PIMC - Ventilators
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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) – Phoenix Area Office (PAO) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ-26-PHX-031) for Respiratory Ventilators for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. The requirement is 100% set-aside for Buy Indian businesses. Quotes are due June 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The opportunity seeks the procurement of NEW Hamilton Medical ventilator parts and accessories, specifically the HAMILTON-C6 ventilator (SW version 1.2.x). Bidders must provide equipment covered by the manufacturer's warranty and be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller. All new IT systems (hardware and software) must operate in a pure IPv6 network environment, complying with NIST USGv6 Program standards. The technical specifications document details various ventilation modes, configurations, performance metrics, and physical characteristics of the required ventilator.
Contract Details
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), combined synopsis/solicitation.
- NAICS: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard: 1000 employees.
- Set-Aside: 100% Buy Indian (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services). Eligible entities are American Indian and Alaska Native Small Businesses that meet the criteria for an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) as defined in 13 CFR part 121.
- Place of Performance: Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible offeror on an "All or None" basis. The government intends to award a purchase order.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: June 16, 2026, 1:00 PM PST.
- Questions Due: June 9, 2026, 11:00 AM PST.
- Submission Method: Written quotes only, submitted via email to Jimmy.Perry@ihs.gov.
- Evaluation: Based on price only, for the total quantity requested.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide a copy of their authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer.
Additional Notes
Vendors are encouraged to use the "Follow This Requirement" feature on SAM.gov for updates. Invoices must be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The Phoenix Indian Medical Center is tax-exempt in the State of Arizona.