NetApp Storage Image Grid Health Check
ID: FC24022Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0569161ded314f13908408ba977f7d07/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified Native American Owned Small Businesses or Indian Economic Enterprises to conduct a health check on the NetApp Radiology 2nd Tier Image Storage Grid for the Radiology Department at the Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, New Mexico. This opportunity is part of a market research effort to assess the availability of sources capable of providing these services, with a focus on compliance with the Buy Indian Act, which prioritizes Indian-owned businesses in federal contracting. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package, including a completed representation form, by September 17, 2024, at 12:00 PM MST, to the primary contact, Felecia Chavez, at felecia.chavez@ihs.gov. The anticipated period of performance for this contract is one year, and the applicable NAICS code is 541511, with a small business size standard of $34 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Felecia Chavez
    (505) 339-7810
    felecia.chavez@ihs.gov
    Files
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    IHS IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The document pertains to the Indian Health Service's adherence to the Buy Indian Act, which mandates that certain federal contracting opportunities be reserved for “Indian Economic Enterprises” (IEEs). It contains a self-certification requirement for offerors to declare their status as an IEE and maintain eligibility throughout the entire contract lifecycle, including at the time of offer submission, contract award, and during contract execution. Additionally, any loss of eligibility must be reported to the Contracting Officer immediately. Offerors must also be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM), and false representations carry severe legal penalties. The responsibility to demonstrate eligibility before awarding contracts lies with individual Contracting Officers, particularly for set-aside or sole-source contracts. The signed representation form confirms ownership details and business identification, ensuring compliance with the Buy Indian Act. Overall, this document is essential for affirming the intent to support Indian-owned businesses in federal procurement processes while outlining the responsibilities of both the offerors and government officials.
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