Sources Sought - CRSU: Backup Generator Rental
ID: IHS1507670-BIAType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MISCELLANEOUS (W099)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/abea7ad1632244c081d690dfc5d4d70f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) to provide rental services for a backup generator at the Colorado River Service Unit (CRSU) Peach Springs Health Center in Arizona. The contractor will be responsible for supplying a generator that meets specific technical requirements, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and maintaining reliable emergency power for the clinic's Life Safety system during power outages. This procurement is crucial for supporting healthcare services in remote tribal communities, with a rental period of six months and the possibility of extension. Interested vendors should contact Kenneth Nicholson at kenneth.nicholson@ihs.gov for further details and must comply with the Buy Indian Act, including self-certification of their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kenneth Nicholson
    kenneth.nicholson@ihs.gov
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    00. BIA Sources Sought.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking contractors to provide medical-grade refrigerator and freezer maintenance and emergency generator rental services. This notice is intended for market research, particularly to determine compliance with the Buy Indian Act and the appropriate set-aside for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs). The medical-grade services involve urgent preventative maintenance and repair services, while the generator rental is required for the Colorado River Service Unit's Peach Springs Clinic in Arizona during power outages, anticipated for six months with a potential extension. Interested vendors must submit responses detailing their qualifications, business classifications (IEE or ISBEE), and adherence to requirements, including a self-certification on designated forms. This sources sought notice seeks to confirm the capability of IEE/ISBEE firms to participate in providing the necessary services while promoting economic opportunities for Indian-owned businesses. The document emphasizes the government's commitment to prioritizing Indian economic enterprises in federal contracting opportunities.
    A1. SOW-Generator Rental.pdf
    The Colorado River Service Unit (CRSU) is seeking bids for an emergency generator rental for the Peach Spring Clinic, which serves tribal communities in Arizona and Nevada. The document outlines the specifications required for the generator, including engine details, alternator design, power capabilities, and trailer requirements. The generator is crucial for maintaining the clinic's Life Safety system during power interruptions and must comply with specific safety and regulatory standards. The rental period is six months, with an additional optional extension, and all operations must take place during normal business hours. Contractors are responsible for providing documentation, ensuring equipment compatibility, and meeting delivery timelines. An itemized list of equipment and a copy of the last load bank test are required before acceptance. This statement of work reflects CRSU's commitment to ensuring reliable emergency power for healthcare services in remote areas.
    A2. IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The document is a representation form for Offerors responding to solicitations under the Buy Indian Act by the Indian Health Service (IHS) of the Department of Health and Human Services. It requires Offerors to self-certify their status as an “Indian Economic Enterprise,” ensuring they meet specific eligibility criteria both at the time of offer submission and during the contract term. The form mandates that any change in eligibility must be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer. Additionally, Offerors are required to be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM) and are warned that providing false information is a legal violation with serious consequences. Key information includes the details of the 51% owner of the enterprise, the name of the federally recognized tribal entity, and the business's unique identifier. This structure reflects the careful consideration the IHS gives to compliance with the Buy Indian Act, aiming to support economic opportunities for Indian-owned businesses.
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