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Sources Sought - Bobcat Engine Replacement
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This is a Sources Sought notice issued by the Billings Area Indian Health Service under the Department of Health and Human Services to identify qualified Indian Economic Enterprises and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises capable of performing engine replacement on a Bobcat Model 763 with serial number 512220958, using a Kubota V2203 motor. The requirement falls under NAICS code 238990 with a size standard of $12.5 million and is governed by the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, which mandates preference for Indian Economic Enterprises whenever feasible. The notice is not a solicitation for bids but rather a market research action to determine the availability of capable sources and inform future acquisition strategy. To qualify as an Indian Economic Enterprise, a business must be owned at least 51% by one or more Indians, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations, with those same entities receiving at least 51% of the contract earnings and maintaining control of daily operations through Indian management. Responses must include a completed Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form and a detailed capability statement that demonstrates specific experience with similar engine replacement services, a list of past relevant contracts, and concrete evidence of compliance with the IEE definition, earnings distribution, and operational control requirements. Subcontractor partnerships are permitted but require detailed demonstration that the prime IEE, either alone or combined with a similarly situated entity, will still meet the 51% earnings and control thresholds. Responses must be submitted via email to mitzi.horn@ihs.gov no later than seven days from the notice posting, with the Sources Sought ID SS-75H70926BAO_057 included in the subject line. Failure to comprehensively address all required elements may result in exclusion from consideration as a capable source. All responding entities must be registered in the System for Award Management, and any submission of false or misleading information regarding IEE status is punishable under federal law. The performance location is Harlem, Montana, 59526.
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Harlem, MT, 59526, 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), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), and any other category of vendor 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).
Consistent with the revised Buy Indian Act, HHS/IHS adopted the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) set forth in 48 CFR 1480.201. This definition includes the following requirement, amongst others: “the Indians or Indian Tribes must, together, receive at least a majority of the earnings from the contract.”.
Instructions for submission are outlined further below.
DEFINITIONS
INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE (IEE):
Any business activity owned by one or more Indians, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations provided that:
The combined Indian, Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation ownership of the enterprise constitutes not less than 51%;
The Indian, Federal Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations must, together, receive at least 51% of the earnings from the contract; and
The management and daily business operations must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
NAICS: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Size Standard: $12.5 million
The requirement is for engine replacement for Bobcat Model 763, SN 512220958, Kubota V2203 motor.
INSTRUCTIONS TO INDUSTRY
ISBEEs are highly encouraged to respond to this notice. However, firms must also understand that generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective evaluation of their capacity and capability to perform the work required. To be considered a capable source, responses must directly demonstrate the company’s capability, experience, and ability to provide services as shown below.
Your response must include but is not limited to the following:
Number of years of experience in providing routine services as stated in the Statement of Work.
List of past jobs/contracts of providing routine services as stated in the Statement of Work.
Demonstrate how your company meets the definition for Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) in consideration to this requirement.
Demonstrate how your company will receive at least 51% of the earnings from the awarded contract.
If identifying a partnership with a subcontractor that is a similarly situated entity, demonstrate how together with the subcontractor you will receive a combined 51% of the earnings from the contract.
If identifying a partnership with a subcontractor that is NOT a similarly situated entity, demonstrate how you will receive 51% of the earnings from the contract.
Demonstrate how the prime IEE, or together with the subcontractor, will conduct management and daily operations to be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians.
Failure to address these items in your capability statement could exclude your firm from being determined a capable IEE/ISBEE source.
SUBMISSION
Interested parties capable of performing the required services may submit a response via email to: mitzi.horn@ihs.gov no later than 7 days from the date of the sources sought announcement.
Interested parties shall submit their capability response as instructed above and include a copy of the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. It is recommended to include the sources sought ID in the subject line.
Sources Sought ID: SS-75H70926BAO_057. Responses received to this notice will assist in determining the acquisition strategy of the requirement.
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