ISBEE FBO Sources Sought FY26.pdf
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- Centrella Beds
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- IHS1526462
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This is a Sources Sought notice issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office, on behalf of the Whiteriver Service Unit, conducting market research for a potential procurement of medical equipment.
The procurement seeks new equipment only, including 14 FCU Bed Centrella Smart Bed Base Beds, 2 FCU Compella Bariatric Bed Compella Base Frames, and 4 OB Bed Affinity 4 Birthing Bed Base Frames with toppers. No remanufactured or gray market items are permitted. Vendors must be Original Equipment Manufacturer authorized dealers, authorized distributors, or authorized resellers with OEM warranty and service provided and maintained by the manufacturer in accordance with OEM terms and conditions. All equipment must be covered by manufacturer's warranty. Responses must include a copy of the authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer and representations and certifications identifying the vendor as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise or Native American-owned small business; offers failing to meet this requirement will not be considered. The government will not split the requirement, and all quotes must include all equipment, services, and applicable options. Delivery location is Whiteriver Service Unit, 400 W. Apache Road, Whiteriver, AZ 85941. Payment will be made through the Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP) in accordance with HHSAR 352.232-71. Responses must be submitted to Phil Wendzillo at phillip.wendzillo@ihs.gov with subject line "IHS1526462 Sources Sought for Centrella Beds" no later than 5:00 PM EDT on June 19, 2026. This notice is part of market research to determine whether a small business set-aside is feasible or whether full and open competitive procedures should be utilized.
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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:
14 each – FCU BED CENTRELLA SMART BED Base Bed
2 each - FCU COMPELLA BARIATRIC BED Compella Base Frame
4 each - OB BED AFFINITY 4 BIRTHING BED Base Frame with toppers
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 quote/response must also include reps and certs – identifying vendor as Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise/Native American-owned small business or offer will not be considered
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 Road
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
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)
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
“IHS1526462 Sources Sought for Centrella Beds” no later than 5:00 PM EDT on June 19, 2026.
mailto:nestor.noble@ihs.gov
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