This document outlines a questionnaire for firms responding to a government solicitation, likely an RFP or grant, focusing on their status as Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) for NAICS code 541611. It requests basic company information, including name, SAM UEI, and point of contact details. The primary purpose is to determine eligibility for set-aside contracts or preferences by asking specific questions about IEE/ISBEE designation and the ability to comply with subcontracting limitations outlined in FAR clause 52.219-14 DEVIATION. This information is critical for the government agency to assess compliance with federal procurement regulations related to Native American-owned businesses.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE) requires contractor support for healthcare facility planning, evaluation, research, and advisory services. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines tasks including developing planning documents for new facilities, updating Health Services and Facility Master Plans (HSFMP), creating health care service criteria, and providing advisory reviews. Due to staffing shortages, IHS needs external support for these activities, including congressional reporting and continuous review of planning practices and data. The PWS details specific services such as completing Program Justification Documents (PJD) and Program of Requirements (POR), developing new Health System Planning (HSP) criteria, offering professional review of planning documents, improving the Resource Requirement Methodology (RRM), generating planning reports, and providing medical equipment and facilities management services. Key deliverables for each task include proposed timelines, 50% and 90% drafts, and a final draft. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, equipment, and travel, with performance evaluated on quality, schedule, and management. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare delivery for American Indians and Alaskan Natives by modernizing IHS facilities and planning processes.