GIMC - Humipak Pouches

The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service, through the Gallup Indian Medical Center, is seeking to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement for Humipak Pouches used by the Dental Department to store and transport soiled medical instruments. The solicitation covers two specific pouch sizes: 7.9" x 13.8" and 16.5" x 17", with each size to be quoted as one case containing 100 pouches (25 pouches per pack, 4 packs per case) for both the base year and option year periods. The contract period of performance runs from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 for the base year, with an option year extending through September 30, 2027. Technical capability to meet government requirements serves as the primary evaluation factor, with price as a secondary consideration. The deadline for questions was August 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM MT, and quotes must be submitted by August 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET to Contract Specialist Stephen Silversmith at stephen.silversmith@ihs.gov. Amendment One has been issued and must be included with quote submissions.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside opportunity. The BPA includes a $10,000 per call purchase limitation and will operate on an "as needed" basis to provide continuous access to pouches without requiring bulk storage by the medical facility. Authorized personnel from the Dental Department can place orders under $10,000, while orders exceeding that amount must be processed through Acquisition Management & Contracts staff. The goods will be delivered to the Gallup Indian Medical Center's General Service Warehouse in Gallup, New Mexico, with freight charges paid by the vendor under FOB origin terms. The procurement was developed following market research conducted through a Sources Sought Notice that identified capable Indian Economic Enterprises in the marketplace.