BUY INDIAN SET ASIDE - OCAO Scanning and Shredding
ID: 75H71125A00018Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEOK CITY AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73114, USA

NAICS

Document Preparation Services (561410)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services) (BICiv)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified vendors to provide scanning and shredding services under a 100% Buy Indian Set Aside program. The procurement includes the scanning of banker boxes and shredding services based on weight, with a contract period estimated from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. This initiative aims to support Indian-owned businesses while ensuring compliance with rigorous standards for handling sensitive information. Interested vendors must submit quotes by March 10, 2025, and can contact Mary Ann Yocham at MaryAnn.Yocham@ihs.gov or by phone at 405-951-6043 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mary Ann Yocham
    (405) 951-6043
    (405) 951-3771
    MaryAnn.Yocham@ihs.gov
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    The document is a combined synopsis and solicitation for scanning and shredding services issued by the federal government, specifically a Request for Quote (RFQ) aimed at qualifying vendors under a 100% Buy Indian Set Aside program. The estimated contract period is from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, with five line items quantifying the required services: scanning of banker boxes and shredding based on weight. Vendors must adhere to detailed technical and performance criteria, including the ability to provide onsite cross-cut shredding and daily logs of scanning activities. Quotes are to be submitted by March 10, 2025, to the designated contact. Additionally, the award will prioritize technical capabilities and past performance over cost, indicating a focus on achieving the best value for the government. Compliance with various federal regulations, provisions, and accessibility standards, particularly concerning information technology, is stipulated throughout the document. The purpose of this solicitation aligns with the federal goal of facilitating opportunities for Indian-owned businesses while ensuring adherence to rigorous standards for the handling of sensitive and controlled information.
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