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Data Ray label system software and maintenance
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The Indian Health Service under the Department of Health and Human Services is conducting market research for the upgrade of printers and software for the Data Ray label system at the Fort Belknap Service Unit Laboratory in Harlem, Montana, with the intent to determine whether a 100% set-aside for Small Business Indian Firms or other Small Business concerns is feasible. This is strictly a Sources Sought Notice and not a solicitation, with no obligation to award a contract, and responses are requested by May 29, 2026, to inform the future acquisition strategy. The required services fall under NAICS code 513210, covering software publishers who design, publish, and maintain computer software, including ongoing support, and the contract structure includes a base year plus up to four optional years for annual software maintenance. In accordance with the Buy Indian Act, preference is given to Indian Economic Enterprises and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, and all respondents must self-certify their status using the official IHS representation form and identify the specific Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation that supports their eligibility. To be considered, offerors must provide their company name, point of contact details, SAM Unique Entity Identifier, tax ID, FSS or SEWP contract number if applicable, business category (IEE or ISBEE), and a capability statement demonstrating their ability to deliver the specified requirements, including network-accessible label printers compatible with Data Ray software, 24x7 phone support, prompt hardware replacements, and compliance with CLIA and The Joint Commission standards for clinical laboratory labeling and traceability. All respondents must be currently registered in SAM with valid representations and certifications in place at the time of submission, and failure to provide complete documentation or insufficient response from qualified Indian Economic Enterprises may result in the solicitation being issued as unrestricted or under a different set-aside without further notice.
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Harlem, MT, 59526, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation or commitment by Department of Health and Human Services. This notice is intended strictly for Market Research to determine if a 100% Set Aside for Small Business Indian Firms or if a 100% Set Aside for Small business concerns can fulfill the requirements set forth in this request for information.
The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification/socioeconomic status (Small Business Indian Firms or Small Business). This is a Request for Information only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is conducting a market survey to help determine the availability of the following item/service:
NAICS Code: 513210- (Software Publishers) covers establishments that design, develop, publish, and provide support for computer software, including operating systems, applications, and games. These firms may publish software via subscriptions or downloads and may also provide maintenance and installation services
Description: Update printers and software for Data Ray label system. Annual Software Maintenance Product will be Base plus 4 Option Years (see attached documents)
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 required documents.
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 aside, any other Socio-Economic set aside, or Unrestricted.
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 or ISBEE) for which the organization qualifies.
7. A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above.
8. 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.
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.
Interested firms are reminded that prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.203 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 Sources Sought notice will be provided.
Point of Contact:
Carlton Taylor, Contract Specialist
(301) 348-3490, carlton.taylor@hhs.gov
Place of Performance: Fort Belknap Service Unit, Laboratory Department, 669 Agency Main Street, Harlem, Montana 59526
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