SOURCES SOUGHT: Workstations for Kayenta Health Center
ID: IHS1511879Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing (337214)

PSC

OFFICE FURNITURE (7110)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f31956ee56f64e21809b61a2bec05aa7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified vendors to provide and install matching workstations and equipment for the Kayenta Health Center in Arizona. This opportunity is part of a market research initiative to identify potential sources under the Buy Indian Set-Aside program, which aims to support Indian Economic Enterprises with at least 51% Indian ownership. The selected vendors will be expected to comply with the requirements outlined in the solicitation, including registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submission of a company profile detailing their qualifications and socio-economic status. Interested parties must submit their responses by April 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM MST to Flora Washington at flora.washington@ihs.gov, including necessary documentation and the completed IHS IEE Representation Form if applicable.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Flora Washington
    (928) 380-8345
    flora.washington@ihs.gov
    Files
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    IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is issuing a solicitation document under the Buy Indian Act, which allows for the awarding of contracts to "Indian Economic Enterprises" with at least 51% Indian ownership. The document serves as a self-certification form for offerors to confirm their status as such enterprises at the time of the offer, contract award, and throughout contract performance. Should an enterprise lose its eligibility, it must notify the Contracting Officer immediately. Offerors must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, the document warns against submitting false information, as it may lead to legal consequences under federal law. The representation section requires the offeror to confirm if they meet the “Indian Economic Enterprise” criteria, along with providing necessary identifying information. Overall, this solicitation is part of an effort to promote and support Indian-owned businesses in securing federal contracts.
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