Source Sought Seeking IEE and/or ISBEE Contractors to Purchase Brand Name Only ScriptPro Medication Dispensing System: Provide Equipment Licensing Preventative Maintenance Repairs & Technical Support 24/7/365 at 5 IHS Service Units in SD & ND
ID: SS-IHS1511281 Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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/f91bfe54200b4dcfa5bc45c236727e31/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) to provide a brand name ScriptPro Medication Dispensing System, including equipment, licensing, preventative maintenance, and 24/7 technical support for five healthcare facilities in South Dakota and North Dakota. The procurement aims to enhance healthcare services by ensuring reliable medication dispensing systems and comprehensive support, thereby promoting operational efficiency in the IHS Great Plains Area. Interested vendors must submit detailed capability statements, including their registration status with the System for Award Management (SAM) and relevant past contracts, by August 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM Central Time. For further inquiries, contact Ursula Maslonka at ursula.maslonka@ihs.gov or call 605-226-7274.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ursula Maslonka
    (605) 226-7274
    ursula.maslonka@ihs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    IHS IEE Form.pdf
    The document outlines the requirements for self-certification as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" under the Buy Indian Act within the context of the Indian Health Service's solicitation processes. It emphasizes that offerors must confirm their eligibility at three critical stages: upon submission of an offer, at contract award, and throughout the contract duration. Additionally, it stipulates that offerors must provide immediate notification if they no longer meet these eligibility requirements. The document also warns against submitting false information, outlining legal repercussions under U.S. law. Successful offerors must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM) and include information such as the name of the 51% owner and the DUNS number. Overall, this form is part of a compliance effort to ensure that contracts awarded under the Buy Indian Act support Indian-owned businesses, promoting economic development within Native communities.
    Source Sought IHS1511281 ScriptPro Medication Dispensing System SAM Annoucement.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (IHS1511281) seeking to acquire a ScriptPro Medication Dispensing System, focusing exclusively on brand name products. This initiative aims to identify Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) capable of providing necessary equipment, software licensing, maintenance, and technical support year-round for various healthcare facilities in South Dakota and North Dakota. The procurement will include comprehensive technical support services, immediate response for onsite technicians, and equipment warranties to ensure operational reliability. The scope also emphasizes the need for new, unrefurbished equipment and prohibits the provision of any gray market goods. Responses are required to include detailed capability statements, indicating current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), business size, and previous relevant contracts. All responses should be submitted by the specified deadline, with the IHS retaining the right to use submitted information without obligation for any future contracts. The anticipated contract will have a period of performance lasting one year, with extensive requirements outlined in the attached Statement of Work. This procurement reflects the government's efforts to modernize healthcare services, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and support economic development within Indian communities.
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