Non-PSC Pharmacist Services for the Northern Navajo Medical Center

The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires potential contractors to self-certify as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) for solicitations, sources sought, RFIs, and resultant contracts. This form, issued by the Department of Health & Human Services, outlines the representation requirements. To qualify, an enterprise must meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the entire contract performance period. Contractors must immediately notify the Contracting Officer if they no longer meet eligibility. Individual Contracting Officers may request documentation, and awards are subject to protest regarding eligibility. Successful offerors must also be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Providing false or misleading information is a violation of law, punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, and false claims during performance are subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. The form requires the offeror to represent whether they meet the IEE definition with Indian Ownership, including spaces for the name of the 51% owner, certifying signature, printed name, federally recognized tribal entity, business name, and DUNS number.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Shiprock Service Unit, issued a Sources-Sought Notice (SSN) to identify qualified Indian-owned economic enterprises (IEE/ISBEE) and other capable firms for Non-PSC Pharmacist Services at the Northern Navajo Medical Center. The requirement falls under NAICS code 561320 Temporary Health Services, with a $34M small business size standard. This SSN is for market research to determine the acquisition strategy, including potential Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) opportunities or set-asides under the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104). It is not a solicitation, and responses are voluntary. Interested parties must be registered in SAM.gov and submit a company profile, capability statement, and for IEEs/ISBEEs, an IHS IEE Representation Form, by March 20, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT to Cornelius Tsipai at <cornelius.tsipai@ihs.gov>.