Amended)
- Site Visit: May 7, 2026, 10:30 AM local time, Phoenix Indian Medical Center
- Place of Performance: Phoenix, AZ
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering price, technical acceptance of the product, and delivery.
- Vendor Requirements: Offerors must provide NEW equipment ONLY and be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller. A copy of the authorization letter is required.
- Quote Content: Quotes must be itemized by room/workstation, include revised drawings, material specifications, warranty terms, lead time, installation duration, and assumptions. Vendors must confirm all delivery, installation, and clean-up services are included, and that Microbiology staff will not perform installation tasks.
- Registration: All responding firms must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Invoicing: Invoices are to be prepared monthly and submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
- Past Performance: Will be evaluated using PPIRS and FAPIIS data.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to Deana.Thompson@ihs.gov or Zerveni.Oliver@ihs.gov.