SOURCES SOUGHT: BPA FOR CHINLE PHYSICAL REHABILITATION SERVICES - PHYSICAL THERAPY SUPPLIES TO BE ORDERED ON AN 'AS NEEDED' BASIS

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Project Title:  BPA for Physical Rehabilitation Service, Physical Therapy direct patient care supplies to be ordered on an “as needed” basis

Tracking Number:  IHS1507325

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Chinle Service Unit, located in/at Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, Chinle, Arizona 86503 is seeking capable sources for Blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for Physical Therapy direct patient care supply order for supplies on an as "needed basis". 

The anticipated period of performance or delivery date is from date of award to (9) months.   

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 800 employees.  

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 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 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) April 14, 2025, 0800 a.m. (MST).

AT A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE POC LISTED IN THIS NOTICE:

1. Confirm the Buy-Indian set-aside status you qualify for under following NAICS Code: 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing.  
   1. If the proposed NAICS is not the customary or applicable NAICS relative to the needs description, include your firm’s proposed NAICS and rationale for the different NAICS.
2. If claiming IEE or ISBEE status, complete and submit 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 firm’s UEI Number.
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, or any other type of set aside.

Point of Contact: Tilda Nez, Contract Specialist, Telephone no. 928.674.7474, email address: tilda.nez@ihs.gov      

Place of Performance:

Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, PO Drawer PH, Highway 191 and Hospital Drive, Chinle, Arizona 86503.

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.