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75H70926Q00010
Response Deadline
Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM(MDT)7 days
Eligibility
Contract Type
Sources Sought
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
75H70926Q00010
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 (IEEs) 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 (IEEs), and any other category of vendor capable of performing the requirement described below.
Interested vendors should submit a capability statement along with the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form.
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.
DEFINITIONS
Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)
Any business activity owned by one or more Indians, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations, provided that:
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
Project Title
Water Utility Services, Sewage Utility Services, and Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Services
NAICS
Period of Performance
One (1) Base Year with Four (4) Option Years.
Place of Performance
Location
Address
City, State, ZIP
Fort Belknap Hospital
669 Agency Main Street
Harlem, MT 59526
Eagle Child Health Station
456 Pine Grove Road
Hays, MT 59526
Government Housing Quarters
Multiple Locations
Harlem, MT 59526
Services Required
The Contractor shall provide utility services including:
Water Utility Services
Sewage Utility Services
Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Services
INSTRUCTIONS TO INDUSTRY
ISBEEs are highly encouraged to respond to this notice. Generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective evaluation of a firm's ability to perform the required services.
To be considered a capable source, responses should specifically demonstrate the firm's experience, qualifications, and capability to perform the services described in this notice.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST INCLUDE, AT A MINIMUM
Interested vendors should submit a capability statement addressing the following:
Failure to address these items may preclude the Government from determining that your firm is a capable source for this requirement.
A DRAFT statement of work has been attached for reference only.
SUBMISSION
Interested parties capable of performing the required services may submit their capability statement and Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form via email to Johnna Spotted at Johnna.Spotted@ihs.gov identified in the Sources Sought announcement by the date specified therein. Notice ID 75H70926Q00010 shall be referenced in the subject line.
Responses received will be used for market research purposes only and will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy.
Johnna Spotted
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
BILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
BILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
2900 FOURTH AVE. NORTH - PO BOX 366
BILLINGS, MT, 59107
NAICS
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
PSC
UTILITIES- WATER
Set-Aside
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services)