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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY; THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS OR AN INVITATIONS FOR BIDS. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME.

This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotations or proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and will be used only for market research purposes to determine availability of sources, commerciality, and competitive strategy. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs associated with any response to this notice as incurred by prospective contractors.

Project Title: Non-Personal Service Contract

Tracking Number: SS-GSU-24-0005

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Gallup Service Unit, located in/at 516 E. Nizhoni Blvd, Gallup, NM 87301, is seeking capable sources for non-personal service contract for the following specialties:

1. Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Nurse as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator

The anticipated period of performance is a based plus three (3) option periods contract. See below for full service performance:

• Base Period: 1/1/2024 through 3/31/2024


• 1st Option Period: 4/1/2024 through 6/30/2024


• 2nd Option Period: 7/1/2024 through 9/30/2024


• 3rd Option Period: 10/1/2024 through 12/31/2024

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 561320 Temporary Help Services with a small business size standard of $14.0 Million.

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide service with those described in this notice.

In accordance with the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, the Indian Health Service shall give preference at all times, as far as practicable, to Indian economic enterprises. If your firm is capable of providing the supplies and/or services described in this notice, complete the attached representation form and submit it along with the rest of the requested documents identified in this notice.

THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE ACQUISITION STRATEGY SUCH AS INDIAN-OWNED ENTERPRISE SET ASIDES, TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE, ANY OTHER SOCIO-ECONOMIC SET ASIDE, OR UNRESTRICTED.

NOTE: If this requirement is set-aside, FAR 52.219-14 (DEVIATION 2019-01) Limitations on Subcontracting will apply; similarly-situated entity description applies. This clause requires that the concern perform at least 50 percent (50%) of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested sources must submit a capabilities package to the primary point of contact listed below, no later than (NLT) November 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. MST.

AS A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED:

1. Confirm the Buy-Indian set aside status you qualify for under following NAICS Code: 561320.


2. Fill out the attached IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form.


3. If Non-Indian, indicate firm’s size – small or other than small; and other socio-economic program participation such as small disadvantaged, 8(a)-certified, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and/or WOSB/EDWOSB.


4. A positive statement of your intention to submit a quote to an upcoming solicitation as a prime contractor.


5. Provide UEI Number and CAGE Code.


6. Evidence of recent (within the last five years) experience with work similar in type and scope to include:

1. Contract Numbers


2. Project Titles


3. Dollar Amounts


4. Percent and complete description of work self-performed


5. Customer points of contact with current telephone number and email address

All of the above information must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on availability of interested qualified Buy-Indian parties. If adequate interest is not received from Buy-Indian concerns, the solicitation may be issued as another type of set aside or unrestricted without further notice.

Point of Contact:

Melissa Lake, Contract Specialist

(505) 930-1975, Melissa.Lake@ihs.gov

Place of Performance:

Gallup Indian Medical Center

1808 W. Aztec Ave

Gallup, NM 87301

Country: USA

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

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