Surveying, Engineering Technician, and Construction Inspection Services for the Northern Disctrict of the Nashville Area Office
ID: 285IHS1502505Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENASHVILLE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCNASHVILLE, TN, 37214, USA

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0ba206a0b9db487fa9ded89d1041d648/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS) Nashville Area Office, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Surveying, Engineering Technician, and Construction Inspection Services for projects in the Northern District of the Nashville Area. The procurement aims to secure a single fixed-price contract that encompasses a range of services including geo-referenced surveys, soil investigations, drafting support for engineering designs, and construction inspections, all adhering to IHS standards. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the effective development and maintenance of community water and wastewater systems, which are vital for public health and safety. Interested vendors must respond to the sources sought notice by emailing Paul Carr at paul.carr@ihs.gov, providing their company name, SAM UEI number, and a completed Buy Indian Act IEE representation form, with the pre-solicitation expected to be posted 15 days after this notice. The contract will have a base year with four optional renewal years, and the SBA size standard for eligibility is set at $19 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Paul Carr
    (615) 467-1567
    paul.carr@ihs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    IHS Buy Indian Act IEE Representation form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service's document outlines requirements for an "Indian Economic Enterprise" in accordance with the Buy Indian Act. It serves as a self-certification form for Offerors responding to a Solicitation, Sources Sought Notice, or Request for Information (RFI). Offerors must confirm their eligibility as an enterprise owned by federally recognized tribes at three critical points: during the offer submission, at contract award, and throughout the contract period. The document emphasizes that any changes in eligibility require immediate notification to the Contracting Officer. Moreover, it stipulates that Offerors must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM) before contract award. False statements in the offer submission can lead to legal repercussions. The representation section requires Offerors to indicate whether they meet the eligibility criteria. This document is essential for ensuring compliance and authenticity in federal contracting processes related to Indian Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act.
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