Opportunities / HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
BFSU Electricity Services
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
|---|---|
| Solicitation # | 75H70927BAO_002 |
| Department | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Sub-tier / office | INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE / BILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC |
| NAICS | 221122 — Electric Power Distribution |
| PSC | S112 |
| Set-aside | Buy Indian (IHS) |
| Posted | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 6, 2026 (2026-11-05T17:00:00-07:00) |
| Place of performance | Browning, MT, 59417 |
| Primary contact | Shannon Connelly · shannon.connelly@ihs.gov · 4063386452 |
Description (excerpt)
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 OF REQUIREMENT NAICS: 221122 – Electric Power Distribution Size Standard: 1,100 Employees Duration: One (1) Year with Four (4) Option Years Project Title: BFSU Electric Utility Services Background/Purpose: Blackfeet Service Unit (BFSU), Government Quarters, and the Heart Butte Clinic (HBC) require continuous electric utility services to power life-saving equipment, maintain sterile environments and support 24/7 patient care operations. Scope: The vendor shall provide electric utility services to the Blackfeet Service Unit (BFSU), Government quarters, and Heart Butte Clinic. Place of Performance: Blackfeet Service Unit 760 Hospital Circle Browning, MT 59417 Heart Butte Clinic 17 Hospital Road Heart Butte, MT 59448 Blackfeet Servic …