Reagents, Stains, and other Laboratory Supplies

The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires offerors to self-certify as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" (IEE) in accordance with the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) for solicitations, sources sought, and RFIs. This certification must be maintained from the time of offer submission through contract award and the full performance period. Contractors must immediately notify the Contracting Officer if they no longer meet IEE eligibility. Eligibility documentation may be required for set-aside or sole source awards, and awards are subject to protest if eligibility is questioned. Additionally, successful offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). False or misleading information is punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, and false claims are subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729 to 3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. The form requires the offeror to explicitly state whether they meet the IEE definition, along with the name of the 51% owner, certifying signature, printed name, name of the Federally Recognized Tribal Entity, business name, and DUNS Number.