Notice of Intent to negotiate a sole source award with KCI Medical dba 3M Medical Solutions.

The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Gallup Indian Medical Center has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole source, firm-fixed-price award with KCI Medical dba 3M Medical Solutions. The notice pertains to specialized compatible supplies for use with KCI Medical equipment and was posted on March 24, 2025, with a response deadline of March 28, 2025. The procurement will be conducted under the Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service, specifically targeting the Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing sector (NAICS 339113). The contract opportunity is classified as a civilian agency procurement and focuses on medical and surgical instruments and supplies. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation or request for offers, but rather an initial market research step.

Potential contractors interested in this opportunity are invited to submit a capability statement via electronic mail to Stefanie Atene@ihs.gov by 10:00 AM Mountain Time on March 28, 2025. The proposed contract will have an initial period of performance from the date of award for 12 months, with the possibility of four additional option years. The government maintains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the procurement based on responses received. Contractors should note that the government is not obligated to acknowledge receipt of submitted information or provide feedback. The sole source procurement will be executed pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii), and oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Respondents are advised that the information they submit will be considered exclusively for determining the potential for a competitive procurement, with no guarantee of further action.