ContractSources SoughtIndian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services)

Security Guards - Albuquerque Indian Health Center - Albuquerque, NM

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 75H70725Q00095-SS
Response Deadline
Apr 21, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
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Set-Aside
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services)
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified vendors to provide security guard services at the Albuquerque Indian Health Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The procurement aims to identify businesses capable of fulfilling the security needs, which include providing one security guard for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and three security guards for 12.6 hours a day, five days a week, totaling over 18,500 hours of service annually. This opportunity is part of the Buy Indian Act, which prioritizes Indian Economic Enterprises, and is intended to ensure compliance with federal guidelines while supporting Indian-owned businesses. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company information and the IHS IEE Representation Form, to Shandiin DeWolfe at Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov by April 21, 2025, at 5:30 PM MDT.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
561612
Security Guards and Patrol Services
PSC Code
S206
HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
IHS IEE Representation Form.pdf
PDF129 KBApr 16, 2025
AI Summary
The document outlines the requirements for self-certification as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47), as mandated by the Indian Health Service (IHS). This certification is necessary for Offerors responding to solicitations, sources sought notices, or Requests for Information (RFIs) issued by the IHS. Offerors must meet the definition of "Indian Economic Enterprise" at three crucial stages: when submitting offers, upon contract award, and throughout the contract's term. Failure to maintain eligibility can result in mandatory notification to the Contracting Officer. Additionally, all successful bidders must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) and provide accurate information, as false claims can lead to legal consequences. The form also requests specific details such as the name of the business owner, the recognizer of the tribal entity, and a DUNS number. This document plays a critical role in ensuring proper compliance with federal guidelines for contracts aimed at supporting Indian-owned enterprises.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 16, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineApr 21, 2025
expiryArchive DateMay 6, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sub-Tier
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
Office
ALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC

Point of Contact

Name
Shandiin DeWolfe

Place of Performance

Albuquerque, New Mexico, UNITED STATES

Official Sources