Atch 3 - IEE Sources Sought.pdf
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- SS-25-PHX-047
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This Sources Sought Notice is for Electronic Fax Service by the Indian Health Service (IHS), seeking potential Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) to provide computing infrastructure and related services. The procurement is valued at $40M, with a NAICS Code of 518210, and has a response deadline of 25 July 2025. The solicitation is specifically structured to prioritize businesses owned by Indians, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations, requiring that such entities own at least 51% of the business, receive at least 51% of contract earnings, and control daily management operations.
Interested firms must submit a comprehensive response including company details, contact information, contract numbers, SAM identifier, tax ID, business category, a capability statement, and manufacturer authorization documentation. The IHS requires vendors to complete an Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form, self-certify eligibility, and identify the specific Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation supporting their enterprise status. Respondents must also be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) and complete annual representations and certifications at the time of offer submission.
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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
GENERAL INFORMATION
SUBJECT: Electronic Fax Service
NAICS CODE: 518210 – Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting and Related Services
POINT OF CONTACT: Marilyn Duran
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (DELIVERY ADDRESS): 40 North Central Ave #605, Phoenix, AZ 85004
RESPONSE DATE/TIME: 25 July 2025
BUY INDIAN ACT
The IHS Contracting Officer will give priority for all purchases, regardless of dollar value, by utilizing ISBEE set-aside to the maximum extent possible. Each acquisition of supplies, services or construction that is subject to commercial items (FAR 12.209) or Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) (FAR 13.106) must be set-aside exclusively for ISBEEs.
Definition(s): INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE (IEE) - Any business activity owned by one or more Indians, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations provided that:
The combined Indian, Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation ownership of the enterprise constitutes not less than 51%;
The Indian, Federal Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations must, together, receive at least 51% of the earnings from the contract; and
The management and daily business operations must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians.
Definition: INDIAN SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE (ISBEE) – An IEE that is also a small business concern established in accordance with the criteria and size standards of 13 CFR Part 121.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
Services, Non-Personal, See Attachment 1 – Statement of Work, NAICS Code: 815210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting and Related Services $40M.
INTERESTED PARTIES
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY; IT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, RATHER MARKET RESEARCH TO DETERMINE COMPLAINCE WITH THE BUY INDIAN ACT AND DETERMINATION OF SET-ASIDE. However, if a source provides pricing the Government can make a reasonable determination.
All interested firms who can meet the requirements stated above should respond, in writing, INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING:
1. Company name.
2. Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address).
3. FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable.
4. SAM Unique Entity Identifier Number.
5. Tax ID number.
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
6. Indication of which business category (IEE or ISBEE) for which the organization qualifies.
7. A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above.
8. Documentation from manufacturer (i.e., correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer.
See Attachment 2: Gray Market Prevention Language.
Additionally, since IHS must conduct sufficient market research in determining if there is reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), for every commercial contract opportunity, in accordance with HHSAR 326.603-1.
To identify and support responsible IEE/ISBEE(s) and prevent circumvention or abuse of the Buy Indian Act, interested, qualified, vendors must provide the following:
Representation must be made on the designated IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form (attached) through which the offeror will self-certify eligibility; and, Identify the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation upon which the offeror relies for its IEE status.
Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.1102 required to be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision. This is the only notice: no other copies of this notice will be provided.
Attachment 1: Statement of Work
Attachment 2: IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form.
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