Sources Sought: EMS cot for Pine Ridge Service Unitview on SAM.gov

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE (IHS) PINE RIDGE SERVICE UNIT EMS COT AND ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES NOTICE NUMBER: IHS-SS-26-1525681 NOTICE TYPE: Sources Sought / Market Research 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 Pine Ridge Service Unit TITLE EMS Cot and Associated Accessories for Pine Ridge Service Unit NAICS CODE 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing Size Standard: 800 Employees DESCRIPTION The Indian Health Service (IHS), Pine Ridge Service Unit (PRSU), is conducting market research to identify qualified Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs), Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), and other small business concerns capable of providing an ambulance cot system and associated accessories that meet the Government's requirements. The Government anticipates a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for the acquisition of one (1) ambulance cot system and associated accessories for use in a patient transport vehicle equipped with a Ferno Stattrac loading system. The requirement is for a Ferno 35-XST Proflexx Ambulance Cot system or equal. Any proposed equal product must meet or exceed the Government's minimum requirements and salient characteristics and be fully compatible with the existing Ferno Stattrac loading and retention system. Minimum salient characteristics include: • Manual ambulance cot designed for emergency medical services patient transport. • Compatible with existing Ferno Stattrac loading and retention systems without modification to Government-owned equipment. • Capable of accommodating adult patients in accordance with manufacturer specifications. • Adjustable patient transport surface and side-arm configuration. • Includes mattress and integrated patient restraint system. • Durable construction suitable for EMS operations. • Manufacturer warranty and availability of replacement parts and service. • Safe loading, unloading, and transport capability in a healthcare transport environment. Required equipment includes: • Ambulance cot with mattress and restraints (Ferno 35-XST Proflexx or equal) • Heavy-duty IV pole (or equal) • Equipment mounting platform (or equal) • Storage net system (or equal) • Bariatric board attachment (or equal) • Mounting hardware (or equal) • Compatible bariatric mattress (or equal) The anticipated place of delivery is: Pine Ridge Hospital 607 Indian Health Road Pine Ridge, SD 57770 The anticipated delivery period is within ninety (90) calendar days after award. REQUESTED INFORM…