PIMC Patient Lodging

This pre-solicitation notice is for a firm-fixed-price contract to provide lodging, meals, and transportation services for patients of the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) in Phoenix, Arizona. The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking to procure these services. The contractor must meet minimum qualifications, be registered in SAM.gov, and provide 10 hotel rooms per week, including regular and handicapped rooms, for PIMC patients and their adult aides. Lodging is required Monday through Thursday, with availability for reservations up to 7 days prior and occasional same-day requirements. Rates cannot exceed the current GSA per diem. The contractor must also provide transportation, standard room amenities, meals, and meet other facility requirements detailed in the Statement of Work. The evaluation criteria include compliance with the SOW and a site visit to ensure compliance with the evaluation checklist. The deadline to respond to this sources sought notice is April 2, 2024.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) under the Buy Indian Act. The NAICS code is 721110 for Hotels (Except Casino Hotels) and Motels, with a size standard of $40M. The contract term is for a base year with four 1-year option periods. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to assess compliance with the Buy Indian Act and determine if there is a reasonable expectation of receiving offers from two or more eligible entities to support the set-aside decision.