SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE SS-75H70924NC0001 This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) whenever the use of that authority is authorized and practicable. The Government is seeking to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), and any other category of vendor capable of performing the below Indian Health Services (IHS) requirement. Any vendor responding to this notice should submit their capability statement as well as the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (attached). Consistent with the revised Buy Indian Act, HHS/IHS adopted the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) set forth in 48 CFR 1480.201. This definition includes the following requirement, amongst others: “the Indians or Indian Tribes must, together, receive at least a majority of the earnings from the contract.” Instructions for submission are outlined further below. DEFINITIONS 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. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT NAICS: 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing Size Standard: 1,250 Employees Duration: Equipment with 3 years support The 3-5 year hardware service with on-site service includes 3 years Pro support, accidental damage from Dell included. Equipment: Brand name or equal: Item/Component: Dell Laptop Specification Minimum Requirement Functionality/Purpose Dell Latitude 14 Laptop CPU Max: Latest Gen Intel i5 Dual Core RAM Max: 8GB DDR3/4 HD/SSD Max: 500GB/256GB Graphics: Integrated Laptops to be utilized by Executive Team Leadership and specific staff selected by CEO Display Size: 12 Inch Display Resolution: 1366x768 Smart Card Reader: Integrated FIPS-201 Complaint Platform Integrity: TPM v1.2 Min, FIPS 140-3 Dell Dock WD15 docking station Manufacturer: Dell Model#: WD 15 Docking station to be utilized with Dell Latitude 14 laptop Item/Component: Dell Desktop Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop CPU Max: Latest Gen Intel i5 Dual Core RAM Max: 8GB DDR3/4 HD/SSD Max: 500GB/256GB Graphics: Integrated Platform Integrity: TPM v1.2 Min, FIPS 140-3 Desktop workstations to be deployed in critical clinical departments including ER, Lab, Dental, Outpatient, Optometry, Audiology, Pharmacy Dell U2417H Ultrasharp 24 Infinity Edge Monitor Ultrasharp 24 InfinityEdge Monitor Monitors beyond 24" shall not be approved. Monitors will be deployed with new workstations Item/Component: Dell Tablet Specification Minimum Requirement Functionality/Purpose Dell Latitude 12 5290 2-in-1 Tablet CPU Max: Latest Gen; Intel i5 Dual Core RAM Max: 8GB-16 DDR3/4 (Optional: 16GB is limited to RPMS & EHR Users Only) HDD/SSD Max: 500GB/256GB Graphics: Integrated Display Size: 12 Inch Display Resolution: 1366x768 Smart Card Reader: Integrated FIPS-201 Complaint Platform Integrity: TPM v1.2 Min, FIPS 140-2 Tablets will be utilized in the ER and outpatient areas to appease device mobility when providing patient care INSTRUCTIONS TO INDUSTRY ISBEEs are highly encouraged to respond to this notice. However, firms must also understand that generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective evaluation of their capacity and capability to perform the work required. To be considered a capable source, responses must directly demonstrate the company’s capability, experience, and ability to provide services as shown below. Your response must include but is not limited to the following: • Number of years of experience in providing backup cluster equipment and support • List of past jobs/contracts of providing backup cluster equipment and support • Demonstrate how your company meets the definition for Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) in consideration to this requirement. • Demonstrate how your company will receive at least 51% of the earnings from the awarded contract. • If identifying a partnership with a subcontractor that is a similarly situated entity, demonstrate how together with the subcontractor you will receive a combined 51% of the earnings from the contract. • If identifying a partnership with a subcontractor that is NOT a similarly situated entity, demonstrate how you will receive 51% of the earnings from the contract. • Demonstrate how the prime IEE, or together with the subcontractor, will conduct management and daily operations to be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians. Failure to address these items in your capability statement could exclude your firm from being determined a capable IEE/ISBEE source. SUBMISSION Interested parties capable of performing the required services may submit a response via email to:
[email protected] no later than 15 days from the date of the sources sought announcement. Interested parties shall submit their capability response as instructed above and include a copy of the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. It is recommended to include the sources sought ID in the subject line. Responses received to this notice will assist in determining the acquisition strategy of the requirement.