IHS Small Business Industry Day Buffalo NY

This is a Special Notice. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposals, request for quotes, or invitation for bid. This Special Notice is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability of qualified small business concerns available to work in the Nashville Area of Responsibility which encompasses New York. This is not a solicitation for proposals and a contract will not be awarded as a result of this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10 and Subpart 5.2, the Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research and is issuing this Special Notice for a Small Business Industry Day. IHS is looking for Small Businesses that perform well installations (NAICS Code 237110) and on-site septic system construction (NAICS Code 238910). The event will include statements from IHS Contracting Officers, Technical Representatives, Small Business Administration (SBA) Specialists, and representatives from the local Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC). Attendees will be afforded the opportunity to confer with Contracting Officers (Division of Engineering Services), Technical Staff (from the Nashville Area), SBA Specialists, and PTAC representatives. Topics of discussion will include upcoming work requirements. Small Businesses which perform Well Water Drilling and/or Septic Installation and Small Businesses with the following NAICS codes are welcome to attend: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction and 238910 Site Preparation Contractors. All interested small business concerns should bring their respective qualification/capabilities statement and be prepared to respond to various questions posed. The Government is contemplating to award Multiple Award Construction IDIQ Contracts in support of the Nashville Area. The event will be held as follows: Buffalo, NY Date: Thursday, May 10, 2018 Time: 08:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Registration starts 7:30 a.m.) Eastern Time (ET); Location: 130 South Elmwood Ave, Room 423, Buffalo, New York 14202. Parking is available. RSVP for the Industry Day at: ihssb.eventbrite.com. Items that potential offerors need to be aware of are: 1) HHSAR 352.226­1 Indian Preference (Dec 2015) 2) TERO fees or Tribal Taxes Important Notice: It should be clearly understood that this Special Notice is not an award or commitment by the Government. The respondent is further advised that funding may not become available. No award will be made with respect to this Special Notice. The offeror will not be reimbursed for any/all effort, participation, or submission preparation costs.