Sources Sought - PAO - Media Destruction Asset Disposal Services

The Indian Health Service, Phoenix Area Office, is conducting market research to identify qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of providing secure off-site media destruction and Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD) services for government-owned end-of-life electronic equipment, including computers, laptops, printers, hard drives, and other electronic storage media. The required services encompass secure collection, transportation with chain of custody, data destruction through methods such as shredding, wiping, or degaussing, certified e-waste recycling, and environmentally compliant disposal. Interested vendors must demonstrate their capability to perform these services and submit documentation of relevant certifications, qualifications, and experience in secure media handling and ITAD. This notice is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or binding commitment to award a contract; responses will inform the government’s determination of available qualified ISBEEs and the appropriate acquisition strategy. To qualify, respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), self-certify their ISBEE status using the official IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form, and clearly identify the federally recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation that provides the required 51% ownership. The enterprise must also ensure Indian ownership and control of management and daily operations, with at least 51% of contract earnings going to Indian entities. Additionally, offerors must provide proof of being an authorized distributor from the manufacturer, as outlined in the Gray Market Prevention Language attachment. Submission requires company name, point of contact details, tax ID, SAM UEI or DUNS number, indication of ISBEE classification, a capability statement, and manufacturer authorization documentation. Responses are due by July 13, 2026, and failure to meet eligibility criteria or submitting false information may result in legal penalties under federal statutes including 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 31 U.S.C. 3729–3731. Contract performance must maintain ISBEE status throughout the offer submission, award, and performance periods, with immediate notification required to the Contracting Officer if eligibility is ever lost.