Tucson Area OEH Copier Replacements

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS OR AN INVITATION FOR BIDS. 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 and will be used only for market research purposes to determine availability of sources, commerciality, and competitive strategy. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs associated with any response to this notice as incurred by prospective contractors.
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Project Title: DEHE Copier Replacement

Tracking Number:75H71424Q00003

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Tucson Area Office, in Tucson, Arizona 85746 and Casa Grande Office, in Casa Grande, Arizona 85122 is seeking capable sources for the purchase (4) four Color Multifunction Printers.

1.   Color Multifunction Printer Specifications:

Quantity: (4)

Lexmark CX922DE- 32CT051 or equal to Copier/Fax/Printer/Scanner

Business Laser Color Printing 1200 x 1200 DPI

Printing colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Output up to SRA3/12x18

Multi-format, multi-talented MFP delivers at 45 ppm Additional paper trays allow A4/letter-size printing Multipmpose feeder takes small envelopes

Media types accepted are card stock, glossy stock, recycled paper, transparencies and labels

Speedy scanner Duplex automatic document feeder (ADF) holds 100 sheets and supports scanning at up to 160 sides per minute

Support for mixed originals, page-level jam recovery, standard OCR, and a "classify and route" option fulfill the highest-speed automated scanning requirements.

Finishing options that include multi-position stapling, hole punch, booklet, saddle stitch, and tri-fold

The anticipated Period of Performance date is: Date of Award 

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 33411-Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,250. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide supplies with those described in this notice.

In accordance with the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, the Indian Health Service shall give preference at all times, as far as practicable, to Indian economic enterprises. If your firm is capable of providing the supplies and/or services described in this notice, complete the attached representation form and submit it along with the rest of the requested documents identified in this
notice.

THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE ACQUISITION STRATEGY SUCH AS INDIAN-OWNED ENTERPRISE SET ASIDES, TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE, ANY OTHER SOCIO-ECONOMIC SET ASIDE, OR UNRESTRICTED.

NOTE: If this requirement is set-aside, FAR 52.219-14 (DEVIATION 2019-01) Limitations on Subcontracting will apply; similarly-situated entity description applies. This clause requires that the concern perform at least 50 percent (50%) of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested sources must submit a capabilities package to the primary point of contact listed below, no later than (NLT) January 5, 2024 - 5:00 pm Eastern Time.

AT A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE POC LISTED IN THIS NOTICE:

1. Confirm the Buy-Indian set-aside status you qualify for under following NAICS Code:
     33411 – Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
     1. If the proposed NAICS is not the customary or applicable NAICS relative to the needs
         description, include your firm’s proposed NAICS and rationale for the different NAICS.
2. Fill out the attached IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form.
3. If Non-Indian, indicate firm’s size – small or other-than-small; and other socio-economic
    program participation such as small-disadvantaged, 8(a)-certified, HUBZone, SDVOSB,
    and/or WOSB/EDWOSB
4. A positive statement of your intention to submit a quote to an upcoming solicitation as a
    prime contractor.
5. Provide firm’s UEI Number.
6. Evidence of recent (within the last five years) experience with work similar in type and
    scope to include:
    1. Contract Numbers
    2. Project Titles
    3. Dollar Amounts
    4. Percent and complete description of work self-performed.
    5. Customer points of contact with current telephone number and email address

All of the above information must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on
availability of interested qualified Buy-Indian parties. If adequate interest is not received from Buy-
Indian concerns, the solicitation may be issued as another type of set aside or unrestricted without
further notice.

Point of Contact:

Michael Thorne
Contract Specialist
Michael.Thorne@ihs.gov
(520) 295-2445

Place of Delivery:
Indian Health Service
Tucson Area Office
7900 S. J Stock Road
Tucson, Arizona 85746

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.