Laboratory tables and shelves - installed

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office on behalf of Phoenix Indian Medical Center is conducting a Sources Sought notice for laboratory tables, shelves, and installation services to replace contaminated equipment in the Pathology/Laboratory Department's Microbiology section. The procurement seeks new equipment only from OEM-authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers capable of providing OEM warranty and service, with vendors required to submit authorized distributor letters from manufacturers verifying their authorization status. All aspects of the requirement must be included in responses without splitting, and equipment must be ergonomically designed, resistant to fungi, viruses, bacteria, and chemicals, and easy to clean to prevent contamination. The notice does not specify formal evaluation criteria, as this is market research to inform whether a potential RFQ or RFP will be issued and to determine the appropriateness of maintaining the small business set-aside designation. Responses must be submitted to Phil Wendzillo at phillip.wendzillo@ihs.gov by 5:00 PM EDT on March 10, 2026, with the subject line "IHS1523250 Sources Sought for lab tables and shelving with installation," and technical inquiries should be directed to deana.thompson@ihs.gov or zervini.oliver@ihs.gov.

This procurement is designated as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside in accordance with the Buy Indian Act, limiting competition to Native-owned small businesses that meet SBA size standards. No incumbent contractors or current award values are identified in this Sources Sought notice, as the agency is still in the market research phase. The specification sheet details requirements across four laboratory rooms, including multiple worktables of varying dimensions (ranging from 20"x24" to 72"x56"), wall-mounted shelving units, a stainless steel rolling cart, and specialized casework including a 30" sink base cabinet and a 36"W x 18"D flammable storage cabinet. Delivery is required to Phoenix Indian Medical Center at 4212 N. 16th Street, Building 9, Phoenix, AZ 85016, and payment will be processed through the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in accordance with HHSAR 352.232-71. The equipment specifications emphasize microbiology laboratory functionality with features such as slide-out keyboard trays, locking casters with 9" clearance, stainless steel and edge-banded laminate work surfaces, and adjustable shelving systems.