Biomedical Lab furniture and shelving
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
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Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS) – Phoenix Area Office (PAO) is soliciting quotes for Biomedical Lab furniture and shelving for the Microbiology department at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC). This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. The requirement is for new, ergonomically designed, durable, and easy-to-clean workstations and shelving to replace existing contaminated and inefficient furniture. Quotes are due May 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The procurement includes specific workstations and shelving for four distinct rooms within the PIMC Microbiology Lab:
- Room #1: L-shaped and standard worktables (72"L, 60"L, 66"L), 26"D x 41"H, with slide-out keyboard trays, locking casters, lower shelves, and a 3-tier stainless steel rolling cart. Wall-mounted shelving (14"D x 36"H) is also required.
- Room #2: Fixed casework with a stainless steel work surface (67.5"L x 24"D), including a sink base cabinet and a flammable storage cabinet. Also, a 20"L x 24"D x 36"H workstation and an analyzer workstation (24"L x 24"D x 49"H) with various shelf configurations and locking casters. Wall-mounted shelving (14"D x 36"H) is specified.
- Room #3: Two microscope worktables (70"L x 36"D x 41"H) with stainless steel work surfaces and locking casters, and an analyzer worktable (21"L x 22"D x 35"H). Wall-mounted shelving (14"D x 36"H) is specified.
- Room #4: Workstations (72"L x 30"D x 41"H) and analyzer worktables (32"W x 36"D x 41"H), both with lower shelves, slide-out keyboard trays, and locking casters. Wall-mounted shelving (14"D x 36"H) is specified.
All workstations must feature an edge-banded high-pressure laminate work surface (1.5"H), be resistant to fungi, viruses, bacteria, and chemicals, and be easy to clean. Detailed floor plans and concept drawings are provided to inform bidders of existing conditions and required layouts.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Purchase Order (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items)
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)/Native American small business set-aside.
- Product Service Code: 7110 (Office Furniture)
- Place of Performance: Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Indian Medical Center)
- Key Requirements: NEW Equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller. A copy of the authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer is required.
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering price, technical acceptance of the product, and delivery.
Submission & Deadlines
- Quote Due Date: May 15, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.
- Site Visit: May 7, 2026, 10:30 AM local time, at Phoenix Indian Medical Center.
- Contact: Phillip Wendzillo (phillip.wendzillo@ihs.gov) for general inquiries. Questions regarding the solicitation may be directed to Deana.Thompson@ihs.gov or Zerveni.Oliver@ihs.gov.
Additional Notes
All responding firms must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Invoices are to be prepared monthly and submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Past performance will be evaluated using PPIRS and FAPIIS data.