Phoenix Service Unit Awards Program Venue

The Indian Health Service (IHS), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is conducting a sources sought notice for a venue to host the Phoenix Service Unit Awards Program on February 27, 2025. The procurement requires a facility capable of accommodating up to 400 people, including staff and their families, with specific setup requirements such as cocktail tables, round tables, chairs in theater configuration, and audio-visual equipment. Catering services for light refreshments, specifically appetizers and tea/water, are also part of the requirement. Interested vendors must submit a comprehensive response by January 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time, including company information, point of contact details, contract numbers, DUNS/SAM numbers, tax ID, business category, a capability statement, and the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form. The evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to meet the specific venue and service requirements outlined in the sources sought notice.

The opportunity is set aside under the Buy Indian Act, specifically targeting Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) with at least 51% Indian ownership and control. Vendors must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) and fall under the NAICS category 531120 for Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings. No pricing information should be submitted at this stage, as the notice is primarily for market research purposes to identify potential qualified vendors. The event is scheduled for a single day in February 2025, with the venue needed to support an awards program for the Phoenix Service Unit. While specific award value is not disclosed in the documents, the requirement for a venue capable of hosting 400 people suggests a substantial event with potential for a significant contract value for the right qualified vendor.