US-FED-00000384986 - FBSU Water/Sewage Utility and Solid Waste Disposal Services - Deadline July 10,2026

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE75H70926Q00010This 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, the Indian Health Service (IHS) must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. §47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) 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 (IEEs), and any other category of vendor capable of performing the requirement described below.Interested vendors should submit a capability statement along with the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form.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.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(s), Federally Recognized Indian Tribe(s), or Alaska Native Corporation(s), together, receive at least 51 percent of the earnings from the contract; andThe management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians.DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTProject TitleWater Utility Services, Sewage Utility Services, and Solid Waste Collection & Disposal ServicesNAICS221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems221320 Sewage Treatment Facilities562111 Solid Waste CollectionPeriod of Performance