(Buy-Indian) Sources Sought: Water Softener Installation
ID: SS-IHS1511400-BIType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (N046)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/db155464d95d4e7b96e1a23277f32426/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified sources for the installation of a new water softener and reverse osmosis unit at the Parker Indian Health Care Center in Arizona. The project involves removing an outdated water softener that currently fails to adequately treat water, which is critical for sterilization equipment, and replacing it with a duplex water softener and a comprehensive RO system. This initiative is vital for ensuring high-quality water treatment, which is essential for patient care and the protection of medical equipment. Interested contractors must respond by April 30, 2025, with detailed qualifications and capability statements, and are encouraged to contact Kenneth Nicholson at kenneth.nicholson@ihs.gov for further information.

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    Kenneth Nicholson
    kenneth.nicholson@ihs.gov
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    A1.SOW.pdf
    The Parker Indian Health Care Center in Arizona seeks to upgrade its water treatment facilities by replacing an outdated water softener and installing a new reverse osmosis (RO) unit. The existing softener does not adequately treat the water, posing risks to sterilization equipment. The contractor will be responsible for removing the old system, installing a new duplex water softener, and a comprehensive RO system. This includes supplying all necessary labor, materials, and equipment, along with training for the center's staff on operation and maintenance. The project must comply with various safety and building codes, ensuring minimal disruption to the facility's operations. The work will be inspected by government representatives, and the contractor must provide warranties and operational manuals upon completion. The deadline for project completion is set at 30 days from the Notice to Proceed, with a one-year warranty on the work. This initiative demonstrates the health center’s commitment to ensuring high-quality water treatment for patient care and equipment protection.
    A2.IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a representation form pertaining to the Buy Indian Act. This document is intended for potential offerors responding to a solicitation or Request for Information (RFI) related to Indian Economic Enterprises. It requires self-certification that the submitting enterprise meets the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" at three critical points: at the offering stage, at contract award, and throughout the contract's duration. The document emphasizes the necessity for ongoing compliance and the obligation to notify the Contracting Officer if eligibility standards are not maintained. Offerors must also be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). The form includes a declaration of compliance with potential legal penalties for providing false information. This notice reinforces regulations aimed at promoting economic opportunities for federally recognized tribes and their enterprises through government contracts, ensuring that only eligible entities participate in set-aside or sole-source bidding processes.
    SS-IHS1511400-Buy Indian.pdf
    The Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Sources Sought Notice regarding the installation of a water softener at the Parker Healthcare Center in Parker, Arizona. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 238220 and favors Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) in compliance with the Buy Indian Act. Interested contractors must respond by April 30, 2025, providing detailed company information, qualifications, and a capability statement evidencing their ability to fulfill the project requirements, including the removal of the existing water softener and installation of new equipment within 30 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. Additional documentation from the manufacturer authorizing participation in the project is also required, alongside a self-certification of eligibility under the Indian Economic Enterprise framework. This notice serves as market research to assess the likelihood of receiving competitive bids from qualified IEE/ISBEE vendors, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The government aims to make an informed acquisition decision based on the responses received from capable firms.
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