100% IEE SB/Set-Aside; Firm-Fixed Commercial Item Purchase for IT Equipment Brand Name Only for the McLaughlin IHS Health Center. Equipment to be delivered to SRSU Fort Yates IHS. Fort Yates, SD 57642
ID: RFQ-24-125Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGEMENT (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7D20)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/97689f07d9b54b1fb5978869b30b15ec/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for a firm-fixed price contract to supply IT equipment, specifically 30 units of the OptiPlex Small Form Factor Plus 7010 and associated peripherals, for the McLaughlin IHS Health Center in Fort Yates, South Dakota. This procurement is a 100% Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) set-aside, emphasizing the importance of promoting economic opportunities for Indian-owned businesses while ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by September 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM CDT, and should direct inquiries to Ursula Maslonka at ursula.maslonka@ihs.gov or by phone at 605-226-7274. Compliance with the System for Award Management (SAM) registration and adherence to specific federal acquisition regulations is mandatory for eligibility.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ursula Maslonka
    (605) 226-7274
    ursula.maslonka@ihs.gov
    Files
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    SAM RFQ-24-125 IT Equip McL Solicitation Spec_Clauses.pdf
    The document outlines a request for proposal (RFP) from the Indian Health Service (IHS) under the Buy Indian Act, specifically focused on acquiring IT equipment. It details specifications for 30 units of the OptiPlex Small Form Factor Plus 7010 and associated components, including memory, storage, and peripherals, emphasizing the requirements for Indian Economic Enterprises to respond. The RFP highlights self-certification for eligibility under the Act and the importance of registration with the System for Award Management (SAM). Compliance documentation is needed prior to contract awards, with repercussions for providing misleading information. The document further incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR), outlining clauses related to Indian preference in contracting, necessary for compliance with the IHS contracting policies. Notably, provisions concerning employment preferences for Indians and Indian organizations are mandated to promote economic opportunities. Overall, the RFP symbolizes the IHS's commitment to fostering economic participation among Indian-owned businesses while ensuring accountability in procurement processes for federal contracts.
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