IEE Set Aside - Uninterruptable Power Supply for the Red Lake Hospital

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, RFIs, and resultant contracts. This certification must be maintained from the time of offer through the entire contract performance period. Contractors must immediately notify the Contracting Officer if they no longer meet IEE eligibility. Individual Contracting Officers may request documentation, and awards are subject to protest regarding eligibility. Successful offerors must also register with the System for Award Management (SAM). False or misleading information can lead to penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 for false statements and 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287 for false claims. The form includes a representation section for the offeror to confirm their IEE status, requiring the name of the 51% owner, certifying signature, printed name, federally recognized tribal entity, business name, and DUNS Number. The specific project referenced is for an Uninterruptible Power Supply for Red Lake Hospital, with solicitation number 75H70526Q00005.

This government solicitation (75H70526Q00005) is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Indian Health Service for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) hardware for the Red Lake Hospital in Red Lake, MN. The acquisition is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 335999. The offer due date is December 10, 2025, at 1400 CT. The contract is a Firm-Fixed Price type, and payment will be made electronically via the Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) within 30 days of a proper invoice. The solicitation specifies detailed technical requirements for the UPS units, including physical dimensions, electrical output and input, communication features, and environmental specifications. It also incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Health & Human Services Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR) clauses by reference, including those related to electronic invoice submission and Indian Preference.