Purchase of Infant and Toddler Car Seats
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting proposals for the Purchase of Infant and Toddler Car Seats to support the Pascua Yaqui Tribe's Injury Prevention Program. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a single award, firm-fixed price contract. The acquisition is set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). Quotes are due by Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the delivery of various car seats to the Tucson Area Indian Health Service. Specific quantities and specifications are:
- Toddler Car Seats: 120 units (4-65 Lbs., neutral color, multi-protection, no-rethread harness, rear/forward facing modes, adjustable extension panel; e.g., Graco Extend2Fit 2-in-1 Convertible Car Seat or equivalent).
- Infant Car Seats: 40 units (4-30 Lbs., neutral color, lightweight, Latch equipped stay-in-car base, rear-facing mode, multi-position canopy; e.g., Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX Infant Car Seat or equivalent).
- Booster Car Seats: 40 units (40-100 Lbs., neutral color, 2-in-1 seat, forward-facing harness; e.g., Graco TurboBooster 2.0 LX Highback Booster Car Seat or equivalent). Delivery is required 4-6 weeks after award to Tucson, AZ.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single award, firm-fixed price.
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
- NAICS Code: 337126 (Household Furniture Manufacturing).
- Product Service Code: 7105 (Household Furniture).
- Place of Performance: Tucson, AZ.
- Payment: Electronic payments will be processed via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Offerors are encouraged to register with IPP.
Submission Requirements & Deadlines
- Questions Due: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. MST, via email to susan.protho@ihs.gov. Responses will be posted to SAM.gov.
- Quotes Due: Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. MST, via email to susan.protho@ihs.gov.
- Required Documents: Completed SF 1449, Revised Price Schedule, IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form, and signed amendments (if any).
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the contractor representing the best value to the government.