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

SOURCES SOUGHT BACKGROUND: The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS), Santa Fe Indian Health Center Dental Departmetn is in need of a ImageScan HD w/ Mobile Stand (Unit on Wheels), Technical ... SOURCES SOUGHT BACKGROUND: The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS), Santa Fe Indian Health Center Dental Departmetn is in need of a ImageScan HD w/ Mobile Stand (Unit on Wheels), Technical Support, and Assembly Onsite. PURPOSE/STATEMENT OF WORK: The contractor shall provide a ImageScan HD w/ Mobile Stand (Unit on Wheels), Technical Support, and Assembly Onsite with the following specifications: Image Works ImageScan HD Mobile Dental Intraoral Imaging System or equivalent, Model – ImageScan HD Mobile, Focal Spot - .4 mm, Operation – fully programmable and manually adjustable, Arm Size – Medium 24” arm with 70” reach, Line Voltage – 110 V ± 10% 60 Hz, Tube Potential – 60-70 kVp, Tube Current – 4-8 mA, Exposure Time - .04-4 seconds, Generator – 100 kHz high frequency, DC System – reduces soft radiation compared to AC systems, Weight – 170 lbs, Power Factor Correction – assures highly stable and consistent output, Mobile Stand – base 36”Lx27”W, Warranty – 2 years. Technical Support Technician Assembly at site. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES: Locate eligible and qualified Small Business Indian Firms to support IHS procurement needs under NAICS code: 339114 – Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing. Utilize the information received with future acquisition planning efforts and potential Buy Indian set aside. HOW TO RESPOND: This is a sources sought notice under the authority of the Buy Indian Act. The Indian Health Service (IHS) is attempting to locate qualified and eligible Small Business Indian Firms, “Native American Indian Owned and Operated businesses,” that can provide services/supplies to the Indian Health Service. This is a request for information only, this is not a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary with no obligation or incurred cost by the government. Provide with response – E-mail response. Shall be in a printer friendly format, Word or PDF, 8x11 page size, 5-page limit. Certification as a Small Business Indian Firm. The government is ONLY interested in Small Business Indian Firms. (See attached Representative Form). The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your business status to the identified NAICS code. Prospective vendors shall be properly registered in SAM.gov; this includes proper registration as a Small Business Indian Firm and if eligible, registered as applicable small business certifications (e.g. Hubzone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Women-Owned, Small Disadvantaged), in order for IHS to issue an award and claim procurement actions with eligible Small Business Indian Firms. Provide detailed capabilities statement, website, and e-catalog as it pertains to 339114 – Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing. Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) created in SAM.gov registration. Identify Business Size: Small Business Indian Firm, Small Businesses or a Large Indian-Owned Firm. GSA/FSS contract holders – provide GSA/FSS/VA or other GWAC contract number, only if applicable.