Sources Sought - PIMC Chemical Fume Hood PM and Calibration Services
ID: IHS1508673Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

Repair and Maintenance (811)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cdac575ac9d445fca802028a088d73e8/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified contractors to provide preventive maintenance and calibration services for chemical fume hoods at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Arizona. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather information from potential vendors regarding their capabilities to fulfill these requirements while adhering to the Buy Indian Act, which prioritizes Indian Economic Enterprises in federal procurement. Interested parties must submit their qualifications, including documentation of their status as authorized distributors and their affiliation with Indian tribes or Alaska Native corporations, by March 7, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Kerri Gilmore at Kerri.Gilmore@ihs.gov.

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    Kerri Gilmore
    Kerri.Gilmore@ihs.gov
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    BIA Sources Sought IHS1508673.pdf
    The Phoenix Indian Medical Center has issued a Sources Sought Notice concerning the need for preventive maintenance and calibration services for its chemical fume hoods. This request, classified under NAICS code 811210, aims to gather information from potential contractors about their ability to meet the requirements specified, as part of compliance with the Buy Indian Act. Interested vendors should respond by providing key information such as company details, business category qualifications (Indian Economic Enterprise or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise), and capability statements. They must also adhere to specific eligibility criteria, including providing documentation demonstrating their status as authorized distributors for relevant manufacturers and identifying their supporting Indian tribes or Alaska Native corporations. This market research seeks to evaluate the capacity of Indian Economic Enterprises, aiming for a minimum expectation of offers from qualified firms in accordance with federal contracting guidelines. Responses must be submitted by March 7, 2025. The notice emphasizes the importance of compliance with federal regulations and the prioritization of Indian enterprises in procurement activities.
    IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The document outlines requirements under the Buy Indian Act for entities responding to solicitations issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS). It serves as a self-certification form where Offerors confirm they qualify as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" as defined by relevant regulations. Eligibility must be maintained at three key stages: at the time of the offer submission, at contract award, and throughout contract performance. Offerors must notify the Contracting Officer if they no longer meet these criteria. Successful bidders must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM), and any false statements could trigger legal penalties. The form also requires Offerors to indicate compliance with Indian ownership standards and includes space for necessary identifying information. This document emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in federal contracting processes aimed at promoting Indian economic interests.
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