Sources Sought: IEE Trimble Certified Services for VRS Subscriptions at sites in the Great Plains Area (ND, SD, IA, NE)
ID: IHS-SS-26-1519932Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7J20)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/30a82d5cf55d4aa38912b9758523d3a9/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified vendors to provide extended warranty coverage and service support for Trimble-brand survey equipment utilized in the Great Plains Area, which includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. The primary objective is to ensure reliable operation of the equipment through warranty coverage for manufacturer defects, as well as software and firmware upgrades, with services to be provided at locations in Minot, North Dakota, and Sioux City, Iowa. This opportunity is part of the Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) set-aside program, emphasizing the importance of supporting Indian-owned businesses. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by November 21, 2025, to Erin Doering at Erin.Doering@ihs.gov, including the Sources Sought Number IHS-SS-26-1519932 in the subject line.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Erin Doering
    (605) 226-7662
    (605) 226-7689
    Erin.Doering@ihs.gov
    Files
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    Indian Firm Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires Offerors to self-certify their status as an “Indian Firm” with “Indian Ownership” under the Buy Indian Act for solicitations and resultant contracts. This certification must be maintained throughout the offer, award, and contract performance periods. Failure to meet eligibility requires immediate written notification to the Contracting Officer. While individual Contracting Officers may request documentation, all successful Offerors must be registered with DUN and Bradstreet (D&B) and the System for Award Management (SAM). Providing false or misleading information is a violation of law, punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, and false claims during contract performance are subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729 to 3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. Offerors must indicate whether they meet the definition of an “Indian Firm” as part of their offer.
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