What this opportunity is
The Department of Health and Human Services is buying pharmacy refrigerators for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center and Whiteriver Service Unit. This procurement is set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises, making it suitable for businesses that meet this specific criteria. As a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, this notice means that businesses should be prepared to bid immediately, rather than tracking a separate solicitation announcement. The work will be performed in Arizona.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES · INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) — 4212 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Combined Synopsis / Solicitation
Commercial products · FAR Part 12 (Revolutionary FAR Overhaul)
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside
Issuing office
Phoenix Area Office
Solicitation No.
ACQ-IHS-2026-U-00467
Title
Helmer Pharmacy Refrigerators
Issue date
July 15th, 2026
NAICS / size standard
339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (size standard 1,000 employees)
Product/Service Code
6515
Set-aside authority
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (HHSAR 326.603-1(c); 326.604-2)
Place(s) of performance
Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), 4212 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016/ Whiteriver Service Unit, 400 W. Apache Dr, Whiteriver, AZ 85941
Period / delivery
60 Days ARO
Quotes due
July 24th, 2026 at 1:00 PM MST (Arizona)
Submit to
Jeremy.Steel@ihs.gov
1. Introduction
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with FAR part 12, using the combined synopsis/solicitation format at FAR 12.202(b), as revised under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (Executive Order 14275) and the implementing HHS/IHS class deviation, and the simplified procedures for commercial products and commercial services at FAR 12.201-1. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number ACQ-IHS-2026-U-00467 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Helmer Pharmacy Refrigerator. This acquisition is conducted under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) and HHSAR Subpart 326.6. The associated NAICS code is 339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (size standard 1,000 employees).
RFO note: FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 are removed. Representations and certifications are obtained through the offeror’s active SAM.gov registration; required clauses are drawn from the FAR 12.205 clause tables.
2. Set-Aside Determination
This requirement is a Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside under HHSAR 326.603-1(c); 326.604-2. The offeror must qualify under the notice provision (352.226-4) below.
3. Description of Requirement
The Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) Pharmacy needs to replace outdated refrigerators and add an additional unit to provide ample cold storage space for patient medications pending dispensing.
4. Delivery, Place(s) of Performance, and Period
Place of performance / delivery: Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), 4212 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
Place of performance/delivery: Whiteriver Service Unit, 400 W. Apache DR, Whiteriver, AZ 85941
Period of performance / required delivery: 60 Days ARO.
F.O.B. point: Destination.
Inspection and acceptance: as provided in the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
5. Evaluation Methods
The Government will evaluate quotations and make award using the method below. This language constitutes the tailored fill-in for FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (RFO 12.205(a)(2)), and includes all evaluation factors and criteria for award.
Evaluation. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis to the responsible quoter whose conforming quotation is rated technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price determined fair and reasonable. The following factor(s) will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis:
Phoenix Indian Medical Center:
Helmer iPR256-GX I Series Pharmacy Refrigerator 56 cu ft.; QTY 8.
Whiteriver Service Unit:
IPR113-GX i.Series® Pharmacy Refrigerator, 13.3 cu ft (377 Liters); QTY 1
IPR118-GXC REF PHARMACY I.S 18CF; QTY 1
IPR120-GXC REF PHARMACY I.S 20C; QTY 1
Storage Tray Package, Standard (includes 2 rails and 6 adjustable dividers), for Field Installation; QTY 15
Storage Tray Package, Standard (includes 3 rails and 12 adjustable dividers), for Field Installation; QTY 24
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 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 that the vendor is an authorized distributor of the products being quoted; failure to provide evidence of this may result in your proposal not being further considered.
No credit will be given for exceeding the acceptability standards. A quotation rated unacceptable on any factor is ineligible for award. The Government may make award without communications.
Past Performance. The Government will evaluate the quoter's recent and relevant past performance as an indicator of its ability to perform this requirement. “Recent” means performed within 3 years of the date of this RFQ; “relevant” means similar in size, scope, and complexity. The Government may consider information from any source, including CPARS, references, and the quoter's experience as a subcontractor. A quoter without a record of relevant past performance will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on this factor.
Price. The Government will determine price to be fair and reasonable, based whenever possible on adequate price competition. Price will be evaluated inclusive of transportation charges to destination and by adding the prices for all CLINs to the base requirement. Prompt payment discounts will not be considered in the price evaluation.
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