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Elevator Modernization Project-Pawnee Indian Health Center
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The Indian Health Service is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the Elevator Modernization Project at the Pawnee Indian Health Center in Oklahoma, identified by solicitation number IHS1525861. This notice is not a solicitation for proposals or quotations but is intended to identify qualified Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs), particularly Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, capable of performing comprehensive elevator mechanical and equipment upgrades in compliance with the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. § 47). Respondents must self-certify as an IEE by submitting the required Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form and demonstrate specific, non-generic capability and experience in elevator modernization work. All responses must include detailed company information such as the SAM Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE Code, tax ID, point of contact details, SAM registration status, and any applicable procurement vehicles, and must be submitted via email to Noleen Powell at Noleen.Powell@ihs.gov by 10:00 AM CST on May 11, 2026, with the exact subject line “IHS1525861 ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT.” The submission is limited to five pages total and must not include proprietary, classified, or confidential information. The project requires modernizing the elevator system at the Pawnee Indian Health Center, including replacement of the control system, upgrades to the machine room and pit, cab remodeling, door equipment replacement, and integration with the facility’s fire alarm system. All work must comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, ADA, NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and FGI Guidelines for Health Care Facilities, and must be performed by certified technicians during off-hours or weekends to avoid disrupting patient care. The contractor will be responsible for implementing Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA), submitting detailed deliverables such as operations and maintenance manuals, redline drawings, punch lists, warranty documentation, and progress payment schedules, and ensuring all submissions are provided in both hard copy and electronic formats. The period of performance, once awarded, will be 180 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. While this notice does not obligate the government to award a contract or compensate respondents for their time or information submitted, it serves as critical market research to inform the development of a future solicitation, which may incorporate Buy Indian Act preference as the basis for award. Respondents are advised that all information provided is voluntary and may be
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Pawnee, OK, 74058, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) whenever the use of that authority is authorized and practicable.
The Government is seeking to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of performing the below Indian Health Services (IHS) requirement. Any vendor responding to this notice should submit their capability statement as well as the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (attached). Instructions for submission are outlined below.
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and other small business are highly encouraged to respond to this notice. However, firms should understand that generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective evaluation of their capacity and capability to perform the work required. Responses must directly demonstrate the company’s capability, experience, and ability to provide Elevator Mechanical and Equipment Upgrades.
The Government requests interested parties submit a written response to this notice, which includes:
a. Company Name.
b. Company Socioeconomic Status.
c. Company System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
d. Company point of contact, mailing address, and telephone number(s), and website address
e. Name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a company point of contact who has the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with government representatives.
f. DUNS Number:
g. Cage Code:
h. Tax ID
i. Date submitted.
j. Applicable company GSA Schedule number or other available procurement vehicle.
k. Company’s System for Award Management (SAM) registration status. All respondents must register on the SAM located at http://www.sam.gov/.
l. Submit Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (attached)
Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award contract. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned. No entitlements to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses, or the Government's use of such information or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published on a government GPE. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.
Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
How to respond: Please include the notice IHS1525861 ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT in the subject line. Responses must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, NOLEEN POWELL at Noleen.Powell@ihs.gov no later than 10:00 AM CST on May 11, 2026.
Capability statements will not be returned and will not be accepted after the due date. The maximum number of pages for this submission is five (5) pages.
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