Respirator Fit Tester - Unity

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking a Respirator Fit Tester for the Unity Healing Center, a 16-bed adolescent residential treatment center located in Cherokee, North Carolina. The procurement is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with solicitation number 75H71525Q00023, targeting a comprehensive respirator fit testing machine capable of providing N95 mask fit certifications for staff. The technical requirements include a device with real-time FitCheck Mode, animated fit test steps, N95-Companion technology, and a complete accessory kit comprising a carrying case, AC adapter, alcohol supply, software, particle generator, and filtering face-piece fit testing kit. The evaluation criteria will prioritize technical capability over price, with offerors required to submit a proposal containing company information, pricing on SF1449 Form, technical capabilities statement, and a completed IHS Indian Economic Enterprise form. Interested vendors must submit their questions via email to velvett.cummins@ihs.gov and proposals by the closing date of April 10, 2025, at 1700 ET.

The solicitation is specifically designated as a 100% Indian Owned Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. The contract will be a one-time purchase with a 60-day performance period from the award date, to be delivered directly to Unity Healing Center at 448 Sequoyah Trail, Cherokee, NC 28719. While the specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single respirator fit testing machine with comprehensive technical specifications. The opportunity is limited to businesses classified as Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, which aligns with the IHS's commitment to supporting Native American business participation. The place of performance is Cherokee, North Carolina, and the solicitation is part of the Department of Health and Human Services' procurement efforts to enhance medical testing capabilities at their facilities.