Bio Hood Certifications and Inspections
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
IHS1521344
NAICS
339112
Set-aside
Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services)
Posted
July 24, 2026
Response due
July 31, 2026
Place of performance
Shiprock, NM
What this opportunity is
The Department of Health and Human Services is buying bio hood certifications and inspections, which suits businesses eligible for a Buy Indian Set-Aside. The services are for four bio hoods at two locations in New Mexico. As this is a Sources Sought notice, businesses should track the opportunity rather than submitting a bid at this time.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Statement of Work
Certification and Inspection for Bio Hoods
Technical Point of Contac: Robert Whitehorse, Jr., Equipment Specialist
robert.witehorsejr@ihs.gov (505) 368-6140
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BACKGROUND
The Indian Health Service, Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, NM is
requesting for four (4) bio hood (biological safety cabinet) recertifications and inspections. There
are Three (3) bio hoods at NNMC and one 1 (one) at Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center (DZ)
facility. The bio hoods are required to be certified semiannual (twice-yearly) for proper
operation.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the biohood certifications are to ensure the equipment provides a safe, sterile
environment for the laboratory work involving infectious or hazard materials. The certification
also protests the lab work, the product and the environment.
The bio hood certifications are required to meet National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), the Joint
Commission Accreditation for Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) and Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
Services are performed twice a year within the timeframe below:
Base Year: 11/24/2025 to 11/23/2026
Option Year 1: 11/24/2026 to 11/23/2027
Option Year 2: 11/24/2027 to 11/23/2028
Option Year 3: 11/24/2028 to 11/23/2029
Option Year 4: 11/24/2029 to 11/23/2030
TASK
Services for the following Hood Fume Bacteriological:
Item Make Model Serial Number Location
Hood Fume Bacteriological Nuaire NU-540-300 179393032717 NNMC – GC128
Hood Fume Bacteriological Nuaire NU-540-600 179394032717 NNMC - GC134
Hood Fume Bacteriological Nuaire NU-301-436 185905051418 NNMC – LA141C
Hood Fume Bacteriological Nuaire NU-540-400 186350060818 DZ Lab – B127
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Statement of Work
Certification and Inspection for Bio Hoods
Technical Point of Contac: Robert Whitehorse, Jr., Equipment Specialist
robert.witehorsejr@ihs.gov (505) 368-6140
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• The certification process must meet the critical test to ensure it meets the required
standards America National Standard - NSF/ANSI 49
• Testing will confirm to Manufacturer’s Specifications, OSHA, NFPA 99-2005, ASSE
6030,
• Federal Standard 209E, ISO 14644-1, USP 797 and U.S.
• A certified bio hood technician is required to perform the services
• Contractor is responsible for per-inspection prior to award
• Contractor will notify the TPC at least two weeks in advance prior to conducting services
• Contractor will conduct Certification in accordance to re-certification criteria:
• Airflow testing (rate)
• Air exchange - percentage on air count and inflow
• Perform minor repairs necessary such as repairing small gaskets leaks or defects
• Electrical safety test
• Provide inflow and downflow velocity test in the cabinet to measure the velocity of air
flow
• Immediately notify TPC if certification fails and replace damaged and perform re-
certification after repairs are completed.
• Contractor shall update parts replacement, operator instructions or any procedural
change.
• Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service report that indicates the test result and
maintained as a permanent equipment history file. This report will include description of
work performed, man hours parts replacement numbers or nomenclature
• Affix a certification sticker on each bio hood with clear certification date and expiration
date
• Telephone numbers for service calls and contract administration shall be provided to the
Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Technical Point of Contact (TPC). The
COR and TPC will monitor the contract by review of the information provided with the
bids, evaluation of actual work performed, response, timeliness, checking-in, service
reports, general compliance with contract specifications and technical requirements.
• The Contractor must see the COR/POC to get their signature on the service report and to
be a legible photo copy of the services report; this constitutes “acceptance” by the
COR/POC and a required for payment.
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Statement of Work
Certification and Inspection for Bio Hoods
Technical Point of Contac: Robert Whitehorse, Jr., Equipment Specialist
robert.witehorsejr@ihs.gov (505) 368-6140
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GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED (PROPERTY)
No government furnish supplies, equipment, etc. will be provided. The Contractor shall be
responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided to
Contractor personnel while performing the services described herein.
CONTRACT-FURNISHED (PROPERTY)
The Contractor/Field Engineer or Technician, upon arrival at the facility, shall have all tools, test
equipment, parts and manpower required for completion of the certification, inspection and
repair services.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
Contractor shall check in with Facility Maintenance Staff and will escorted to security to obtain a
Contractor’s visitor badge. All Contractors personnel are required to ware identification badges
during the entire time they on in the hospital.
Smoking is not permitted within or around the Healthcare facilities.
Work shall be performed Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm only.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
Northern Navajo Medical Center, U.S. Hwy, 491 North, Shiprock, NM 87420 – Laboratory and
Pharmacy rooms
Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center, U.S. 6 Road 7586, Bloomfield, NM 87413. Laboratory
Room
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