RFQ-24-PHX-069 WRSU Cisco Servers
ID: IHS1495090Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: SERVERS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B22)

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/8bb19658119e4ab1b3e17e623159ebfb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, is seeking quotations for the procurement of new Cisco 9500 series servers for the Whiteriver PHS Indian Hospital located in Arizona. This opportunity is exclusively available to American Indian and Alaska Native small businesses under the Buy Indian Act, requiring vendors to provide evidence of their status as authorized distributors of the equipment and ensure all items come with manufacturer warranties. The procurement emphasizes the critical role of advanced networking hardware in enhancing operational efficiency within healthcare services, with quotes due by September 10, 2024, and questions accepted until September 5, 2024. Interested vendors should contact Jeremy Steel at jeremy.steel@ihs.gov or call 602-364-5264 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jeremy Steel
    (602) 364-5264
    (602) 364-5030
    jeremy.steel@ihs.gov
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    Combined Synopsis - Final.docx
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued RFQ-24-PHX-069 for the procurement of new Cisco servers for the Whiteriver PHS Indian Hospital, Arizona. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is exclusively open to American Indian and Alaska Native small businesses, adhering to the Buy Indian Act. Responses must be submitted in writing, with all vendors required to register with the System for Award Management (SAM). Quotes are due by September 10, 2024, and questions must be submitted by September 5, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced responsive vendor on an “All or None” basis. Vendors must provide evidence of being authorized distributors of the proposed equipment, and all items must come with respective manufacturer’s warranties. The solicitation includes clauses and provisions from federal acquisition regulations, underscoring compliance with various legal and procedural standards. Furthermore, all e-invoicing must utilize the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), emphasizing efficiency and compliance with recent federal directives on electronic invoicing.
    IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service's Buy Indian Act Representation Form serves as a self-certification tool for Offerors claiming to be an "Indian Economic Enterprise" in response to federal solicitations. To participate, enterprises must qualify under specific criteria at multiple stages: upon offer submission, contract award, and throughout contract performance. Failure to maintain eligibility requires immediate notification to the Contracting Officer. Documentation of eligibility may be requested, and false information can lead to severe legal consequences under various U.S. Codes. Successful Offerors must also be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM). The form captures essential business details, including ownership, tribal affiliation, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The document aims to ensure compliance with the Buy Indian Act while promoting participation of Indian-owned enterprises in federal contracting opportunities.
    Price Schedule.xlsx
    This document lists equipment and parts related to the CISCO Catalyst 9500 series, with a focus on networking hardware and support services. Key components include the Catalyst 9500 with various configurations (48-port x 1/10/25G, 4-port 40/100G), power supplies, cooling fans, and Cisco's software offerings for network management, such as DNA Advantage licenses and Prime Infrastructure services. The information is structured with specific part numbers, manufacturers, descriptions, and quantities alongside pricing details, indicating a systematic approach to potential procurement. The purpose of this file is likely aligned with government RFPs and grants that require robust networking solutions as part of their infrastructure development. The detailed listing aids in evaluating necessary resources and pricing for decision-making regarding technological investments in federal, state, or local projects. Overall, the document emphasizes telecommunications equipment’s critical role in enhancing connectivity and operational efficiency within government frameworks.
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