GE Imaging Systems Maintenance Agreement
ID: IHS1503215Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Set Aside

Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (IEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dc3d8d5b289c44019d380fe7fa117df3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) for a GE Imaging Systems Maintenance Agreement. This procurement aims to establish a Firm-Fixed Price, Non-Personal Service Type Contract for maintenance services across five healthcare facilities located in South Dakota and North Dakota, focusing on onsite calibration, preventive maintenance, and safety testing in accordance with original equipment manufacturers' recommendations and federal healthcare standards. The contract is anticipated to last five years, with services scheduled at quarterly, semi-annual, and annual intervals, ensuring compliance with accrediting standards and enhancing the operational efficiency of medical equipment. Interested parties must submit their capabilities via email to William Kohl at william.kohl@ihs.gov by March 17, 2025, as this notice serves informational purposes only and does not guarantee contract award or payment for responses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    William Kohl
    (605) 268-3136
    william.kohl@ihs.gov
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    IHS1503215 SOW-GE_Imaging.pdf
    The document outlines a contract proposal for maintenance service and support of GE Imaging equipment across various healthcare facilities managed by the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (covering South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska). The contract, which is firm-fixed price, includes comprehensive services such as calibration, preventive maintenance, and unscheduled repairs using OEM-certified parts. Services are to be performed according to schedules aligned with accrediting standards (quarterly, semi-annual, and annual). Exclusions detail responsibilities of the contractor, specifically around equipment misuse, external work not covered, and supplies not provided. Quality control protocols entail review of service activities, and documentation requirements emphasize the necessity of accurate record-keeping for maintenance performed. All contractor work is required to have warranties for both labor and parts, ensuring reliability. The structured format addresses scope, equipment specifics, exclusions, documentation, quality control, payment terms, liability, and warranties, reflecting standard practices for government contracting to ensure effective healthcare service provision while adhering to established safety and operational standards.
    SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IHS1503215.pdf
    The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (GPAIHS) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for a GE Imaging Systems Maintenance Agreement, aimed at identifying potential Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) for a Firm-Fixed Price, Non-Personal Service Type Contract. This contract will cover maintenance for five healthcare facilities in South Dakota and North Dakota. The objectives include onsite calibration, preventive maintenance, and safety testing according to recommendations from original equipment manufacturers and federal healthcare standards. The anticipated contract duration spans five years with specific quarterly, semi-annual, and annual service intervals. Invoices are to be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), in alignment with federal guidelines aimed at enhancing government efficiency. Interested parties must submit their capabilities via email by March 17, 2025. This notice serves for informational purposes only; it does not imply any contract award or payment for responses. The GPAIHS may subsequently issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) but stresses that responses to this notice will not be considered a binding commitment.
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