This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business Indian Firms (SBIF) 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 SBIF'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-Small Business Indian Firms
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.
Only one award will be made from the Solicitation.