Construction Inspection
ID: IHS1510118Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

Set Aside

Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services) (BICiv)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cc9ab04296774b91ab902de9b6015f15/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified contractors to provide construction inspection services for healthcare facilities and housing in Arizona. The primary objective is to evaluate the structural integrity, accessibility, and compliance of these construction projects with established design plans and specifications, in accordance with the Buy Indian Act. This procurement emphasizes the importance of prioritizing Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) to enhance economic participation among Native communities. Interested firms must respond with their qualifications, capability statements, and complete an IEE Representation form, with submissions directed to Dale C. Clark at dale.clark@ihs.gov. This notice serves as market research and is not a request for quotes, with no specified funding amount or deadline for responses indicated.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dale C Clark
    dale.clark@ihs.gov
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    BIA Sources Sought Construction Inspections.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS) regarding the procurement of construction inspection services for healthcare facilities and housing in Arizona. The procurement is governed by the Buy Indian Act, emphasizing the need to prioritize Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) for contract opportunities. The contractor will assess structural integrity, accessibility, and compliance of construction projects with established standards. Interested firms must respond by providing company details, business category qualifications, and a capability statement. Additionally, they must submit an IEE Representation form and identify their supporting Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation. This notice serves as market research for compliance checking and determining potential offers from eligible enterprises, forming the basis for future procurement decisions.
    IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a representation form under the Buy Indian Act, requiring offerors to self-certify as "Indian Economic Enterprises" when responding to solicitations. This certification must be valid at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract period. Contractors are obliged to notify the Contracting Officer if they no longer meet eligibility criteria. Individual Contracting Officers may ask for documentation before awarding contracts based on this Act, with penalties for providing false information. Successful offerors must also be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). The document emphasizes compliance with the law and the importance of accurate self-representation in securing federal contracts aimed at promoting Indian economic participation. The form collects identifying information about the enterprise and its ownership, reinforcing transparency and accountability in federal contracting processes.
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