HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF · OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES (ASFR) · OMAS STRATEGIC BUYING CENTER - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The Indian Health Service requires recertifications and inspections for four bio hoods at NNMC and DZ facility in Shiprock, NM. Services must meet standards like NSF/ANSI 49 and include airflow and electrical safety testing. [3][1]
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Contractor must provide all tools and manpower for services. [1]
Evaluation considers Technical Approach, Staffing, and Experience. [2]
No government-furnished supplies will be provided. [1]
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Attachment+A+-+SOW+-+NNMC+DZHC+Biohood+Cabinet+11-14-2025w.docxThe COR and TPC will monitor the contract by review of the information provided with the bids, evaluation of actual work performed, response, timeliness, checking-in, service reports, general compliance with contract specifications and technical requirements. * The Contractor must see the COR/POC to get their signature on the service report and to be a legible photo copy of the services report; this constitutes “acceptance” by the COR/POC and a required for payment. # GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED (PROPERTY) No government furnish supplies, equipment, etc. will be provided.
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The COR and TPC will monitor the contract by review of the information provided with the bids, evaluation of actual work performed, response, timeliness, checking-in, service reports, general compliance with contract specifications and technical requirements. * The Contractor must see the COR/POC to get their signature on the service report and to be a legible photo copy of the services report; this constitutes “acceptance” by the COR/POC and a required for payment. # GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED (PROPERTY) No government furnish supplies, equipment, etc. will be provided.
The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided to Contractor personnel while performing the services described herein. # CONTRACT-FURNISHED (PROPERTY) The Contractor/Field Engineer or Technician, upon arrival at the facility, shall have all tools, test equipment, parts and manpower required for completion of the certification, inspection and repair services. # SECURITY REQUIREMENTS Contractor shall check in with Facility Maintenance Staff and will escorted to security to obtain a Contractor’s visitor badge.
A total of 5 years. # TASK Services for the following Hood Fume Bacteriological: Item Make Model Serial Number Location Hood Fume Bacteriological Nuaire NU-540-300 179393032717 NNMC – GC128 Hood Fume Bacteriological Nuaire NU-540-600 179394032717 NNMC - GC134 Hood Fume Bacteriological Nuaire NU-301-436 185905051418 NNMC – LA141C Hood Fume Bacteriological Nuaire NU-540-400 186350060818 DZ Lab – B127 * The certification process must meet the critical test to ensure it meets the required standards America National Standard - NSF/ANSI 49 * Testing will confirm to Manufacturer’s Specifications, OSHA, NFPA 99-2005, ASSE 6030, * Federal Standard 209E, ISO 14644-1, USP 797 and U.S. * A certified bio hood technician is required to perform the services * Contractor is responsible for per-inspection prior to award * Contractor will notify the TPC at least two weeks in advance prior to conducting services * Contractor will conduct Certification in accordance to re-certification criteria: * Airflow testing (rate) * Air exchange - percentage on air count and inflow * Perform minor repairs necessary such as repairing small gaskets leaks or defects * Electrical safety test * Provide inflow and downflow velocity test in the cabinet to measure the velocity of air flow * Immediately notify TPC if certification fails and replace damaged and perform re-certification after repairs are completed. * Contractor shall update parts replacement, operator instructions or any procedural change. * Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service report that indicates the test result and maintained as a permanent equipment history file.
It must address: Factor 1 (Technical Approach), Factor 2 (Staffing/Management), and Factor 3 (Relevant Experience/Past Performance) as described in the Evaluation Method section.
Quote Organization: Offerors shall submit their quote in two separate volumes: Volume I (Technical Quote) and Volume II (Price Quote and Administrative Documents).
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The Indian Health Service, Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, NM is requesting for four (4) bio hood (biological safety cabinet) recertifications and inspections. There are Three (3) bio hoods at NNMC and one 1 (one) at Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center (DZ) facility. The bio hoods are required to be certified semiannual (twice-yearly) for proper operation.
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Aug 25, 2026 · 6 fields changed
Notice typeSources SoughtSolicitationResponse deadline2026-07-31T14:00:00+00:002026-09-07T18:00:00+00:00Archive date2026-08-152026-09-22Set-asideBuy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services)No Set aside usedPSCNot previously reportedH266DescriptionThis Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is for market research and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation or commitment to issue a solicitation by the Indian Health ioService (IHS). This SSN is seeking information from the specific types of entities listed below to assess their capabilities in fulfilling the requirements set forth in this SSN. The information from this SSN will be used to determine the appropriate set-aside, if any, in accordance with the applicable regulations listed.The Indian Health Service, Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, NM is requesting for four (4) bio hood (biological safety cabinet) recertifications and inspections. There are Three (3) bio hoods at NNMC and one 1 (one) at Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center (DZ) facility. The bio hoods are required to be certified semiannual (twice-yearly) for proper operation.
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Solicitation · LatestPosted Aug 25, 2026 · response deadline Sep 7, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC