BUY INDIAN SET-ASIDE - FEDERAL FACILITIES ASSESSMENT - OCAO IHS

This contract pertains to a Buy Indian Set-Aside initiative focused on conducting a Federal Facilities Assessment for the Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service (IHS), a division of the Department of Health and Human Services. The solicitation, numbered 246-25-Q-0019, was posted on January 30, 2025, with a response deadline of February 7, 2025. It is a combined procurement type specifically designated as a Buy Indian Set-Aside under the NAICS code 541330, which covers engineering services. The contract aims to support Indian economic enterprises by prioritizing Indian-owned businesses in the procurement process, emphasizing the importance of Indian economic participation under the Buy Indian Act. The contract involves detailed compliance requirements, including the submission of a Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form, which mandates offerors to self-certify their eligibility as Indian economic enterprises. The form requires information about ownership, tribal affiliation, and business registration, and emphasizes the importance of truthful certification to avoid penalties. The Office of the Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service, located at 73114 in Oklahoma City, will oversee the project, with Edson Yellowfish serving as the primary contact. The contract’s scope and size are not explicitly specified, but it is structured to ensure Indian-owned businesses are given set-aside opportunities in federal contracting for services related to facilities assessment, supporting economic development within Indian communities.