File Storage Cabinets for Hospital
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), specifically the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified contractors capable of providing file storage cabinets for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. This effort aims to determine if an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside is appropriate or if full and open competition is required. Responses are due by June 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for specific file storage cabinets, including:
- 1 each - Harmony 33x24 Credenza Base Mixed Drawer
- 4 each - Opus Cabinet File File 5H-42Wx18Dx65-9 32H
- 20 each - Opus Mobile Ped Box File 24" Nominal Depth
Key requirements include:
- New Equipment ONLY: No remanufactured or "gray market" items.
- Authorized Vendor: Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller.
- OEM Warranty & Service: All equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty, provided and maintained by the OEM.
- No Splitting Requirement: Quotes must include all aspects of the potential RFQ.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside is being considered.
- Published Date: May 28, 2026
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST
Submission Requirements
Responses should identify the vendor's socio-economic status in accordance with SBA size standards and reference the Final Rule on the Buy Indian Act. Required documentation includes:
- A copy of the authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer.
- "Reps and certs" identifying the vendor as an ISBEE / Native American-owned small business.
Responses are NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) and should be sent via email to Phil Wendzillo at phillip.wendzillo@ihs.gov with the subject line "IHS1527234 Sources Sought for Storage cabinets".
Place of Performance
Phoenix Indian Medical Center 4212 N. 16th Street, BLDG 9 Phoenix, AZ 85016
Additional Notes
Payment for any future award will be made through the IPP (Invoicing Processing Platform). Subcontracting limitations (FAR 52.219-3, 52.219-14, 52.219-27, 52.219-29, and/or 52.219-30) and HHSAR 352.232-71 (Electronic Submission of Invoice Payment Requests) will apply to future solicitations/awards.