Ft Yuma Inlet Louver Replacement
ID: IHS1522260BIASSType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b78c869f5cef46958f192bad206efb1a/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified contractors for the replacement of air inlet louvers and frames on three cooling towers located in Winterhaven, California. This sources sought notice aims to identify Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) to ensure compliance with the Buy Indian Act, which prioritizes these entities for federal procurement. The selected contractor will play a crucial role in maintaining the operational efficiency of the cooling towers, which are essential for climate control in health facilities. Interested firms must submit their company details, business category, capability statement, and an IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form, and they must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). For further inquiries, potential contractors can contact Dale C. Clark at dale.clark@ihs.gov.

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    Dale C Clark
    dale.clark@ihs.gov
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    BIA Sources Sought Ft Yuma Inlet Louvers.pdf
    The Ft Yuma Cooling Tower Inlet Louver Replacement is a sources sought notice, not a request for quote, aimed at identifying Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) for an upcoming project. The project involves replacing air inlet louvers and frames on three cooling towers in Winterhaven, CA. This notice serves as market research to ensure compliance with the Buy Indian Act, which prioritizes ISBEEs for federal purchases. Interested firms must provide company details, business category (IEE or ISBEE), a capability statement, and an IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form. The government will use responses to make an acquisition decision, emphasizing the need for interested parties to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
    IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires potential contractors to self-certify their status as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47). This form is crucial for solicitations, sources sought notices, RFIs, and subsequent contracts. To qualify, an enterprise must meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. Contractors must immediately notify the Contracting Officer if they no longer meet eligibility requirements. Eligibility documentation may be requested, and awards are subject to protest. Successful offerors must also be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Providing false information is a violation of law, punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, with false claims subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. The form requires the offeror to state whether they meet the IEE definition, along with details of the 51% owner, tribal entity, business name, and DUNS number.
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