Sources Sought-Pyxis Automated Dispensing Cabinets Mescalero Service Unit

Project ID: 75H70726Q00063-SS FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	Indian Health Service
Deadline	06/15/26
Posted	06/05/26
Estimated Value	$150,000 - $450,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	ISBEE
NAICS	532490 - Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
PSC	Not Provided
Location	Mescalero, NM 88340 United States

Description

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This Sources Sought Notice is being posted only as a request for information to determine if an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Service) or a Total Small Business Set-Aside can fulfill the requirements set forth below. This is not a solicitation, and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice. Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), when authorized and practicable. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is conducting a market research survey, pursuant to FAR 10.001, to identify businesses capable of providing the services listed below: 1. NAICS Code: 532490 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing a. If a different NAICS code is suggested, please include the proposed NAICS code and rationale. 2. Description of request: The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, Mescalero Service Unit (MSU), is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Carefusion BD Pyxis Automated Dispensing Cabinets to support higher-volume clinical areas requiring expanded medication storage and advanced controlled substance security. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Responses to this notice should include the following: 1.) Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to confirm company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov, in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a). 2.) Company's business size for the NAICS code listed above, including: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone); Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE); Small Business; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB); and/or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB). 3.) Attached form titled "IHS IEE Representation Form", and check does or does not meet the definition of an IEE. This information is utilized to collect data. 4.) Capability statement and/or product brochure and/or any applicable past performance information that demonstrates that the supplies, equipment, or services can be provided by your company. Please submit all requested information to Tamela Richards via e-mail: Tamela.Richards@ihs.gov by Monday, June 15th, 2026 at 12:30 pm MDT. Automated responses or other responses that do not provide the requested information specified in this Sources Sought Notice will be noted as non-responsive and not considered in this Market Research.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting a market research survey to identify businesses capable of providing Carefusion BD Pyxis Automated Dispensing Cabinets for the Mescalero Service Unit (MSU). This initiative aims to support higher-volume clinical areas that require expanded medication storage and enhanced controlled substance security. The contract is associated with the Buy Indian Act, which mandates preference for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) when feasible. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for providing Carefusion BD Pyxis Automated Dispensing Cabinets, which are essential for managing medication storage and security in clinical settings. The services required include: 1. Supplying the specified automated dispensing cabinets; 2. Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards; 3. Providing necessary training and support for the use of the cabinets; 4. Offering maintenance and technical support as needed. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided) Place of Performance The services will be performed at the Mescalero Service Unit located in New Mexico. Bidder Requirements Bidders must meet the following requirements: 1. Must qualify as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE); 2. Must provide a capability statement or product brochure demonstrating ability to supply the required cabinets; 3. Must submit an IHS IEE Representation Form indicating whether they meet the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) The prior award 75H70721P00073 shows a confirmed incumbent, Carefusion Solutions, with a $322,506 “MSU Automated Pharmaceutical Dispensing System Leasing Agreement” covering 02/01/21–07/31/26. The current sources sought is seeking vendors to provide Carefusion BD Pyxis Automated Dispensing Cabinets for the same Mescalero Service Unit and for the same purpose of automated medication storage and controlled substance security, which appears to be a continuation or replacement of the existing automated dispensing system leasing/support arrangement.

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