US-FED-00000384915 - ISBEE/IEE Sources Sought for Revenue Enhancement Services for the IHS Billings Area - Deadline July 17,2026

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICEThis 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), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), and any other category of vendor 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).Consistent with the revised Buy Indian Act, HHS/IHS adopted the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) set forth in 48 CFR 1480.201. This definition includes the following requirement, amongst others: “the Indians or Indian Tribes must, together, receive at least a majority of the earnings from the contract.“.Instructions for submission are outlined further below.DEFINITIONSINDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE (IEE):Any business activity owned by one or more Indians, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations provided that:The combined Indian, Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation ownership of the enterprise constitutes not less than 51%;The Indian, Federal Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations must, together, receive at least 51% of the earnings from the contract; andThe management and daily business operations must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians.DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTRevenue Enhancement ServicesNAICS:518210 – Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related ServicesUnique Requirements:SEE ATTACHMENT: A05 – SOW Revenue Enhancement ServiceINSTRUCTIONS TO INDUSTRYISBEEs 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: