Biomedical Lab furniture and shelving AMENDED MAY 5 with May 14 site visit
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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 (PAO) is soliciting quotes for Biomedical Lab Furniture and Shelving for its Microbiology department at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center. This requirement is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)/Native American small business set-aside. The procurement is for new systems furniture, including workstations and shelving, with specific technical and installation requirements. Quotes are due by June 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ #IHS23250) seeks to procure and install new, laboratory-grade systems furniture and shelving for four rooms within the Microbiology lab. Key requirements include:
- New Equipment Only: No remanufactured or "gray market" items.
- OEM Authorization: Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, and provide an authorized distributor letter.
- Technical Specifications: Detailed requirements for workstations and shelving, including specific dimensions, materials (stainless steel, phenolic resin, or equivalent lab-grade, non-porous, chemical-resistant), features (locking casters, slide-out keyboard trays, wall-mounted shelving), and ergonomic considerations for Rooms 1-4.
- Installation Services: Comprehensive services covering delivery, unloading, unpacking, movement to the lab, assembly, placement, installation, removal of packing materials, and post-installation clean-up. Vendors must coordinate with Facilities, Safety, and Shipping/Receiving, and identify utility requirements.
Contract Details
The government intends to award a Purchase Order. Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering price, technical acceptance of the product, and delivery. Past performance will also be evaluated using PPIRS and FAPIIS data. Shipping costs must be included in the vendor quote, and the government will not split the requirement.
Submission & Site Visit
- Submission Method: Written quotes only. Oral offers will not be accepted.
- Quote Due Date: June 3, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.
- Quote Content: Quotes must be itemized by room/workstation, include material specifications, warranty terms, lead time, installation duration, and assumptions.
- Registration: All responding firms must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Site Visit: A site visit for potential vendors was held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 10:30 AM local time at Phoenix Indian Medical Center, 4212 N. 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Bidders should review the provided floor plans and concept drawings.
Place of Performance & Contacts
- Place of Performance: Phoenix Indian Medical Center, 4212 N. 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
- Primary Contact: Phillip Wendzillo (phillip.wendzillo@ihs.gov, 602-364-5012).
- Questions: May also be directed to Deana.Thompson@ihs.gov or Zerveni.Oliver@ihs.gov.