Department of Health and Human Services · Indian Health Service · ALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
75H70726Q00091
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
423450
Product service code
6515
Set-aside
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise
Posted
2026-08-10
Response deadline
Aug 19, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC
Place of performance
Taos, NM
Contracting contact
tamela.richards@ihs.gov
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 75H70726Q00091 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a LIFEPAK 35/35e Monitor/Defibrillator System fully configured with advanced monitoring capabilities including 12-lead ECG, SpO2, ETCO2, pacing, AED/manual defibrillation, wireless connectivity, accessories, batteries, training materials, and warranty information for the Taos-Picuris Service Unit (TPSU) located in Taos, NM. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. (ii) See attached RFQ and Fillable Pricing Table for Contract Line-Items (CLINs). (iii) See attached RFQ for description of requirements. (iv) Place of Performance: Taos-Picuris Service Unit 1090 Goat Springs Road Taos, NM 87571 (v) See attached RFQ or a list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition. (vi) See attached RFQ or a list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition. (vii) Quotes will be accepted via email to Contract Administrator at tamela.richards@ihs.gov until 04:30 pm MDT on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, include “RFQ No. 75H70726Q00091” in subject line. Please submit questions no later than 04:30 pm MDT on Friday, August 14, 2026. (viii) This is a total Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside, with a cascading set-aside. Under the Buy Indian Act 25 U.S.C. 47, through the transfer of authority from the Department of Interior to HHS, offers will be solicited from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (see HHSAR Subpart 326.6) that are also small business concerns. If there is not enough competition and/or reasonably priced offers received from the ISBEE set-aside, then quotes will be considered for award to other small business concerns. Any acquisition resulting from this cascading set-aside will be from such a concern as follows: 1st Tier: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) 2nd Tier: All Other Small Business Concerns QUESTIONS In accordance with FAR 15.201 Exchanges with Industry, before receipt of proposals, please include “RFQ No. 75H70726Q00091” in subject line when requesting information regarding the solicitation via e-mail to Contract Administrator at tamela.richards@ihs.gov. Please submit questions no later than 04:30 pm MDT on Friday, August 14, 2026. Offers will be accepted via email to the Contract Administrator at tamela.richards@ihs.gov until 04:30 pm MDT on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Contact
Point of contact
Tamela Richards
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
tamela.richards@ihs.gov
Secondary
patricia.trujillo@ihs.gov
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