100% Small Business Set-Aside for Haag-Streit Optometry Equipment for IHS locations in the Great Plains Area
ID: 75H70624Q00074Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEGREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCABERDEEN, SD, 57401, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6540)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/174d367720b6496ba2439242da78c2ee/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, is soliciting quotes for Haag-Streit slit lamps and associated equipment for three locations in the Great Plains Area, specifically in North and South Dakota. This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, requiring bidders to submit firm fixed price quotes that comply with specific technical specifications and delivery timelines of 90 days post-award. The procurement emphasizes the importance of providing high-quality ophthalmic instruments to support healthcare services in Indian Health Service facilities, aligning with federal policies to promote small business participation. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by September 11, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Ms. Erin Doering at Erin.Doering@ihs.gov or by phone at 605-226-7662.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ms. Erin Doering
    (605) 226-7662
    (605) 226-7689
    Erin.Doering@ihs.gov
    Files
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    75H70624Q00074.pdf
    The document presents a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service for Haag-Streit slit lamps and associated equipment for three locations in North and South Dakota. The RFQ emphasizes a 100% small business set-aside and requires quotes to be submitted by September 11, 2024, with a delivery timeline of 90 days post-award. The basis for award is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer, with specific compliance requirements including completed forms and adherence to product specifications. The document details technical specifications for the requested equipment, including unique imaging capabilities and compliance with federal technology standards. Additionally, it outlines terms including invoice processing through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform and prohibits the provision of used or counterfeit products. The emphasis on small business engagement highlights the government's commitment to support small enterprises, aligning with federal procurement policies. Overall, this RFQ illustrates the structured process for federal equipment procurement, ensuring quality and compliance standards while prioritizing small business participation in government contracts.
    IHS IEE Representation Form_IHS1496335.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) within the Department of Health and Human Services issues a Buy Indian Act Representation Form as part of its solicitation process for contracts related to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE). This form requires bidders to self-certify their status as an IEE, which is defined by federal regulations. Entities must meet this definition at the time of their offer, upon contract award, and throughout the contract term. Contractors failing to maintain eligibility must promptly notify the Contracting Officer. The document highlights the necessity for accurate representation, warning against false claims which are punishable under federal law. Additionally, successful bidders need to be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). The specific solicitation referenced includes the procurement of optometry/ophthalmology equipment for facilities in Fort Yates, Fort Thompson, and Wagner, with a deadline of August 14, 2024. This structured approach underscores the IHS's commitment to promoting economic opportunities for Indian-owned businesses while ensuring legal compliance during the contracting process.
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