Firm Fixed-Price, Commercial Item Purchase Order to provide a Life Cycle Network Equipment Replacement for the Great Plains Area, Office of Information Technology at the Datacenter in Sioux Falls, SD
ID: RFQ-24-122Type: 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 - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTE (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B20)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/556473c215a74d458dddf24ab268e08b/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is soliciting bids for a Firm Fixed-Price, Commercial Item Purchase Order to provide a Life Cycle Network Equipment Replacement at their Datacenter in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This procurement is categorized as “100% Buy Indian / Small Business,” emphasizing the need for participation from Indian Economic Enterprises and requiring detailed product descriptions, pricing, and warranty terms in the bids. The selected contractor will be responsible for supplying new networking equipment to replace aging IT infrastructure, with a contract period of one year from the date of award. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by September 17, 2024, at 12:00 PM CDT, and can direct inquiries to David Jones at david.jones@ihs.gov or by phone at 605-226-7328.

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    SAM.gov Combined Synopsis_GPA OIT_SFO Router_RFQ-24-122.pdf
    The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is soliciting bids via a Request for Quote (RFQ-24-122) for the acquisition of commercial networking equipment to replace aging IT infrastructure at their Datacenter in Sioux Falls, SD. This procurement is categorized as “100% Buy Indian / Small Business,” emphasizing participation from Indian Economic Enterprises. The IHS mandates that bids include detailed product descriptions, pricing, terms of warranty, and representation certifications. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, where the government seeks one contractor, favoring the lowest-priced offer deemed technically acceptable. Suppliers must ensure that all equipment supplied is new, adhering strictly to specifications, and that delivery occurs within one year post-award. Additionally, participants must comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Health & Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR), notably provisions regarding electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The document specifies rejection criteria for past performance and compliance with telecommunications standards, ensuring adherence to government procurement regulations throughout the contracting process.
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