Annual Fire Alarm Inspections and Quarterly Fire Sprinkler Inspections

This sources-sought notice, issued under solicitation number IHS1524309, is a market research action by the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service under the Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate the availability of vendors capable of providing annual fire alarm inspections and quarterly fire sprinkler system inspections at the Fort Duchesne IHS Indian Health Clinic in Utah. The effort is specifically targeted toward Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) as defined by the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. § 47) and HHSAR 326.601, limiting eligibility to businesses that meet the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise. Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management with an active Unique Entity Identifier, self-certify their small business size under NAICS code 561210, and submit a one-page capabilities statement along with the completed IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. No proprietary, classified, or confidential information should be included, and all non-proprietary information provided may be used in any resulting solicitation. The notice does not constitute a commitment to issue a contract or make an award. To be eligible, offerors must hold a valid Utah state license for fire protection system technicians and demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience in fire system inspection and maintenance within healthcare facilities. Compliance with tribal employment rights (TERO) is mandatory, requiring a Tribal Business Permit issued by the Employment Development Authority and adherence to hiring and subcontracting preferences for Tribal members. All work must conform to NFPA standards and Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) requirements, with deliverables consisting of annual and quarterly inspection reports and detailed lists of failed or deficient devices. Responses must be submitted electronically by May 14, 2026, to the designated point of contact in Phoenix, AZ, and no physical delivery, packaging, or marking requirements apply since the scope is strictly service-based. While the notice outlines mandatory certifications, licensing, and compliance obligations under federal law, including penalties for false representations under the False Claims Act, it does not include evaluation factors, contract value estimates, payment instructions, or definitive contract terms, as it is solely for market research purposes to inform future acquisition strategy.