Surgical Endoscopes for an Operating Room
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), Shiprock Service Unit, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable firms, particularly Indian-owned economic enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), that can provide Olympus surgical endoscope devices for an operating room in Shiprock, NM. These devices are intended for colonoscopy and upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures. Responses are due March 23, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for Olympus surgical endoscope devices with specific advanced features:
- Scope guide technology that provides real-time visualization.
- Dual focus option technology.
- Narrow Band Imaging (NBI).
- Enhanced high-definition imaging.
- Responsive Insertion Technology (RTI) to improve visualization and maneuverability.
Opportunity Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (This is NOT a solicitation).
- NAICS: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1000 employees).
- Set-Aside: Primarily targeting Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act. Other capable firms are also invited, with consideration for Small Business Act set-asides.
- Place of Performance: Shiprock, NM.
- Published Date: March 16, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit responses by March 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM MDT via email to Karen James at karen.james@ihs.gov, using the subject line "SSN - Surgical Endoscopes for an Operating Room, SS-SRSU-26-0013." Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, Name, Address, Primary POC, business size, ownership type, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership, and SAM.gov representations.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the described requirements, including past performance or established contracts.
- IHS IEE Representation Form: Mandatory for ISBEEs and IEEs, this form self-certifies eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise under the Buy Indian Act. It requires details like Tribal Entity Name, 51% owner, Business Name, and DUNS. False information carries penalties.
Important Notes
This notice is solely for market research to inform the acquisition strategy. The government assumes no financial responsibility for response costs. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of offer or award. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.