Source Sought - 2025.docx

Notice ID: SS-25-PHX-040

GENERAL INFORMATION

SUBJECT: PAO Storage and Compute Solution NAICS CODE: 334112 Computer Storage Device Manufacturing POINT OF CONTACT: Jeremy Steel, Jeremy.steel@ihs.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (DELIVERY ADDRESS):

Multiple IHS Facilities

RESPONSE DATE/TIME: June 20 @ 1pm PST/PSD

BUY INDIAN ACT

The IHS Contracting Officer will give priority for all purchases, regardless of dollar value, by utilizing ISBEE set-aside to the maximum extent possible. Each acquisition of supplies, services or construction that is subject to commercial items (FAR 12.209) or Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) (FAR 13.106) must be set-aside exclusively for ISBEEs.

Definition(s): INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE (IEE) - Any business activity owned by one or more Indians, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations provided that:

· The combined Indian, Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation ownership of the enterprise constitutes not less than 51%;

· The Indian, Federal Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations must, together, receive at least 51% of the earnings from the contract; and

· The management and daily business operations must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians.

General Requirements Storage and Compute Solution. See SOW for more details.

INTERESTED PARTIES

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY; IT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, RATHER MARKET RESEARCH TO DETERMINE COMPLAINCE WITH THE BUY INDIAN ACT AND DETERMINATION OF SET-ASIDE.

All interested firms (Any Socioeconomic Business Concern) who can meet the requirements stated above should respond, in writing, INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING:

1. Company name.

2. Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address).

3. FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable.

4. SAM Unique Entity Identifier Number.

5. Indication of which business category (IEE or ISBEE) for which the organization qualifies, or any other socioeconomic concerns (e.g. small business, SDVOSB).

6. A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above.

7. Documentation from manufacturer (i.e., correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer. See Attachment 2: Gray Market Prevention Language.

Additionally, since IHS must conduct sufficient market research in determining if there is reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), for every commercial contract opportunity, in accordance with HHSAR 326.603-1.

To identify and support responsible IEE/ISBEE(s) and prevent circumvention or abuse of the Buy Indian Act, interested, qualified, vendors must provide the following:

· Representation must be made on the designated IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form (attached) through which the offeror will self-certify eligibility; and,

· Identify the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation upon which the offeror relies for its IEE status.

Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.1102 required to be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision. This is the only notice: no other copies of this notice will be provided.

Attachment 1 Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (separate document)

Attachment 2: Gray Market Prevention Language

(a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for IHS Hospitals and/or Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.

(b) Vendor shall be an OEM authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of applicable equipment (i.e. replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM’s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the supplies, equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(c) The delivery of gray market items to the IHS in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, IHS reserves the right to enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at IHS’s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to an IHS hospital and/or medical facility upon discovery of such items.