NNMC ED Stretchers

The Indian Health Service is seeking to procure 12 brand name Stryker Prime Series Big Wheel Connect Electric Stretchers for the Northern Navajo Medical Center Emergency Department in Shiprock, New Mexico. This procurement is specifically intended to replace outdated existing equipment to enhance patient safety, comfort, and mobility within the Emergency Department. The solicitation includes standard two-year warranty coverage and brief in-service training for staff, with optional features available such as electric lift base, 4-sided brake/steer control, Chaperone Stretcher Exit Alarm with scale, and foot-end nursing controls. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339114 with a size standard of 750 employees and PSC code 6515 for medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. The solicitation was issued on July 9, 2025, with offers due by July 14, 2025 at 1400 MD, providing contractors with an extremely tight response timeline of just five days.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Small Business set-aside under the Total Small Business program, restricting competition to qualifying small business concerns. The contract requires delivery within 60 days after award, emphasizing the urgent need for this medical equipment replacement. The procurement is classified under NAICS 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, indicating the specialized nature of the medical equipment being purchased. Performance will take place at the Northern Navajo Medical Center located in Shiprock, New Mexico, serving the healthcare needs of the Northern Navajo community. While the solicitation does not specify the contract value or budget range, the requirement for 12 specialized electric stretchers with advanced medical features suggests a substantial investment in emergency department infrastructure. The solicitation documentation includes detailed specifications and a fully approved brand name justification, indicating this is a sole-source or brand-specific procurement for Stryker equipment.