BPA for Medical 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), Crownpoint Service Unit, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable firms for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Medical Supplies in Crownpoint, NM. This opportunity is primarily for Indian-owned economic enterprises (IEE) and Indian-owned small business economic enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Set-Aside (BICiv), with consideration for other small business set-asides. Responses are due by April 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision of medical supplies. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 800 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515 - Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Buy Indian Set-Aside (BICiv). The Contracting Officer will prioritize responses from Indian-owned businesses, then consider set-asides under the Small Business Act.
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT
- Published: March 31, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit the following information to Brenda Joe (Brenda.joe@ihs.gov) with the subject line "SSN – BPA for Medical Supplies, SSN-CPSU-26-1525495":
- Company Profile: Include UEI, name, address, primary POC, business size, type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership, and SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the government's requirement, including current/past performance or established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- IHS IEE Representation Form: Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs) must also submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached to the original notice). This form is a self-certification of eligibility as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" under the Buy Indian Act.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation; it is for market research purposes only to determine the acquisition strategy. Submission of information is voluntary, and the government will not cover any costs incurred. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of offer submission and award. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.