SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INDIAN ECOMOMIC ENTERPRISES (IEE), INDIAN SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES (ISBEE) OR SMALL BUSINESS OR OTHER THAN SMALL BUSINESS – THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSAL AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE.
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; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office (PAO), Division of Acquisition Management (DAM) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support on providing Walk-In Cooler Freezer for Desert Vision Youth Wellness Center located in Sacaton, AZ.
Requirement: WALKIN-15X8, Walk-in Indoor Cooler Freezer, Two Compartment, 15 Ft X 8 Ft Combo with Floor, 2,366lbs, Quantity 1-EA
1. Compartment 1 of 2 – Indoor Freezer, with Floor
Interior Dims; 7’-4” X 4’-10” X 7’-4” ( W X L X H)
Temperature: -10 Degree F
Insulation: 4" Thick Ak-xps4 Extruded Foam With R-values Of R-29 For Coolers And R-32 For Freezers With A 50 Year Thermal Warranty. Ul Classified Core Flame Spread 15, Smoke Rating Less Than 165.
Warranty: 15 Year Panel Warranty And 1 Year Parts Warranty
Finishes: Interior Walls: 26 Ga. Stucco Embossed, Acrylume Exterior Walls: 26 Ga. Stucco Embossed, Acrylume Interior Ceiling: 26 Ga. Stucco Embossed, Acrylume Exterior Ceiling: 26 Ga. Stucco Embossed
Acrylume
Floor Type: Type F2-50a-1/2
Application: Hand Trucks, Dunnage Racks, Log Carts Nsf Floor Panel Rated For 1200 Lbs/ Sq. Ft.
.050 Smooth Aluminum Integral. Reinforced With Coated 0.5" Plywood Underlay
Door: (1) Standard 36" X 76" Left Hinged Flush Door
With Brushed Hardware. Interior & Exterior Finish: 26 Ga. Stucco Embossed Acrylume. Energy Saving Temperature Regulating Thermostat Heater Wire And Heated Relief Vent. Heavy Duty Deadbolt Handle Latch With 1/4 Turn Inside Release. Digital Led Thermometer With Pilot Light Switch. 1807 11w, Vapor Proof, 120v. Led Fixture. 82 Lumens /watt Angled Face . Requires 115vac. 2.2 Amps.
With Internal Ramp 24" Deep X 36" Wide
Equipment: Refrigeration Recommended Minimum Duty 4995 Btu/hr At 110°f Ambient
Accessories: (2) Extended Compressor Warranty, (5) Nsf Vinyl Floor Screed 72"
2. Compartment 2 of 2 – Indoor Cooler, Floorless
Interior Dims: 7'-4" X 9'-3" X 7'-8" (w X L X H)
Temperature: 35°f
Insulation: 4" Thick Ak-xps4 Extruded Foam With R-values Of R-29 For Coolers And R-32 For Freezers With A 50 Year Thermal Warranty. Ul Classified Core Flame Spread 15, Smoke Rating Less Than 165.
Warranty: 15 Year Panel Warranty And 1 Year Parts Warranty
Finishes: Interior Walls: 26 Ga. Stucco Embossed, Acrylume Exterior Walls: 26 Ga. Stucco Embossed, Acrylume Interior Ceiling: 26 Ga. Stucco Embossed, Acrylume Exterior Ceiling: 26 Ga. Stucco Embossed Acrylume
Floor: Nsf Vinyl Screed
Door: (1) Standard 36" X 76" Left Hinged Flush Door With Brushed Hardware. Interior & Exterior Finish: 26 Ga. Stucco Embossed Acrylume. Heavy Duty Deadbolt Handle Latch With 1/4 Turn Inside Release. Digital Led Thermometer With Pilot Light Switch. 1807 11w,
Vapor Proof, 120v. Led Fixture.
82 Lumens /watt Angled Face.
Requires 115vac. 1 Amps.
Equipment: Refrigeration Recommended Minimum Duty 7313 Btu/hr At 110°f Ambient.
15' X 8' Combofreezer Bch0022lcbcz, Cu Scrl 2.0hp 208-230/3/60.
Low, Defrost Timer, Pre Chargedbel0045bs6ema, Uc B Lp El 1f 208-230v 1ph M Std.
S 1, Electronic Thermostat, Precharged Sporlan Txv / Sporlan Sol, Pl501 3/8x5/8x50 Line Set Cooler.
Bch0009mcacza1200, Cu Bn Scrl 0.9hp 208-230/3/60 Med, Pre Charged.
Bel0095as6ama, Uc B Lp Air 2f 115v 1ph M Std S1, Electronic Thermostat, Precharged Sporlan Txv / Sporlan Sol, Pl501 3/8x5/8x50 Line Sets
3. Walk-ins, Refrigeration
Equipment And Its Components Must Be Installed By Either A Licensed Equipment Installer Or A Certified And Licensed Mechanical Contractor.
4. Delivery, Installation and Configuration
Delivery To: Desert Vision Youth Wellness Center, 198 South Center Road, Building 100, Sacaton, AZ 85147
The NAICS Code for this requirement is 333415 - Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing.
An e-mail letter of interest that includes your firm’s Capability Statement highlighting past performance for similar deliveries performed within the past 5 years and indicate the following social economic status information is all that is required at this time.
Is your firm a:
___ Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise/Native Owned Small Business
OR
___ Small Business (SB), ___ Veteran-Owned SB, ___ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB, ___ HUBZone SB
___ Small Disadvantage Business, ___ Women-Owned SB
OR
___ Other Than Small Business
BUY INDIAN ACT
The IHS Contracting Officer will give priority for all purchases, regardless of dollar value, by utilizing ISBEE set-aside to the maximum extent possible. Each acquisition of supplies, services or construction that is subject to commercial items (FAR 12.209) or Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) (FAR 13.106) must be set-aside exclusively for ISBEEs.
Definition(s): 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.
Definition: INDIAN SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE (ISBEE) – An IEE that is also a small business concern established in accordance with the criteria and size standards of 13 CFR Part 121.
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide supplies consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated.
BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR ISBEE OR SMALL BUSINESS OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and a single award MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed supplies are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 7/24/2024 4:00 PM MST. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be posted emailed to Donovan.Conley@ihs.gov under subject line IHS1491447-DV Walk-In Cooler Freezer.
All interested firms who can meet the requirements stated above should respond, in writing, INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING:
1. Company name.
2. Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address).
3. FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable.
4. DUNS number OR SAM Unique Entity Identifier Number.
5. Tax ID number.
6. Indication of which business category (IEE or ISBEE) for which the organization qualifies.
7. A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above.
9. Documentation from manufacturer (i.e., correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer.
Additionally, since IHS must conduct sufficient market research in determining if there is reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), for every commercial contract opportunity, in accordance with HHSAR 326.603-1.
To identify and support responsible IEE/ISBEE(s) and prevent circumvention or abuse of the Buy Indian Act, interested, qualified, vendors must provide the following:
Representation must be made on the designated IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form (attached) through which the offeror will self-certify eligibility; and,
Identify the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation upon which the offeror relies for its IEE status.
Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.1102 required to be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision. This is the only notice: no other copies of this notice will be provided.
If you have any questions concerning this opportunity please contact:
Donovan Conley
Contract Specialist
Phoenix Area Office, Acquisition Department
40 North Central Ave
602-200-5374
Attachment:
1. IHS Indian Economic Enterprises Representatives form
2. Statement of Work
