FBSU Certified Dental Assistant Services
ID: SS-75H70925FB001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEBILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCBILLINGS, MT, 59107, USA

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

PSC

MEDICAL- DENTISTRY (Q503)

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/3dd3049a2b4d4f4c844a62cc6dd337e8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified vendors to provide Certified Dental Assistant Services for the Fort Belknap Service Unit Dental Department in Harlem, Montana. This procurement aims to identify Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) that can fulfill the requirements under the Buy Indian Act, emphasizing the importance of promoting economic development within Indian communities. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement demonstrating their qualifications, including experience and compliance with IEE definitions, within 15 days of the notice. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Vincent Hansen at Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov.

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    Vincent Hansen
    Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov
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    A16 - Sources Sought Dental Asst.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Sources Sought notice for Certified Dental Assistant Services under the Buy Indian Act to identify Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of meeting its requirements at the Fort Belknap Service Unit Dental Department. Vendors are required to submit a capability statement demonstrating their qualifications, including years of experience, past contracts, and compliance with the IEE definition, which mandates majority ownership and earnings for Indians or Tribes. The services fall under NAICS code 621210 (Dentists' Offices) with a projected base year plus four option years. Companies interested in this opportunity must respond within 15 days, providing evidence of their ability to conduct management and operations under the defined guidelines. This notice indicates the government’s intention to prioritize Indian-owned entities in the procurement of dental assistant services in alignment with federal regulations aimed at promoting economic development within Indian communities.
    B11 - IEE Representation.pdf
    The document from the Department of Health and Human Services outlines the requirements for submitting a representation form under the Buy Indian Act. It serves as a self-certification for Offerors, confirming their status as an "Indian Economic Enterprise." This certification must be verified at three key stages: at the time of offer submission, contract award, and throughout the contract's duration. Offerors must notify the Contracting Officer if they cease to meet eligibility criteria at any time. Registrations with the System of Award Management (SAM) are mandatory for successful Offerors, and false information can lead to legal repercussions. The form includes sections for the identification of the enterprise's ownership and tribal affiliations, emphasizing compliance with Buy Indian Act stipulations. Overall, this documentation is essential for the procurement process, ensuring that contracts are awarded appropriately under federal regulations aimed at promoting Indian economic enterprises.
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