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B11 - IEE Representation.pdf | May 7, 2026 |
Sources Sought: Biomedical Maintenance and Inspection
Contact and place of performance
Tanya Azure
Browning, MT 59417
USA
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE 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 Govern...
View moreDEFINITIONS
INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE (IEE):
Any business activity owned by one or more Indians, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations provided that:
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
NAICS:
811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Size Standard: $34.0 Million
Location:
Blackfeet Service Unit, 760 Hospital Circle, Browning, Montana 59417
Duration:
12 Months
Work Schedule:
Annual biomedical services for routine preventative maintenance (PM), inspection, and minor repair of medical equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation and compliance with applicable healthcare standards.
Unique Requirements:
All work shall be performed in accordance with standards and compliance to:
Technician Qualifications shall:
Services needed include but are not limited to the following:
Equipment Coverage: Services will be performed on equipment identified. Typical equipment may include:
INSTRUCTIONS TO INDUSTRY
ISBEEs are highly encouraged to respond to this notice. However, firms must also understand that generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective evaluation of their capacity and capability to perform the work required. To be considered a capable source, responses must directly demonstrate the company’s capability, experience, and ability to provide services as shown below.
Your response must include but is not limited to the following:
Failure to address these items in your capability statement could exclude your firm from being determined a capable IEE/ISBEE source.
SUBMISSION
Interested parties capable of performing the required services may submit a response via email to: [email protected].
Interested parties shall submit their capability response as instructed above and include a copy of the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. It is recommended to include the sources sought ID in the subject line.
Sources Sought ID: SS-IHS1527238. Responses received to this notice will assist in determining the acquisition strategy of the requirement.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued this sources sought notice to identify qualified vendors, with a preference for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), capable of providing biomedical maintenance and inspection services. This requirement is subject to the Buy Indian Act, which prioritizes businesses that are at least 51% owned and controlled by Indians or Federally Recognized Indian Tribes. The contract involves annual biomedical services for routine preventative maintenance, inspection, and minor repair of medical equipment at the Blackfeet Service Unit in Browning, Montana.
The scope of work covers various medical devices, including vital signs monitors, infusion pumps, defibrillators, EKG machines, and small laboratory equipment. All services must ensure safe operation and compliance with manufacturer guidelines, Joint Commission/CMS expectations, and NFPA 99 standards. Qualified technicians must be trained biomedical equipment technicians (BMET) or possess equivalent experience. The performance period is designated for 12 months, and the work falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and PSC H365 for Inspection- Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies.
Interested parties must submit a capability statement and the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form by May 15, 2026. Submissions must demonstrate the ability to provide qualified technicians at the Browning location and include a list of relevant past performance from the last five years. This notice, identified by solicitation number SS-IHS1527238, is for market research purposes to determine the acquisition strategy and includes one attachment, the B11 - IEE Representation.pdf. The procurement is categorized under the BICiv set-aside.
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