Waste Pick-up and Disposal
ID: IHS1510380Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5662d807c65b440e8c0635ef0efd0ddf/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified vendors to provide waste pick-up and disposal services for healthcare facilities in Whiteriver, Arizona. This opportunity is part of a Sources Sought Notice aimed at assessing market interest and compliance with the Buy Indian Act, which prioritizes contracts awarded to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs). The IHS emphasizes the importance of ensuring that at least 51% of the ownership and earnings from the contract benefit Indigenous businesses, thereby supporting economic participation within the community. Interested vendors must respond with their business status, contact information, and a capability statement by the specified deadline, and can reach out to Dale C Clark at dale.clark@ihs.gov for further inquiries.

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    Dale C Clark
    dale.clark@ihs.gov
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    BIA Sources Sought Solid Waste Collection.pdf
    This Sources Sought Notice is issued for Whiteriver Solid Waste Collection Services, directed by the Indian Health Service (IHS) to gauge market interest and compliance with the Buy Indian Act. The requirement involves waste pick-up and disposal for healthcare facilities in Whiteriver, Arizona. Interested vendors must respond by the specified deadline with essential information, including business status as an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), contact details, and a capability statement. The notice emphasizes the prioritization of purchases from IEEs to ensure at least 51% ownership and earnings from the contract flow to Indigenous businesses. Each responding firm is required to self-certify their eligibility and disclose the relevant Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation for their IEE status. The IHS aims to confirm the viability of acquiring offers from multiple IEEs, gathering necessary information to guide acquisition decisions. This notice serves as a preliminary step in market research rather than a formal solicitation for proposals, highlighting the importance of compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
    IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The document outlines the requirements under the Buy Indian Act for participants responding to a solicitation, sources sought notice, or Request for Information from the Indian Health Service (IHS). It establishes the self-certification process for Offerors to confirm their status as an “Indian Economic Enterprise,” which must be verified during the proposal submission, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. The Offeror must provide immediate notification to the Contracting Officer if eligibility requirements are not met at any time. Furthermore, the form highlights the legal consequences for providing false information, specifying adherence to integrity laws concerning contracts. The document also includes a representation section where the Offeror certifies meeting the criteria for Indian ownership, along with spaces for necessary details like business name and DUNS number. Overall, this solicitation emphasizes compliance with federal laws related to Indian economic participation in government contracts, ensuring that Indian-owned enterprises have the opportunity to compete while adhering to strict eligibility standards.
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