BIA Sources Sought Compressor.pdf

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This is a Sources Sought Notice for Ft Yuma Compressor Repair issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS). The requirement involves repairing and/or replacing additional air conditioning compressors in Winterhaven, Arizona, with a NAICS code of 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The notice is specifically focused on implementing the Buy Indian Act, which gives priority to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), requiring that such businesses own at least 51% of the enterprise, receive at least 51% of contract earnings, and have management controlled by Indians.

Interested firms must submit a response by 11/25/25 at 1:00 PM local time, including detailed information such as company name, point of contact, contract numbers, DUNS number, tax ID, business category, and a capability statement. Vendors must also complete the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form and identify the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation supporting their IEE status. This notice is for market research to determine compliance with the Buy Indian Act and potential set-aside opportunities, and is not a formal request for quote.

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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SUBJECT: Ft Yuma Compressor Repair

NAICS CODE: 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

POINT OF CONTACT: Dale C Clark

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (DELIVERY ADDRESS): Winterhaven, Arizona

RESPONSE DATE/TIME: 11/25/25, 1300 Local Time

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

Repair and or replace additional A/C compressors

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.

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).

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.

3. FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable.

4. DUNS number OR SAM Unique Entity Identifier Number.

5. Tax ID number.

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.

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: IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form

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