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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS OR AN INVITATION FOR BIDS.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and will be used only for market research purposes to determine availability of sources, commerciality, and competitive strategy. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs associated with any response to this notice as incurred by prospective contractors.

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Project Title: Propane Delivery Services

Tracking Number: IHS1468199

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Inscription House Health Center, located in Tonalea, Arizona 86033 is seeking capable sources to provide Delivery of Propane for CLINIC and QUARTERS. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 424710- Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals with a business size standard of 200 employees.

Description of Services:

• Contractor shall provide propane delivery services to Inscription House Health Center and Housing Quarters on an “AS NEEDED BASIS” ** See attached STATEMENT of WORK for complete details.

Period of Performance: Award Date to 12/31/2023

Place of Delivery: Inscription House Health Center, Junction Highway 98 & Navajo Route 16, Tonalea, Arizona 86044

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide supplies with those described in this notice.

In accordance with the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, the Indian Health Service shall give preference at all times, as far as practicable, to Indian economic enterprises. If your firm is capable of providing the supplies and/or services described in this notice, complete the attached representation form and submit it along with the rest of the requested documents identified in this notice.

THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE ACQUISITION STRATEGY SUCH AS INDIAN-OWNED ENTERPRISE SET ASIDES, TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE, ANY OTHER SOCIO-ECONOMIC SET ASIDE, OR UNRESTRICTED.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested sources must submit a capabilities package to the primary point of contact listed below, no later than 4/21/2023 at 2pm EST.

AT A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE POC LISTED IN THIS NOTICE:

1. Confirm the Buy-Indian set-aside status you qualify for under following NAICS Code 424710- Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals:

1. If the proposed NAICS is not the customary or applicable NAICS relative to the need’s description, include your firm’s proposed NAICS and rationale for the different NAICS.

1. Fill out the attached IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form.
2. If Non-Indian, indicate firm’s size – small or other-than-small; and other socio-economic program participation such as small-disadvantaged, 8(a)-certified, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and/or WOSB/EDWOSB
3. A positive statement of your intention to submit a quote to an upcoming solicitation as a prime contractor.
4. Provide firm’s UEI Number.
5. Evidence of recent (within the last five years) experience with work similar in type and scope to include:

1. Contract Numbers
2. Project Titles
3. Dollar Amounts
4. Percent and complete description of work self-performed.
5. Customer points of contact with current telephone number and email address.

All of the above information must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on availability of interested qualified Buy-Indian parties. If adequate interest is not received from Buy-Indian concerns, the solicitation may be issued as another type of set aside or unrestricted without further notice.

Point of Contact:

Janice Martinez, Contract Specialist

Janice.Martinez@ihs.gov

480-453-9349

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