SSN - Cranial Drill System with accessories
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), Gallup Service Unit, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for a High Speed Cranial Drill System with accessories for the Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, New Mexico. This notice is for market research only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by January 30, 2026, at 12:00 pm MST.
Scope of Requirement
The government requires a High Speed Cranial Drill System with accessories. This market research aims to identify qualified vendors and inform the acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides and locating Indian-owned economic enterprises.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Set-Aside: Buy Indian Set-Aside (BICiv) is indicated, with a specific form for Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) representation.
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, 12:00 pm MST
- Published: January 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup, NM 87301, United States
Submission Instructions
Interested parties should submit responses to Felecia Chavez at felecia.chavez@ihs.gov with the subject line “SSN – GIMC High Speed Cranial Drill System”. Submissions must include, at a minimum:
- Company Profile: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC, business size, type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership (if applicable), SAM.gov representations and certifications, and other related documentation.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's capability related to the requirement, including current/past performance or established contracts (GSA/VA Schedule).
- IEE Representation Form: If claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise (IEE), submit the completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached to the original notice).
Additional Notes
This is solely for market research; the government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided. The attached IHS IEE Representation Form is crucial for offerors to self-certify their eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise under the Buy Indian Act, which is vital for potential set-aside opportunities.