Sources Sought- Security Guard Services- The Jicarilla Service Unit

Sources Sought The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area, is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing security guard services.

NAICS Code: 561612 – Security Guards and Patrol Services The prospective Contractor shall provide security guard services at the Jicarilla Service Unit (JSU) to ensure the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors, and Government property: Jicarilla Service Unit 500 N. Mundo Dr. Dulce, New Mexico 87528 The anticipated requirement may include a 12?month base period and four (4) 12?month option periods.

Response Instructions: This is a sources sought notice under the authority of the Buy Indian Act. The Indian Health Service (IHS) is attempting to locate qualified and eligible Small Business Indian Firms, “Native American Indian Owned and Operated businesses,” that can provide services/supplies to the Indian Health Service. This is a request for information only, this is not a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary with no obligation or incurred cost by the government. Interested Indian Small Business Firms are invited to submit a response containing the following information: Certification of Eligibility Provide verification that your firm qualifies as a Small Business Indian Firm. (See attached IEE Form.) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Submit your UEI as registered in SAM.gov, in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a). Business Size & Socioeconomic Status Identify your firm’s business size and any applicable socioeconomic categories for the associated NAICS code. Categories may include:

• Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) • HUBZone Small Business • Service?Disabled Veteran?Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) • Veteran?Owned Small Business (VOSB) • Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) • Women?Owned Small Business (WOSB) Capability Information Provide a detailed capability statement, company website, and (if applicable) e?catalog demonstrating experience and qualifications related to NAICS 561612 – Security Guards and Patrol Services.

Contract Vehicles (If Applicable) If your firm holds a GSA, FSS, VA, or other Government?Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), please provide the contract number(s). Automated responses or other responses that do not provide the requested information specified in this Sources Sought Notice will be noted as non-responsive and not considered in this Market Research.