SSN – IHS1528905 Helipad Lighting
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The Indian Health Service, Kayenta Service Unit is conducting market research to identify capable firms—particularly Indian-owned economic enterprises, both large and small—that can upgrade the existing helipad perimeter lighting system located in Kayenta, Arizona. This sources-sought notice is not a solicitation and no contract will be awarded based on responses; information gathered will solely inform the agency’s acquisition strategy, including decisions on competition, set-asides, and prioritization under federal procurement laws. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 238210 with a small business size standard of $19 million, and responses are expected from firms registered in SAM.gov, as mandated by FAR 4.203-1(b). The Contracting Officer will first evaluate submissions for potential Buy Indian Act opportunities under 25 U.S.C. 47, followed by set-asides under the Small Business Act. Indian-owned firms must complete and submit the IHS IEE Representation Form as required by HHSAR 326.606-1(b), certifying their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise and affirming ongoing eligibility throughout the offer, award, and performance phases. All respondents must provide a comprehensive company profile including UEI, address, primary point of contact, business size, ownership type, socio-economic certifications such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, and explicit identification of Native American ownership, along with a capability statement demonstrating relevant experience, such as past performance on similar projects or existing contracts like GSA or VA schedules. Responses must be submitted via email to Charity Yellowhair-Gilbert no later than June 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT with the exact subject line specified, and no telephone inquiries or feedback will be provided. Submissions are voluntary, and the government assumes no cost liability for participation.
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Kayenta, AZ, 86033, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
The Indian Health Service, Kayenta Service Unit is issuing this sources-sought notice (SSN) to identify capable Indian-owned, economic enterprises – large (IEE) or small (ISBEE) – for supplies, installation will be conducted inhouse by the Facilities Department. Supplies requested are light fixtures and connector kits for the Kayenta Health Center helipad perimeter.
Other capable firms are also invited to respond to this SSN. The Contracting Officer will consider responses for Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) opportunities first, then for set aside programs under the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104).
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this requirement is 335132 with a small business size standard of 600.
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. Information collected from this notice is purely for market research only and will be used to determine the contracting office’s acquisition strategy including competition, set asides, and locating Indian-owned economic enterprises. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in response to this request for information.
In accordance with FAR 4.203-1(b), offerors and quoters must be registered in System for Award Management at SAM.gov, at the time an offer or quotation is submitted and at time of award.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to provide requested supplies are invited to submit a response to this notice by July 30, 2026 at 10:00am MDT to Charity Yellowhair-Gilbert at charity.yellowhair-gilbert@ihs.gov with the subject line “SSN – IHS1528905 Helipad Lighting”. Your submission must include the following information, at a minimum:
- Company Profile that includes: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC information, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status/participation such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB and HUBZone, identification of Native American ownership, SAM.gov representations and certifications, and other related documentation.
- A brief statement of the company’s capability that relates to the described government requirement. Additional demonstration of capability may include current and past performance history for the same or similar requirement, established contracts such as GSA or VA Schedule, etc.
- Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs) must also submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached) in accordance with HHSAR 326.606-1(b).
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
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