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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

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Project: Infectious Waste Collection and Disposal Services – Pueblo Pintado, NM

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Crowpoint Healthcare Facility (CFU) is seeking capable, Native American Owned Small Business or Indian Economic Enterprise Small Business interested in providing the resources to satisfy this requirement for Infectious Waste Collection and Disposal Services for Pueblo Pintado Health Clinic, which is located approximately 50 miles northeast of Crownpoint Healthcare Facility. Vendor is responsible to provide labor, tools, and transportation for collection of infectious waste and disposal in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local laws, and regulations.

The anticipated period of performance is January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, with four one-year options.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 562112 – Hazardous Waste Collection, with a small business size standard of $41.5M

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide supplies 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 required documents.

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) 10:00am MST on October 19,2023.

AS A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED:

1. Confirm the Buy-Indian set-aside status you qualify for under following NAICS Code: 562112


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


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


4. Provide DUNS Number and CAGE Code.


5. 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:

Arlynda Largo, Purchasing Agent

505-786-2530

Arlynda.largo@ihs.gov

Place of Performance:

Pueblo Pintado Health Clinic

Jct. Navajo Route 46 and First Street

Pueblo Pintado, NM 87013

Country: USA

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

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