Department of Health and Human Services Awarded a Contract to FIRST NATIONS DISTRIBUTION LLC for $116,000.00

Summary of Award

The US federal government awarded a contract to First Nations Distribution LLC for miscellaneous medical and rehabilitation supplies and materials. The contract, with a total obligation of $23,200, was signed on April 4, 2025, and includes base exercised options totaling $23,200 and base and all options totaling $116,000. The contract falls under the category of a purchase order.

The contract was awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, under the Navajo Area Indian Health Service office. The period of performance for the contract is from March 28, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with a potential end date of March 31, 2030.

First Nations Distribution LLC is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is classified as an American Indian-owned business, a minority-owned business, a small disadvantaged business, and a U.S.-owned business. The company offers medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. The recipient of the contract has a parent company with the same name, First Nations Distribution LLC. The contract was competitively awarded, with 8 offers received and competed under simplified acquisition procedures. There was no set-aside used for the contract, and no preference was evaluated in the award process. The contract was for the procurement of medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies, with a product or service code of 6515 and a NAICS code of 339113 for surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. The contract was a firm-fixed-price contract with no price evaluation adjustment. It was not a multi-year contract, and no subcontracting plan was required. The contract was not consolidated, and the payment method was not through a purchase card. The contract was for commercial products/services, and no commercial item test program was applicable. The contract was awarded to a U.S.-owned business, and foreign funding was not applicable. The contract did not involve construction wage rates or labor standards. The contract was not for sea transportation, and the Clinger-Cohen Act planning was not applicable. The contract was for materials and supplies, and cost or pricing data was not required. The transaction related to the contract occurred on April 4, 2025, with a transaction amount of $23,200. The transaction was for the purchase order awarded to First Nations Distribution LLC by the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service. The transaction did not involve any loan value or subsidy cost. In conclusion, the awarded contract between the US federal government and First Nations Distribution LLC for medical and rehabilitation supplies and materials is a significant procurement that supports the healthcare needs of the Indian Health Service. The contract was competitively awarded and aligns with the government's procurement regulations and procedures. First Nations Distribution LLC, as a small disadvantaged business, plays a crucial role in providing essential medical supplies to support healthcare services for Native American communities.