SUPPLIES TO DIVERT WATER FROM BUILDING
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The Indian Health Service is issuing a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises capable of supplying water diverting products for use at Lawton Indian Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma. This is not a solicitation for bids or proposals but an effort to assess market capability under the Buy Indian Act, which mandates preference for Indian Economic Enterprises when feasible. Respondents must submit a detailed capability statement and the official Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form, demonstrating specific experience and capacity to provide all items listed in the requirement; generic submissions will not be accepted. The applicable NAICS code is 332913 for Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, and the product service code is 4510. The set-aside is exclusively for Buy Indian Act compliance, limiting eligibility to qualifying Indian-owned businesses. Responses are due by August 8, 2026, and should be directed to Mary Ann Yocham at the Indian Health Service. The place of performance is specifically identified as Lawton Indian Hospital, and while other small businesses may respond, only Indian Economic Enterprises will be considered for potential award under this authority.
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Lawton, OK, 73501, USASet-Aside
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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, the Indian Health Service (IHS) 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 Service (IHS) requirement for WATER DIVERTING SUPPLIES. 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 all of the requested items on the materials list. The place of performance is Lawton Indian Hospital, 1515 NE Lawrie Tatum Rd, Lawton, OK 73507.
Applicable NAICS Code: 332913 — Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing (small business size standard: 1,000 employees). Product Service Code (PSC): 4510.
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