Fusion Live Software Maintenance Services
ID: IHS1503153Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified contractors to provide maintenance services for E-Control Systems' Fusion Live Software, focusing on remote support and system upgrades for the IntelliSense system. The procurement aims to engage certified personnel to ensure optimal operation of the software, in compliance with the Buy Indian Act, which prioritizes acquisitions from Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs). This initiative is crucial for maintaining the functionality of systems that support health services in Indian communities. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications, including IEE status certification and supporting tribal affiliation, by October 30, 2024, and can contact Dale C. Clark at dale.clark@ihs.gov for further information.

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    Dale C Clark
    dale.clark@ihs.gov
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    This Sources Sought Notice announces a request for information regarding maintenance services for E-Control Systems’ Fusion Live Software. Specifically, it aims to engage certified personnel for remote support and system upgrades of the IntelliSense system. The NAICS code is 334513, which pertains to instruments manufacturing for industrial process measurement and control. The notice emphasizes compliance with the Buy Indian Act, prioritizing acquisitions from Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs). Interested parties must provide details including company name, contact information, DUNS number, tax ID, qualifications, and eligibility representation as an IEE or ISBEE. This serves as market research to establish expectations for competitive offers and ensure adherence to procurement guidelines. Responses are due by October 30, 2024. The notice also requires that interested vendors certify their IEE status and identify the supporting federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporation, reflecting a commitment to utilizing Indian-owned businesses for federal contracts.
    The document is a solicitation form from the Indian Health Service under the Department of Health & Human Services, focusing on the Buy Indian Act. It serves as a self-certification for Offerors to confirm their status as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" (IEE) to respond to the request for information or solicitation. Key requirements include maintaining the IEE status at the time of offer submission, contract award, and throughout the contract period, with a mandate for immediate notification to the Contracting Officer if eligibility changes. The Offeror must also be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM) and acknowledges the legal consequences of providing false information. The form includes a representation section for the Offeror to confirm their compliance with the IEE definition, requiring the certification of ownership details. This framework ensures that contracts support Indian-owned businesses, fostering economic development within tribal entities. Overall, the document emphasizes adherence to legal standards and the importance of eligibility compliance in federal contracting.
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