Bedside medical carts

SOL #: IHS1522757Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Health And Human Services

Indian Health Service

PHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC

PHOENIX, AZ, 85004, United States

Place of Performance

Whiteriver, AZ

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies (6515)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior) (ISBEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0e9e42e185ea425dac913397bc99c4b7/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 3, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 11, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 9, 2026, 9:00 PM

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), Phoenix Area Office, on behalf of the Whiteriver Service Unit, has issued a Sources Sought notice to conduct market research for bedside medical carts and accessories. This effort aims to identify qualified contractors capable of supplying specific medical equipment. This opportunity is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside for Native-owned Small Businesses. Responses are due by March 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern.

Scope of Work

The government is seeking quotes for the following NEW equipment ONLY:

17 each - UTGEU-33669-LTG STEEL UNICART 5DRW ALL LTG ELOCK (or equal)
34 each - DIV-DRW34 3" ADJUSTABLE CLEAR DIVIDER SYSTEM (or equal)
51 each - DIV-DRW5 DIVIDER SET, CRASH CART, 5" DEEP (or equal)

Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller. All equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty, with warranty/service provided and maintained by the OEM. The government will not split this requirement.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) / Native-owned Small Business
Response Due: March 9, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern
Published: March 5, 2026
Place of Performance: Whiteriver Service Unit, 400 W. Apache Dr., Whiteriver, AZ 85941

Eligibility & Submission

This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses should identify the vendor's socio-economic status in accordance with SBA size standards and reference the Final Rule on the Buy Indian Act. To be eligible for this ISBEE set-aside, vendors must be Native-owned Small Businesses and provide a copy of an authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer.

Responses must be submitted to Phillip Wendzillo at phillip.wendzillo@ihs.gov with the subject line "IHS1522757 Sources Sought for Bedside carts". Technical questions should be directed to kyle.lucas@ihs.gov. Payment will be made through IPP, and HHSAR 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Invoice Payment Requests will apply.