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Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service National Supply Service Center (NSSC) Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service National Supply Service Center (NSSC) Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service National Supply Service Center (NSSC) Combined Synopsis/Solicitation This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested in response to this notice and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) # IHS1494857 Submit only written quotes for this RFQ. This solicitation is a 100% Native Owned Small Business Set Aside. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-04. The associated NAICS code is 334111.

This RFQ contains seven (8) Line Items:

Cisco Systems:

CONTROLADOR PARA

REDES SEM FIO Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller support

SEE ATTACHED

SPECIFICATIONS FOR

FULL LIST OF REQUIRED

FEATURES

C9800-L-C-K9

Cisco Systems: SNTC8X5XNBD Cisco Catalyst 9800-L Wireless Controller

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR

FULL LIST OF REQUIRED

FEATURES

CON-SNT-C9800LCL

Cisco Systems: Aironet DNA Essentials 3 Year Term License

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR

FULL LIST OF REQUIRED

FEATURES

AIR-DNA-E-3Y

Cisco Systems: Catalyst 9300 48-port PoE+, Network Essentials

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR

FULL LIST OF REQUIRED

FEATURES

C9300-48P-E

SPECIFICATIONS FOR

FULL LIST OF REQUIRED

FEATURES

CON-SNT-C93004PE

SPECIFICATIONS FOR

FULL LIST OF REQUIRED

FEATURES

PWR-C1-715WAC-P

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FULL LIST OF REQUIRED

FEATURES

C9300-NM-8X

Cisco Systems: C9300 DNA Essentials, 48-Port, 5 Year Term License (Duration: 60 months)

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR

FULL LIST OF REQUIRED

FEATURES

C9300-DNA-E-48-5Y

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 45 days after receipt of Award Vendor Requirements: SEE ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS Submit Quotes no later than: 05/21/2024 04:00p.m. CDT to the Following Point of Contact: Melissa Thomas, Contract Specialist, via Email: Melissa.Thomas@ihs.gov.

Evaluation: FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (completed as follows):

(a) The Government will award a firm fixed price Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, with price and other factors considered equally. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (Exact Items/parts) To be considered technically acceptable, items must meet the following:

· Quotes MUST list part numbers

· Quotes shall be ranked by price, from low to high.

· Quotes shall be evaluated for technical acceptability, beginning with the lowest priced quote, according to the statement of work.

· This process shall proceed until a technical acceptable quote is identified.

This solicitation will result in a firm fixed price Purchase Order pursuant to the terms and conditions below. Terms and conditions other than those stated will not be accepted. The above pricing is all inclusive.

PROVISIONS: The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation:

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (the offeror should include a completed copy of this provision with their quote).

CLAUSES: The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation:

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2023) (to include the following clauses sited): FAR 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023); FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020); FAR 52.204-27. Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023); FAR 52.209- 6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Nov 2021); FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020); FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Sep 2023); FAR 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021); FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2023); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016); FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020); FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021); FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Contractor Policies to Ban text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020); FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act— Supplies; FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021); FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (Oct 2018); FAR 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug); HHSAR 352.222- 70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Dec 2015); HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; The above Provisions and Clauses may be obtained via internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/ Miscellaneous:

NO FAX QUOTATIONS

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS – SUBMISSION VIA EMAIL IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION. (Melissa.Thomas@ihs.gov) All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management database located at https://www.sam.gov/sam/ prior to any contract award. Please submit the following information with each quote: Vendor Name, Cage Code, UEI, Tax Identification Number, Prompt Payment Terms, Delivery Time, GSA Contract Number (if applicable), Date quote expires, warranty, total price for each line item, total quote price, technical documentation in sufficient detail to determine technical acceptability, and 3 past performance. Failure to provide sufficient technical detail may result in rejection of your quote.

RFQ # IHS1494857

RFQ # IHS1494857

RFQ # IHS1494857

Specifications GRSSC Cisco Switch, Catalyst, and Wireless Access Points

1. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT

The Indian Health Services (IHS), National Supply Service Center (NSSC), and Gallup Regional Supply Service Center (GRSSC) have needs for Cisco Switch, Cisco Catalyst 9800 – L, Cisco Wireless Access Points etc. The National Supply Service Center Information Technology department has identified the need for Critical IT Infrastructure replacement and expansion of Gallup Regional Supply Service Center. The replacements, upgrades, and additions will align the needs specific to the National Supply Service Center mission that are critical to support and sustain the Information Technology demands of the rapid expansion of Federal, Tribal, and urban medical/pharmaceutical supply distribution around the country. The target is to adequately meet our current and future customer needs by providing excellent, reliable, interoperable health information services that protect privacy while connecting patients, providers, and payers, enabling improved patient outcomes and controlled costs in support of the IHS mission and providing a highly reliable and efficient health information system to support the delivery of health care to the American Indian and Alaska Natives that IHS serves.

2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, while no aftermarket parts will be acceptable. Equipment shall be shipped directly from the manufacturer.

The following required features are listed below along with quantity:

Wireless Control support IEEE 802.11a/b/g/d, WMM/802.11e/h/n/k/r, 802.11u/w/ac Wave1 and Wave2, 802.11ax processor and cellular technology are not included 1year limited hardware warranty

802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11d, WMM/802.11e, 802.11h, 802.11n, 802.11k, 802.11r, 802.11u, 802.11w, 802.11ac Wave1 and Wave2, 802.11ax, processor and cellular technology are not included

PNP-LIC

Cisco Systems: Network Plug-n-Play License for zero-touch device deployment

NWSTACK-E

Cisco Systems: AIR DNA Perpetual Network Stack

715WAC-P

Cisco Systems:715W AC 80+ platinum Config 1 Power Supply

715WAC-P/2

Cisco Systems:715W AC 80+ platinum Config 1 SecondaryPower Supply

NONE

Cisco Systems: No SSD Card Selected

STACK-NONE

Cisco Systems: No Stack Cable Selected

NONE

Cisco Systems: No Stack Power Cable Selected

PNP-LIC

Cisco Systems: Network Plug-n-Play License for zero-touch device deployment

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

45 days from the date of the award

4. LEVEL OF EFFORT

4.1 The contractor shall provide new equipment.

4.1. This should include all accessories to operate the equipment and features as listed to include, but not limited to:

4.1.1. Cables

4.1.2. Adapters

4.1.3. Batteries

4.2. The contractor shall deliver to the National Supply Service Center, Distribution Center, at 501 NE 122nd Street, Suite F, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 with all installation instructions, warranty documents, and specifications.

4.3. Training: The contractor shall provide an online resource for training and initial use.

5. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1. In accordance with HHSAR 304.1300(b) non-routine contractor employees shall comply with OPDIV DHHS/SE Region – Human Resources, Security Clearance Guidance – Visitors (3/29/12) policy for contract performance period. Contractor employees will be required to obtain a visitor’s pass upon arrival for services from Facilities Management. - (Security Clearance for on-site human services)

5.2. The US PHS National Supply Service Center (NSSC) and Gallup Regional Supply Service Center (GRSSC) are a tobacco/smoke-free environment (buildings and grounds). No tobacco/smoking use will be tolerated during service.

5.3. Security Requirements: Contractor personnel will be required to contact the government-designated point of contact upon arrival when reporting for service calls or delivery supplies. The contractor shall be responsible for the security of all organizational information. Current rules and regulations applicable to the premises, where the work shall be performed shall apply to the contractor and its employees while working on the premises. These regulations include but are not limited to, escort by National Supply Service Center (NSSC) or Gallup Regional Supply Service Center (GRSSC) officials, presenting valid identification, smoking restriction, and any safety procedures.

5.4. The contractor shall not disclose or cause to disseminate any information concerning the operations of the National Supply Service Center (NSSC) and/or Gallup Regional Supply Service Center (GRSSC). Such action(s) could result in a violation of the contract and possible legal actions.

5.4.1. All inquiries, comments, or complaints arising from any matter observed, experienced, or learned of as a result of or in connection with the performance of the contract, the resolution of which may require the dissemination of official information, shall be directed to the government’s designated representative.

5.5. Termination Amortization Schedule: A termination amortization schedule shall be included as an attachment of the awarded contract. If the Government does not exercise any of the options listed in the price/cost schedule, the Government’s not exercising the options will have the same effect as if the Government terminated for convenience. All remedies afforded to the contractor in regard to a termination for convenience shall be available to the contractor.

6.2. Contractor Point of Contact: The contractor shall furnish one designated point of contact (POC) to the government’s designated representative for coordination of supplies, delivery, and/or maintenance. The POC will be empowered to make daily decisions to ensure that the contract implementation and day-to-day maintenance meet the terms and conditions of this contract.

6.3. Contractor’s Phone Numbers: The contractor shall provide a toll-free telephone number for service calls, which must be answered during at least eight working hours, between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

7. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY, FACILITIES AND SERVICES

7.1. The Government shall make no supply of property, facilities, and services.

8. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY, FACILITIES AND SERVICES

8.1. Required personnel, materials, supplies, and equipment: The contractor shall furnish all personnel, materials, supplies, and equipment required to perform work under the contract, including but not limited to equipment and shipping.

9. CHANGES TO THE SPECIFICATIONS

Any changes to these specifications shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the Contracting Officer. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the Contracting Officer shall be borne by the contractor.

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3. Vendor available and service requests answered timely (within one business day): Yes

4. Issues were addressed and resolved in a timely manner (within 24 hours for No

10. DELIVERABLES/PERFORMANCE MATRIX

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