Biomedical Lab furniture and shelving AMENDED MAY 5 with May 14 site visit

SOL #: IHS1523250PIMCCombined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Health And Human Services
Indian Health Service
PHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
PHOENIX, AZ, 85004, United States

Place of Performance

Phoenix, AZ

NAICS

Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127)

PSC

Office Furniture (7110)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 30, 2026
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Last Updated
May 28, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 15, 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 (PAO), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting written quotes for Biomedical Lab furniture and shelving for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ #IHS23250) for commercial items. The requirement is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)/Native American small business set-aside. A site visit is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 10:30 AM local time, and quotes are due May 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.

Scope of Work

This procurement is for new, laboratory-grade systems furniture and shelving for the Microbiology department, replacing existing contaminated and inefficient furniture. The scope includes detailed requirements for workstations, worktables, sinks, cabinets, and wall-mounted shelving across four specific rooms (Rooms 1-4).

Key requirements for furniture include:

  • Materials: Stainless steel, phenolic resin, or equivalent laboratory-grade materials; non-porous, moisture-resistant, chemical-resistant, and able to withstand routine disinfection. High-pressure laminate is acceptable if it meets lab-grade standards.
  • Design & Features: Specific dimensions for each item, locking casters where applicable, slide-out keyboard trays, adequate floor clearance (preferably 9") for cleaning, and ergonomic design to support workflow and contamination control.
  • Installation & Delivery: Quotes must include delivery, unloading, unpacking, movement to the lab, assembly, placement, installation, and removal of all packing materials. Post-installation clean-up is required. Vendors must specify off-hours installation costs and coordinate with Facilities, Safety, and Shipping/Receiving.
  • Utilities & Safety: Vendors must identify plumbing, electrical, anchoring, and utility shut-down requirements, and clearly state included/excluded utility tie-ins. Safety training, PPE, and infection control measures during installation are mandatory, with work minimizing disruption to active operations.

Contract Details

The government intends to award a purchase order. This requirement is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)/Native American small business set-aside. Only new equipment will be accepted; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, and provide a copy of the authorized distributor letter. Items are to be shipped FOB Destination, with shipping costs included in the quote. The government will not split the requirement.

Submission & Evaluation

Quotes are due by May 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering price, technical acceptance of the product, and delivery. Written quotes must include all aspects of the RFQ (equipment, services, options). Invoices will be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Past performance will be evaluated using PPIRS and FAPIIS data. All responding firms must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM).

Site Visit & Contacts

A site visit for potential vendors will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 10:30 AM local time at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, 4212 N. 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Questions may be directed to Deana.Thompson@ihs.gov or Zerveni.Oliver@ihs.gov. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Phillip Wendzillo at phillip.wendzillo@ihs.gov or 602-364-5012.

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