Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Applied Medical surgical supplies
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, Shiprock Service Unit, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for miscellaneous Applied Medical surgical supplies. This requirement is for the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, NM. The opportunity is designated as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Responses are due by March 19, 2026, at 12 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The government requires a BPA for various Applied Medical surgical supplies on an as-needed basis. The potential BPA will have a Period of Performance consisting of a base year plus four option years. The applicable NAICS code is 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. An attached document, "Applied Medical list.pdf," details specific products, including categories like ALEXIS C SECTION, GELPOINT, GRASPER/DISSECTOR, and various TROCAR types, along with model descriptions and units of measure.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research for a BPA
- Duration: Base year + four option years (for the potential BPA)
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 12 PM MST
- Published: March 14, 2026
- Place of Performance: Shiprock, NM
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a response to William Lee at William.Lee@ihs.gov with the subject line “SS-SRSU-26-0016”. Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, name, address, primary POC, business size, type of ownership, socio-economic status (8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership (if applicable), and SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the requirement, including current/past performance or established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- IHS IEE Representation Form: If claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise (IEE), submit the completed form (attached as "IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf"). This form requires self-certification of IEE status under the Buy Indian Act.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation; it is for market research to determine the acquisition strategy, including competition and set-asides. All offerors and quoters are required to be registered in SAM.gov at the time of submission. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided.