# Automated MedStation

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/ihs1488502

- Solicitation number: IHS1488502
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: Indian Health Service
- Contracting office: Navajo Area Indian Health SVC (75H710)
- NAICS: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 7125 Cabinets, Lockers, Bins, and Shelving
- Set-aside: Buy Indian set-aside
- Place of performance: Shiprock, New Mexico
- County: San Juan County (FIPS 35045). https://abierto.us/counties/san-juan-county-nm-35045
- City: Shiprock. https://abierto.us/cities/shiprock-nm-3572770
- First posted: July 25, 2024
- Last posted: July 25, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/27168e25360e49ea995d438b0e558795/view

## Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and will be used only for market research purposes to determine availability of sources, commerciality, and competitive strategy. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs associated with any response to this notice as incurred by prospective contractors.

**Project:**

**Automated MedStation Tracking Number:** IHS1488502_ The Indian Health Service (IHS), Four Corners Regional Healthcare Center, JCT U.S. Hwy. 160 Navajo Route 35, Red Mesa, AZ, 86514 is seeking capable Indian Economic Enterprise sources to satisfy this requirement to procure an Automated MedStation. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide equipment with those described in this notice. In accordance with the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, the Indian Health Service shall give preference at all times, as far as practicable, to Indian economic enterprises. If your firm is capable of providing the supplies and/or services described in this notice, complete the attached representation form and submit it along with the rest of the required documents.

THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE ACQUISITION STRATEGY SUCH AS INDIAN-OWNED ENTERPRISE SET ASIDES, TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE, ANY OTHER SOCIO-ECONOMIC SET ASIDE, OR UNRESTRICTED.

**NOTE:** If this requirement is set-aside, FAR 52.219-14 (DEVIATION 2019-01) Limitations on Subcontracting will apply; similarly-situated entity description applies. This clause requires that the concern perform at least 50 percent (50%) of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

**Submission Instructions:** All interested sources must submit a capabilities package to the primary point of contact listed below, no later than (NLT) August 5, 2024. AS A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE POC LISTED IN THS NOTICE: Confirm the Buy-Indian set-aside status you qualify for under following NAICS Code: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument If the proposed NAICS is not the customary or applicable NAICS relative to the need’s description, include your firm’s proposed NAICS and rationale for the different NAICS.

If Non-Indian, indicate firm’s size – small or other-than-small; and other socio-economic program participation such as small-disadvantaged, 8(a)-certified, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and/or WOSB/EDWOSB Fill out the attached IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. A positive statement of your intention to submit a quote to an upcoming solicitation as a prime contractor.

Provide firm’s UEI Number All of the above information must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on availability of interested qualified Buy-Indian parties. If adequate interest is not received from Buy-Indian concerns, the solicitation may be issued as another type of set aside or unrestricted without further notice.

**Point of Contact:**

**Verni Harrison-Yazza, Contract Specialist Email:**

**Verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov Place of Performance:** Northern Navajo Medical Center US Hwy 491 North Shiprock, NM 87420 Country: USA THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

## Publications

- July 25, 2024: Sources sought, due August 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT. Notice 27168e25360e49ea995d438b0e558795. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/27168e25360e49ea995d438b0e558795/view

## Points of contact

- Verni Harrison-Yazza, verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov

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