Cooling Tower Water Treatment
ID: IHS1502388Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9d0d22fd11354f9da21c65a01febc5cc/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified contractors to provide annual cooling tower water treatment services at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with the Buy Indian Act by identifying eligible Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) capable of performing the required disinfection and cleaning of the facility's cooling tower basin and associated equipment. This initiative is part of a broader effort to promote economic development within Indian communities while adhering to federal acquisition standards. Interested firms must submit their qualifications, including company details and capability statements, to Dale C. Clark at dale.clark@ihs.gov, as this notice serves primarily as market research rather than a solicitation for quotes.

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    Dale C Clark
    dale.clark@ihs.gov
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    BIA Sources Sought Water Treatment.pdf
    The Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) issued a Sources Sought Notice for the Annual Water Cooling Tower Cleaning service, part of an initiative to comply with the Buy Indian Act. The solicitation is aimed at identifying eligible Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) qualified to perform the necessary tasks at the PIMC facility located in Phoenix, AZ. Interested firms must submit qualifying information, including company details, DUNS or SAM identifiers, and capability statements to demonstrate their qualifications. The notice emphasizes market research to ensure the participation of multiple IEEs for compliance purposes and requires vendors to certify their IEE status. The intent is to reinforce economic development within Indian communities while adhering to federal acquisition standards. This notice functions primarily as a market research tool rather than a solicitation for quotes, seeking to gather information to inform future procurement decisions.
    IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) under the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has issued a solicitation form pertaining to the Buy Indian Act. This form serves as a self-certification tool for Offerors claiming to be an "Indian Economic Enterprise," requiring them to maintain eligibility at all key stages—offer submission, contract award, and throughout the contract's duration. Should a contractor's eligibility status change at any point, they are obligated to inform the Contracting Officer immediately. Each Offeror must also be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). Submitting false information can lead to severe legal penalties, reinforcing the importance of truthfulness in all declarations related to the solicitation. The form requires a representation regarding the ownership status of the entity, mandating clear acknowledgment of compliance with the Buy Indian Act stipulations. This document is critical to ensure fairness and integrity in awarding federal contracts aimed at promoting Indian economic development.
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