Electric breast pump

The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service, specifically the Navajo Area Indian Health Service at Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, has issued a Special Notice seeking a contractor to provide an electric breast pump for their Diabetes Program. This procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and falls under NAICS code 423450 for Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. The notice was posted on September 8, 2025, with responses due by September 10, 2025. The procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it available to all eligible contractors. The included specifications indicate the agency is seeking the Medela Pump in Style with MaxFlow Double Electric Breast Pump, which retails for $249.00.

The primary objective of this procurement is to support increased breastfeeding rates among mothers and facilitate continued breastfeeding when mothers are separated from their infants. The electric breast pump is intended to help maintain the crucial mother-infant relationship through the recommended six months of breastfeeding, with the ultimate goal of decreasing diabetes mellitus rates in both mothers and their children. Contractors have an extremely tight deadline of September 10, 2025, just two days after the posting date, to respond to this opportunity. The specifications detail a comprehensive breast pump system with advanced 2-Phase Expression Technology, PersonalFit Flex breast shields, and a complete accessory package including bottles, cooling elements, and power components. No specific eligibility criteria or set-aside requirements are mentioned, suggesting this opportunity is open to all qualified medical equipment suppliers who can meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements.