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: The combined Indian, Federally Recognized Indian Tribe, or Alaska Native Corporation ownership of the enterprise constitutes not less than 51%; The Indian(s), Federally Recognized Indian Tribe(s), or Alaska Native Corporation(s), together, receive at least 51 percent of the earnings from the contract; and The management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT Project Title Water Utility Services, Sewage Utility Services, and Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Services NAICS 221310 – Water Supply and Irrigation Systems 221320 – Sewage Treatment Facilities 562111 – Solid Waste Collection 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 Continuous water utility service through the existing public water distribution system. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, tribal, and local drinking water regulations. Advance notification of planned service interruptions whenever practical. Prompt notification of emergency service interruptions affecting Government facilities. Sewage Utility Services Continuous sewage utility service through the existing public sewage collection and treatment system. Collection, conveyance, treatment, and disposal of sewage in accordance with applicable regulations. Advance notification of planned service interruptions whenever practical. Prompt notification of emergency service interruptions affecting Government facilities. Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Services Scheduled collection of municipal …