SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INDIAN SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES (ISBEE) / INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE (IEE) or SMALL BUSINESS (8(a), HZ, WOSB, EDWOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB) – THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSAL AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE.
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME.
This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Great Plains Area Office (GPAO) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to provide *BRAND NAME ONLY* Trimble Survey equipment to various locations in the Great Plains Area (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa).
Responses to this sources sought must include distributor authorization from Trimble Navigation, Ltd. to supply and deliver the required equipment, connect to Trimble satellite services, and provide technical support as needed in the states listed above.
Requirements:
Trimble Navigation Ltd authorized distributor in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa.
Supply and deliver requested equipment within 45 days after receipt of order.
Equipment required:
Trimble R12i, Model 60, ROW SKU: R12I-101-60-01
Trimble R12i Configuration Level-R12i Base and Rover Mode R12I-CFG-001-40
Trimble Geospatial Accessory-Dual Battery Charger w/Power Supply and Power Cord 101070-00-01
Trimble R10/R12 Accessory-Rechargeable Battery (7.4V, 3700 mAh, 27.3Wh) 89840-00
Trimble TSC7 Controller-QWERTY keypad, USB/Serial Boot, NA/EMEA region, Standalone TSC7-2-1111-00
Trimble Access-General Survey; Perpetual License TA-GENSURV-P
Trimble TSC7 Accessory-Pole Mount 121349-01-1
Trimble Accessory External Battery Charger w/Int. Cord, Battery 2-Pack 121358-01-1
Trimble Accessory-Carry Case Shoulder Bag 121354-01-1
Trimble Charger Batt 12V 15AH 90-264AC W/PSE Label 59335-10
Trimble Hurricane/Zephyr Antenna 50643-1.5M
Trimble Accessory-Rechargeable Battery 2-Pack 121320-01-1
Trimble Geo 7 Series-Range Pole Bracket 93599-00
Trimble TSC5 Controller-WWAN, Worldwide region TSC5-1-1100-00
Trimble TSC5 / TSC7 Quick Release Pole Mount Clamp w/Adjustable arm 121951-01-GEO
Trimble TSC5 Pole Mount Bracket 121952-01-GEO-1
Trimble USB 3.1 Type-a (male) to USB- Type-C (male) data transfer cable (3 feet) 114955-GEO-1
Trimble Access Roads; Perpetual License SA-ROADS-P
Trimble Software Maintenance-Trimble Access Annual Software (Stocking expires 12 months from Invoice date) EWLS-TA-STOCK
Trimble Rechargeable Battery, 7.4V, 2800 mARr (R8 Rover/Base) 192670-25
Trimble TDL 450H-35W Radio System Kit 410-430Hz 74451-92
Trimble UHF Radio Antenna (Survey) R8 Compatible 44085-60-SUR
Trimble UHF Radio Antenna with SMA Connector R10 Compatible 89854-00
Trimble Y-Cable 1.5, OS/7P/M-OS/7P/F & OS/7P/F (5800)70012-00
Trimble Battery, Lead Gel 6Ah with 2.4 m Cable and Lemo Connector 3264-10
Trimble R10/R12/R121 Base Station Extension 89846-00
Is your firm a:
___ Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise/Indian Economic Enterprise
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.
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.
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide supplies consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated.
BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR ISBEE/IEE/Small Business OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and a single award MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed supplies are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 11/27/2024 5:00 CST. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Erin.Doering@ihs.gov and reference on email subject line IHS1502447-Sources Sought Capability.
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. SAM Unique Entity Identifier Number.
5. Tax ID number.
6. Indication of which business category (IEE/ISBEE or Small Business) for which the organization qualifies.
7. A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above.
8. Documentation from manufacturer (i.e., correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being authorized by the manufacturers to provide supplies and services as described.
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.
