Women's Health Department Medical Equipment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 (IHS), specifically the Navajo Area Indian Health Service at Gallup, NM, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Women's Health Department Medical Equipment. This acquisition is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). Quotes are due by April 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to procure essential medical equipment for the Division of Nursing departments to support patient care, safety, and efficiency. The required items include:
- 5 Novum HDPE Deliver carts
- 7 Novum HDPE Fetal Monitor Carts
- 6 Stryker Nara Infant Bassinets
- 10 Adjustable Position Patient Guest Sleepers' Vinyl Chairs (with USB ports)
- 1 Tanita Portable Bariatric Patient Stand-up Scale (>300 lbs)
- 10 Medical Carts (2-Layer Stainless Steel, 220 lbs capacity)
- 10 Oslo Three Drawer Patient Night Stands
All items must be "Brand name or equal," meet specific infection control standards, be durable, easy to clean and maneuver, and primarily constructed of HDPE Plastic Resin (unless otherwise specified). Specific dimensions and material requirements are detailed in Attachment A (Statement of Work).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items.
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
- NAICS Code: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing.
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM MDT.
- Published Date: April 15, 2026.
- Delivery: FOB Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, within 30 days from award.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to felecia.chavez@ihs.gov in PDF format, separated into three clearly labeled volumes:
- Volume I: Administrative Documents
- Volume II: Technical Specifications and Delivery/Schedule (must NOT include pricing)
- Volume III: Price
Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability and Price. Offerors must also complete and submit Attachment B - IHS IEE Representation Form to certify their eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is an ISBEE Set-Aside. Offerors must meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" as per the Buy Indian Act and HHSAR 326.601, and self-certify using the required form. Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is also mandatory.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Felecia Chavez at felecia.chavez@ihs.gov or 505-339-7810.