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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, 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) 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). Instructions for submission are outlined below. Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and other small business are highly encouraged to respond to this notice. However, firms should understand that generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective evaluation of their capacity and capability to perform the work required. Responses must directly demonstrate the company's capability, experience and ability to provide Lawton Indian Hospital with a UTV (Utility Task Vehicle). The Current UTV is considered outdated and inefficient due to escalating maintenance costs and frequent repairs. The cost of maintaining this unit now exceeds the operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the current UTV models available on the market. Operational Needs include Delivery of Packages, Medical Supplies, Property Equipment across the Hospital Campus while driving across a variety of terrain. The Government requests interested parties submit a written response to this notice, which includes: a. Company Name. b. Company Socioeconomic Status. c. Company System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. d. Company point of contact, mailing address, and telephone number(s), and website address e. Name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a company point of contact who has the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with government representatives. f. DUNS Number: g. Cage Code: h. Tax ID i. Date submitted. j. Applicable company GSA Schedule number or other available procurement vehicle. k. Company's System for Award Management (SAM) registration status. All respondents must register on the SAM located at http://www.sam.gov/. l. Submit Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (attached) Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award contract. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned. No entitlements to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses, or the Government's use of such information or otherwise pay for the information provi…
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