Description
The Indian Health Service (Shiprock Service Unit) has issued a Sources‑Sought Notice to identify Indian‑owned businesses capable of supplying *draft* Stryker System 9 and TPX surgical power tools and accessories (handpieces, batteries, chargers, drills, saws, drivers, attachments, sterilization cases). Responses are voluntary and will be used for market research and to shape future acquisition strategy, with a focus on Buy Indian Act set‑aside and Small Business Act preferences. Interested firms must submit a company profile, capability statement, and the IHS IEE Representation Form by the deadline. No telephone inquiries are accepted, and the government assumes no cost for respondents.
• Required products: Stryker System 9 & TPX surgical power tools, handpieces, batteries, chargers, drills, saws, drivers, attachments, sterilization cases.
• Target market: Indian‑owned Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE).
• Submission deadline: 1 Sep 2026, 2:00 pm MDT, via email to Bertina Jones (subject “SSN-NAO-26-004”).
• Minimum size standard: ≤ 1,000 employees (NAICS 339112).
• Mandatory registrations: SAM.gov, appropriate socio‑economic certifications (8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, Native American ownership).
• No contract award or performance period disclosed; this is a market research notice only.