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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

75H709-LS23Q-006 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for a humidifier purchase and install at the Little Shell Service Unit (LSSU) in Great Falls, Montana. This procurement is conducted pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures; Part 36, Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts; and HHSAR Subpart 326.6, Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01.

Set-Aside: 100% Small Business

NAICS: 238220 Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors

SB Size Standard: $16.5 M

This solicitation is initially set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) pursuant to the Buy Indian Act 25 U.S.C. 47. If IHS does not receive at least two offers that are reasonably priced offers from ISBEE’s, IHS will then evaluate quotes and consider award to other small business concerns under the following 5-tier cascading set-aside (in order of first consideration to last consideration):

1st Tier: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises

2nd Tier: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses

3rd Tier: Certified HubZone Small Businesses

4th Tier: Small Disadvantage Businesses

5th Tier: All other Small Business Concerns.