Inactive
Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services)
Notice ID:75H71423Q00007
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ****************************************************************************** THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS OR...
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ****************************************************************************** THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS OR AN INVITATION FOR BIDS. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and will be used only for market research purposes to determine availability of sources, commerciality, and competitive strategy. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs associated with any response to this notice as incurred by prospective contractors. ****************************************************************************** Project Title: DEHE laptop order Tracking Number:75H71423Q00007 The Indian Health Service (IHS), Tucson Area Office, in Tucson, Arizona 85746 is seeking capable sources for the purchase laptop computers, docking stations and monitors. 1. Performance Laptop: Operating System: Windows 10 Pro Processor: 12th Gen Intel Core i7 (minimum) Memory (RAM): 16 GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200mhz (minimum) Hard Drive: 512 GB, SSD (minimum) Display: 15” Display (up to 16” is acceptable) Battery: 55+ Whr Life (minimum) AC Adapter: 90W, USB Type-C if available for quoted laptop model Warranty: 3 years with extended, next day, onsite support, with client-retained hard drive option Additional Features must include but are not limited to an internal webcam, internal speakers, and an internal PIV reader. 2. 32” Monitor: QHD or UHD minimum 2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz 16:9 Aspect Ratio Antiglare coating HDMI and Display Port interfaces 3. Thunderbolt docking station that is of the same manufacturing company as the Performance Laptop described above: Network Ethernet port – RJ-45 HDMI, USB-C/Display Port, and Display Port video interfaces USB 3.2, USB-C 3.2, and Thunderbolt 4 interfaces The anticipated Period of Performance date is: Date of Award to May 1, 2023. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 334111-Electronic Computer Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,250. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide supplies with those described in this notice. In accordance with the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, the Indian Health Service shall give preference at all times, as far as practicable, to Indian economic enterprises. If your firm is capable of providing the supplies and/or services described in this notice, complete the attached representation form and submit it along with the rest of the requested documents identified in this notice. THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE ACQUISITION STRATEGY SUCH AS INDIAN-OWNED ENTERPRISE SET ASIDES, TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE, ANY OTHER SOCIO-ECONOMIC SET ASIDE, OR UNRESTRICTED. NOTE: If this requirement is set-aside, FAR 52.219-14 (DEVIATION 2019-01) Limitations on Subcontracting will apply; similarly-situated entity description applies. This clause requires that the concern perform at least 50 percent (50%) of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: All interested sources must submit a capabilities package to the primary point of contact listed below, no later than (NLT) March 16, 2023 - 5:00 pm Eastern Time. AT A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE POC LISTED IN THIS NOTICE: 1. Confirm the Buy-Indian set-aside status you qualify for under following NAICS Code: 334111 – Electronic Computer Manufacturing 1. If the proposed NAICS is not the customary or applicable NAICS relative to the needs description, include your firm’s proposed NAICS and rationale for the different NAICS. 2. Fill out the attached IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. 3. If Non-Indian, indicate firm’s size – small or other-than-small; and other socio-economic program participation such as small-disadvantaged, 8(a)-certified, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and/or WOSB/EDWOSB 4. A positive statement of your intention to submit a quote to an upcoming solicitation as a prime contractor. 5. Provide firm’s UEI Number. 6. Evidence of recent (within the last five years) experience with work similar in type and scope to include: 1. Contract Numbers 2. Project Titles 3. Dollar Amounts 4. Percent and complete description of work self-performed. 5. Customer points of contact with current telephone number and email address All of the above information must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on availability of interested qualified Buy-Indian parties. If adequate interest is not received from Buy- Indian concerns, the solicitation may be issued as another type of set aside or unrestricted without further notice. Point of Contact: Michael Thorne Contract Specialist Michael.Thorne@ihs.gov (520) 295-2445 Place of Delivery: Indian Health Service Tucson Area Office 7900 S. J Stock Road Tucson, Arizona 85746 THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.
