BUY INDIAN SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MAJOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
ID: IHS1514506Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Major Household Appliance Manufacturing (335220)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES (7290)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9395137fc0b3449c9ca2b6a81e771d66/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting a sources sought notice to identify potential contractors for the delivery of major household appliances, including washers, dryers, refrigerators, and microwaves, specifically for the Crownpoint Service Unit in New Mexico. This procurement is part of the Buy Indian Set-Aside initiative, aimed at promoting economic opportunities for Indian-owned enterprises, with a focus on the Major Household Appliance Manufacturing industry (NAICS code 335220). Interested parties are invited to submit their qualifications and capabilities by July 19, 2025, at 10:00 am (MDT) to Janice Martinez at Janice.Martinez@ihs.gov, ensuring compliance with registration requirements in the System for Award Management (SAM) and including necessary documentation such as the IHS IEE Representation Form if applicable.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Janice Martinez
    (505) 786-6216
    Janice.Martinez@ihs.gov
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    IHS IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The document is a solicitation form from the Indian Health Service (IHS) under the Buy Indian Act, which aims to promote economic opportunities for Indian enterprises. It outlines requirements for offerors seeking contracts, emphasizing the need for self-certification as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" throughout various contract stages: at the offer submission, at contract award, and during contract performance. The contractor must notify the Contracting Officer if they cease to meet eligibility criteria during the contract. Additionally, successful offerors must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM), and any false claims in representation can lead to legal penalties. The form requires the offeror to certify their compliance with the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise, provide ownership details, and include contact information. This document serves to ensure transparency and adherence to legal requirements while fostering an equitable environment for federally recognized Indian businesses in government contracting processes. It is part of a broader initiative to support indigenous economies through targeted federal solicitations and grants.
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