4 each - MIC Panda iRes Warmer with USA MIC Installation and Training
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service, has issued a Sources Sought notice for market research to identify potential contractors capable of providing 4 each - MIC Panda iRes Warmer with USA MIC Installation and Training. This opportunity is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). Responses are due by June 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.
Key Requirements
This procurement is for NEW Equipment ONLY, excluding remanufactured or "gray market" items. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller. Responses must include a copy of the authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer. Additionally, quotes/responses must include "reps and certs" identifying the vendor as an ISBEE / Native American-owned small business; offers not meeting this will not be considered. The government will not split this requirement, and quotes must encompass all aspects of the potential RFQ/RFP, including equipment, services, and options.
Contract Details
The Place of Performance/delivery/service is the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, 4212 N. 16th Street, BLDG 9, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Payment will be processed through the IPP (Invoicing Processing Platform), and HHSAR 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Invoice Payment Requests (Feb 2022) will apply.
Eligibility & Submission
This is a Sources Sought for an ISBEE (Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise) set-aside. Vendors must identify as an ISBEE / Native American-owned small business. Responses should be sent to Phil Wendzillo at phillip.wendzillo@ihs.gov with the subject title "IHS1526811 Sources Sought for MIC Panda iRes Warmer". The deadline for responses is June 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.
Purpose & Notes
Responses will assist IHS in developing a possible RFQ/RFP and determining the appropriate small business set-aside or full and open competitive procedures. This notice is for market research purposes and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). Subcontracting limitations are outlined in FAR 52.219-3, 52.219-14, 52.219-27, 52.219-29, and/or 52.219-30.