# Caterpillar 416D Front Loader and Backhoe Repair

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/ihs1525769

- Solicitation number: IHS1525769
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: Indian Health Service
- Contracting office: Phoenix Area Indian Health SVC (75H712)
- NAICS: 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- Product or service code: J039 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment
- Set-aside: Indian small business economic enterprise
- Place of performance: Whiteriver, Arizona
- County: Gila County (FIPS 04007). https://abierto.us/counties/gila-county-az-04007
- First posted: May 20, 2026
- Last posted: May 22, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f6d7b0f3dafc4e26be0537b468e0294e/view

## Description

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MARKET RESEARCH ONLY. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine the availability of vendors who meet the definition of an “Indian Economic Enterprise” in accordance to HHSAR 326.601, and also/or meet the small business size standards under the NAICS Code associated with this notice.

Responses to this sources sought notice will assist determining the method of procurement and acquisition strategy use for an upcoming requirement. This notice does not commit the Government to issue a solicitation or make an award. IHS has One (1) Caterpillar 416D Front Loader and Backhoe in need of repair of damaged components including hydralic and oil leaks..The front loader is located at the Whiteriver IHS Hospital, in Whiteriver, AZ. All capable sources shall express written interest by responding to this sources sought notice with the following informatioin:

1. Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Website, and business size under the assocaited NAICS.Code.

2. System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, expiration, and registration status.

3. Any active GSA, VA, FSS procurement vehcile.

4. Capabilities Statement (no more than 1 page) 5. Complete the attached IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprsie Representation Form. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).

## Publications

- May 20, 2026: Sources sought, due May 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT. Notice 8f701810b54e4512b58eff83b4781624. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8f701810b54e4512b58eff83b4781624/view
- May 22, 2026: Sources sought, due May 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT. Notice f6d7b0f3dafc4e26be0537b468e0294e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f6d7b0f3dafc4e26be0537b468e0294e/view

## Points of contact

- Paul Carr, paul.carr@ihs.gov, 6154671567

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