IAW Buy Indian Act - Sources Sought Media Disposal - PAO
ID: SS-25-PHX-019Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

All Other Support Services (561990)

PSC

SALVAGE- PREPARATION AND DISPOSAL OF EXCESS/SURPLUS PROPERTY (P100)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/51f15fc48a9b4b61a22cbe3927671f82/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified contractors for a media disposal project under the Buy Indian Act, focusing on off-site media destruction and IT asset disposition in Phoenix, Arizona. The contractor will be responsible for securely disposing of over 1,800 outdated electronic items, including hard drives, computers, and mobile phones, while adhering to FACTA and HIPAA standards, and utilizing certified eWaste recycling methods in compliance with NIST guidelines. This initiative is crucial for enhancing data security and sustainability by ensuring the proper disposal of obsolete technologies. Interested parties should contact Marilyn Duran at Marilyn.duran@ihs.gov or call 916-779-9369 for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marilyn Duran
    (916) 779-9369
    Marilyn.duran@ihs.gov
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    IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The document pertains to the Indian Health Service (IHS) under the Department of Health and Human Services, focusing on the Buy Indian Act's requirements for entities claiming to be "Indian Economic Enterprises." It serves as a self-certification form for Offerors responding to a solicitation, Sources Sought Notice, or Request for Information. Offerors must certify their status as Indian Economic Enterprises at three key points: when an offer is made, at contract award, and during contract performance. If their status changes, they must notify the Contracting Officer immediately. Successful Offerors must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). It underscores the legal consequences of providing false information and outlines the requirement for documentation to verify eligibility. The structure includes sections for certification, the name of ownership, and business identification, emphasizing the importance of compliance with the Buy Indian Act for government contracts. This document is significant in facilitating the inclusion of Indian-owned businesses in federal contracting, promoting economic development within tribal communities.
    PHX-AO Media Destruction-SOW.pdf
    The Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (PAIHS) seeks a contractor for off-site media destruction and IT asset disposition for outdated electronic equipment collected since the COVID pandemic. This initiative addresses security risks associated with aging devices, including 1067 hard drives, 365 computers, 182 mobile phones, and various storage media types, totaling over 1800 items for destruction. The contractor must comply with FACTA and HIPAA standards, be a certified eWaste recycler, and handle logistics, secure transport, and destruction methods in line with NIST guidelines. They are responsible for maintaining security throughout the collection process. Media destruction will utilize methods such as disintegration, pulverization, and incineration to ensure complete data eradication, particularly for obsolete devices. After destruction, the contractor must provide a detailed Certificate of Destruction to confirm compliance with the contract, including essential details such as contract number, quantity destroyed, and witness signatures. This document is critical for verifying the integrity of the destruction process. Overall, the PAIHS aims to enhance data security and sustainability through proper disposal of outdated technologies.
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