What this opportunity is
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking to purchase two LabGard NU-540-400 Class II Type A2 BioSafety Cabinets, two motorized adjustable base stands, and initial certification services, all to replace outdated safety equipment essential for laboratory operations. This opportunity is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), making it suitable for eligible Native American small businesses. As this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, interested vendors should submit written quotes rather than bids, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Indian Health Service (IHS) BioSafety Cabinets – PIMC
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the
format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This
announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written
solicitation will not be issued. d
Solicitation #IHS1526829 and this notice is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This is a
combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial commodities/services. Submit written quotes only,
oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the
System for Award Management (SAM).
This requirement is under North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) codes:
339112. This requirement is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)/Native
American small business set-aside on SAM.GOV. Offerors that do not fall into this category will
not be considered for award.
REQUIREMENTS: Indian Health Service (IHS) – Phoenix Area Office (PAO), 40 North Central Ave.,
Phoenix, Arizona 85004-4424 has the requirement:
2 each - LabGard NU-540-400 Class II Type A2 BioSafety Cabinets Item NU-540-400UB10
2 each - Motorized Adjustable Base Stand with Casters - 4 foot 115V Item NU-500-172
2 each - Initial Certification by Advanced Testing and Certification
Freight
In Lab Delivery
The Government will not split this requirement. Quotes must include all aspects of this RFQ – all
equipment, services, and options (if applicable)
This procurement is for NEW Equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items.
Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM authorized dealer, authorized
distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty
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and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All, warranty and service associated with
the equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. All Equipment must
be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The quote MUST include a copy of the authorized
distributor letter from the manufacturer to verify the vendor quoting this combined
synopsis/solicitation is an authorized distributor of the products being quoted. Third Party
quotes will not be considered.
Delivery LOCATION:
Phoenix Indian Medical Center
4212 N. 16th BLDG 9
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Payment and Invoicing Instructions:
Invoices shall be prepared monthly with the following information CLEARLY identified on
the invoice:
1. Invoice Date and Number
2. Contract Number
3. Charges for service or products identified BY LINE ITEM Number
4. Brief description of products or services rendered
5. Charges should follow line item structure. Quantity, Unit of Issue, Unit Price and
total amount as applicable
6. Date of shipment
Invoices shall be prepared and submitted electronically and in accordance with rates and
terms as stated in the contract. Invoices should be sent electronically to the following
departments and addresses in the same e-mail:
INVOICING PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP)
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In compliance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) M-15-19 memorandum
“Improving Government Efficiency and Saving Taxpayer Dollars through Electronic
Invoicing” directing Federal agencies to adopt electronic invoicing as the primary means to
disburse payment to vendors. Invoices submitted under any 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 Payment Requests”
IPP is a secure, web-based electronic invoicing system provided by the U.S. Department of
the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of
St. Louis (FRSTL). Respondents to this solicitation are encouraged to register an account
with IPP if they have not already done so. If your organization is already registered to use
IPP, you will not be required to re-register- however, we encourage you make sure your
organization and designated IPP user accounts are valid and up to date.
The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov
If you require assistance registering or IPP account access, please contact the IPP Helpdesk
at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov
Note: Should an Offeror feel that use of the IPP would be unduly burdensome, the
response to this solicitation should include an explanation of this position for a
determination by the contracting officer.
QUOTE DUE DATE: 6/17/2026 5:00 PM EDT
This combined synopsis/solicitation for products as defined herein. The government intends to
award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsive and
responsible vendor whose conforming response is determined to provide the lowest price
technically accetpable to the Government, price and other factors considered.
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This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those
in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-05 dated 03-30-2020.
The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this solicitation.
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at g
http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.
The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items JAN 2017
FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items NOV 2017
Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.SAM.gov
in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items.
If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written s…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.