Opportunity
SAM #75H70726Q00068
Procurement of Surgical Instruments and Supplies for Santa Fe Indian Health Center
Buyer
Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service
Posted
June 17, 2026
Respond By
June 30, 2026
Identifier
75H70726Q00068
NAICS
423450, 339112
This opportunity involves the procurement of central sterile surgical and clinical instruments and supplies for the Central Supply Department at the Santa Fe Indian Health Center, managed by the Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office.
Government Buyer:
- Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, Division of Contracts & Grants Management
- Office: Santa Fe Indian Health Center
OEMs Highlighted:
- Miltex
- V. Mueller
- Gynex
- Sklar
- Li Brand
Products Requested:
- Wide range of surgical-grade stainless steel instruments, including:
- Nail nippers, splitters, and sharpeners (e.g., Miltex 40-219, 40-218, 5-5010)
- Scissors (operating, dissecting, Mayo, Metzenbaum, Iris, Lister, Brophy, etc.)
- Forceps (mosquito, Kelly, Crile, Adson, Brown, Ochsner, etc.)
- Biopsy punches and handles (e.g., Gynex 1200, 1205, 1100)
- Vaginal and nasal specula (e.g., Gynex 2450, 2545, V. Mueller RH14)
- Curettes, elevators, spatulas, packers, clamps, and sterilization trays
- Standard instrument packs and NSV instrument sets (Li Brand)
- Quantities per item range from 2 to 30 units
- All instruments must be new, surgical-grade stainless steel, and meet FDA, ISO, and ASTM standards
Unique/Notable Requirements:
- All products must be new (no refurbished or reprocessed instruments)
- Instruments must comply with FDA, ISO, and ASTM standards for surgical-grade stainless steel
- Firm-Fixed-Price contract with a base year and four option years
- Delivery required within 10 days after clearances
- Set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act
No services are requested; this is a supply-only procurement.
Description
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office (AAO) Santa Fe Indian Health Center (SFIHC), has a requirement for Instruments and Supplies for Central Supply Department.
This is a combined synopsis for Indian Health Service (IHS) for commercial items or services prepared in accordance with format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
The solicitation number is 75H70726Q00068 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 with a business size standard 1,000.
Prospective Offerors are invited to submit quotes in reference to the solicitation cited above. The quote should include the following:
1. Complete Pricing Table (fillable or attached)
2. Past Performance
3. Signed SF-1449
4. Signed Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (IEE).
Set-Aside:
Under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, through the transfer of authority from the Department of Interior to HHS, offers will be solicited from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (see HHSAR Subpart 326.6) that are also small business concerns. If IHS does not receive enough competition and/or reasonably priced offers from ISBEE set aside, IHS will then evaluate quotes and consider for award to other small business concerns. Any acquisition resulting from this 3-tier cascading set-aside will be as follows:
1st Tier: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises
2nd Tier: Other Small Business Concerns
3rd Tier: Other Than Small Business Concerns
ONLY ONE AWARD WILL RESULT FROM THIS SOLICITATION.
Destination shall be for the following Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service facilities:
Santa Fe Indian Health Center, 1700 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
This solicitation will result in a Single Award with a Base + Four (4) Option Periods from the date of award based on Satisfactory Performance ratings.
Other Details
SAM Requirement - This solicitation requires registration with the sam.gov prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration can be found at https://www.sam.gov. Vendor must have an active UEI number.
Invoicing – Invoices submitted under an award resulting from this solicitation will be required to utilize the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in accordance with HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission and Processing of Payments Requests (APR 2026).
Payment – All payments by the Government under an award shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT), per FAR 52.232.33.
Quote Submission
All responsible offerors that respond to this solicitation must submit their quotes by 06/30/2026, by COB 12:30 p.m., (MDT). The quote shall be sent preferably by email to: patricia.trujillo@ihs.gov. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.
Questions Submission: Interest Offerors must submit any questions concerning this solicitation at the earliest possible to enable them to respond. Technical questions must be submitted by Email to Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): travis.snyder@ihs.gov, or the Alternate COR: tonita.lovato@ihs.gov, five days prior to closing of the solicitation.
Acquisition Questions Submission: Must be submitted by email to: patricia.trujillo@ihs.gov, five days prior to closing of the solicitation. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation will not be considered.
GSA/FSS CONTRACT HOLDERS – PROVIDE GSA/FSS/VA OR OTHER GWAC CONTRACT NUMBER, ONLY IF APPLICABLE.