Compliance and Certification Support (Buy Indian Act)

The contract provides advisory support to ensure a prime contractor adheres to the Buy Indian Act and HHSAR 326.601 by monitoring and reporting on the eligibility status of participating entities, with a focus on maintaining compliance within the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside framework. This effort is critical to upholding the intent of the set-aside, which is reserved for Indian-owned small businesses under the Department of the Interior and Indian Health Service, and requires active oversight to verify that all contractual obligations related to tribal economic participation are met. The contractor must establish systems to track vendor eligibility, document compliance evidence, and provide regular reports to confirm ongoing adherence to federal regulations governing procurement within Indian Health Service programs. Performance is centered in Crownpoint, New Mexico, with the work specifically tied to the Navajo Area Indian Health Service under the Department of Health and Human Services. The contract falls under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services and is structured as a subcontract, indicating it supports a larger prime award subject to the ISBEE set-aside. The opportunity was posted on July 21, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026, suggesting a short evaluation window for qualified entities seeking to provide compliance expertise. The nature of this support demands deep knowledge of federal Indian procurement rules, proficiency in documentation and reporting procedures, and the ability to interface effectively with tribal and federal stakeholders to sustain compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.