# IHS1521550 – Multiple BPA for Disposable Trocar Instruments

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/ihs1521550

- Solicitation number: IHS1521550
- Notice type: Special notice (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was March 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: Indian Health Service
- Contracting office: Navajo Area Indian Health SVC (75H710)
- NAICS: 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- Set-aside: Indian small business economic enterprise
- Place of performance: Chinle, Arizona
- County: Apache County (FIPS 04001). https://abierto.us/counties/apache-county-az-04001
- City: Chinle. https://abierto.us/cities/chinle-az-0412770
- First posted: February 27, 2026
- Last posted: April 16, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/00dd878cd3b04bc9b9498d752b636fc3/view

## Description

Notice of Intent to Award – Multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Chinle Service Unit in Chinle, Arizona, 86503, intends to place multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) with Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) vendors, Bighorn Ridgerunners, LLC and Lumbee Resource Management Group LLC for disposable trocar instruments in various sizes, on an as needed basis.

The anticipated period of performance is for One One-year Base Period plus Four One-year Option Periods. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 800 employees. No further awards will be made unless the need for Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF) changes.

The prospective, multiple-award BPAs as identified in this notice are sufficient at this time. In accordance with Part 12.201-1(e)(3)(i)(A), establishment of multiple BPAs constitute maximum practicable competition. Any other sources that believe they are capable of fulfilling the government requirements as described are encouraged to submit their capability statement, price lists, and catalogs to the point of contact listed below via email only and no later than April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm MST.

In the event additional BPAs are deemed to be in the best interest of the government, capable vendors may be contacted and be requested to establish a BPA with the Government. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations and a solicitation will not be issued.

## Publications

- February 27, 2026: Sources sought, due March 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice 74ebfdd2856c44d4b5439c68ec9064a5. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/74ebfdd2856c44d4b5439c68ec9064a5/view
- April 16, 2026: Special notice, due April 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice 00dd878cd3b04bc9b9498d752b636fc3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/00dd878cd3b04bc9b9498d752b636fc3/view

## Points of contact

- Teola Autaubo, Teola.Autaubo@ihs.gov, 9286747825

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