This is a Sources Sought notice. This notice DOES NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. This Sources Sought is a market research tool used to determine the availability of qualified small business concerns before issuing a Request for Quote. This is not a solicitation for proposals; no contract will be awarded from this announcement.
No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. All responses will be provided by email. No presentations will be scheduled.
In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation 5.2, The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service, Aberdeen, South Dakota, is issuing a sources-sought notice in support of Market Research to identify firms to provide a Bone Density Scanner. The Indian Health Service (IHS) at the Pine Ridge Service Unit (PRSU), Pine Ridge IHS Hospital, Pine Ridge, South Dakota, requires a Bone Density Scanner.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 339112, with a corresponding Size Standard of 1,000 employees. The government is interested in Native-Owned, 8(a), Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice, if applicable, and identify your business status to the identified NAICS code.
The written responses to this notice should consist of the following items:
- Company Name
- Company Data Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number
- Company point of contact, mailing address, email address, telephone number, fax number, and website address.
- Name, telephone number, and email address of a company point of contact with the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with government representatives.
- Type of Company: All respondents should be registered on the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.
Respondents will NOT be notified individually of the results of the sources sought.
Important notice:
It should be clearly understood that this Sources Sought notice is not an award or commitment by the government. The offeror is further advised that funding may not become available. If funds are not available, no award will be made. The offeror will not be reimbursed for any/all effort or submission preparation costs.
Address your submission as follows:
Sources Sought # SS/RFQ-25-004
Attn: David Jones (Contract Specialist)
Great Plains Area Indian Health Service
115 4th Ave, SE
Aberdeen, SD 57401
David.Jones@ihs.gov
All offerors are advised to register in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database before the contract is awarded. Please register in the SAM database to ensure your firm is eligible for the award. For more information, check the SAM Website at https://www.sam.gov. Completing the electronic annual representations and certifications is also mandatory before the award of a contract.
