Two Copiers with service, maintenance, and supplies for the Elko Service Unit
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Level of Government: | Federal |
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Opps ID: | NBD00159949591861593 |
Posted Date: | Nov 17, 2023 |
Due Date: | Nov 28, 2023 |
Source: | https://sam.gov/opp/d08554a12e... |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- All Dates/Times are: (UTC-07:00) MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME, DENVER, USA
- Original Published Date: Nov 17, 2023 02:29 pm MST
- Original Response Date: Nov 28, 2023 01:00 pm MST
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Dec 13, 2023
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services)
- Product Service Code:
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NAICS Code:
- 334118 - Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
Elko , NV 89801USA
GENERAL INFORMATION
SUBJECT: Two Copiers with service, maintenance, and supplies for the Elko Service Unit.
NAICS/MAS CODE: 333316 Photographic and Photocopying Equipment Manufacturing
POINT OF CONTACT: Dekovan Cook, dekovan.cook@ihs.gov
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (DELIVERY ADDRESS):
Elko Service Unit
515 Shoshone Cir.
Elko, NV 89801
RESPONSE DATE/TIME: November 28, 2023 @ 1pm MST
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.
Definition: 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.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
- Copier machines and Annual Preventative Maintenance base plus four option years.
This is for purchase, not lease. Xerox C8155HC Color
Paper Input
Standard options: Tray 1: 520 sheets, Tray 2: 520 sheets
Choose one: High Capacity Tandem Tray: Up to 2,000 sheets
Paper Output/Finishing
Optional: Business Ready (BR) Finisher: 3,000-sheet stacker and 500-sheet top tray, 50-sheet multi-position stapling and 2/3-hole punching; Convenience Stapler: 50-sheet stapling
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 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. DUNS number OR SAM Unique Entity Identifier Number.
5. Tax ID number.
6. Indication of which business category (IEE or ISBEE) for which the organization qualifies.
7. A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above.
9. 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.
- 2 RENAISSANCE SQ, 40 N CENTRAL AVE SUITE 600
- PHOENIX , AZ 85004
- USA
- Dekovan Cook
- Dekovan.Cook@ihs.gov
- Phone Number 6023645018
- Nov 17, 2023 02:29 pm MSTSources Sought (Original)
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