THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MARKET RESEARCH ONLY.

The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine the availability of vendors who meet the definition of an “Indian Economic Enterprise” in accordance to HHSAR 326.601, and also/or meet the small business size standards under the NAICS Code associated with this notice. Responses to this sources sought notice will assist determining the method of procurement and acquisition strategy use for an upcoming requirement. This notice does not commit the Government to issue a solicitation or make an award.

IHS has One (1) Caterpillar 416D Front Loader and Backhoe in need of repair of damaged components including hydralic and oil leaks..The front loader is located at the Whiteriver IHS Hospital, in Whiteriver, AZ.

All capable sources shall express written interest by responding to this sources sought notice with the following informatioin:

1. Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Website, and business size under the assocaited NAICS.Code.

2. System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, expiration, and registration status.

3. Any active GSA, VA, FSS procurement vehcile.

4. Capabilities Statement (no more than 1 page)

5. Complete the attached IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprsie Representation Form.

No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).