Yakama Agency Admin Ipads & Accessories
ID: 140A1224Q0033Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSNORTHWEST REGIONPORTLAND, OR, 97232, USA

NAICS

Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW) (7E20)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Indian Affairs, is seeking qualified vendors to provide administrative iPads and accessories for the Yakama Agency. This procurement is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and falls under the NAICS code 334111, which pertains to Electronic Computer Manufacturing. The items, including iPads and keyboards, are essential for enhancing administrative functions within the agency, and the expected delivery date is November 15, 2024. Interested vendors should contact Brian Roberts at brian.roberts@bia.gov or call 503-231-2279 for further details and to ensure compliance with the solicitation requirements.

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    The OIMT Apple Automated Device Enrollment (ADE) Program Workflow outlines the procedures for purchasing, onboarding, and enrolling Apple iOS/iPadOS/MacOS devices within the Department of the Interior's Apple Business Manager (ABM) Portal. The workflow consists of three phases: 1. **Purchasing & Onboarding**: Authorized vendors must be included on the Apple Device Authorized Carriers/Vendors List. Vendors not listed can be added via a formal request. Purchasers must request onboarding during device purchase. 2. **ABM Approving & Linking**: Approval must be completed before powering on the device. If turned on prematurely, a factory reset is necessary. A request for approval must be sent to the mobile device team, providing specific device identifiers. 3. **Powering ON & MaaS360 Enrollment**: After the device is approved, it's powered on to go through a streamlined enrollment process. Users or IT specialists must ensure that the device is correctly linked to the MDM (MaaS360) for application installation and policy enforcement. This structured process ensures compliance and proper management of mobile devices for OIMT employees, promoting efficient setup and security adherence across the organization.
    The document outlines a Request for Quotations (RFQ) issued by the Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), for administrative iPads and accessories for the Yakama Agency. This procurement is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the NAICS code 334111, which pertains to Electronic Manufacturing. The expected delivery date for the items is November 15, 2024, and the procurement is categorized as a Fixed-Price Contract. The RFQ specifies various items required, including iPads, keyboards, and accessories, with a request for interested vendors to comply with specific representations and certifications, including those related to small business status and the Buy American Act. The solicitation incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) clauses, detailing compliance requirements and evaluation criteria for bids. The document ultimately serves to promote economic opportunities among Indian-owned businesses while meeting federal purchasing requirements.
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