Notice of Intent to Award Multi 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 Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Gallup Service Unit in Gallup, New Mexico, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award Multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for Medical Supplies. The intent is to award these BPAs to Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Systems, Inc. and KCI, Inc. on an as-needed basis. Other capable sources are encouraged to submit their capabilities by April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This notice covers the procurement of various medical supplies, including:
- Sutures of different sizes
- Mesh physio
- Filter charcoal mega vac
- Staplers of different sizes
- Needle veres
- Cutter reload
- Tip bovie coated
- Curved shears
- Canister suction
- Cassette veralink
- Drape vac
- Dressing incision
- Tubing abthera sets
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: One base year with four (4) option periods.
- NAICS Code: 33913 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 800 employees)
- Set-Aside: Not specified (Notice of Intent to award to specific vendors, but allows for other sources to submit capabilities).
- Capability Statement Due: April 16, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 1, 2026
Additional Notes
The agency states that the identified prospective BPAs are currently sufficient and no further awards will be made unless the need changes. However, any other sources believing they can fulfill the requirements are encouraged to submit a capability statement, price lists, and catalogs via email to the point of contact. This notice is not a request for quotations, and a solicitation will not be issued. If additional BPAs are deemed to be in the government's best interest, capable vendors may be contacted.
Point of Contact
Felecia Chavez (felecia.chavez@ihs.gov, 505-339-7810)