Telecommunication Services - Elko Service Unit - Indian Health Services
ID: SS-25-PHX-027Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d5279e12350749e29d5ec5314dd6206a/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified contractors to provide telecommunication services for the Elko Service Unit in Nevada. The procurement requires the provision of three landlines, a facsimile line, and three DSL lines with a minimum speed of 250 mbps to ensure effective communication for staff operating in the field office. This opportunity is part of the Buy Indian Act, which prioritizes contracts for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), emphasizing the importance of supporting Indian-owned businesses in federal contracting. Interested firms must respond with their qualifications and relevant documentation by the deadline specified in the SAM system, and inquiries can be directed to Dekovan Cook at dekovan.cook@ihs.gov or by phone at 602-364-5018.

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    Dekovan Cook
    (602) 364-5018
    Dekovan.Cook@ihs.gov
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    IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The document outlines the requirements for Offerors responding to solicitations under the Buy Indian Act, managed by the Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically regarding the certification of being an "Indian Economic Enterprise." Offerors must self-certify their eligibility both at the time of offer submission and throughout the contract's duration. Any changes in eligibility must be reported to the Contracting Officer immediately. Additionally, Offerors must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM). The document includes a representation section where the Offeror confirms their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise. It also emphasizes the legal implications of providing false information, subjecting violators to severe penalties under federal law. Overall, the document serves as a formal notice to ensure compliance with eligibility criteria aimed at promoting economic opportunities for Indian-owned businesses within federal contracting processes.
    Sources Sought - Elko Telecommunication Services.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice (SS-25-PHX-027) issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS) for telecommunication services at the Elko Service Unit in Nevada. It seeks market research to determine compliance with the Buy Indian Act and assess set-aside opportunities for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). The requirement includes three landlines, a facsimile line, and three DSL lines with a minimum speed of 250 mbps for effective communication. Interested firms must provide information such as company name, point of contact, SAM Unique Entity Identifier, and documentation of their eligibility as an IEE or ISBEE. Additionally, vendors must refrain from supplying gray market items and should provide proof of their authorization from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). The notice stipulates that it is not a request for quotes but rather a mechanism to gauge market interest and identify capable suppliers in accordance with federal contracting regulations.
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