Non-Personal Optometry Services
ID: SS-CPSU-25-1511289Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320)

PSC

MEDICAL- OPHTHALMOLOGY (Q511)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4f1a429671074ff4aaff93694fe22e10/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 10, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Indian Health Service, specifically the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Non-Personal Optometry Services as part of a market research initiative. This sources-sought notice aims to identify potential sources for these services, which fall under the NAICS code 561320 for Temporary Help Services, with a small business size standard of $34.0 million. The services are crucial for supporting the health needs of the Native American population in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and relevant documentation by April 10, 2025, to Brenda Joe at brenda.joe@ihs.gov, ensuring compliance with the Buy Indian Act and registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Point(s) of Contact
Brenda Joe
(505) 786-6217
brenda.joe@ihs.gov
Files
Title
Posted
IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf
Apr 4, 2025, 4:10 PM UTC
The document outlines the requirements for submitting offers under the Buy Indian Act by defining the necessary eligibility of vendors as "Indian Economic Enterprises." Prospective contractors must self-certify their status at the points of submission, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. If at any stage the contractor ceases to meet these requirements, they must inform the Contracting Officer immediately. The document also underscores that any false information can lead to legal penalties. To participate, Offerors must acknowledge their compliance regarding Indian ownership and provide specific information, including the name of the 51% owner, the federally recognized tribal entity, and their DUNS number. Registration with the System of Award Management (SAM) is mandatory. This solicitation form is a critical aspect of ensuring compliance with federal regulations aimed at promoting Indian economic participation in government contracting.
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