IEE Sources Sought.pdf
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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS) for tree trimming and removal services at the Cibecue Health Center in Cibecue, Arizona. The notice is classified under NAICS Code 561730 (Landscaping Services) and serves as market research to determine compliance with the Buy Indian Act and set-aside requirements rather than a request for quote.
The requirement encompasses tree trimming and pruning, removal of one tree and stump, debris removal and disposal, work area cleanup, and temporary removal and reinstallation of a chain-link fence if necessary. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and supervision. Responses are due by July 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET to Minkyu Kim at minkyu.kim@ihs.gov. This acquisition is set-aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) to the maximum extent possible under the Buy Indian Act. Interested vendors must submit company name, point of contact information, DUNS number or SAM Unique Entity Identifier, tax ID, business category classification (IEE or ISBEE), a capability statement, manufacturer authorization documentation, and a completed IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form with self-certification of eligibility and identification of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation supporting their IEE status. Prospective contractors must also be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) at the time of offer submission to comply with annual representations and certifications requirements.
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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
GENERAL INFORMATION
SUBJECT: Cibecue Tree Trimming Service
NAICS CODE: 561730 Landscaping Services
POINT OF CONTACT: Minkyu Kim at minkyu.kim@ihs.gov
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (DELIVERY ADDRESS): Cibecue Health Center. Cibecue, AZ 85911
RESPONSE DATE/TIME: 7/15/2026 1300 ET
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
Provide tree trimming and removal services at the Cibecue Clinic in Cibecue, Arizona. Services include trimming and pruning trees, removing one tree and stump, debris removal and disposal, work area cleanup, and, if necessary, temporary removal and reinstallation of a chain-link fence to safely complete the work. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform the required services.
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:
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
1. Company name.
2. Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address).
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.
8. Documentation from manufacturer (i.e., correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer. See Attachment 1: 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: IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form
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