SAM #SS_AIDC_GOWNS

The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is seeking market research responses for the supply of DenLine Protection Plus Unisex Gowns for the Albuquerque Indian Dental Clinic. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services - Indian Health Service, Albuquerque Area - Albuquerque Indian Dental Clinic - OEM Highlight: - DenLine is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products Requested: - DenLine Protection Plus Unisex Gown, Style DL175 - 41-inch length - Part number: DL175 - Quantity not specified in the notice - Vendor Requirements: - Respondents must be Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) or Total Small Businesses - Must provide a capability statement, product brochure, past performance information, and a Letter of Authorization from DenLine - Notable Requirements: - Preference given to Indian Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act - Only authorized distributors of DenLine gowns will be considered - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Albuquerque Indian Dental Clinic, Albuquerque, New Mexico - Contracting office located at 4101 Indian School Rd NE Ste 225, Albuquerque, NM 87110

This Sources Sought Notice is being posted as outlined in FAR 15.201(c)(3) and is intended only as a request for information to determine if an “Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Service) or a “Total Small Business Set-Aside” can fulfill the requirements set forth below. This is not a solicitation and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.

Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), when authorized and practicable. 

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The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is conducting a market research survey, pursuant to FAR 10.001, to identify businesses capable of performing the services listed below:

1. NAICS Code: 33911- Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing

a. If a different NAICS code is suggested, please include the proposed NAICS code and rationale.

2. Description: This request is to determine if there are Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises or Total Small Businesses that can provide DenLine Protection Plus Unisex Gowns

Style: DL175

Length: 41”

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Responses to this notice should include the following:

1.) Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to confirm company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov, in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a).

2.) Company’s business size for the NAICS code listed above, including: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone); Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE); Small Business; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB); and/or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

3.) Attached form titled "IHS IEE Representation Form", and check “does” or “does not” meet the definition of an IEE. This information is utilized to collect data.

4.) Capability statement and/or product brochure and/or any applicable past performance information that demonstrates that the supplies, equipment, or services can be provided by your company.

5.) A Letter of Authorization confirming that the interested business is authorized to distribute DenLine Gowns.

Please submit all requested information to Stephanie Begay via e-mail: Stephanie.Begay3@ihs.gov  by March 27, 2026 at 5:30 pm MST.

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.