G180 Gomco OptiVac Portable Aspirator for the Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup NM 87301
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
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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 via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for a G180 Gomco OptiVac Portable Aspirator (brand name or equal) for the Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, NM. This is not a solicitation but aims to inform the acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides and identifying Indian-owned economic enterprises. Responses are due by February 11, 2026, at 2 PM MST.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought notice (RFO 10.001) seeks to gather information from prospective vendors capable of providing the specified portable aspirator. The market research will help determine the contracting office's acquisition strategy, including competition levels, applicable set-asides, and the availability of Indian-owned economic enterprises. The applicable NAICS code is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The place of performance is Gallup, NM 87301.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a response via email to Shannon.Seaboy@ihs.gov with the subject line "SSN - SS-GSU-26-0010" by the deadline. Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, name, address, primary POC, business size, ownership type, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership (if applicable), and SAM.gov representations/certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the requirement, including current/past performance or established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- IEE Representation Form: If claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise (IEE status, as per the Buy Indian Set-Aside), the attached IHS IEE Representation Form must be completed and submitted. This form is a self-certification confirming the bidder meets the "Indian Economic Enterprise" definition under the Buy Indian Act, which is crucial for eligibility.
Important Notes
This is for market research only; the government assumes no financial responsibility for submission costs. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided.