SAM #SSN-NAO-26-003

Market Research for Stryker VariAx Orthopedic Instrument Trays for Mini and Small Fragment Fixation

This opportunity seeks suppliers for Stryker VariAx orthopedic instrument trays for mini and small fragment fixation, supporting the Indian Health Service, Navajo Area, Shiprock Service Unit. - Government Buyer: - Indian Health Service, Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Shiprock Service Unit - OEM Highlight: - Stryker is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all trays and components - Products Requested: - Three Stryker VariAx orthopedic instrument trays, each with specific configurations: - Tray 1: VariAx 2 Mini Fragment Instrument Tray (Lower Tray 1500-0006, Upper Tray Mini Fragment 940364, Mini Fragment Top Layer Clip 940374, Handle Medium 703921, Handle Insert AO Ratchet Cannulated 703922, Screwdriver Blade AO TB Self Retaining 703663, Joystick for TB Screw Holes 703927, Drill Guides 703684/703884/703688, Depth Gauge 705141, Plate Bender 705143) - Tray 2: VariAx Small Fragment Add-On Tray (includes compression plates, 1/3 tubular plates, curved and straight plates, plate trials) - Tray 3: VariAx Small Fragment Cannulated Screw Tray (includes 4.0mm cannulated screws, guidewires, taps, drills, countersink, screw racks, ASNIS III washers) - Notable Requirements: - All components must be OEM Stryker, steam sterilizable, AO-compatible, and fully assembled - No substitutions allowed without prior approval - Preference for Indian-owned economic enterprises under the Buy Indian Act - NAICS code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) - Respondent Requirements: - Submit company profile, capability statement, and IHS IEE Representation Form if applicable

Description

Sources-Sought Notice

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 meet the requirement for three Stryker VariAx orthopedic instrument trays for mini and small fragment fixation. A draft Specification is attached for reference.   

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.

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. 

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.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this notice by August 31, 2026, at 2:00 pm MDT to Bertina Jones, Purchasing Agent at bertina.jones@ihs.gov with the subject line “SSN-NAO-26-003”.  Your submission must include the following information, at a minimum:

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).

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

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