Richard Wolf Medical Instruments - ICG Green System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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, Shiprock Service Unit is conducting a Sources Sought notice for market research to identify prospective sources for a Richard Wolf Medical Instruments ICG System Green. This is not a solicitation, but aims to determine the acquisition strategy, including competition and potential set-asides, with a focus on Indian-owned economic enterprises. Responses are due by March 24, 2026, at 12pm MST.
Purpose & Scope
This market research seeks to identify qualified vendors capable of providing the ICG System Green Near-Infrared (NIR) Fluorescence Imaging System. The system is an advanced endoscopic visualization platform designed for real-time NIR fluorescence imaging combined with high-resolution white light endoscopy. Key applications include intraoperative tissue perfusion assessment, fluorescent cholangiography, and lymphatic mapping. The system requires salient features such as simultaneous white light and ICG/NIR imaging, real-time fluorescence overlay, optional grayscale mode, native 4K UHD output, a high-sensitivity NIR sensor, and LED illumination. The technical specifications detail 4K UHD resolution, ICG-based NIR fluorescence, specific excitation/emission ranges, and a typical configuration including a 4K Camera Controller Unit, NIR-Optimized Camera Head, LED Light Source, Rigid Telescope, and a Medical-Grade 4K Monitor.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 12pm MST
- Published: March 17, 2026
- Place of Performance: Shiprock, NM 87420, United States
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a response to William Lee at William.Lee@ihs.gov with the subject line “SS-SRSU-26-0019”. Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC information, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership (if applicable), and SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the described government requirement, including current/past performance history or established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- IHS IEE Representation Form: If claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise (IEE) status, the attached IHS IEE Representation Form must be completed and submitted to self-certify as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" under the Buy Indian Act.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The government will not assume financial responsibility for any costs incurred in response to this request. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided.