Specifications - IHS1521550.docx

This is a specifications document for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) establishing the required disposable trocar instruments and surgical supplies for the Indian Health Service, Chinle Service Unit. The specification lists 22 line items across various trocar access systems, retrieval systems, and surgical instruments from manufacturers including KII, ALEXIS, GELPORT, and EPIX. Products include optical access systems in multiple sizes (5MM, 8MM, 11MM, and 12MM), shield bladed access systems, balloon blunt tip systems, first entry systems, hand access laparoscopic systems, retrieval systems, scissors, and clip appliers. Quantities range from 3 to 12 boxes per item, with most items packaged in boxes of 6. The specifications reference specific product codes (CFR71, CFR03, CFR01, etc.) and comply with CFR regulations.

This pre-solicitation notice is part of a market research initiative by the Indian Health Service to identify prospective sources for a BPA covering disposable trocar instruments needed for daily surgical operations. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 800 employees. The period of performance consists of a base year with four one-year options. Interested vendors must submit responses by March 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST to Teola Autaubo at teola.autaubo@ihs.gov, including company profile, UEI, primary point of contact, business size, ownership type, socioeconomic status designations (8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), Native American ownership identification if applicable, and SAM.gov registration and representations and certifications documentation.