# Mobile Classroom (CSU)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/75h70924nc004

- Solicitation number: 75H70924NC004
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was June 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: Indian Health Service
- Contracting office: Billings Area Indian Health SVC (75H709)
- NAICS: 441210 Recreational Vehicle Dealers
- Product or service code: 2320 Trucks and Truck Tractors, Wheeled
- Set-aside: Indian economic enterprise
- Place of performance: Crow Agency, Montana
- County: Big Horn County (FIPS 30003). https://abierto.us/counties/big-horn-county-mt-30003
- City: Crow Agency. https://abierto.us/cities/crow-agency-mt-3018250
- First posted: June 3, 2024
- Last posted: June 3, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/97fa8fd0aa2c4f91b3e00b07f2ac9e18/view

## Description

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 identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), and any other category of vendor capable of performing the below Indian Health Services (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.

**DEFINITIONS:**

**INDIAN 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, 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:** Purchase of one (1) new 40 ft. long, 2024 model vehicle for use as a Mobile Education Center at the Crow Service Unit (CSU), Crow Agency, Montana. Refer to the attached document for Design-Build Specifications for additional information.

## Publications

- June 3, 2024: Sources sought, due June 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 97fa8fd0aa2c4f91b3e00b07f2ac9e18. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/97fa8fd0aa2c4f91b3e00b07f2ac9e18/view

## Points of contact

- Alta A. Adrian, alta.adrian@ihs.gov

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