US-FED-00000393585 - ISBEE/IEE Sources Sought: BFSU Oral Surgeon Staffing Services Bridge Contract - Deadline September 14,2026

This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.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 Service (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.DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTNAICS Code: 621210Small Business Size Standard: $9 million in average annual receiptsEstimated Period of Performance: Three (3) months from date of award, with a possible option to extend services for up to six (6) months in accordance with FAR 52.217–8, to ensure continuity of care pending award of a planned follow–on long–term contract for the same requirement.Estimated Value: To be determined based on market research.1. Purpose of NoticeThis Sources Sought Notice is issued in accordance with the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. § 47, and its implementing regulations, to conduct market research and determine the availability and interest of qualified Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of providing the supplies/services described below.This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submission of information does not guarantee that a solicitation for this requirement will be issued, nor does it obligate the Government to award any resulting contract.2. Background / Requirement DescriptionThe Billings Area Indian Health Service (BAIHS), Blackfeet Service Unit (BFSU), provides comprehensive healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native beneficiaries residing on and near the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Browning, Montana. The Blackfeet Community Hospital requires continued access to dental oral and maxillofacial surgery services to meet the clinical needs of its patient population.A draft Performance Work Statement is attached to this notice.3. Anticipated Acquisition StrategyThis requirement is subject to the Buy Indian Act order of precedence set forth at HHSAR 326.603–1. Respondents are requested to identify their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), if applicable. If the Government determines after market research that there is no reasonable expectation of obtaining two or more competitive offers from ISBEE/IEE concerns, the Contracting Officer may proceed under the deviation process at HHSAR 326.603–3.4. Indian Economic Enterprise / Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise RequirementsTo be considered an IEE or ISBEE for purposes of this notice, an entity must meet the applicable definitions and ownership/control requirements set forth at 25 U.S.C. § 47 and HHSAR 326.601, including but not limited to:The combined Indian, Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation ownership of the enterprise constitutes not less than 51%;