Inactive Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services)

SOURCES SOUGHT BACKGROUND: The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS), Santa Fe Indian Health Center (SFIHC) has a requirement for Brand Name or Equal to a Nanosonics Trophon 2 High Level Disi... SOURCES SOUGHT BACKGROUND: The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS), Santa Fe Indian Health Center (SFIHC) has a requirement for Brand Name or Equal to a Nanosonics Trophon 2 High Level Disinfection Device, Santa Fe, New Mexico. OBJECTIVE: The current disinfection unit is currently inoperable and is nearing its end of device life. The cost to repair does not justify the units’ current value to Santa Fe Indian Health Center. The current device is also the first-generation iteration of the device and the current generation is currently at 3, making the device technology outdated. Acquiring a new current generation disinfection unit will allow provider to disinfect necessary ultrasonic probes in a shorter time frame, and would allow providers to spend more time with patients. The Contractor shall provide and ensure that all medical equipment and systems fit into and be compatible to work with the existing floor, location, framework, electrical, and plumbing systems of the existing medical facilities and departments specified in this scope. The Contractor shall provide the following: 1. Trophon 2 High-Level-Disinfection (HDL) Device - Height- 21 inches, Width -14.2 inches, Depth - 12.5 inches, Packaged Weight- 48.5 lbs., Packaged - 55 lbs., Minimum Side Clearance - 10 Inches, recommended to leave device powered on at all times. Device does not require special ventilation or plumbing. **(SEE ATTACHMENT FOR REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS) PERIOD OF DELIVERY *THE ANNUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES WILL BE FOR A BASE + 4 OPTION PERIODS. HOURS OF OPERATION & PLACE OF DELIVERY: Hours of operation will be M-F from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Contractor shall provide Trophon 2 High Level Disinfection Device to the following facility: Santa Fe Indian Health Center, Attn: Nursing Department, 1700 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S RESPRSENTATIVE (COR)/POINT OF CONTACT (POC): The Contractor shall verify all equipment information and coordinate delivery with the COR/ACOR as follows: Tonita Lovato, tonita.lovato@ihs.gov, (505) 946-9212. Travis Snyder, travis.snyder@ihs.gov, (505) 946-9209. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES: Locate eligible and qualified Small Business Indian Firms to support IHS procurement needs under NAICS code: 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. Utilize the information received with future acquisition planning efforts and potential Buy Indian set aside. HOW TO RESPOND: This is a sources sought notice under the authority of the Buy Indian Act. The Indian Health Service (IHS) is attempting to locate qualified and eligible Small Business Indian Firms, “Native American Indian Owned and Operated businesses,” that can provide services/supplies to the Indian Health Service. This is a request for information only, this is not a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary with no obligation or incurred cost by the government. Provide with response – E-mail response. Shall be in a printer friendly format, Word or PDF, 8x11 page size, 5-page limit. Certification as a Small Business Indian Firm. The government is ONLY interested in Small Business Indian Firms. (See attached Representative Form). The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your business status to the identified NAICS code. Prospective vendors shall be properly registered in SAM.gov; this includes proper registration as a Small Business Indian Firm and if eligible, registered as applicable small business certifications (e.g. HubZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Women-Owned, Small Disadvantaged), in order for IHS to issue an award and claim procurement actions with eligible Small Business Indian Firms. Provide detailed capabilities statement, website, and e-catalog as it pertains to 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) created in SAM.gov registration. Identify Business Size: Small Business Indian Firm, Small Businesses or a Large Indian-Owned Firm. GSA/FSS contract holders – provide GSA/FSS/VA or other GWAC contract number, only if applicable.