Buy indian set-aside - IT computer buy for oklahoma IHS

The Indian Health Service (IHS), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking to procure computer equipment for its Oklahoma City Area Office through a competitive solicitation. The procurement includes 40 Dell Precision 3591 laptops, 6 OptiPlex desktop computers, multiple Dell monitors ranging from 24" to 32", Thunderbolt docks, webcams, and laptop briefcases with specific technical requirements such as 32GB RAM, Intel Core Ultra 7 processors, and Windows 11 Pro. Quotes are due by February 27, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. CDT and must be submitted via email to Edson Yellowfish. The procurement will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with quotes ranked by price and assessed for technical compliance, starting with the lowest-priced submission. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and will be required to provide online training resources and coordinate delivery logistics with government personnel.

This contract opportunity is designated as a 100% Buy Indian set-aside under NAICS category 423430 for Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers. The period of performance is 60 days from the date of award, with delivery required to the IHS Oklahoma City Area Office located at 701 Market Drive in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Contractors must adhere to specific delivery constraints, including no deliveries after 4:15 p.m. and maintaining a point of contact available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The award will be structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order, with quantities ranging from 6 to 80 units across different computer equipment line items. While specific budget details are not disclosed, the comprehensive equipment list suggests a significant procurement investment focused on modernizing the agency's IT infrastructure.