Preventative and Corrective Repair Services for Anesthesia Systems

The Indian Health Service, Navajo Area, Shiprock Service Unit in Shiprock, NM intends to restrict competition and negotiate an award with Datex-Ohmeda, Inc. (dba GE Healthcare) (UEI: NDZNF9EW7NP7) for preventative and corrective repair services. The period of performance is five (5) years, consisting of a 12-month base period and four (4) 12-month option periods. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance with a Small Business Administration size standard of $34.0 million. In accordance with RFO 12.102, for acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold, competition will be restricted because GE Datex-Ohmeda anesthesia systems must be performed by factory-trained technicians using genuine OEM parts. Unauthorized third-party servicing with non-OEM parts can comprise device functionality and safety. This Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition is not a request for quotations and a solicitation will not be issued in conjunction with this Notice of Intent. Any vendor that believes it can provide the stated services may provide a capability statement. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses to this notice shall be submitted no later than 10:00 AM (MDT) on 4/24/2026 via email to Dallas.Begay@ihs.gov. A determination by the Government on whether to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition or proceed with a single-source award.