Equipment: Tuttnauer 3870EA Autoclave Sterilizer
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 issuing a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify capable firms, particularly Indian-owned economic enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), for the provision of a Tuttnauer 3870EA Autoclave Sterilizer. This market research aims to inform the acquisition strategy for this requirement in Crownpoint, NM. Responses are due by May 19, 2026, at 1:30 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
This SSN seeks to identify sources capable of providing an Equipment: Tuttnauer 3870EA Autoclave Sterilizer. The specific requirements for the sterilizer are not detailed in this notice but are implied by the model number.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Primarily seeking ISBEEs and IEEs under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47). Other capable firms are also invited to respond, with consideration for set-aside programs under the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104) if Buy Indian Act opportunities are not met.
- NAICS Code: 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 800 Employees).
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, 1:30 PM Mountain Daylight Time.
- Published: May 12, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a response to Brenda Joe (Brenda.joe@ihs.gov) with the subject line "SSN – Equipment: Tuttnauer 3870EA Autoclave Sterilizer, SSN-CPSU-26-1524735". Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC, business size, type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership, SAM.gov representations and certifications, and other related documentation.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the requirement, including current/past performance and established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- IEE Representation Form: ISBEEs and IEEs must also submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached to the original notice) in accordance with HHSAR 326.606-1(b). This form is critical for self-certifying eligibility under the Buy Indian Act.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation; it is for market research only to determine the acquisition strategy. The government will not assume financial responsibility for response costs. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of submission and award. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided on submissions.