The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires offerors to self-certify as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) for solicitations, sources sought notices, RFIs, and resultant contracts. This certification must be maintained throughout the offer, award, and contract performance periods. Failure to meet IEE eligibility requires immediate written notification to the Contracting Officer. Contracting Officers may request documentation to verify eligibility for set-aside or sole-source contracts, and awards may be subject to protest. Additionally, successful offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Providing false information is punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, and false claims during contract performance are subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729 to 3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. The form requires the offeror to explicitly state whether they meet the IEE definition with “Indian Ownership” and includes spaces for the owner's name, certifying signature, print name, federally recognized tribal entity, business name, and DUNS number.

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Past Performance Survey is a critical tool for evaluating contractor performance in federal healthcare contracts. It gathers detailed information on a contractor's past projects, including client details, contract value, performance period, and project managers. The survey includes open-ended questions to assess contract scope, complexity, relevance, and the contractor's planning, staffing, and adherence to timelines. Contractors are rated across several categories: Quality of Service (compliance, accuracy, technical excellence), Cost Control (forecasting, billing, efficiencies), Timeliness of Performance (milestones, reliability, delivery), Business Relations (management, cooperation, flexibility), and Customer Satisfaction (commitment, recommendation). A defined rating scheme (Excellent, Good, Acceptable, Marginal, Unacceptable) ensures objective evaluation, with an overall past performance rating influencing future contract awards. This sensitive document is not for public release.

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Albuquerque Area Office is soliciting proposals (RFP 75H70726Q00017) for Ophthalmic Equipment Service and Maintenance at three New Mexico health centers: Santa Fe Indian Health Center, Santa Clara Health Center, and San Felipe Health Clinic. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) agreement, consisting of a 12-month base period and four 12-month option years, not to exceed five years in total. This acquisition is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) as a first tier, with other small business concerns considered in a second tier if insufficient competition arises. Services include preventative maintenance, repairs, and detailed reporting, requiring technicians with industry-standard qualifications and liability insurance. Invoices must be submitted monthly via the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).