Datascopes for Monitoring Blood Pressure and Vital Signs | Indian Health Service
⚠ Important Legal Notice
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. Information collected from this notice is purely for market research only and will be used to determine the contracting office’s acquisition strategy including competition, set asides, and locating Indian-owned economic enterprises. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in response to this request for information.
Executive Summary
The Indian Health Service is seeking capable Indian-owned economic enterprises to provide Datascopes for monitoring patients' blood pressure and vital signs. This is a sources sought notice, not a solicitation.
Key Requirements (Verbatim Excerpts)
- In accordance with FAR 4.203-1(b), offerors and quoters must be registered in System for Award Management at SAM.gov, at the time an offer or quotation is submitted and at time of award.
⚠ Important Notice Details
Submission Requirements:
- Company Profile that includes: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC information, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status/participation such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB and HUBZone, identification of Native American ownership, SAM.gov representations and certifications, and other related documentation.
- A brief statement of the company’s capability that relates to the described government requirement. Additional demonstration of capability may include current and past performance history for the same or similar requirement, established contracts such as GSA or VA Schedule, etc.
- Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs) must also submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached) in accordance with HHSAR 326.606-1(b).
Response Deadline: May 28, 2026 10:30 PM
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Scope & Requirements
The Indian Health Service, Shiprock Service Unit is issuing this sources-sought notice (SSN) to identify capable Indian-owned, economic enterprises – large (IEE) or small (ISBEE) – that can provide Datascopes that monitors patients’ blood pressure and vital signs for quality care and treatment.
The minimum requirements are as follows:
- Spot Monitor with SureBP Non-invasive Blood Pressure, Masimo SpO2, SureTemp Plus Thermometer
- Spot Monitor Accessory Power Management Stand
Other capable firms are also invited to respond to this SSN. The Contracting Officer will consider responses for Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) opportunities first, then for set aside programs under the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104).
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this requirement is 339112-Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
Compliance & Qualifications
- In accordance with FAR 4.203-1(b), offerors and quoters must be registered in System for Award Management at SAM.gov, at the time an offer or quotation is submitted and at time of award.
How to Prepare Your Bid
- Ensure your company is registered in SAM.gov before submitting your response.
- Provide a detailed capability statement that highlights relevant past performance and experience with similar requirements.
- Complete the IHS IEE Representation Form if applicable, and include all necessary documentation regarding your business size and ownership status.
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Why Small Businesses Should Consider This
This opportunity is specifically set aside for Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under NAICS 339112. The contract involves providing Datascopes for monitoring vital signs, with a response deadline of May 28, 2026. The place of performance is Shiprock, NM, which may benefit local businesses.