Notice of Intent to Single Source - Gallup Indian Medical Center - Comp Ray Inc.

The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires potential contractors to self-certify their status as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) using a specific representation form. This form is crucial for solicitations, sources sought notices, RFIs, and subsequent contracts. To qualify, enterprises must meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the entire performance period. Contractors must immediately notify the Contracting Officer if they no longer meet eligibility requirements. While self-certification is mandatory, Contracting Officers may request additional documentation, and awards are subject to protest if eligibility is questioned. Successful offerors must also be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). The document warns against providing false or misleading information, citing penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 for false representations and 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287 for false claims during contract performance. The form requires the offeror to explicitly state whether they meet the IEE definition, along with details of the 51% owner, tribal entity, business name, and DUNS number.