Opportunity

SAM #IHS1525769

Market Research for Caterpillar 416D Front Loader and Backhoe Repair at Whiteriver IHS Hospital

Buyer

IHS Phoenix Area Office

Posted

May 20, 2026

Respond By

May 27, 2026

Identifier

IHS1525769

NAICS

811310

The Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is conducting market research for repair services at a federal healthcare facility: - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office - OEM Highlight: - Caterpillar is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the equipment requiring repair - Products/Services Requested: - Repair service for a Caterpillar 416D Front Loader and Backhoe - Includes addressing damaged components such as hydraulic and oil leaks - Equipment is located at Whiteriver IHS Hospital in Whiteriver, Arizona - Notable Requirements: - Preference for qualified vendors, especially Indian Economic Enterprises, per HHSAR 326.601 - Market research only; not a solicitation or award - NAICS code 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance) applies - No specific product part numbers or quantities are listed, as this is a service requirement - Place of Performance: - Whiteriver IHS Hospital, Whiteriver, AZ - Contracting Office: - Phoenix Area Indian Health Service, Phoenix, AZ

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).

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