Drug Information Software System Subscription - Phoenix Area Indian Health Service
ID: SS-25-PHX-023Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b982126287134c098a9e201993db038f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified vendors to provide a subscription for a Drug Information Software System for the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service. This system aims to enhance drug information accessibility for healthcare professionals across various health centers, offering comprehensive drug monographs, adverse reactions, interactions, and patient education materials in both English and Spanish. The contract will span a base year from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with four optional renewal years, and is funded by multiple Service Units serving 14 locations. Interested firms must respond with their qualifications and confirm their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) to comply with the Buy Indian Act, with responses due as specified in the SAM notice. For further inquiries, contact 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 from the Department of Health & Human Services pertains to the Buy Indian Act and outlines the requirements for offerors seeking contracts under this act. It serves as a self-certification form for Offerors to assert that they qualify as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” as defined by relevant regulations. The certification must be valid at the time of submitting an offer, at the contract’s award, and throughout the contract performance period. The document emphasizes the need for immediate notification to the Contracting Officer if the enterprise no longer meets eligibility criteria. Offerors are also required to maintain registration with the System of Award Management (SAM). The potential for legal consequences for false representations is clearly stated, highlighting the seriousness of adherence to the act's regulations. This form is essential for ensuring that contracts are awarded to eligible businesses that meet specific ownership criteria under the Buy Indian Act, supporting economic opportunities for Indian-owned enterprises within federal contracting processes.
    Sources Sought - Drug Information Software.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice (SS-25-PHX-023) issued by the Indian Health Services (IHS) to gather market research for a Drug Information Software System Subscription. It emphasizes the need for compliance with the Buy Indian Act, prioritizing purchases from Indian Economic Enterprises and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises. Interested firms must provide their company details, including qualifications and capacity to meet the requirements, and confirm their status as an authorized distributor or reseller. Additionally, they must fill out a self-certification form to assert eligibility as an IEE or ISBEE and identify their supporting Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation. The notice reiterates that it is solely for market research purposes, not a request for quotations, to ascertain the feasibility of obtaining offers from multiple IEEs for the procurement. The government will use this information to determine appropriate procurement strategies while ensuring adherence to federal regulations.
    Statement of Work - Drug Information Subscription.pdf
    The Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (PAIHS) is requesting a subscription for an online Drug Information Software System to enhance drug information accessibility for healthcare professionals across its facilities. The system must provide comprehensive drug monographs, detailed content on adverse reactions, interactions, and usage in specific populations, and patient education materials in English and Spanish. It should allow easy access via institutional IPs and secure password-protected login for users outside the facility, including mobile access for clinicians. The contract will span a base year from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with four optional renewal years, funded by various Service Units serving 14 locations. The PAIHS Area Pharmacy Consultant will spearhead evaluations of software systems, emphasizing the importance of user-friendly navigation and content relevance. Payment will occur through the IPP system, overseen by designated contracting officer representatives responsible for monitoring the contractor's performance. This initiative reflects a commitment to ensuring timely and safe patient care through modern technology in healthcare environments.
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