Inactive Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services)

The purpose of this acquisition is to purchase the following items for Tucson Area Office Indian Health Service (TAOIHS). This procurement will require the following items: 1. Dell PowerProtect Data M... The purpose of this acquisition is to purchase the following items for Tucson Area Office Indian Health Service (TAOIHS). This procurement will require the following items: 1. Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Data Domain 6400 (1 EA). 2. Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager Essentials ( 1 EA). No refurbished equipment will be accepted. Please see SOW attachment for more detailed technical specifications. Must submit specifications for all equipment. This acquisition is set-aside for Native Owned small business. Based on Best Value, Lowest Price acceptable. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this requirment is 423430. The solicitation will be awarded as a single award firm-fixed price type contract. The location where the work will be performed, will be specified in the Statement of Work (SOW). This solicitation is set-aside for Native Owned small business. If TAOIHS does not receive offer(s) that is reasonably priced, TAOIHS will then evaluate quotes and consider award to other small business concerns. Please submit all questions by email to Michael.Thorne@ihs.gov by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, May 2, 2024. All Quotes will be due by May 17, 2024, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. All answers to questions will be posted to the SAM.GOV website, as an Amendment to the Solicitation. All Contractors must submit quotes by the due date to include: Name of company, Address, Point of Contact, phone number, Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, and the pricing Schedule and information regarding products This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at https://www.sam.gov. In compliance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) M-15-19 memorandum “Improving Government Efficiency and Saving Taxpayer Dollars Through Electronic Invoicing” directing Federal agencies to adopt electronic invoicing as the primary means to disburse payment to vendors. Invoices submitted under any award resulting from this solicitation will be required to utilize the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in accordance with HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests”. IPP is a secure, web-based electronic invoicing system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRSTL). Respondents to this solicitation are encouraged to register an account with IPP if they have not already done so. If your organization is already registered to use IPP, you will not be required to reregister-however, we encourage you make sure your organization and designated IPP user accounts are valid and up to date. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. If you require assistance registering or IPP account access, please contact the IPP Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov. Potential Offerors hereby notified that future information about this acquisition, including the solicitation and subsequent amendments, will be only distributed soley through SAM.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation documentation will not be available. The SAM.gov site provides downloading instructions. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed soley through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to- date information about this acquisition. The Offeror shall complete the following in order to submit a complete quote. (a) Complete and return Standard Form 1449, including your DUNS/Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. Include contact information for your Principal (the person authorized to represent you and negotiate in this matter). ***NOTE: Sign in Block 30a, Name and Title of Signer in Block 30b, Date in Block 30c.Include the Offereor’s DUNS/ Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and email address for correspondence in Block 17a. (b) Complete and return any Amendments (SF30) that has been issued, complete Block 8, 15A and 15B before submitting. (c) Complete Section B2 Pricing (page 2 of SF-1449), Complete a and b to include the Contractor’s information.

Inactive Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services)

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:Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Replication Tracking Number:75H71424Q00005 The Indian Health Service (IHS), Tucson Area Office, in Tucson, Arizona 85746 is seeking capable sources for the purchase of one (1) Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Data Domain 6400, and one (1) Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager Essentials. 1. Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Data Domain 6400 (1 EA): Storage: 16 Tb Capacity License Network: 10GSFP ENET w/copper over fiber connectors Extended Service: 3 years Onsite ProSupport Next Business Day ProDeploy Plus: PowerProtect Data Domain Deployment 2. Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager Essentials Subscription: 36 months ProSupport: 36 months The anticipated Period of Performance date is: Date of Award to June 1, 2023. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 42430-Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers, 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) April 17, 2024 - 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: 423430 – Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers 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.