Monacan Health Center VOIP Phone System
ID: 285-25-RFQ-0011Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENASHVILLE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCNASHVILLE, TN, 37214, USA

NAICS

Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing (334210)

PSC

TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH EQUIPMENT (5805)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/85896433fae9484588c62a1578b6ba41/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, is soliciting proposals for the implementation of a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system at the Monacan Health Center in Madison Heights, Virginia. The procurement aims to establish a comprehensive communication system that includes internet connectivity for remote access, a complete VoIP phone system, fax lines, and ongoing maintenance and support, with a contract duration of 12 months and four optional years. This initiative is crucial for enhancing communication capabilities within the healthcare facility, thereby improving service delivery to the community. Interested vendors, particularly those qualifying as Indian Owned Small Businesses under the Buy Indian Act, should contact Paul Carr at paul.carr@ihs.gov or call 615-467-1567 for further details and to ensure compliance with the necessary eligibility requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Paul Carr
    (615) 467-1567
    paul.carr@ihs.gov
    Files
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    285--25-RFQ-0011.pdf
    The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) proposal solicits competitive bids for providing commercial products and services to the Indian Health Service (IHS) Monacan Health Center. The procurement focuses on implementing a comprehensive VoIP phone system, encompassing equipment like IP phones, routers, and switches, along with transport and maintenance support over a contract period of 12 months plus four optional years. This acquisition is designated as 100% set-aside for Indian Owned Small Businesses under the Buy Indian Act, requiring contractors to utilize the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform for payments. Key evaluation criteria for submissions include price, technical capability, and past performance, with an emphasis on compliance with various federal regulations. The specific scope of work necessitates a functioning system ready by installation completion, alongside requirements for service responsiveness and employee training. The proposal seeks to enhance communication systems vital for effective healthcare service delivery at the facility. Overall, this RFP illustrates government efforts to foster partnerships with small businesses while meeting operational needs within healthcare establishments.
    IHS IEE Form.pdf
    The document is a self-certification form required by the Indian Health Service (IHS) under the Buy Indian Act. It serves as a declaration that the Offeror qualifies as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (IEE) at the time of proposal submission, contract award, and throughout the contract's duration. Offerors must ensure compliance with eligibility requirements and inform the Contracting Officer if their status changes. The form warns against submitting false information, highlighting the legal consequences under relevant U.S. laws for misleading claims, both during the offer and contract performance. Additionally, Offerors need to be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM) to qualify for set-aside contracts. The documentation stipulates that the principal owner of the IEE must acknowledge and sign the representation of eligibility, ensuring that the initiative facilitates economic opportunities for Indian-owned enterprises while adhering to compliance regulations.
    Monacan Health Center - electrical information.pdf
    The document appears to be a corrupted file, lacking coherent content or context to provide a summary. Initially intended to cover federal government RFPs, grants, and local RFPs, the text is predominantly garbled symbols and letters, making it impossible to discern any key themes, ideas, or structural elements needed for comprehensive analysis. Consequently, without valid information or readable structure, it cannot fulfill the requirements for summarization, evaluation, or interpretation regarding government solicitations or grants. The absence of substantive input significantly limits the ability to extract, synthesize, or present factual summaries that adhere to typical procedural standards.
    Monacan Health Center - floor plan marked with phone and fax locations.pdf
    The file primarily discusses a range of telecommunications equipment relevant to government requests for proposals (RFPs) and grants. It details specifications for various communication devices, including IP phones equipped with expansion modules, conference phones, and analog fax lines, suggesting a focus on enhancing communication infrastructure within federal, state, and local government entities. The document likely serves as a technical reference or guideline for vendors responding to RFPs that require modern communication systems. It emphasizes the need for reliable communication tools to support governmental operations and interactions, underpinning the importance of technology upgrades in public sector settings. The structured information indicates a systematic approach to procurement or deployment of these technologies, though the specifics beyond equipment types are largely unaddressed. Overall, the document highlights the initiative to invest in efficient communication resources to facilitate government functions.
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