What this opportunity is
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking sources for exercise equipment to be used at the Great Plains Area IHS Youth Regional Treatment Center in South Dakota. This procurement is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, making it a suitable opportunity for eligible businesses in this category. As a Sources Sought notice, interested parties should track the solicitation to receive updates, but no bids will be accepted at this time.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
NOTICE NUMBER
IHS-SS-26-1528124
NOTICE TYPE
Sources Sought / Market Research
TITLE
Commercial Fitness Equipment Procurement, Delivery, and Installation for the Great Plains Area Youth Regional Treatment Center
DISCLAIMER
This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will be used for market research purposes only.
The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with preparation or submission of a response to this notice.
AGENCY
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Indian Health Service (IHS)
Great Plains Area Indian Health Service
Great Plains Area Youth Regional Treatment Center
NAICS CODE
423910 – Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Size Standard: 200 Employees
NAICS code also available for consideration:
423450 -- Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Size Standard: 200 Employees
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE (PSC)
7830 – Physical Fitness Equipment
DESCRIPTION
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Great Plains Area Youth Regional Treatment Center (GPAYRTC), is conducting market research to identify qualified Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs), Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), and other small business concerns or federal supply schedule (FSS) contract holders capable of providing commercial-grade fitness equipment, delivery, assembly, and installation services that meet the Government's requirements.
The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for the procurement, delivery, assembly, installation, and operational verification of commercial-grade fitness equipment for the Great Plains Area Youth Regional Treatment Center located in Mobridge, South Dakota.
The requirement is for the following equipment or equal products meeting the Government's minimum requirements and salient characteristics:
Inflight Fitness Multi Bicep / Tricep with 150 lb Stack (Model: CT-MBTS-150) – Qty: 1
Inflight Fitness Multi Inner / Outer Thigh with 150 lb Stack (Model: CT-MIOS-150) – Qty: 1
Inflight Fitness Multi Seated Leg Extension / Leg Curl with 250 lb Stack (Model: CT-MSECS-250) – Qty: 1
Inflight Fitness Multi Press with 250 lb Stack (Model: CT-MPSS-250) – Qty: 1
Inflight Fitness Multi Leg Press with 250 lb Stack (Model: CT-MLPS-250) – Qty: 1
Muscle D Commercial Stair Climber with LED Console (Model: CC-SC-LS-B) – Qty: 1
The Government has identified the Inflight Fitness equipment as the reference products. Any proposed equal products shall meet or exceed the Government's minimum requirements and be fully compatible with commercial fitness center use.
Minimum Salient Characteristics
Any proposed equal should meet the salient characteristics listed below:
Commercial-grade fitness equipment designed for institutional or healthcare rehabilitation use.
Heavy-duty steel frame construction.
Manufacturer standard commercial warranty.
Integrated weight stack systems meeting specified capacities.
Durable powder-coated finish.
Ergonomic adjustment features.
Safe and stable operation suitable for youth treatment facility use.
Equipment shall be delivered fully assembled and installed.
Contractor shall verify proper operation of all equipment after installation.
Contractor shall provide basic operational orientation to designated Government staff.
Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all packaging materials.
Required Services
Procurement of all specified equipment.
Delivery to the Government facility.
Inside delivery.
Assembly and installation.
Equipment leveling and operational testing.
User orientation/training.
Removal of all packaging and debris.
The anticipated place of delivery is:
Great Plains Area Youth Regional Treatment Center
12451 SD Highway 1806
Mobridge, SD 57601
The anticipated delivery and installation period is 30 to 60 calendar days after award.
REQUESTED INFORMATION
Interested firms shall submit the following information:
Company name, address, UEI number, and point of contact.
Business size and socioeconomic status, including whether the firm is:
Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
Small Business
Small Disadvantaged Business
HUBZone Small Business
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Woman-Owned Small Business
Federal Supply Schedule Contractors
Other
Confirmation that the firm is registered in SAM.gov and that registration is active.
Description of the proposed equipment, including manufacturer and model numbers.
Product literature, technical specifications, brochures, and warranty information demonstrating compliance with the Government's requirements.
Description of previous experience providing and installing similar commercial fitness equipment for hospitals, treatment centers, schools, government agencies, or other institutional facilities.
Estimated delivery and installation lead time after receipt of order.
Identification of whether the proposed equipment is the referenced brand name or an equal product.
Federal Supply Schedule Contract Number (if applicable)
BUY INDIAN ACT INFORMATION
Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) responding to this notice shall identify their eligibility under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. § 47, and the implementing regulations at HHSAR Subpart 326.6.
The Government will use responses to determine whether sufficient competition exists among eligible IEE/ISBEE firms to support a Buy Indian Act set-aside acquisition.
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.