Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) - Newborn Hearing Screen Test 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 (IHS), Chinle Service Unit, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Newborn Hearing Screen Test supplies. This is not a solicitation, but aims to inform the acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides for Indian-owned economic enterprises. Responses are due March 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
Purpose
This Sources Sought Notice is issued as a means of conducting market research (FAR 10.001) to identify prospective sources capable of fulfilling the government's requirement for Newborn Hearing Screen Test supplies. The information gathered will be used to determine the contracting office’s acquisition strategy, including competition, set-asides, and locating Indian-owned economic enterprises.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for Newborn Hearing Screen Test supplies, specifically Algo Pak Supplies: Newborn Hearing Screen Test Kit, Catalog # 040546. Each kit must include 36 Disposable Flexicoupler Hydrogel Earphones (2) and 36 Jelly Tab sensors per box. The supplies must be compatible with the Natus Algo Screening machine (Ref#000619).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for a future Blanket Purchase Agreement - BPA)
- NAICS Code: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Period of Performance (anticipated): Base Year and Four (4) Option Years
- Response Due: March 14, 2026, 5:00 PM MST
- Published: February 27, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a response via email to Teola Autaubo at teola.autaubo@ihs.gov with the subject line "SSN IHS1521050". Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership (if applicable), and SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Statement of Capability: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the described requirement, including current/past performance history for similar requirements or established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- IHS IEE Representation Form: Required if claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise (IEE) status.
Important Notes
This is not a solicitation, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding. Offerors for any future solicitation will be required to be registered in SAM.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback will be provided on submissions.