ISBEE FBO Sources Sought.pdf
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- Bedside medical carts
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- IHS1522757
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This is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-aside Sources Sought document issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office on behalf of Whiteriver Service Unit for bedside medical equipment. The procurement seeks the following items: 17 UTGEU-33669-LTG Steel Unicarts with 5 drawers and all-light elock features, 34 DIV-DRW34 3-inch adjustable clear divider systems, and 51 DIV-DRW5 divider sets for crash carts with 5-inch depth. All equipment must be new only, with no remanufactured or gray market items permitted. The vendor must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller that can provide and maintain OEM warranty and service. All quotes must include a copy of the authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer. The procurement will not be split; all equipment, services, and options must be included in a single response. Delivery will be to Whiteriver Service Unit, 400 W. Apache Dr., Whiteriver, Arizona 85941.
Responses must be submitted to Phil Wendzillo at phillip.wendzillo@ihs.gov with subject line "IHS1522757 Sources Sought for Bedside carts" no later than 5:00 PM Eastern on March 9, 2026. Respondents must identify their socio-economic status in accordance with SBA size standards, as this is a set-aside for Native-owned small businesses per the Buy Indian Act. This is market research to inform development of a future RFQ or RFP and to determine whether a small business set-aside is feasible. Payment will be processed through the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Subcontracting limitations outlined in FAR 52.219-3, 52.219-14, 52.219-27, 52.219-29, and 52.219-30 will apply. Technical questions may be directed to kyle.lucas@ihs.gov.
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ISBEE – Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-aside SOURCES SOUGHT
Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office on behalf of Whiteriver Service Unit is conducting this Sources Sought to identify contractors who could provide:
17 each - UTGEU-33669-LTG STEEL UNICART 5DRW ALL LTG ELOCK (or equal)
34 each - DIV-DRW34 3" ADJUSTABLE CLEAR DIVIDER SYSTEM (or equal)
51 each - DIV-DRW5 DIVIDER SET, CRASH CART, 5" DEEP (or equal)
SHIPPING
This procurement is for NEW Equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items.
Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All, warranty and service associated with the equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. All Equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The quote/response to sources sought MUST include a copy of the authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer to verify that the vendor is an authorized distributor of the products being quoted.
The Government will not split this requirement. Quotes must include all aspects of this RFQ – all equipment, services, and options (if applicable)
Place of Performance/delivery/service:
Whiteriver Service Unit
400 W. Apache Dr.
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
POC – Technical questions – kyle.lucas@ihs.gov
This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). Indian Health Service is utilizing this tool as part of market research. Your responses will assist IHS in the development of its possible RFQ/RFP and in determining whether any type of small business set-aside is possible for this procurement or whether full and open competitive procedures should be utilized. Please respond identifying all of your socio-economic status in accordance with SBA size standard. Reference: Final Rule on
Buy Indian Act. (SET ASIDE FOR Native-owned Small business) ISBEE
Payment will be made through IPP (Invoicing Processing Platform) mailto:kyle.lucas@ihs.gov
HHSAR 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Invoice Payment Requests (Feb 2022) will apply when this requirement is solicited and awarded. As stated:
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.
(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system.
Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.
(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures.
(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting
Officer's written authorization with each payment request.
(END OF CLAUSE)
The subcontracting limitations are outlined in FAR 52.219-3, 52.219-14, 52.219-27, 52.219-29, and/or 52.219-30, as appropriate.
Please send your response to Phil Wendzillo at phillip.wendzillo@ihs.gov, subject title
“IHS1522757 Sources Sought for Bedside carts” no later than 5:00 PM Eastern on March 9, 2026.
mailto:nestor.noble@ihs.gov
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