PAO Storage and Compute Solution
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- RFQ-25-PHX-059
- Agency
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Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334112 Computer Storage Device Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Phoenix, Arizona 85004, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service Phoenix Area Office is procuring an IT Storage and Compute Solution to optimize, modernize, and standardize hardware across Indian Health Service hospitals and clinics within the Phoenix Area. This procurement involves acquiring comprehensive storage and compute systems including a minimum of 1.2 PB of NVMe-oF storage capacity, 11 storage systems, 33 server compute systems, and 22 top of rack switches with multi-protocol support and advanced security features. The government intends to establish a single Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a five-year term under NAICS code 334112 for Computer Storage Device Manufacturing. Evaluation will be conducted using FAR 13.106 procedures based on technical solution, past performance, and price, with vendors required to provide comprehensive technical proposals including project management plans and past performance information. The original quote submission deadline was extended multiple times through various amendments, with the final deadline set for August 28, 2025, at 1600 PDT.
This solicitation is designated as a 100% Buy Indian set-aside specifically targeting American Indian and Alaska Native Small Businesses, requiring vendors to qualify as Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) with at least 51% Indian or Indian Tribe ownership and management control. The procurement covers storage solutions in three configurations: 100TB for small facilities, 200TB for medium facilities, and 300TB for large facilities, totaling approximately 1,500TB across multiple delivery locations. Primary performance locations include nine facilities across Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and California, with the Phoenix Indian Medical Center receiving the largest 300TB allocation and several regional health centers receiving 200TB allocations. Installation services must be performed by certified partners with a minimum of ten years' experience, and all equipment must be new with original equipment manufacturer warranties and comprehensive support packages.
Notice text
6 versions
Update #6 · Latest ·
Amendment 5 is posted to remove Provision 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting
Amendment 4 is posted to extend the solictation close to 08/28/2025 at 1600 PDT.
Amendment 3 is posted to upload Q&A response.
Amendment 2 is posted to extend solictiation close to 08/27/2025 at 0900.
Amendment 1 is posted to upload solicitation instructions.
TO RECEIVE UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON THIS REQUIREMENT, INCLUDING ANSWERS TO VENDOR QUESTIONS, MODIFICATIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT OR EXTENSIONS TO THE OFFER DUE DATE, USE THE FOLLOW THIS REQUIREMENT FEATURE TO ENSURE SYSTEM NOTIFICATIONS.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Submit written quotes only; oral offers will not be accepted.
This requirement is under North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) codes: 334112 – Computer Storage Device Manufacturing; 1,250 employees. This requirement is set-aside 100% Buy Indian (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services); wherein, Buy Indian means American Indian and Alaska Native Small businesses, in accordance with the criteria and size standards of 13 CFR Part 121.
Definitions. Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE). Any business activity owned by one or more Indians or Indian Tribes that is established for the purpose of profit provided that: the combined Indian or Indian Tribe ownership must constitute not less than 51 percent of the enterprise; the Indians or Indian Tribes must, together, receive at least a majority of the earnings from the contract; and the management and daily business operations of an enterprise must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians. To ensure actual control over the enterprise, the individuals must possess requisite management or technical capabilities directly related to the primary industry in which the enterprise conducts business. The enterprise must meet these requirements throughout the following time periods:
- At the time an offer is made in response to a written solicitation;
- At the time of the contract award; and
- During the full term of the contract.
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). An IEE that is also a small business concern established in accordance with the criteria and size standards of 13 CFR part 121. Offerors that do not fall into this category will not be considered for award.
REQUIREMENTS: Indian Health Service (IHS) – Phoenix Area Office (PAO), 40 North Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85004-4424 has a requirement to optimize, modernize, and standardize hardware for Indian Health Service within the Phoenix Area Hospitals and Clinics.
Update #5 ·
Amendment 4 is posted to extend the solictation close to 08/28/2025 at 1600 PDT.
Amendment 3 is posted to upload Q&A response.
Amendment 2 is posted to extend solictiation close to 08/27/2025 at 0900.
Amendment 1 is posted to upload solicitation instructions.
TO RECEIVE UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON THIS REQUIREMENT, INCLUDING ANSWERS TO VENDOR QUESTIONS, MODIFICATIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT OR EXTENSIONS TO THE OFFER DUE DATE, USE THE FOLLOW THIS REQUIREMENT FEATURE TO ENSURE SYSTEM NOTIFICATIONS.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Submit written quotes only; oral offers will not be accepted.
This requirement is under North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) codes: 334112 – Computer Storage Device Manufacturing; 1,250 employees. This requirement is set-aside 100% Buy Indian (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services); wherein, Buy Indian means American Indian and Alaska Native Small businesses, in accordance with the criteria and size standards of 13 CFR Part 121.
Definitions. Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE). Any business activity owned by one or more Indians or Indian Tribes that is established for the purpose of profit provided that: the combined Indian or Indian Tribe ownership must constitute not less than 51 percent of the enterprise; the Indians or Indian Tribes must, together, receive at least a majority of the earnings from the contract; and the management and daily business operations of an enterprise must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians. To ensure actual control over the enterprise, the individuals must possess requisite management or technical capabilities directly related to the primary industry in which the enterprise conducts business. The enterprise must meet these requirements throughout the following time periods:
- At the time an offer is made in response to a written solicitation;
- At the time of the contract award; and
- During the full term of the contract.
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). An IEE that is also a small business concern established in accordance with the criteria and size standards of 13 CFR part 121. Offerors that do not fall into this category will not be considered for award.
REQUIREMENTS: Indian Health Service (IHS) – Phoenix Area Office (PAO), 40 North Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85004-4424 has a requirement to optimize, modernize, and standardize hardware for Indian Health Service within the Phoenix Area Hospitals and Clinics.
Update #4 ·
Amendment 3 is posted to upload Q&A response.
Amendment 2 is posted to extend solictiation close to 08/27/2025 at 0900.
Amendment 1 is posted to upload solicitation instructions.
TO RECEIVE UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON THIS REQUIREMENT, INCLUDING ANSWERS TO VENDOR QUESTIONS, MODIFICATIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT OR EXTENSIONS TO THE OFFER DUE DATE, USE THE FOLLOW THIS REQUIREMENT FEATURE TO ENSURE SYSTEM NOTIFICATIONS.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Submit written quotes only; oral offers will not be accepted.
This requirement is under North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) codes: 334112 – Computer Storage Device Manufacturing; 1,250 employees. This requirement is set-aside 100% Buy Indian (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services); wherein, Buy Indian means American Indian and Alaska Native Small businesses, in accordance with the criteria and size standards of 13 CFR Part 121.
Definitions. Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE). Any business activity owned by one or more Indians or Indian Tribes that is established for the purpose of profit provided that: the combined Indian or Indian Tribe ownership must constitute not less than 51 percent of the enterprise; the Indians or Indian Tribes must, together, receive at least a majority of the earnings from the contract; and the management and daily business operations of an enterprise must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians. To ensure actual control over the enterprise, the individuals must possess requisite management or technical capabilities directly related to the primary industry in which the enterprise conducts business. The enterprise must meet these requirements throughout the following time periods:
- At the time an offer is made in response to a written solicitation;
- At the time of the contract award; and
- During the full term of the contract.
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). An IEE that is also a small business concern established in accordance with the criteria and size standards of 13 CFR part 121. Offerors that do not fall into this category will not be considered for award.
REQUIREMENTS: Indian Health Service (IHS) – Phoenix Area Office (PAO), 40 North Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85004-4424 has a requirement to optimize, modernize, and standardize hardware for Indian Health Service within the Phoenix Area Hospitals and Clinics.
Update #3 ·
Amendment 2 is posted to extend solictiation close to 08/27/2025 at 0900.
Amendment 1 is posted to upload solicitation instructions.
TO RECEIVE UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON THIS REQUIREMENT, INCLUDING ANSWERS TO VENDOR QUESTIONS, MODIFICATIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT OR EXTENSIONS TO THE OFFER DUE DATE, USE THE FOLLOW THIS REQUIREMENT FEATURE TO ENSURE SYSTEM NOTIFICATIONS.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Submit written quotes only; oral offers will not be accepted.
This requirement is under North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) codes: 334112 – Computer Storage Device Manufacturing; 1,250 employees. This requirement is set-aside 100% Buy Indian (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services); wherein, Buy Indian means American Indian and Alaska Native Small businesses, in accordance with the criteria and size standards of 13 CFR Part 121.
Definitions. Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE). Any business activity owned by one or more Indians or Indian Tribes that is established for the purpose of profit provided that: the combined Indian or Indian Tribe ownership must constitute not less than 51 percent of the enterprise; the Indians or Indian Tribes must, together, receive at least a majority of the earnings from the contract; and the management and daily business operations of an enterprise must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians. To ensure actual control over the enterprise, the individuals must possess requisite management or technical capabilities directly related to the primary industry in which the enterprise conducts business. The enterprise must meet these requirements throughout the following time periods:
- At the time an offer is made in response to a written solicitation;
- At the time of the contract award; and
- During the full term of the contract.
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). An IEE that is also a small business concern established in accordance with the criteria and size standards of 13 CFR part 121. Offerors that do not fall into this category will not be considered for award.
REQUIREMENTS: Indian Health Service (IHS) – Phoenix Area Office (PAO), 40 North Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85004-4424 has a requirement to optimize, modernize, and standardize hardware for Indian Health Service within the Phoenix Area Hospitals and Clinics.
Update #2 ·
Amendment 1 is posted to upload solicitation instructions.
TO RECEIVE UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON THIS REQUIREMENT, INCLUDING ANSWERS TO VENDOR QUESTIONS, MODIFICATIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT OR EXTENSIONS TO THE OFFER DUE DATE, USE THE FOLLOW THIS REQUIREMENT FEATURE TO ENSURE SYSTEM NOTIFICATIONS.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Submit written quotes only; oral offers will not be accepted.
This requirement is under North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) codes: 334112 – Computer Storage Device Manufacturing; 1,250 employees. This requirement is set-aside 100% Buy Indian (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services); wherein, Buy Indian means American Indian and Alaska Native Small businesses, in accordance with the criteria and size standards of 13 CFR Part 121.
Definitions. Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE). Any business activity owned by one or more Indians or Indian Tribes that is established for the purpose of profit provided that: the combined Indian or Indian Tribe ownership must constitute not less than 51 percent of the enterprise; the Indians or Indian Tribes must, together, receive at least a majority of the earnings from the contract; and the management and daily business operations of an enterprise must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians. To ensure actual control over the enterprise, the individuals must possess requisite management or technical capabilities directly related to the primary industry in which the enterprise conducts business. The enterprise must meet these requirements throughout the following time periods:
- At the time an offer is made in response to a written solicitation;
- At the time of the contract award; and
- During the full term of the contract.
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). An IEE that is also a small business concern established in accordance with the criteria and size standards of 13 CFR part 121. Offerors that do not fall into this category will not be considered for award.
REQUIREMENTS: Indian Health Service (IHS) – Phoenix Area Office (PAO), 40 North Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85004-4424 has a requirement to optimize, modernize, and standardize hardware for Indian Health Service within the Phoenix Area Hospitals and Clinics.
Update #1 ·
TO RECEIVE UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON THIS REQUIREMENT, INCLUDING ANSWERS TO VENDOR QUESTIONS, MODIFICATIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT OR EXTENSIONS TO THE OFFER DUE DATE, USE THE FOLLOW THIS REQUIREMENT FEATURE TO ENSURE SYSTEM NOTIFICATIONS.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Submit written quotes only; oral offers will not be accepted.
This requirement is under North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) codes: 334112 – Computer Storage Device Manufacturing; 1,250 employees. This requirement is set-aside 100% Buy Indian (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services); wherein, Buy Indian means American Indian and Alaska Native Small businesses, in accordance with the criteria and size standards of 13 CFR Part 121.
Definitions. Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE). Any business activity owned by one or more Indians or Indian Tribes that is established for the purpose of profit provided that: the combined Indian or Indian Tribe ownership must constitute not less than 51 percent of the enterprise; the Indians or Indian Tribes must, together, receive at least a majority of the earnings from the contract; and the management and daily business operations of an enterprise must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians. To ensure actual control over the enterprise, the individuals must possess requisite management or technical capabilities directly related to the primary industry in which the enterprise conducts business. The enterprise must meet these requirements throughout the following time periods:
- At the time an offer is made in response to a written solicitation;
- At the time of the contract award; and
- During the full term of the contract.
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). An IEE that is also a small business concern established in accordance with the criteria and size standards of 13 CFR part 121. Offerors that do not fall into this category will not be considered for award.
REQUIREMENTS: Indian Health Service (IHS) – Phoenix Area Office (PAO), 40 North Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85004-4424 has a requirement to optimize, modernize, and standardize hardware for Indian Health Service within the Phoenix Area Hospitals and Clinics.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Synopsis - Final 3.docx.pdf | ||
| Storage-Compute Q.A.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Combined Synopsis - Final 2.docx.pdf | ||
| Combined Synopsis - Final.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1. SOW - PHX_Area_IT Storage-Compute_v2.pdf | ||
| Combined Synopsis - Final.docx.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2. Locations. Storage.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PAO Storage and Compute Solution | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| PAO Storage and Compute Solution | Pre-Solicitation |
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