SOURCES SOUGHT: Firm, fixed-price, non-personal services for Testing, Measuring, and Diagnostic Equipment Calibrations for the Great Plains Area OEHE
ID: SS-25-IHS1502581Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, is seeking sources for firm, fixed-price non-personal services related to the calibration, performance testing, and repair of various Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) for the Great Plains Area. The objective is to ensure compliance with original equipment manufacturers' standards, including necessary firmware updates and repairs using certified parts, with a focus on supporting Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and other small businesses. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of medical equipment used in healthcare services, and interested vendors must submit capability statements by February 13, 2024, to demonstrate their qualifications. For further inquiries, vendors can contact 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
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    The Indian Health Service (IHS) under the Department of Health & Human Services is issuing a representation form related to the Buy Indian Act. This document is crucial for entities claiming to be an "Indian Economic Enterprise" when responding to solicitations, sources sought notices, or Requests for Information (RFI). Offerors must self-certify that they meet the criteria at three key stages: when making an offer, at the time of contract award, and throughout contract performance. Failure to maintain this status mandates immediate notification to the contracting officer. Additionally, any misleading information provided by the offeror could lead to legal repercussions under various U.S. laws. The form includes sections for the certified signature and details such as the owner's name, tribal affiliation, business name, and DUNS number, indicating compliance with registration requirements in the System of Award Management (SAM). This representation is essential to ensure that awards under the Buy Indian Act are made to qualifying Indian-owned enterprises, underscoring the act's objective to support economic participation of Indigenous communities in government contracting.
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking sources for calibration, performance testing, and repair services for various Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) used in the Great Plains Area. This Sources Sought Notice, SS-25-IHS1502581, serves as a preliminary market research tool to gauge the capabilities of Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and other small businesses, with a potential focus on an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP). The project, scheduled for March 24-28, 2025, aims to ensure TMDE compliance with original equipment manufacturers (OEM) standards, including necessary firmware updates and repairs using certified parts. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation confirming calibration compliance, completed repairs, and any modifications during service. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price order, spanning from the award date until December 31, 2025, with options to extend for up to four additional years. The IHS outlines exclusions, such as damage due to misuse, and notes that unsupported equipment must be reported for further action. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements by February 13, 2024, to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements.
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