The file is a Sources Sought Notice regarding laundry services for the Dental Department at the Parker Indian Health Center in Parker, Arizona. This notice is not a request for quotes but a means to identify potential vendors compliant with the Buy Indian Act. Interested parties, particularly Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), are encouraged to submit their qualifications, including company information, representations of IEE status, and capabilities. The contractor will provide laundry services and scrubs weekly. The IHS aims to ensure a competitive bidding process among eligible Indian businesses to promote economic partnerships. The response deadline is January 15, 2025.
The document is a solicitation form from the Department of Health & Human Services Indian Health Service, focused on the Buy Indian Act. It outlines the requirements for entities wishing to participate as “Indian Economic Enterprises” in various RFPs, RFIs, and solicitations. The Offeror must self-certify their eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise at three key times: when an offer is made, at contract award, and throughout the contract period. If at any point the contractor ceases to meet the eligibility criteria, immediate notification to the Contracting Officer is required.
The form also stresses the importance of registration with the System of Award Management (SAM) and highlights legal repercussions for any false information submitted, referencing applicable U.S. Codes regarding violations and penalties. It concludes with a declaration for the Offeror to confirm or deny their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise, including fields for pertinent details such as ownership, tribal affiliation, and DUNS number. This document underscores the federal commitment to supporting Indian-owned businesses through structured procurement processes.