BUY INDIAN SET-ASIDE - POWEREDGE SERVERS FOR PAWNEE INDIAN HEALTH CENTER, PAWNEE OK

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It serves as a self-certification for offerors to confirm they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" as required by the Buy Indian Act. This form is to be submitted in response to a Sources Sought Notice, Request for Information (RFI), or Solicitation.

• Self-Certification: Offerors must certify whether they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" with "Indian Ownership."
• Eligibility Period: The enterprise must meet the definition throughout the offer period, contract award, and the full contract performance period.
• Notification Requirement: Contractors must immediately notify the Contracting Officer if they no longer meet eligibility requirements.
• Documentation: Contracting Officers may require documentation of eligibility, and awards may be subject to protest.
• Registration: Successful offerors must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM).
• Penalties: False or misleading information is a violation of law and subject to penalties.
• Representation Fields: Includes spaces for the name of the Federally Recognized Tribal Entity, name of the 51% owner of the IEE Firm, Business Name, Certifying Signature, UEI Number, and Print Name.

This form is critical for any bidder seeking to be considered for contracts or awards under the Buy Indian Act. Bidders must accurately complete this self-certification to demonstrate their eligibility. Failure to meet the definition or provide accurate information can lead to disqualification or penalties.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial products or services, specifically for PowerEdge Servers for the Pawnee Indian Health Center. This announcement serves as the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.

• Product: PowerEdge R770 Server (quantity: 2 EA). Full specifications are detailed in an attached sheet.

• Vendor Requirements: Must adhere to the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

• Submission Requirements: Vendors must submit a completed Price Schedule, a completed IEE Form, and additional documents demonstrating the ability to meet technical requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Delivery Location: Pawnee Indian Health Center, 1215 Heritage Circle, Pawnee, OK 74058.

• Submission Deadline: Quotes are due no later than the date specified by the Point of Contact.

• Submission Method: Electronic submissions via email to Edson.Yellowfish@ihs.gov are the only acceptable method. No fax quotations will be accepted.

• Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated based on price and other factors, with the award going to the most advantageous offer. Quotes will be ranked by price, and technical acceptability will be evaluated starting with the lowest priced quote against the SOW and specifications sheet. The process continues until a technically acceptable quote is identified.

• Set-Aside: This acquisition is 100% BUY INDIAN SET-ASIDE.

• NAICS Code: 423430 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Distributors) with a size standard of 250 employees.

• PSC Code: 7B20.

• All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.

• Required submission information includes: Vendor Name, Cage Code, UEI, Tax ID, Prompt Payment Terms, Delivery Time, GSA Contract Number (if applicable), quote expiration date, warranty, and detailed technical documentation. Failure to provide sufficient technical details may result in quote rejection.

• The solicitation incorporates various FAR and HHSAR clauses by reference, including those related to Indian Preference and Indian Economic Enterprise Subcontracting Limitations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the requirements for the procurement of new IT server equipment for the Pawnee Indian Health Center (PIHC) to support the RPMS Resource Patient Management System EHR and BMW Practice Management software. The primary server will host the production environment, and a secondary server will act as a replication/shadow server, enhancing redundancy and ensuring continuity of operations.

• Two (2) New PowerEdge R770 Server Rack Servers (210-BNWX).

• Specific server configurations include Intel Xeon 6 Performance 6527P processors, 2.5" chassis with up to 24 SAS4/SATA Drives, 6400MT/s RDIMMs, PERC H965i controller, dual redundant 1500W power supplies, and various other specified components.

• Includes accessories such as cables, adapters, and batteries.

• Contractor must provide new equipment only; no substitutions or refurbished equipment.

• Period of Performance: 30 days from date of award.

• Contractor shall furnish all personnel, materials, supplies, and equipment.

• Government will not provide any property, facilities, or services.

• Contractor shall deliver equipment to Pawnee Indian Health Center at 1201 Heritage Circle, Pawnee, OK 74058.

• Contractor shall provide an online resource for training and initial use.

• Delivery coordination required with the designated government employee; no deliveries after 4:15 pm.

• Contractor must provide a toll-free telephone number for service calls, answered during business hours (8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday).

• Not explicitly stated in this document.

• Contractor employees must comply with OPDIV DHHS/SE Region Human Resources and Security Clearance Guidance, including obtaining a visitor's pass.

• The facility is a tobacco/smoke-free environment.

• Contractor personnel must contact the government designated point of contact upon arrival and are responsible for organizational information security.

• Contractor shall not disclose any information concerning the operations of Pawnee Indian Health Center.

• A termination amortization schedule is required as an attachment.

• Any changes to specifications must be authorized by the Contracting Officer.