The Albuquerque Area Office (AAO), Indian Health Service (IHS), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) notice for informational and planning purposes only. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation, obligation, or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine if requirements can be met through a 100% Set-Aside for Small Business concerns.
Purpose: The purpose of this notice is to identify qualified sources and their size classifications/socioeconomic status. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. It is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.
Requirements:
- NAICS Code: 423450
- NAICS Description: Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
(Similar NAICS code will be considered. Interested vendors proposing an alternate NAICS code shall submit a detailed explanation demonstrating how the proposed NAICS code aligns with and more accurately represents the principal purpose of this requirement)
- The anticipated requirement is for one (1) LIFEPAK 35 Monitor/Defibrillator system fully configured with advanced monitoring capabilities including 12-lead ECG, SpO2, ETCO2, pacing, AED/manual defibrillation, wireless connectivity, accessories, batteries, training materials, warranty information, and delivery timeline.
- Including brand name or equal products compatible with existing hospital monitoring and emergency response workflows and configured for clinical use upon delivery, as identified in the attached required features list.
- Location: Taos-Picuris Service Unit in Taos, New Mexico
- Attachment 1 – TPSU Required Features List (Market Research Only)
Instructions for Respondents-Interested parties are invited to submit responses that include the following information:
- SAM Registration
- Confirmation of registration and certification in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov.
- Company Information
- Company name, address, and point of contact
- Unique Entity ID (UEI) number
- Size of business under the identified NAICS code
- Socioeconomic Status
- Identify whether your business qualifies as:
- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Other Small Business categories
- Capability Statement
- Provide a capability statement, product brochure, or relevant performance information demonstrating your ability to provide the required services.
- Identify whether your company is an authorized distributor, authorized reseller, or manufacturer for any of the products identified in the attached dental supply list, if applicable.
- Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)/ISBEE Representation: Indicate whether your firm does or does not meet the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act.
- Attachment 2 - Complete and submit the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) representation form.
Important Notes:
- Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to inform acquisition strategy.
- Interested parties must respond to any solicitation announcement separately from this RFI notice.
- Submit your information to Tamela Richards via e-mail: Tamela.Richards@ihs.gov by Monday, July 20, 2026 at 05:30 PM (MDT).
- Automated responses or other responses that do not provide the requested information specified in this Sources Sought Notice will be noted as non-responsive and not considered in this Market Research.
