Caterpillar 416D Front Loader and Backhoe Repair

This announcement is a sources sought notice issued by the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service under the Department of Health and Human Services for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation or commitment to procure services. The government seeks to identify qualified vendors capable of repairing a single Caterpillar 416D Front Loader and Backhoe located at the Whiteriver IHS Hospital in Whiteriver, Arizona, with specific focus on addressing hydraulic and oil leaks. Responses are required to demonstrate compliance with the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside, meaning vendors must qualify as an Indian Economic Enterprise under HHSAR 326.601 and 25 U.S.C. 47, the Buy Indian Act, and must self-certify this status by completing the official IHS Buy Indian Act Representation Form. All respondents must provide their company name, address, point of contact, website, business size under NAICS Code 811310, SAM Unique Entity Identifier with expiration and registration status, disclosure of any active GSA, VA, or FSS procurement vehicles, and a one-page capabilities statement. Responses must not contain proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information, and the government reserves the right to use non-proprietary technical data in future solicitations. Eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise must be maintained from the time of response through contract award and performance, with immediate notification required if status changes. Only registered entities in SAM are eligible for potential award, and false certifications may result in penalties under federal law. The deadline for submitting responses is May 27, 2026.