Bid guide
How to bid on Exercise Equipment for the Great Plains Area IHS Youth Regional Treatment Center
What the agency is buying and why you would care
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research for commercial fitness equipment for the Great Plains Area Youth Regional Treatment Center in Mobridge, South Dakota. They are looking for six specific pieces of equipment, including strength machines and a stair climber, or equivalent products.
This opportunity includes not only the procurement of the equipment but also delivery, assembly, installation, operational verification, staff orientation, and removal of packaging materials. If your business supplies and installs commercial-grade fitness equipment, this is a chance to show your capabilities to a government agency.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for submitting your response to this Request for Information (RFI) is August 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET (5:00 PM CDT).
This is a Sources Sought notice, which means it is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation for bids. The government will use the responses to understand the market and determine if there is enough competition, especially among Indian Economic Enterprises and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, to potentially set aside a future acquisition under the Buy Indian Act. Responding helps the agency understand what vendors are available.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms that supply and install commercial-grade fitness equipment. The primary NAICS code is 423910 (Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers) with a 200-employee size standard, but 423450 (Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers) is also considered.
The IHS is particularly interested in responses from Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs), Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), other small businesses, and Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract holders. Experience with institutional or healthcare rehabilitation facilities, schools, or other government agencies is relevant.
How to respond
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Your response should be limited to five pages, not including product literature, specifications, and capability documentation. Submit your response electronically to Erin Doering at Erin.Doer (the email address is incomplete in the provided text).
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Clearly address all requested information, including your company details, business size, socioeconomic status, and SAM.gov registration status. Provide a detailed description of your proposed equipment, including manufacturer, model numbers, and product literature that demonstrates compliance with the government's requirements.
Highlight your past experience providing and installing similar commercial fitness equipment for institutions like hospitals, treatment centers, or government agencies. If proposing 'equal' products, ensure you explicitly state how they meet or exceed the salient characteristics listed by the government. Also, provide an estimated delivery and installation lead time.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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