Large Autoclaves for KHC Dental Department

The Indian Health Service, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting offers for two Tuttnauer 3870EAP Large Capacity Automatic Autoclaves for the Kayenta Health Center Dental Department. The procurement is restricted to the Tuttnauer brand based on justification that the Bio-Medical department possesses existing training and maintenance expertise specific to Tuttnauer products, ensuring rapid support capabilities for the Dental Department. A Sources Sought Notice posted on SAM.gov from November 16-21, 2025 generated ten responses, with five vendors ultimately deemed capable of fulfilling the requirement. The solicitation was issued on December 18, 2025, with offers due by January 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. This is a Solicitation/Contract for Commercial Items under simplified acquisition procedures incorporating relevant Federal Acquisition Regulation and Department of Health and Human Services clauses.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Indian Owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), requiring offerors to self-certify their eligibility on the IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form and maintain Indian ownership throughout the offer, award, and contract performance periods. The contract is valued under the simplified acquisition threshold and involves the procurement of two units with an expected delivery timeline of 30 days after award. No incumbent contractor is identified, and the contract will be performed at the Kayenta Health Center located in Kayenta, Arizona 86033. Contracting Officer Jerlyn Begay approved the brand name justification on December 17, 2025. Electronic payment will be processed through the Department of Treasury in accordance with contract terms.