ContractSources Sought

Sources-Sought Notice – Management Inquiry BPA

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SS-GSU-25-0006
Response Deadline
Feb 5, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is conducting market research through a Sources-Sought Notice for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) focused on management inquiries in the Navajo Area. The procurement aims to identify qualified sources capable of performing administrative and management investigations, which include reviewing case materials, conducting interviews, documenting processes, and providing recommendations, with each investigation requiring 15 to 30 hours of work. This opportunity is significant for enhancing administrative efficiency within the IHS and promoting economic opportunities for Indian-owned businesses, particularly those that qualify under the Buy Indian Act. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and relevant documentation to William Lee at William.Lee@ihs.gov by February 5, 2025, at 2:30 PM MST, ensuring they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the IHS IEE Representation Form.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541611
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf
PDF1492 KBJan 31, 2025
AI Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Department of Health & Human Services, has issued a solicitation related to the Buy Indian Act. This notice solicits offers from enterprises that self-certify as an “Indian Economic Enterprise,” emphasizing that the eligibility must be maintained at the time of the offer, contract award, and throughout the contract's duration. Potential contractors must provide immediate notification to the Contracting Officer if they cease to meet the eligibility criteria. Additionally, the document stipulates that successful offerors must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM) and outlines the legal implications of providing false information during the application process. The offeror is required to confirm whether they meet the qualifications of the Buy Indian Act based on ownership criteria, detailing essential identifying information such as the name of the 51% owner and tribal affiliation. This procurement process promotes economic opportunities for Indian-owned businesses and ensures compliance with federal regulations regarding ownership and contracting.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedJan 31, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineFeb 5, 2025
expiryArchive DateFeb 20, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sub-Tier
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
Office
NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC

Point of Contact

Name
William Lee

Place of Performance

Gallup, New Mexico, UNITED STATES

Official Sources