The IHS1515777 solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for an IntelliVault Cabinet and Will Call Program for the Haskell Indian Health Center Pharmacy Department. The project requires the most current version of a four-drawer controlled drug storage IntelliVault Cabinet, IntelliPad-RFID basket reader, and a barcode scanner, all compatible with existing BD GSL Intellicab equipment. The contract includes delivery, installation, training, and a base year of maintenance with four option years. Quotes are due by August 22, 2025, and will be evaluated based on best value, with technical requirements being more important than pricing and past performance. Vendors must be authorized distributors, provide a maintenance agreement with 24-hour onsite response for system downtime, and submit three past performance records. The solicitation also includes extensive FAR and HHSAR clauses, notably emphasizing HIPAA compliance for Protected Health Information (PHI) and Section 508 accessibility standards for Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
The Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of providing an IntelliVault Cabinet and Will Call Prescription Management Program for the Haskell Indian Health Clinic. This notice is part of the implementation of the Buy Indian Act, ensuring procurement preference for Indian Economic Enterprises. Vendors are encouraged to submit specific capability statements and other required documentation, including their Indian Economic Enterprise representation, and to demonstrate applicable experience.
The project includes the installation of a four-drawer controlled drug storage cabinet and barcode verification system, incorporating service and maintenance agreements. The contractor must ensure timely delivery and installation, and maintenance of equipment must occur within established timelines. Important security and confidentiality measures are specified, and contractors must adhere to clinic operating hours and respect smoke-free policies. Responses are to be submitted via email by the specified deadline, and all information provided is voluntary and non-proprietary, with no obligation for government feedback. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to contract opportunities for Indian businesses, while also aiming to enhance health services at the clinic.