Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Product and Commercial Services request for quote to provide Brandwidth and Networking equipment Upgrade for the Great Plains Area OEH&E Offices.
ID: 75H70624Q00081Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DG01)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/56a30713d2474f209ce8715ae0692f08/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Sep 10, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Sep 10, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Sep 17, 2024, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order (RFQ 75H70624Q00081) to upgrade bandwidth and networking equipment for various OEH&E field offices in the Great Plains Area. The procurement is exclusively set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises and small businesses under NAICS Code 518210, requiring specific brand-name items or equivalent alternatives, with all-inclusive pricing covering related costs such as travel and taxes. The contract duration extends from the award date until August 31, 2025, with proposals due electronically by September 17, 2024. Interested vendors should contact DeAnne Dolphus at deanne.dolphus@ihs.gov or 605-225-7272 for further details and ensure compliance with all government specifications, including the use of the Invoice Processing Platform for payments.

Point(s) of Contact
DeAnne Dolphus
(605) 225-7272
deanne.dolphus@ihs.gov
Files
Title
Posted
75H70624Q00081 Sam Posting.pdf
Sep 10, 2024, 9:25 PM UTC
The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order (RFQ 75H70624Q00081) aimed at upgrading bandwidth and networking equipment for various OEH&E field offices. This RFP is exclusively set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises and small businesses, categorized under the NAICS Code 238210. The requirement includes specific brand-name items alongside an "equal" clause for competitive pricing, all-inclusive of related costs like travel and taxes. The contract duration is from the award date to August 31, 2025. Proposals should be submitted electronically by September 17, 2024, including detailed technical descriptions, pricing terms, and completed representations and certifications. Evaluation will favor the lowest price technically acceptable. The IHS mandates the use of the Invoice Processing Platform for payments and insists on the provision of new equipment, explicitly rejecting refurbished items. Additionally, all goods must comply with government specifications, including IPv6 networking standards. The contractor's credentials and past performance will be critically evaluated to establish eligibility for contract awards, emphasizing the importance of complying with security and operational requirements for updated health service facilities.
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