Sources Sought - PAO - Media Destruction Asset Disposal Services

Background
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office, is conducting market research to identify qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of providing secure off-site media destruction and Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD) services.

The IHS prioritizes purchases from ISBEEs under the Buy Indian Act, ensuring that acquisitions are set-aside for these enterprises to the maximum extent possible.

Work Details
The contractor will provide secure media destruction and IT asset disposition (ITAD) services for end-of-life Government-owned IT equipment and electronic storage media. This includes:
1. Secure collection of electronic devices;
2. Transportation with a chain of custody;
3. Data destruction methods such as shredding, wiping, or degaussing;
4. Certified e-waste recycling;
5. Environmentally compliant disposal of items including computers, laptops, printers, hard drives, and other electronic devices.

Interested vendors must demonstrate their capability to perform these services and provide documentation of applicable certifications, qualifications, and experience.

Period of Performance
The specific period of performance is not detailed in the solicitation but will be determined based on the responses received.

Place of Performance
Phoenix Area Indian Health Service, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be classified as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). They should provide documentation including:
1. Company name;
2. Point of contact information;
3. FSS/SEWP Contract number;
4. DUNS number or Unique Entity Identifier Number;
5. Tax ID number;
6. Indication of business category (IEE or ISBEE);
7. A capability statement addressing qualifications and ability to meet requirements;
8. Documentation from manufacturers confirming authorized distributor status.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior award 75H71225P00136, awarded to Lexington Computer Recycling for “MEDIA DESTRUCTION - PAO” with a value of $16,590 (08/06/25–08/03/26). The prior work aligns closely with the current requirement for secure off-site media destruction and IT asset disposition, including chain of custody, data destruction (e.g., wiping/shredding/degaussing), and certified e-waste recycling for end-of-life government IT equipment and storage media, suggesting continuity of the same service need.