Sources Sought ADA Compliant Interpretation Services Bemidji Area Wide.pdf
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This is a Sources Sought Notice for ADA Compliant Interpretation Services issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS) for the Bemidji Area Service Units located in Cass Lake, Red Lake, and White Earth. The NAICS code is 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services), and responses are due by February 12, 2026 at 2 pm CST to Mary Simon, the point of contact.
The contractor shall provide all transportation, materials, labor, and services necessary to perform ADA compliant interpretation services as detailed in the accompanying Performance Work Statement (PWS). This acquisition is subject to the Buy Indian Act with priority set-asides for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs). ISBEEs must meet small business size standards per 13 CFR Part 121, while IEEs require at least 51% ownership and earnings by Indians, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations, with management and daily operations controlled by Indian individuals. Interested vendors must submit written responses including company name, point of contact information, DUNS number or SAM Unique Entity Identifier, Tax ID, business category qualification (IEE or ISBEE), FSS/SEWP contract numbers if applicable, and a capability statement demonstrating qualifications. Vendors must also complete the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form for self-certification and identify the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation supporting their IEE status. All prospective contractors must maintain current SAM registrations with annual representations and certifications at the time of offer submission.
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| PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT INTERPRETING SVC.docx | DOCX document |
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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SUBJECT: ADA Compliant Interpretation Services for the Bemidji Area
NAICS CODE: 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
POINT OF CONTACT: Mary Simon
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (DELIVERY ADDRESS): Bemidji Area Service Units of Cass Lake, Red Lake, and
White Earth RESPONSE DATE/TIME: 02/12/2026 @ 2 pm CST
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
The contractor shall provide all transportation, materials, labor, and any items and services necessary to perform ADA Compliant Interpretation Services as specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
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).
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.
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.
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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