90-Hillrom Specs.docx

This document is a Sources Sought Notice for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Great Plains Area seeking to purchase two Hillrom Centrella Inpatient beds for the Cheyenne River Health Center in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. The technical specifications detail the beds' dimensions, including overall width of 40-43 inches, length of 86.7-98.7 inches, height range of 14.5-32.5 inches, and a safe working load of 650 lbs supporting patient weights from 70-500 lbs. The solicitation (Number IHS1508021) is a pre-solicitation notice for a firm-fixed-price commercial items purchase, with a 180-day period of performance and delivery requirements to the facility between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. MST, Monday through Friday.

The sources sought notice is specifically targeting market research to determine availability of Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) for this medical equipment procurement. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement by July 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, including company details, SAM registration, experience, staffing levels, and technical capabilities. The notice emphasizes that only new equipment from authorized distributors will be accepted, with original manufacturer warranties required. While this is not a formal solicitation, it may lead to a future Request for Quote (RFQ) for the medical equipment procurement.