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 via a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify capable firms, particularly Indian-owned economic enterprises (IEE) or small (ISBEE), that can provide Olympus surgical endoscope devices for an operating room in Shiprock, NM. This is not a solicitation, but for market research to determine acquisition strategy. Responses are due March 19, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The primary purpose is to identify potential sources for Olympus surgical endoscopes. The IHS will prioritize opportunities under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) for IEEs and ISBEEs, followed by set-aside programs under the Small Business Act. The applicable NAICS code is 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1000-employee size standard.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a response by March 19, 2026, 4:30 PM MDT, to Karen James (karen.james@ihs.gov) with the subject "SSN - Surgical Endoscopes for an Operating Room, SS-SRSU-26-0013". Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, name, address, primary POC, business size/type, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), Native American ownership, SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating capability related to the requirement, including current/past performance or established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- IEE Representation Form: Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs) must also submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form. This form is for self-certification as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" under the Buy Indian Act and HHSAR 326.601.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior) is the primary consideration.
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 4:30 PM MDT
- Published: March 13, 2026
- Place of Performance: Shiprock, NM
Important Notes
This is for market research only; it is not a solicitation. The government will not assume financial responsibility for response costs. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of offer/quotation submission and award. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided.