SAM #SS_IHS1523565

Elevator Preventive Maintenance for Gallup Indian Medical Center (Dover & TK Elevator Units)

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking qualified vendors for elevator preventive maintenance at the Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, New Mexico. - Government Buyer: - Indian Health Service (IHS), Gallup Indian Medical Center - OMAS Strategic Buying Center - Professional Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - OEMs and Vendors: - Dover (manufacturer of 4 passenger traction elevators in Main Hospital) - TK Elevator (TKE) (manufacturer of 2 hydraulic elevators in Outpatient Clinic) - Products/Services Requested: - Preventive maintenance for six elevators (4 Dover traction, 2 TKE hydraulic) - Monthly inspections and preventive maintenance per ASME A17.1 Section 8.6 - 24/7 emergency callback services (up to 35 included callbacks per year) - Safety device testing, lubrication, adjustments, minor repairs, cleaning - Documentation of deficiencies and training for maintenance staff - Compliance with manufacturer recommendations, hospital policies, and all applicable safety/building codes - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be licensed in New Mexico - Services must comply with ASME A17.1 and manufacturer guidelines - Targeted at Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), and small businesses - Work performed at federal medical facility (Gallup Indian Medical Center) - Contract includes a base year plus up to three one-year option periods

Description

Sources Sought Notice – SS_IHS1523565

Title:               Correspondence Management Support for IHS Executive Secretariat

Agency:           Indian Health Service

Issue Date:      Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Due Date:        Tuesday, May 2, 2026, no later than 3:00pm EST

POCs:             Responses must be submitted via email to dana.monroe@hhs.gov. Include “Correspondence Management Support – Your Company Name” in the Subject of the email and complete/return the IEE Representation Form

This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is for market research and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation or commitment to issue a solicitation by the Indian Health Service (IHS). This SSN is seeking information from the specific types of entities listed below to assess their capabilities in fulfilling the requirements set forth in this SSN. The information from this SSN will be used to determine the appropriate set-aside, if any, in accordance with the applicable regulations listed. The Government encourages the identified to respond to this Notice and will be assessed of their capabilities in the following priority:

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) in accordance with HHSAR 326.603-1 Small business concerns in accordance with FAR 19.502-2 (b)(1) & (2)

Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether any ISBEE/IEE or small business set-aside is possible based on the Contracting Officer’s reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more relevant concerns that will be competitive in terms of market price, product quality, and delivery capability. An organization that is not considered an ISBEE/IEE firm OR small business under the applicable NAICS code should NOT submit a response to this notice. The applicable primary NAICS code for this requirement is

– Other Building Contractors. The anticipated period of performance for this effort will be one year from the date of award, with up to three additional one-year option periods. Generic capability statements are not sufficient and may not be considered when assessing entity capabilities.

Background

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for Indian people, and its goal is to raise their health status to the highest possible level. IHS provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for approximately 2.3 million American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) who belong to 573 federally recognized Tribes in 37 states.

The services sought notice is for elevator preventive maintenance support services for a total of six (6) elevators at the Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, NM. Contractor services shall include monthly inspections of all six elevators to ensure continuous operations, and complete preventive maintenance work per current ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, Section 8.6 requirements, and provide emergency services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with service callbacks.  A complete Statement of Work is attached with the full requirements outlined. 

Purpose and Objectives

Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC) requires a Preventative Maintenance agreement for passenger elevators and service elevators. The services include routine inspections, lubrication, adjustments, testing of safety devices, minor repairs, documentation of deficiencies, and emergency callback support. As requested, the services requested as written in the statement of work:   All work must be conducted in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and applicable safety and building codes.  The objective of this SSN is to determine the availability of qualified and responsible sources for elevator preventive maintenance services, evaluate small business participation and potential set-aside strategies, identify customary commercial practices, and support acquisition planning in accordance with the Indian Economic Enterprises set forth above.

Capability Statement/Submission Information

A response to this SSN will be in the form of a capability statement to demonstrate capability and experience in the task areas identified further below. Specifically, please provide the following information below to demonstrate capabilities:

Cover Page

Please provide a cover page to include:

Company Name Company Designation (ISBEE/IEE/SB) Type of Business – as applicable (e.g. 8(a), Woman Owned Small Business, HUBZone, etc.) UEI Number Point of contact, email address, and phone number Primary NAICS Code(s) Existing federal contracting vehicle(s) numbers, as applicable (e.g. GSA MAS number, NITAAC/CIO SP3, other Government Wide Agency Contracts, etc.) System for Award Management (SAM) registration status. Note, all respondents must be registered on the SAM located at http://www.sam.gov/ prior to any potential award.

Executive Summary

Provide a high-level overview of your services and include how it will benefit the Indian Health Service.

Technical Areas

Respondents are expected to submit a capability statement detailing and demonstrating their expertise and technical capabilities in the areas outlined further below in this SSN.  Please see attached Statement of Work for full requirements.

Past Performance

Please provide any past performance information to support demonstration of your capabilities in the relevant technical areas and magnitude of work.

Other Information (Optional)

You may include any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the requirements of the potential acquisition.

Submission Format

To assist the Government in an expeditious review of your capabilities, the capability statement should be organized as follows:

Cover page Executive Summary Technical Areas in the order listed Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form Other Information, as applicable

The tailored capability statement should not exceed 10 pages excluding Past Performance information. Font must not be less than 10 point (for readability) and may be submitted in either in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) but must be a standard 8-1/2 by 11 inch in paper size. All proprietary information should be marked as such.

Generic capability statements are not sufficient and will not be considered compliant with the requirements of this notice.

Disclaimer and Important Notes

This notice does not obligate the Government to award contract. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this SSN is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned. No entitlements to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses or the Government's use of such information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s capabilities to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or

received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published on a government GPE. However,

responses to this Notice will not be considered adequate responses to any resultant solicitation.

Confidentiality: No classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.

The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant

solicitation(s). 

Thank you for your interest in IHS programs.

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