Blanket Purchase Agreement for Nutritional Supplements
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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), Gallup Service Unit, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for nutritional supplements. This requirement is for the Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, NM. This is not a solicitation, but information gathered will inform the contracting office's acquisition strategy, including competition and potential set-asides for Indian-owned economic enterprises. Responses are due by March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT.
Purpose
The primary purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to conduct market research (FAR 10.001) to identify prospective sources capable of fulfilling a government requirement for a BPA for nutritional supplements. The research will help determine the acquisition strategy, including competition levels, set-asides, and the identification of Indian-owned economic enterprises.
Scope of Work
The anticipated BPA will provide the dietary department of the Gallup Indian Medical Center with a variety of nutritional supplements and other food products on an as-needed basis for direct patient care. This includes medical nutrition therapy supplements, such as protein supplements for inpatients. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) lists specific products like TwoCal, Nepro, Ensure, Glucerna, Jevity, Osmolite, and various thickeners. All deliveries will be made to the GIMC warehouse at 1808 West Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico 87301.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for a future Blanket Purchase Agreement)
- NAICS Code: 311999 - All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 700 employees)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 12-month base period with two (2) one-year option periods.
- Place of Performance: Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup, NM 87301.
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT.
- Published Date: February 25, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a response via email to Rodney.Brown@ihs.gov with the subject line "SSN-GSUT2-20260037; Blanket Purchase Agreement for Nutritional Supplements". Submissions must include:
- A Company Profile (UEI, Name, Address, Primary POC, business size/type, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), Native American ownership (if applicable), SAM.gov representations and certifications).
- A brief Capability Statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the requirement, including past performance or established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- If claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise (IEE) status, the completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached to the original notice) must be submitted.
Additional Notes
This is for market research only; it is not a solicitation. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding. SAM.gov registration is required for future offerors. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided on submissions.