# SS - Dell Optiplex Upgrade & Refresh for BFSU Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/ss75h70924bf001 - Solicitation number: SS-75H70924BF001 - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was June 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of Health and Human Services - Agency: Indian Health Service - Contracting office: Billings Area Indian Health SVC (75H709) - NAICS: 33411 Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing - Product or service code: 7E20 Hardware, software, and other equipment for end user client computing including Tier 1 and 2 help/service desk, deskside support, adds/moves/changes, workspace technical support, audio/video (A/V, VTC) conferencing, workspace, collaboration and productivity software, printers and other central printing or output needs. A/V and VTC includes equipment typically used in conference rooms and dedicated telepresence rooms to enable workforce communications. Workspace includes physical desktops, laptops, thin client, and peripherals (monitors, mouses, keyboards). Helpdesk and Deskside support includes hardware, software and equipment needed to troubleshoot, repair, and manage client computing devices. Collaboration and productivity software includes tools used to author, create, collaborate and share documents and other content. - Set-aside: Indian small business economic enterprise - Place of performance: Browning, Montana - County: Glacier County (FIPS 30035). https://abierto.us/counties/glacier-county-mt-30035 - City: Browning. https://abierto.us/cities/browning-mt-3010375 - First posted: May 23, 2024 - Last posted: May 23, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/330bdf8af088489f892f76f2f99c9b65/view ## Description SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE SS-75H70924BF001 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 Opitiplex Specification Minimum Requirement Functionality/Purpose Dell Optiplex Micro CPU Max: Latest Gen Intel i7-13700T RAM Max: **16GB HD/SSD Max:** **256GB Graphics:** Integrated Laptops to be utilized by Executive Team Leadership and specific staff selected by CEO Item/Component: Dell Monitor Dell 24 Monitor P2422H . Monitors will be deployed with new workstations Item/Component: Dell Stand Specification Functionality/Purpose Dell Optiplex Micro AIO Stand Stand will be deployed with new workstations 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: 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: Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov no later than 10 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. ## Publications - May 23, 2024: Sources sought, due June 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 330bdf8af088489f892f76f2f99c9b65. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/330bdf8af088489f892f76f2f99c9b65/view ## Points of contact - Vincent Hansen, Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov, 4066946082 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/ss75h70924bf001.