Amendment Four (4) is hereby issued to notify offerors that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved the Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) waiver applicable to this solicitation. The approved NMR... Amendment Four (4) is hereby issued to notify offerors that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved the Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) waiver applicable to this solicitation. The approved NMR waiver is incorporated into the solicitation by this amendment. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. Amendment Three (3) – The solicitation due date has been extended to 1:00pm MDT September 18, 2026. The Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) waiver remains under review by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Amendment Two (2) The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is hereby amended to incorporate FAR 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule, in full text. The Government is concurrently pursuing a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for this requirement. As of the date of this amendment, a waiver has not been granted. If a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule is granted prior to award, the Government will amend the solicitation accordingly and notify all offerors of the change. The quotation submission deadline is hereby extended to September 11, 2026. Amendment One (1) - Responses to Questions in accordance to RFQ. See attachment "75H70926BAO-069-RFQ Question and Answers - IT" 1. DESCRIPTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 75H70926BAO-069-RFQ is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for Billings Area Server Refresh. This acquisition is set-aside for 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The Government intends to award to a responsible party whose offer meets the solicitation requirements and provides “Best Value to the Government” based on price and other factors. Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quotation submission. Award announcement will be made through electronic public notice, via SAM.gov. Quotes must be received via email no later than September 4th 2026, at 1:00 pm MDT. 2. REQUIREMENT – The Billings Area Office requires the following commercial products on a brand name or equal basis. The brand-name references identify the level of quality and performance required and are not intended to restrict competition. For an equal product, the respondent must furnish sufficient information for the Government to determine compliance. The Government is not responsible for locating or obtaining information that is not furnished or specifically identified in the submission. • Identify the manufacturer, brand, model, and part number. • Provide manufacturer-controlled specification sheets, technical literature, drawings, test data, or other reliable product information. • Describe any modification necessary to make the product conform and identify who will perform the modification and when. • Clearly identify any difference from the brand reference or the Government’s requirements. 3. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS – See Attachment: B01 – SOW Area Wide Server Replacement PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE CLIN Description Quantity 001 Configuration 1 – Minimum 50 TB Usable, 4 Compute Servers 3 002 Configuration 2 – Minimum 30 TB Usable, 3 Compute Servers 3 Alternative Line Item Structure Quoters may propose an alternative line item structure when the line items identified in this RFQ do not align with the quoter’s customary commercial practices, delivery structure, or invoicing practices. Any proposed alternative structure should clearly map to the Government’s requirements and identify any resulting changes to quantities, units of measure, pricing, delivery, or invoicing. The Contractor must provide only new equipment and new parts for the required products described herein; no used, refurbished, or remanufactured equipment or parts shall be provided under any circumstances. Absolutely no “Gray Market Goods” or “Counterfeit Electronic Parts” shall be provided. Gray Market Goods are defined as genuine branded goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside of an authorized sales-territory or by non-authorized dealers in an authorized territory. All equipment shall be accompanied by the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) warranty. Counterfeit Electronic Parts are defined as unlawful or unauthorized reproduction, substitution, or alteration that has been knowingly mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified electronic part from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitution includes used electronic parts represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics. “The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) mandates that U.S. federal agencies use the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). In November 2020, OMB issued memorandum M-21-07 "Completing the Transition to IPv6", which outlines the Federal government's strategic intent "to deliver its information services, operate its networks, and access the services of others using only IPv6". The IHS requires all new IT systems (hardware and software) to operate in a pure IPv6 network environment. This includes on-premises services or third-party hosted services that require network integration into the IHS network. The Offeror's solution shall comply with the IPv6 standards profile as defined by the NIST USGv6 Program: https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program”. 4. DELIVERY AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Indian Health Service, Billings Area Office, Billings MT 59101. The delivery period is: Sixty (60) days from date of award. 5. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address: www.acquisition.gov/far PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE PROVISION Title Date 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions SEP 2024 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration Deviation Date 52.204-90 Offeror Identification Deviation Date 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations – Representation Deviation Date 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters Deviation Date 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters Deviation Date 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law Deviation Date 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products Deviation Date 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate Deviation Date 52.233-2 Service of Protest Deviation Date 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications Deviation Date 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule. As prescribed in 19.507(h), insert the following clause: Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Manufacturer means the concern that transforms raw materials, miscellaneous parts, or components into the end item. Concerns that only minimally alter the item being procured do not qualify as manufacturers of the end item. Concerns that add substances, parts, or components to an existing end item to modify its performance will not be considered the end item manufacturer, where those identical modifications can be performed by and are available from the manufacturer of the existing end item. Nonmanufacturer means a concern, including a supplier, that provides an end item it did not manufacture, process, or produce. (b) Applicability. (1) This clause does not apply to contracts awarded pursuant to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside or to a contractor that is the manufacturer of the product or end item. (2) This clause applies to— (i)Contracts that have been awarded pursuant to a set-aside, in total or in part, for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3); (ii)Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, and 19.15; (iii)Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are— (A)Set aside for small business under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); or (B)Issued directly to a small business concern under multiple-award contracts as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii); (iv)Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are— (A)Set aside in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, and 19.15 under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); or (B)Issued directly to concerns that qualify for the programs described in subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, and 19.15 under multiple-award contracts as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii); and (v)Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone concern unless the Contractor waived the evaluation preference. (c) Requirements. (1)The Contractor shall— (i)Provide an end item that a small business has manufactured, processed, or produced in the United States or its outlying areas; for kit assemblers who are nonmanufacturers, see paragraph (c)(2) of this clause instead; (ii)Be primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied; and (iii)Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice; for example, providing storage, transportation, or delivery. (2)When the end item being acquired is a kit of supplies, at least 50 percent of the total cost of the components of the kit shall be manufactured, processed, or produced in the United States or its outlying areas by small business concerns. (End of clause) PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEV DATE) (a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include— (1) The solicitation number; (2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror; (3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator; (4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation; (5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and (6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments. (b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. (c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. (2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted. (3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. (4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award. (d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. (e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable: (1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer. (2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror. (3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection. (4) A summary of the rationale for award. (5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror. (6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities. (End of provision) 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation Date) (a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: Technical - Offeror must submit a technical proposal, not to exceed [10] pages, that addresses the technical requirements. The contractor will be evaluated based upon their described capabilities as they relate to the requirements, as well as their demonstrated understanding of the requirements. Past Performance - Offerors must demonstrate their record of successful performance in past contracts and/or jobs that are similar in scope and size of this request. The Government is seeking to determine whether the Offeror has the experience that will enhance its technical capability to perform the tasks described in the statement of work. Price – Offerors must submit a completed price schedule or price proposal that demonstrates a unit price and a total amount for each line item listed. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Evaluation factors other than price when combined are significantly more important than price. (b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. HHSAR PROVISIONS PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE PROVISION Title Date 352.239-73 Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility Notice DEC 2015 352.226-4 Notice of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-Aside DEC 2015 352-226-5 Notice of Indian Economic Enterprise Set-Aside Dec 2015 352-226-7 Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Dec 2015 352.270-9 Non-Discrimination for Conscience DEC 2015 352.239-73 Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility Notice. Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (December 18, 2015) (a) Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic and Information (EIT) Accessibility Standards (36 CFR part 1194), require that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, Federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. Section 508 also requires that individuals with disabilities, who are members of the public seeking information or services from a Federal agency, have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to the public who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. (b) Accordingly, any offeror responding to this solicitation must comply with established HHS EIT accessibility standards. Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.hhs.gov/web/508. The complete text of the Section 508 Final Provisions can be accessed at http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards. (c) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in the clause at 352.239-74, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility. In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed EIT supplies meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit an HHS Section 508 Product Assessment Template, in accordance with its completion instructions. The purpose of the template is to assist HHS acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed EIT supplies conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. The template allows offerors or developers to self-evaluate their supplies and document—in detail—whether they conform to a specific Section 508 accessibility standard, and any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues. Instructions for preparing the HHS Section 508 Evaluation Template are available under Section 508 policy on the HHS website http://www.hhs.gov/web/508. In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed EIT services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must provide enough information to assist the Government in determining that the EIT services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards, including any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues. (d) Respondents to this solicitation must identify any exception to Section 508 requirements. If a offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies or services delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense. 6. CONTRACT CLAUSES 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE CLAUSE Title Date 52.203-3 Gratuities Apr 1984 52.203-12 Limitation of Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions Jun 2020 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Jan 2017 52.204-13 Systems for Award Management – Maintenance Deviation Date 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded Deviation Date 52.209-9 Updates of Publicity Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters Deviation Date 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Deviation Date 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services Deviation Date 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concern Deviation Date 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Representation Deviation Date 52.222-3 Convict Labor Deviation Date 52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies Deviation Date 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans Deviation Date 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities Deviation Date 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans Deviation Date 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act Deviation Date 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Deviation Date 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors Deviation Date 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving May 2024 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management Oct 2018 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party May 2014 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Mar 2023 52.233-3 Protest After Award Aug 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2002 52.242-13 Bankruptcy Jul 1995 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Deviation Date CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 1 day of contract expiring. (End of Clause) HHSAR CLAUSES PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE PROVISION Title Date 352.203-70 Anti-Lobbying FEB 2022 352.226-6 Indian Economic Enterprise Subcontracting Limitation FEB 2022 352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility DEC 2015 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Invoice Payment Requests (FEB 2022) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause -- Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), ‘Content of Invoices’ and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system. Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site. (c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures. (d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request. INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT Invoices shall be submitted through the Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP), a secure, web-based electronic invoicing system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. If you require assistance registering or require IPP account access, please contact the IPP Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov. (End of clause) 352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (DEC 2015) (a) Pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, all electronic and information technology (EIT) supplies and services developed, acquired, or maintained under this contract or order must comply with the “Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Standards” set forth by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also referred to as the “Access Board”) in 36 CFR part 1194. Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.hhs.gov/web/508. The complete text of Section 508 Final Provisions can be accessed at http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards. (b) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this contract or order are identified in the Statement of Work or Specification or Performance Work Statement. The contractor must provide any necessary updates to the submitted HHS Product Assessment Template(s) at the end of each contract or order exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (see FAR 2.101) when the contract or order duration is one year or less. If it is determined by the Government that EIT supplies and services provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the contract, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense. (c) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this contract are: See B01 - SOW (d) In the event of a modification(s) to this contract or order, which adds new EIT supplies or services or revises the type of, or specifications for, supplies or services, the Contracting Officer may require that the contractor submit a completed HHS Section 508 Product Assessment Template and any other additional information necessary to assist the Government in determining that the EIT supplies or services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. Instructions for documenting accessibility via the HHS Section 508 Product Assessment Template may be found under Section 508 policy on the HHS Web site: (http://www.hhs.gov/web/508). If it is determined by the Government that EIT supplies and services provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the contract, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense. (e) If this is an Indefinite Delivery contract, a Blanket Purchase Agreement or a Basic Ordering Agreement, the task/delivery order requests that include EIT supplies or services will define the specifications and accessibility standards for the order. In those cases, the Contractor may be required to provide a completed HHS Section 508 Product Assessment Template and any other additional information necessary to assist the Government in determining that the EIT supplies or services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. Instructions for documenting accessibility via the HHS Section 508 Product Assessment Template may be found at http://www.hhs.gov/web/508. If it is determined by the Government that EIT supplies and services provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the provided documentation, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense. (End of clause) 7. SUBMISSION OF OFFER Submit your company’s quote via email to Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov. Quotes must be received via email no later than: September 4th, 2026 at 1:00 pm MDT. To ensure your quote is received, please include the following in the subject line: 75H70926BAO-069-RFQ. Submitting Questions: Technical questions or concerns pertaining to this requirement must be received via email to Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov no later than August 24th, 2026 at 1:00 pm MDT. To ensure your questions are received, please include the following in the subject line: 75H70926BAO-069-RFQ - Questions. Terms and content of the Quote: Your quote must be based on the terms of this RFQ. The Contracting Officer may choose to reject any quote that is not based on these terms in every aspect. Quotes must be valid for 90 days from submission deadline.

Amendment Three (3) – The solicitation due date has been extended to 1:00pm MDT September 18, 2026. The Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) waiver remains under review by the Small Business Administration (SBA... Amendment Three (3) – The solicitation due date has been extended to 1:00pm MDT September 18, 2026. The Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) waiver remains under review by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Amendment Two (2) The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is hereby amended to incorporate FAR 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule, in full text. The Government is concurrently pursuing a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for this requirement. As of the date of this amendment, a waiver has not been granted. If a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule is granted prior to award, the Government will amend the solicitation accordingly and notify all offerors of the change. The quotation submission deadline is hereby extended to September 11, 2026. Amendment One (1) - Responses to Questions in accordance to RFQ. See attachment "75H70926BAO-069-RFQ Question and Answers - IT" 1. DESCRIPTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 75H70926BAO-069-RFQ is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for Billings Area Server Refresh. This acquisition is set-aside for 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The Government intends to award to a responsible party whose offer meets the solicitation requirements and provides “Best Value to the Government” based on price and other factors. Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quotation submission. Award announcement will be made through electronic public notice, via SAM.gov. Quotes must be received via email no later than September 4th 2026, at 1:00 pm MDT. 2. REQUIREMENT – The Billings Area Office requires the following commercial products on a brand name or equal basis. The brand-name references identify the level of quality and performance required and are not intended to restrict competition. For an equal product, the respondent must furnish sufficient information for the Government to determine compliance. The Government is not responsible for locating or obtaining information that is not furnished or specifically identified in the submission. • Identify the manufacturer, brand, model, and part number. • Provide manufacturer-controlled specification sheets, technical literature, drawings, test data, or other reliable product information. • Describe any modification necessary to make the product conform and identify who will perform the modification and when. • Clearly identify any difference from the brand reference or the Government’s requirements. 3. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS – See Attachment: B01 – SOW Area Wide Server Replacement PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE CLIN Description Quantity 001 Configuration 1 – Minimum 50 TB Usable, 4 Compute Servers 3 002 Configuration 2 – Minimum 30 TB Usable, 3 Compute Servers 3 Alternative Line Item Structure Quoters may propose an alternative line item structure when the line items identified in this RFQ do not align with the quoter’s customary commercial practices, delivery structure, or invoicing practices. Any proposed alternative structure should clearly map to the Government’s requirements and identify any resulting changes to quantities, units of measure, pricing, delivery, or invoicing. The Contractor must provide only new equipment and new parts for the required products described herein; no used, refurbished, or remanufactured equipment or parts shall be provided under any circumstances. Absolutely no “Gray Market Goods” or “Counterfeit Electronic Parts” shall be provided. Gray Market Goods are defined as genuine branded goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside of an authorized sales-territory or by non-authorized dealers in an authorized territory. All equipment shall be accompanied by the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) warranty. Counterfeit Electronic Parts are defined as unlawful or unauthorized reproduction, substitution, or alteration that has been knowingly mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified electronic part from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitution includes used electronic parts represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics. “The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) mandates that U.S. federal agencies use the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). In November 2020, OMB issued memorandum M-21-07 "Completing the Transition to IPv6", which outlines the Federal government's strategic intent "to deliver its information services, operate its networks, and access the services of others using only IPv6". The IHS requires all new IT systems (hardware and software) to operate in a pure IPv6 network environment. This includes on-premises services or third-party hosted services that require network integration into the IHS network. The Offeror's solution shall comply with the IPv6 standards profile as defined by the NIST USGv6 Program: https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program”. 4. DELIVERY AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Indian Health Service, Billings Area Office, Billings MT 59101. The delivery period is: Sixty (60) days from date of award. 5. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address: www.acquisition.gov/far PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE PROVISION Title Date 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions SEP 2024 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration Deviation Date 52.204-90 Offeror Identification Deviation Date 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations – Representation Deviation Date 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters Deviation Date 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters Deviation Date 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law Deviation Date 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products Deviation Date 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate Deviation Date 52.233-2 Service of Protest Deviation Date 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications Deviation Date 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule. As prescribed in 19.507(h), insert the following clause: Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Manufacturer means the concern that transforms raw materials, miscellaneous parts, or components into the end item. Concerns that only minimally alter the item being procured do not qualify as manufacturers of the end item. Concerns that add substances, parts, or components to an existing end item to modify its performance will not be considered the end item manufacturer, where those identical modifications can be performed by and are available from the manufacturer of the existing end item. Nonmanufacturer means a concern, including a supplier, that provides an end item it did not manufacture, process, or produce. (b) Applicability. (1) This clause does not apply to contracts awarded pursuant to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside or to a contractor that is the manufacturer of the product or end item. (2) This clause applies to— (i)Contracts that have been awarded pursuant to a set-aside, in total or in part, for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3); (ii)Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, and 19.15; (iii)Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are— (A)Set aside for small business under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); or (B)Issued directly to a small business concern under multiple-award contracts as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii); (iv)Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are— (A)Set aside in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, and 19.15 under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); or (B)Issued directly to concerns that qualify for the programs described in subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, and 19.15 under multiple-award contracts as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii); and (v)Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone concern unless the Contractor waived the evaluation preference. (c) Requirements. (1)The Contractor shall— (i)Provide an end item that a small business has manufactured, processed, or produced in the United States or its outlying areas; for kit assemblers who are nonmanufacturers, see paragraph (c)(2) of this clause instead; (ii)Be primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied; and (iii)Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice; for example, providing storage, transportation, or delivery. (2)When the end item being acquired is a kit of supplies, at least 50 percent of the total cost of the components of the kit shall be manufactured, processed, or produced in the United States or its outlying areas by small business concerns. (End of clause) PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEV DATE) (a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include— (1) The solicitation number; (2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror; (3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator; (4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation; (5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and (6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments. (b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. (c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. (2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted. (3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. (4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award. (d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. (e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable: (1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer. (2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror. (3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection. (4) A summary of the rationale for award. (5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror. (6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities. (End of provision) 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation Date) (a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: Technical - Offeror must submit a technical proposal, not to exceed [10] pages, that addresses the technical requirements. The contractor will be evaluated based upon their described capabilities as they relate to the requirements, as well as their demonstrated understanding of the requirements. Past Performance - Offerors must demonstrate their record of successful performance in past contracts and/or jobs that are similar in scope and size of this request. The Government is seeking to determine whether the Offeror has the experience that will enhance its technical capability to perform the tasks described in the statement of work. Price – Offerors must submit a completed price schedule or price proposal that demonstrates a unit price and a total amount for each line item listed. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Evaluation factors other than price when combined are significantly more important than price. (b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. HHSAR PROVISIONS PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE PROVISION Title Date 352.239-73 Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility Notice DEC 2015 352.226-4 Notice of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-Aside DEC 2015 352-226-5 Notice of Indian Economic Enterprise Set-Aside Dec 2015 352-226-7 Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Dec 2015 352.270-9 Non-Discrimination for Conscience DEC 2015 352.239-73 Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility Notice. Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (December 18, 2015) (a) Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic and Information (EIT) Accessibility Standards (36 CFR part 1194), require that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, Federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. Section 508 also requires that individuals with disabilities, who are members of the public seeking information or services from a Federal agency, have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to the public who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. (b) Accordingly, any offeror responding to this solicitation must comply with established HHS EIT accessibility standards. Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.hhs.gov/web/508. The complete text of the Section 508 Final Provisions can be accessed at http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards. (c) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in the clause at 352.239-74, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility. In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed EIT supplies meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit an HHS Section 508 Product Assessment Template, in accordance with its completion instructions. The purpose of the template is to assist HHS acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed EIT supplies conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. The template allows offerors or developers to self-evaluate their supplies and document—in detail—whether they conform to a specific Section 508 accessibility standard, and any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues. Instructions for preparing the HHS Section 508 Evaluation Template are available under Section 508 policy on the HHS website http://www.hhs.gov/web/508. In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed EIT services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must provide enough information to assist the Government in determining that the EIT services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards, including any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues. (d) Respondents to this solicitation must identify any exception to Section 508 requirements. If a offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies or services delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense. 6. CONTRACT CLAUSES 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE CLAUSE Title Date 52.203-3 Gratuities Apr 1984 52.203-12 Limitation of Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions Jun 2020 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Jan 2017 52.204-13 Systems for Award Management – Maintenance Deviation Date 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded Deviation Date 52.209-9 Updates of Publicity Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters Deviation Date 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Deviation Date 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services Deviation Date 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concern Deviation Date 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Representation Deviation Date 52.222-3 Convict Labor Deviation Date 52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies Deviation Date 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans Deviation Date 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities Deviation Date 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans Deviation Date 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act Deviation Date 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Deviation Date 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors Deviation Date 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving May 2024 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management Oct 2018 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party May 2014 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Mar 2023 52.233-3 Protest After Award Aug 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2002 52.242-13 Bankruptcy Jul 1995 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Deviation Date CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 1 day of contract expiring. (End of Clause) HHSAR CLAUSES PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE PROVISION Title Date 352.203-70 Anti-Lobbying FEB 2022 352.226-6 Indian Economic Enterprise Subcontracting Limitation FEB 2022 352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility DEC 2015 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Invoice Payment Requests (FEB 2022) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause -- Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), ‘Content of Invoices’ and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system. Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site. (c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures. (d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request. INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT Invoices shall be submitted through the Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP), a secure, web-based electronic invoicing system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. If you require assistance registering or require IPP account access, please contact the IPP Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov. (End of clause) 352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (DEC 2015) (a) Pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, all electronic and information technology (EIT) supplies and services developed, acquired, or maintained under this contract or order must comply with the “Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Standards” set forth by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also referred to as the “Access Board”) in 36 CFR part 1194. Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.hhs.gov/web/508. The complete text of Section 508 Final Provisions can be accessed at http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards. (b) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this contract or order are identified in the Statement of Work or Specification or Performance Work Statement. The contractor must provide any necessary updates to the submitted HHS Product Assessment Template(s) at the end of each contract or order exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (see FAR 2.101) when the contract or order duration is one year or less. If it is determined by the Government that EIT supplies and services provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the contract, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense. (c) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this contract are: See B01 - SOW (d) In the event of a modification(s) to this contract or order, which adds new EIT supplies or services or revises the type of, or specifications for, supplies or services, the Contracting Officer may require that the contractor submit a completed HHS Section 508 Product Assessment Template and any other additional information necessary to assist the Government in determining that the EIT supplies or services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. Instructions for documenting accessibility via the HHS Section 508 Product Assessment Template may be found under Section 508 policy on the HHS Web site: (http://www.hhs.gov/web/508). If it is determined by the Government that EIT supplies and services provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the contract, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense. (e) If this is an Indefinite Delivery contract, a Blanket Purchase Agreement or a Basic Ordering Agreement, the task/delivery order requests that include EIT supplies or services will define the specifications and accessibility standards for the order. In those cases, the Contractor may be required to provide a completed HHS Section 508 Product Assessment Template and any other additional information necessary to assist the Government in determining that the EIT supplies or services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. Instructions for documenting accessibility via the HHS Section 508 Product Assessment Template may be found at http://www.hhs.gov/web/508. If it is determined by the Government that EIT supplies and services provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the provided documentation, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense. (End of clause) 7. SUBMISSION OF OFFER Submit your company’s quote via email to Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov. Quotes must be received via email no later than: September 4th, 2026 at 1:00 pm MDT. To ensure your quote is received, please include the following in the subject line: 75H70926BAO-069-RFQ. Submitting Questions: Technical questions or concerns pertaining to this requirement must be received via email to Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov no later than August 24th, 2026 at 1:00 pm MDT. To ensure your questions are received, please include the following in the subject line: 75H70926BAO-069-RFQ - Questions. Terms and content of the Quote: Your quote must be based on the terms of this RFQ. The Contracting Officer may choose to reject any quote that is not based on these terms in every aspect. Quotes must be valid for 90 days from submission deadline.

This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside solicitation for a Billings Area Server Refresh requiring new commercial servers on a brand name or equal basis. The requirement covers three units of Configuration 1 (minimum 50 TB usable, 4 compute servers) and three units of Configuration 2 (minimum 30 TB usable, 3 compute servers). Delivery and performance will take place at the Indian Health Service, Billings Area Office in Billings, MT, with delivery required within sixty (60) days after award. The selected contractor must provide new, OEM-warranted equipment that

The Indian Health Service Billings Area Office is seeking quotes for a server refresh, with the acquisition set aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) concerns. The requirement covers two server/compute configurations—three units each—on a brand name or equal basis, using only new OEM-warranted equipment and no gray market or counterfeit parts. Performance and delivery will occur within 60 days after award at the IHS Billings Area Office in Billings, MT. Offerors must comply with pure IPv6 network standards and Section 508 accessibility requirements, and the solicitation includes the Nonmanufacturer Rule with a waiver still pending. Award will be based on best value, with technical and past performance factors combined significantly more important than price.

This solicitation is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside for a Billings Area Server Refresh, seeking brand name or equal commercial server products on a best-value basis. The requirement covers two configurations: Configuration 1 (minimum 50 TB usable, 4 compute servers, qty 3) and Configuration 2 (minimum 30 TB usable, 3 compute servers, qty 3). Only new equipment is acceptable—no used, refurbished, gray market, or counterfeit parts—and all equipment must include the original manufacturer’s warranty. Performance will take place at the Indian Health Service Billings Area Office in Billings, MT 59101, with delivery required within 60 days of award. The solution must comply with pure IPv6 network standards and Section 508 EIT accessibility requirements, and quotes must remain valid for 90 days.

- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Billings Area Server Refresh, set aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) concerns.