Miscellaneous Laparoscopic Surgical 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) Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, NM, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for Miscellaneous Laparoscopic Surgical Supplies. The intended awardee is Melling LLC DBA Melling Medical, identified as the only source capable of providing the required single-use, sterile laparoscopic devices. This notice is not a request for proposals, and a competitive solicitation will not be issued.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for miscellaneous laparoscopic surgical supplies, specifically single-use, sterile laparoscopic devices intended for use in laparoscopic surgical procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Sole Source / Restricted Competition)
- Duration: Base year plus four option years
- Anticipated Base Period: March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS: 339112 – Surgical Supplies manufacturing
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, by 12pm MST
- Published: February 3, 2026
Submission Requirements
Vendors who believe they can provide the described supplies may submit a capability statement. Responses must be sent via email to William.Lee@ihs.gov with the subject line “NOI-SRSU-26-0016” by the deadline.
Additional Notes
This is a Notice of Intent, not a solicitation. The Government's decision on whether to compete this requirement based on responses is solely at its discretion.