FBSU Philips service agreement

2026-11-03

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICEThis 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 . DEFINITIONSINDIAN 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 ; andThe management and daily business operations must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians . DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTNAICS : 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and MaintenanceINSTRUCTIONS TO INDUSTRYISBEEs 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 Shall Include , but not limited to : Number of years of experience in providing onsite tech support for any repairs / maintenance to central station heart monitor and patient bedside monitors ; List of past jobs / contracts ; The resources and capabilities your company possesses to provide the services . Demonstrate how your company meets the definition for Indian Economic Enterprise ( IEE ) in consideration to this requirement : NAICS 811210 as 100 % set - aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises . Failure to address these items in your capability statement could exclude your firm from being determined a capable IEE / ISBEE source . See SOWSUBMISSIONInterested parties capable of performing the required services may submit a response via email to : ashley . flynn @ ihs . gov , no later than 5 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 : 75H70926BAO_016 . Responses received to this notice will assist in determining the acquisition strategy of the requirement .

Montana

2026-04-29