Endoscope Drying Cabinet
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, Navajo Area, Shiprock Service Unit in Shiprock, NM, intends to restrict competition and negotiate an award with Edge Specialty LLC (UEI: CYNHL2EANEG9) for two (2) new DesertAir 10-Scope Double Row Drying Cabinets (Model: 18-28SSC1023). This is a Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition, not a solicitation. Vendors who believe they can provide these items may submit capability statements by June 20, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for two DesertAir 10-Scope Double Row Drying Cabinets. Competition is being restricted because Edge Specialty LLC is identified as the sole manufacturer and distributor of their DesertAir drying cabinet system, which is the only system compatible with the existing infrastructure at Northern Navajo Medical Center.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition)
- NAICS: 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 800 employees)
- Set-Aside: None (Restricted Competition)
- Anticipated Delivery: 45 days after award
- Capability Statement Due: June 20, 2026, 10:00 AM (MDT)
- Published: June 5, 2026
Response & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for quotations, and a solicitation will not be issued. Capability statements are requested from any vendor who believes they can provide the stated services. Responses will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition or proceed with a single-source award, with the decision remaining at the government's discretion. Verbal responses are not accepted.
Point of Contact
Dallas Begay, Procurement Technician Email: Dallas.Begay@ihs.gov