Sources Sought-Dental Supplies for Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center
ID: Sources_Sought-Dental_Supplies_ZCCHCType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110, USA

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

PSC

DENTAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6520)

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/fe11becec108455b938143633caf5763/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking information from qualified sources regarding the procurement of dental supplies for the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center in New Mexico. This Sources Sought Notice aims to assess the availability of suppliers capable of providing dental equipment and supplies, with a focus on Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) or other small business concerns. The procurement will involve a base period and four option periods for renewal, and responses will inform the government on the appropriate acquisition method. Interested parties must submit their information, including a capability statement and ISBEE representation form, to Shannon Eldridge-Shorty via email by March 27, 2025, at 03:00 PM (MT).

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shannon Eldridge-Shorty
    (505) 256-6768
    shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov
    Files
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    IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf
    The document outlines the requirements for businesses seeking to qualify as “Indian Economic Enterprises” under the Buy Indian Act, as mandated by the Department of Health & Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service. It serves as a self-certification form for Offerors responding to solicitations, including Requests for Information, to certify their eligibility both at the proposal submission and throughout the contract duration. The applicant must maintain their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise during the entire contract period and report any changes in eligibility. Successful applicants also need to be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). The form warns against providing false information, which could result in legal penalties under federal statutes. Additionally, the document includes spaces to provide the name of the enterprise's owner, business name, and other identifying details as part of the certification process. Overall, this document emphasizes compliance with eligibility requirements for businesses aiming to benefit from contracting opportunities within the Buy Indian Act framework.
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