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Statement of Work.docx | DOCX | Jun 12, 2026 |
Sources Sought - Bobcat Compact Articulated Loader L28 or Equal
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers for a Bobcat L28 Small Articulated Loader or equivalent model for the Ft Belknap Health Center in Harlem, Montana. This notice is part of an effort to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) under the Buy Indian Act. The requirement includes the delivery of the loader and four attachments: a bucket/plow, sweeper, mower, and fork. Additionally, the provider will be responsible for annual onsite training and OEM-scheduled preventative maintenance. The agency requires capability statements and a completed Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form by June 19, 2026. Submissions must demonstrate the firm's ability to meet the 51% ownership and earnings thresholds required for IEE status and include specific evidence of the capacity to manage daily operations and meet the technical tasks outlined in the Statement of Work. The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking information on the availability of a Bobcat L28 Small Articulated Loader or equivalent for the Ft Belknap Health Center. This research helps determine if the procurement can be set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs). The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires a Bobcat L28 Small Articulated Loader or equivalent for the Ft Belknap Health Center. This includes the primary unit and a set of attachments: a bucket/plow, sweeper, mower, and fork. These tools will support groundskeeping and maintenance at the facility.
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Contact and place of performance
Mitzi Horn
MT 59526
USA
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 Government is seeking to ide...
View moreAny 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; and
The management and daily business operations must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
NAICS: 333120 Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Size Standard: 1,250
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:
Number of years of experience in providing routine services as stated in the Statement of Work.
List of past jobs/contracts of providing routine services as stated in the Statement of Work.
Demonstrate how your company meets the definition for Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) in consideration to this requirement.
Demonstrate how your company will receive at least 51% of the earnings from the awarded contract.
If identifying a partnership with a subcontractor that is a similarly situated entity, demonstrate how together with the subcontractor you will receive a combined 51% of the earnings from the contract.
If identifying a partnership with a subcontractor that is NOT a similarly situated entity, demonstrate how you will receive 51% of the earnings from the contract.
Demonstrate how the prime IEE, or together with the subcontractor, will conduct management and daily operations to be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians.
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] no later than 10 days from the date of the sources sought announcement.
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-75H70926BAO_056. Responses received to this notice will assist in determining the acquisition strategy of the requirement.