Inactive
Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services)
Notice ID:140A1126Q0009
Buy Indian Act – Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION 1. Notice Type This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research purposes only, in accordance with Federal Acquisi...
Buy Indian Act – Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION 1. Notice Type This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research purposes only, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and 48 CFR Part 326 (Buy Indian Act). This notice does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or commitment by the Government. 2. Purpose The purpose of this notice is to identify qualified Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) capable of performing the requirements described herein. The Government intends to determine whether this requirement can be fulfilled through an IEE set?aside under the Buy Indian Act. 3. Requirement Description The Government is seeking capability statements from IEEs for the following requirement: Title: Fuel Oil Furnace Replacement with Propane Heating System. Summary of Work: Replace the existing fuel oil furnace, tank, and associated piping and support equipment with a propane?based heating system to improve efficiency and safety at BIA Building 308. NAICS Code: J041 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air?Conditioning Contractors – $19 Million Place of Performance: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Eastern Nevada Agency Building 308, 1324 Justice Way, Owyhee, NV 89832 4. IEE Eligibility To be considered an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE), firms must meet the definition in 48 CFR 326.602: • At least 51% owned by one or more Indians or Indian Tribes • Controlled by one or more Indians • No small?business requirement applies for IEE status Respondents must submit a completed Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form with their capability statement. 5. Capability Statement Requirements Interested IEEs shall submit a capability statement that includes: A. Company Information • Company name • UEI number • Address • Point of contact (name, phone, email) • Business size and IEE status • Tribal affiliation (if applicable) B. Technical Capability • Description of relevant experience • Summary of technical qualifications • Equipment, personnel, and resources available C. Past Performance • Up to three recent and relevant projects • Contract numbers, dollar values, and points of contact D. Additional Documentation • Completed IEE Representation Form • Any applicable licenses, certifications, or bonding capacity 6. Submission Instructions Responses shall be submitted via email to: Email: danielle.bitsilly@bia.gov Subject Line: “Sources Sought – IEE – Project Title” Due Date: January 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm MST Late submissions may not be considered. 7. Disclaimer This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only. It does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be provided for any costs associated with responding to this notice. 8. Attachments • Statement of Work • IEE Representation Form
