Sources Sought IAW BUY INDIAN ACT OF 1910 for Point of Care Web-Based Software System SS-26-PHX-009
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AI-generated · Dec 23, 2025Identify Native American-owned firms capable of delivering a Point of Care Web-Based Software System and determine Buy Indian Act set-aside eligibility. This is market research (not a bid), to assess compliance and the potential for ISBEE/IEE opportunities for future acquisitions, with priority given to ISBEE set-asides where feasible. Respondents must provide items 1–8 and the IEE Representation Form if the firm is Native American, along with a capability statement showing qualifications to provide the required software. Include whether your organization qualifies as an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) or an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), and identify the Federally Recognized Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation supporting the IEE status. Ensure you are registered in SAM and provide the required representations, including the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form attached to this notice, plus identify the applicable tribe or corporation.
Provide the requested information to support the market research that will determine if there is a reasonable expectation of receiving offers from two or more IEE/ISBEE firms. This is not a quote request. Include your company name, primary contact, any relevant contract references, SAM UEI, Tax ID, and a clear statement of the services you can provide for the Point of Care Web-Based Software System, along with a capability statement. Attach the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form and the Scope of Work to your submission.
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY; PLEASE PROVIDE ITEMS 1-8 AND THE IEE REPRESENTATION FORM IF YOUR FIRM IS NATIVE AMERICAN. GENERAL INFORMATION SUBJECT: Point of Care Software -Area Wide NAICS CODE: 519290- Web Search Portals & All Other Information Services POINT OF CONTACT: Michele A. Lodge at: michele.lodge@ihs.gov PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (DELIVERY ADDRESSES): Area Wide for the Phoenix Area Office RESPONSE DATE/TIME: 29 December 2025 at 12pm (ET) under SS-26-PHX-009 BUY INDIAN ACT The IHS Contracting Officer will give priority for all purchases, regardless of dollar value, by utilizing ISBEE set-aside to the maximum extent possible. Each acquisition of supplies, services or construction that is subject to commercial items (FAR 12.209) or Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) (FAR 13.106) must be set-aside exclusively for ISBEEs. Definition(s): 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. Definition: INDIAN SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE (ISBEE) An IEE that is also a small business concern established in accordance with the criteria and size standards of 13 CFR Part 121. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT The NAICS Code 519290 - This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating Web sites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of Internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format (and known as Web search portals) or providing other information services not elsewhere classified. Establishments known as Web search portals often provide additional Internet services, such as email, connections to other Web sites, auctions, news, and other limited content. INTERESTED PARTIES THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY; IT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, RATHER MARKET RESEARCH TO DETERMINE COMPLAINCE WITH THE BUY INDIAN ACT AND DETERMINATION OF SET-ASIDE. All interested firms who can meet the requirements stated above should respond, in writing, INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING: 1. Company name. 2. Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address). 3. FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable. 4. SAM Unique Entity Identifier Number (UEI). 5. Tax ID number. 6. Indication of which business category (IEE or ISBEE) for which the organization qualifies. 7. A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above. 8. Please indicate which category of services your firm is able to provide. Additionally, since IHS must conduct sufficient market research in determining if there is reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), for every commercial contract opportunity, in accordance with HHSAR 326.603-1. To identify and support responsible IEE/ISBEE(s) and prevent circumvention or abuse of the Buy Indian Act, interested, qualified, vendors must provide the following: Representation must be made on the designated IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form (attached) through which the offeror will self-certify eligibility; and, Identify the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation upon which the offeror relies for its IEE status. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.1102 required to be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision. This is the only notice: no other copies of this notice will be provided. Attachment 1: IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form Attachment 2: Scope of Work
From Sources Sought posted on Dec 22, 2025Notice history
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