Firm Fixed-Price, Non-Personal Service Type, Commercial Item to provide Licensing, Maintenance, and Support for IHS Great Plains Areawide Laboratory Information Systems. Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025.
ID: RFQ-25-002Type: 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 - 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/3affa96cb4d540eebf1a8f9e784056fb/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified firms to provide licensing, maintenance, and support for the Great Plains Areawide Laboratory Information Systems, with a contract period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The procurement aims to establish a comprehensive solution that includes middleware support, compatibility with existing HL7 interfaces, and ongoing training and maintenance services to enhance clinical operations across IHS service units. This initiative is crucial for ensuring effective data exchange and standardization in healthcare technology within the Great Plains Area. Interested parties should respond to the Sources Sought notice by submitting their company information to David Jones at david.jones@ihs.gov, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for future contracts.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David Jones
    (605) 226-7328
    david.jones@ihs.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    STATEMENT OF WORK AND JUSTIFICATION GPA 1 year.docx
    The Great Plains Area (GPA) is seeking a contract to manage a Clinical Laboratory Instrument Management Solution to ensure seamless communication between clinical laboratory instruments and the Indian Health Service (IHS) Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS). The objective is to establish a one-year continuation contract starting January 1, 2025, for a solution that meets specific system requirements, including five years of experience in middleware support for IHS or US Veterans Affairs hospitals, compatibility with existing HL7 interfaces, and support for various protocols like HL7 and TCP/IP. The contractor must supply a comprehensive solution encompassing both hardware and software, with key functionalities such as specimen management, data mining, and backup solutions. Additionally, the contractor is tasked with providing ongoing support, training, and maintenance services, including emergency support access. The project aims for standardization across the GPA's service units, ensuring compatibility with IHS security policies and operating system requirements. The application will facilitate effective data exchange, enhancing clinical operations. The document reflects the GPA's commitment to improving healthcare technology through a structured procurement process in alignment with government RFP regulations.
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