Updated ISBEE FBO Sources Sought.pdf

ISBEE – Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-aside SOURCES SOUGHT

Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office on behalf of Phoenix Indian Medical Center is conducting this Sources Sought to identify contractors who could provide:

1 each – Reliance 7000-LFC Procedure Chair (#20 Pearl)

1 each – Reliance 7000 Designer Cushion Set, (#206 Charcoal)

1 each – Reliance 7900-IC Instrument Stand with Instrument Wells and Wheelchair Modification

(#20 Pearl)

1 each – Haag-Streit BQ 900 LED Slit Lamp (Unit Model)

1 each – Haag-Streit BP/BQ/BX Applanation Tonometer

3 each – Welch Allyn 71670 3.5v NiCad Well Handle

1 each – Welch Allyn 18245 Streak Retinoscope

1 each – Welch Allyn 41100 3.5v Halogen Finnoff Transilluminator

1 each – Welch Allyn 11720 3.5v Coaxial Ophthalmoscope with 04900-LED

1 each – Reliance 5346 Pneumatic Stool, #206 Charcoal

1 each – Reliance 940 Chair Glide System

1 each – Marco Brightness Acuity Tester Head Only, with TL Connector

1 each – Exam Lane Installation

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.

Place of Performance/delivery/service:

Phoenix Indian Medical Center

4212 N. 16th Street, BLDG 9

Phoenix, AZ 85016

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

“IHS1521272 Sources Sought for Eye Exam Room Equipment” no later than 5:00 PM EST on

January 2, 2026.

mailto:nestor.noble@ihs.gov