Sources Sought Notice - Hopi Healthcare Radiologic Equipment PM and Repair Services

The Indian Health Service (IHS) "Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" ensures compliance with 25 U.S.C. 47, the Buy Indian Act. This form is essential for companies responding to solicitations, sources sought notices, or RFIs from the IHS. It requires offerors to self-certify as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (IEE) and maintain this status throughout the offer, award, and contract performance periods. Failure to meet or maintain IEE status necessitates immediate written notification to the Contracting Officer. The document also stipulates that individual Contracting Officers may require additional eligibility documentation, and awards are subject to protest if eligibility is questioned. Offerors must also be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). The form warns against submitting false or misleading information, citing penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 for false information and 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287 for false claims. The representation section requires the offeror to affirm whether they meet the IEE definition, including details about the 51% owner, tribal entity, business name, and DUNS Number.

This Sources Sought Notice from the Indian Health Service (IHS) is for market research to identify qualified Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of providing radiologic equipment preventative maintenance and emergency repair services for the Hopi Health Center in Polacca, Arizona. The notice emphasizes compliance with the Buy Indian Act, prioritizing ISBEE set-asides. Interested firms must submit company information, business category (IEE or ISBEE) qualification, a capability statement, and documentation proving authorized distributor status to prevent gray market items. Vendors must also complete the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form and identify their Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation. This is solely for information gathering and not a request for quotes.