Sources Sought - Whiteriver Service Unit Negative Pressure Would Therapy Equipment Rental

The Indian Health Service is conducting market research to identify vendors for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) equipment rental and related services at Whiteriver Service Unit, with written responses due by June 22, 2026. IHS intends to prioritize Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) set-asides to the maximum extent possible under the Buy Indian Act.

Performance occurs at Whiteriver Service Unit in Whiteriver, Arizona. The contractor must provide NPWT systems including pumps, canisters, dressings, tubing, and accessories, and maintain a minimum of two fully functional NPWT pumps onsite at all times for immediate use in inpatient care. Equipment must be new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) medical equipment with OEM warranty and service; remanufactured or gray-market items are prohibited.

Responding vendors must submit company name, point of contact information, DUNS number or SAM Unique Entity Identifier, Tax ID, business category classification (IEE or ISBEE), and a capability statement addressing qualifications to provide NPWT rental services. Vendors must include documentation from the equipment manufacturer verifying authorized distributor status and complete the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form for self-certification of eligibility. IEE eligibility requires at least 51 percent ownership by Indians, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations, with these entities receiving at least 51 percent of contract earnings and daily business operations controlled by Indian individuals. Eligible vendors must be registered in SAM.

NAICS code: 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing).