Purchase of Trimble Global Positioning System (GPS) Survey Equipment.

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Tucson Area Office is conducting market research to procure Trimble Global Positioning System (GPS) Survey Equipment for its Sanitation Facilities Construction Branch. Specifically, the agency seeks to replace aging survey systems with 6 R12I Model 60 ROW units, 3 TSC7 Kits, and associated accessories including rover rods, bipods, radio kits, antennas, batteries, and software licenses. The procurement is structured as a Sources Sought Notice under NAICS Code 334511 for search, detection, and navigation system manufacturing, with interested vendors required to submit comprehensive responses by 5:00 PM MST on April 4, 2025. Respondents must provide their firm's name, address, point of contact details, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and documentation demonstrating their qualifications. Evaluation will focus on vendors' capability statements, manufacturer authorization documentation, and ability to meet the detailed equipment specifications outlined in the Statement of Work.

The opportunity is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), with the government seeking to identify qualified small business vendors capable of supplying the specialized Trimble GPS equipment. Market research has already revealed limited alternatives, with only two large companies capable of providing Trimble equipment and approximately 50 small businesses potentially supporting GPS requirements. The procurement is justified by the need to maintain system interoperability, avoid costly retraining, and ensure mission-critical reliability with equipment compatible with existing IHS survey systems. Delivery is expected within 4-6 weeks of award, with all equipment to be shipped directly to the Tucson Area Office. Interested firms must be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database and complete electronic annual representations and certifications in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.