Purchase of Infant and Toddler Car Seats

The Indian Health Service, a civilian agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors for the purchase of infant and toddler car seats. This is not a Request for Quote but rather a capability assessment to determine if a sufficient number of eligible vendors exist to meet the agency's requirements. Interested firms must submit written responses that include their firm name, address, point of contact information, UEI number, business classification (ISBEE or IEE), a capability statement addressing their qualifications, and manufacturer authorization documentation. The government will evaluate responses based on vendors' ability to meet the detailed specifications outlined in the Statement of Work and their status as either an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise or Indian Economic Enterprise. Responses must be submitted to Contracting Officer Susan Protho at susan.protho@ihs by 5:00 PM MST on Monday, December 8, 2026, with reference number IHS-01-SS2026 noted on all correspondence; telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), with no incumbent contractors identified in the available documentation. The Indian Health Service requires 40 infant car seats (4-30 lbs), 120 toddler car seats (4-65 lbs), and 40 booster car seats (40-100 lbs) for distribution to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe through the Tucson Area Environmental Health Service Branch Injury Prevention Program, with specifications comparable to Graco products including the SnugRide 35 Lite LX, Extend2Fit, and TurboBooster 2.0 LX models. The contract will be awarded to the Tucson, Arizona location of the Indian Health Service, and successful vendors can expect delivery within 4 to 6 weeks following award, with payment processed through the Invoice Processing Platform. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, all prospective contractors must be registered in the Systems for Award Management database and maintain current electronic representations and certifications in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements prior to contract award.