SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Vista Imaging Services, Indian Health Service, California Area Office
- Notice Date
- 4/2/2024 11:16:10 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541519
— Other Computer Related Services
- Contracting Office
- CALIFORNIA INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA 95814 USA
- ZIP Code
- 95814
- Solicitation Number
- 75H70324SS00005
- Response Due
- 4/12/2024 7:30:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 04/27/2024
- Point of Contact
- Rachel Rosas, Phone: 9169303981318, Ronda English, Phone: 9165913219
- E-Mail Address
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Rachel.Rosas@IHS.gov, ronda.english@ihs.gov
(Rachel.Rosas@IHS.gov, ronda.english@ihs.gov)
- Description
- Agency Mission. Indian Health Service (IHS) is an agency within the Department of Health�and Human Services (DHHS), is� responsible for providing federal health services to�American Indians and Alaska Natives from federally recognized tribes. The California Area�Office�s (CAO) mission is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of�American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. Market Research. The information garnered as a result of this notice is to gauge interest regarding availability and capabilities of�qualified small business entities. This notice may or may not result in a Solicitation, Request�for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Indian�Health Service (IHS), California Area Office (CAO) will utilize any responses for�information purposes only upcoming Government acquisitions. IHS, CAO will utilize responses to determine possible set-aside� opportunities. Requirement. The California Area Office is looking for experienced Small Business (SB) or�Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) firms who have the ability and experience to provide�Vista Imaging Services. The system supplies the multimedia component completing the�functionality of the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS) Electronic Health�Records (HER).�The Owner and/or Chief Executive Officer shall be available to meet face-to-face with the�Contracting Officer�s Representative and/or Contracting Officer on a weekly basis at the job�site. Description. The Government is in need of: (1) Direct on-site maintenance to include parts�and labor; (2) Telephone technical support related to problem analysis, repair, and�preventative maintenance; (3) One (1) hour response time for calls needing assistance; and�(4) Software support via remote access.� Period of Performance. The Government is contemplating a contract with a base period�(365-calendar days), and four (4) one-year option periods (365-calendar days each).�Exercising of the option periods is dependent upon the Contractor�s successful performance�for the previous period and the Government�s continued bona fide need for the work efforts.� Small Business and Other Small Business Categories. The nature of this notice is for marketing information only. The Government hopes to purpose of this notice is to gain�knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of small business entities in the�following categories. All small businesses types are encouraged to respond to this notice,�they include:�Small Business;�Small Disadvantaged Business;�Native American Owned Business; Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise�(ISBEE); or Indian-Owner Economic Enterprise (IEE). To be considered for an IHS�contract awarded under the Buy Indian act, offeror must be a current member, in�good standing, with a federally recognized tribe. Your response should include the appropriate category:�? 8(a); ? HUBZone;�? Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned;�? Veteran-Owned;�? Women-Owned Businesses; and�Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise�(ISBEE) Preference. If your firm is responding as an IEE your response shall include a�facsimile copy of the owner�s current Tribal Enrollment Card. The ISBEE firm shall be�comprised of 51% share of: (1) Native ownership; (2) Day-to-day operations; and (3) Self-Performance utilizing W9 staff. More information may be found at:�https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/01/13/ihs-announces-efforts-provide-moreopportunity- contracting-indian-owned-businesses.html. NAICS Code. The NAICS Code for this work is 541519 Other Computer Related Services.�The small business standards, in millions of dollars, is $34.0 Million. This size standard is�the largest that a concern can be and still qualify as a small business entity for Federal�Government programs. Size standards are the average annual receipts or the average�employment of a firm. More information on how to calculate can be found at 13 CFR �121.104 and 13 � 121.106, respectively.� Working with the Federal Government. System for Award Management. All parties interested in working with the Federal�Government as a prime awardee, are required to register with the General Services Agency�System for Award Management. Failure to register may result in Offeror�s�Bid/Proposal/Quote to be deemed unresponsive. More information can be found at�https://sam.gov/content/home. Please Note: Indian Health Services does not run this�platform for registration questions or issues please contact the Help Desk at 866.606.8220 or�https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp/?id=gsa_landing. Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). All parties interested in working with the Federal�Government as a prime awardee, are required to register with the Department of Treasury�s�Invoice Processing Platform. IPP is a secure, web-based service, which manages Government invoicing, and payment. More information can be found at�https://www.ipp.gov. Please Note: IHS does not run this platform for registration�questions or issues please contact the Help Desk at 866.973.3131 or�IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov. Contractor Responses. All responses to this notice shall be submitted�electronically to the primary contact and secondary contact on this notice. In order to�determine potential set-asides your response to this notice shall include the following: ? Business Name and Contact Information. Business Name, Address, Point of Contact for�further information; Phone Number, and Email Address; ? IHS Buy Indian Program. If applicable, respondent(s) shall provide a reproduced copy of�a current Tribal Enrollment Card and the attached IHS IEE Representation form.�Failure to provide this information will result in your package being considered as a small business entity. More information can be found at: The Buy Indian Act | Division�of Acquisition Policy (ihs.gov) ? Unique Entity ID (UEI) ? Business Size. Please indicate the firm�s business size, i.e., Large Business, Small�Business, Native Owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, HubZone,�etc. More information regarding business size and each categories size parameters can be�found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support-table-size-standards ? Experience. Recent and relevant experience, within the last three years� calendar years�to include a summary of work efforts performed, awarded dollar value, and point-ofcontact.� ? Project Delivery Team (PDT) Meetings. The Owner and/or Chief Executive Officer�shall be available to meet face-to-face with the Contracting Officer�s Representative�and/or Contracting Officer on a weekly basis at the job site. Provide a narrative explaining how your company will honor this requirement , specifically face-to-face Project Delivery Team meetings if�awarded a contract with IHS, how will your company fulfill this contractual obligation? Point(s) of Contact. Provide primary and secondary point of contacts.� Disclaimer. This is not a solicitation for bids or proposals. IHS will not award a contract as�a result of this Sources Sought. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any�costs associated with their response to this notice.
- Web Link
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SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/696f2d38f73542ab9ad9a71899ffe16a/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: CA 95831, USA
- Zip Code: 95831
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 95831
- Record
- SN07017623-F 20240404/240402230046 (samdaily.us)
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