IEE Sources Sought: Firm Fixed-Price, Brand Name or Equal, Commercial Item purchase to provide IT Equipment for the Great Plains Area Office of IT, Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, and the Fort Thompson Health Center.
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting a Sources Sought for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) to provide IT Equipment on a Firm Fixed-Price, Brand Name or Equal basis. This market research aims to identify qualified vendors for the Great Plains Area Office, Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, and Fort Thompson Health Center in South Dakota. Responses are due March 19, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought is for informational and planning purposes only, specifically to determine the availability of Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and the appropriate acquisition method. The requirement is for the purchase of IT equipment, including Dell laptops, AIO desktops, monitors, docking stations, keyboards, mice, and UPS battery backups, with detailed specifications provided for each location. The anticipated NAICS code is 334118 (Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing).
Anticipated Contract Details
The anticipated award will be a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order. The period of performance is expected to be ninety (90) days from the date of award. Invoices will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Places of performance include Aberdeen, Sisseton, and Fort Thompson, South Dakota.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This opportunity is specifically designated as an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside under the Buy Indian Act. Interested firms must meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" and are required to submit the IHS IEE Representation Form as part of their response.
Capability Statement Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement, not exceeding 10 single-sided pages, in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF. It should include:
- Opinions on requirement difficulty/feasibility and innovative ideas.
- Current capability, capacity, prior similar events, organizational experience, and management capability.
- Evidence of ability to fully satisfy requirements.
- UEI number, organization name, address, point of contact, and business size/type (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone).
- Any other information to help develop the acquisition requirements.
- Indication of current certified small business status on the first page.
Submission Details
Capability statements must be submitted via email to David Jones, Contract Specialist, at David.Jones@ihs.gov. The subject line must include "Sources Sought Number IHS1521569". The deadline for receipt of statements is March 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time.
Important Notes
This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for information submitted. Responses will be used for market research only, and IHS may issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) based on this research. Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should not be included.