| Location: | South Dakota |
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| Posted: | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Due: | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Agency: | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | IHS-SS-26-1525093 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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NOTICE TYPE
Sources Sought / Market Research
NOTICE NUMBER
IHS-SS-26-1525093
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
Division of Facilities Management (DFM)
TITLE
Building Inspection, Diagnostic, Testing, and Maintenance Equipment for the Great Plains Area Division of Facilities Management
NAICS CODE
NAICS 334519 – Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
Size Standard: 600 Employees
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE (PSC)
PSC: 6635 – Physical Properties Testing and Inspection Equipment
DESCRIPTION
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Great Plains Area Division of Facilities Management (DFM), 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 contract holders capable of providing commercial-grade building inspection, diagnostic, testing, and maintenance equipment that meets the Government's requirements.
The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for the procurement and delivery of commercial diagnostic and maintenance equipment to support facility maintenance, inspection, preventive maintenance, and utility system diagnostics throughout the Great Plains Area.
The requirement is for the following equipment or equal products meeting or exceeding the Government's minimum requirements:
Preferred manufacturers include, but are not limited to, FLIR, Testo, Dräger, Milwaukee, Husky, and Olight. Equal products will be considered provided they meet or exceed the Government's minimum functional requirements.
Minimum Salient Characteristics
The anticipated place(s) of delivery will be Great Plains Area Indian Health Service facilities, with the final delivery location identified at the time of award.
The anticipated delivery period is within 30 to 60 calendar days after award.
REQUESTED INFORMATION
Interested firms shall submit the following information:
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.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Responses shall be limited to five (5) pages, excluding product literature and capability documentation.
Responses shall be submitted electronically to:
Erin Doering at Erin.Doering@ihs.gov
Secondary point of contact: William Kohl at William.Kohl@ihs.gov
Subject Line:
"Sources Sought Response – IHS-SS-26-1525093-DFM Equipment”
RESPONSE DUE DATE
Responses are requested no later than September 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm CDT.
NO SOLICITATION EXISTS
This is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ), Invitation for Bids (IFB), or Request for Proposals (RFP). No contract will be awarded as a result of this notice. The Government reserves the right to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy based on the responses received.
CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY
The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into, administer, modify, or terminate contracts on behalf of the United States Government. Any information or guidance provided by Government personnel other than the Contracting Officer shall not be interpreted as authorization to incur costs, commence work, or otherwise bind the Government. No contractual obligation on behalf of the Government shall arise from responses to this Sources Sought Notice or from any Government communications related to this notice unless and until a contract is awarded by the Contracting Officer.

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