LAWTON INDIAN HOSPITAL NETWORK SWITCHES

This solicitation, issued as Request for Quotation IHS1529636 under FAR Part 12, seeks ten Cisco Catalyst 9300-48P-E switches with associated DNA Essentials licenses and three-year renewals for deployment at Lawton Indian Hospital in Oklahoma. The acquisition is exclusively set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act and HHSAR Subpart 326.6, requiring offerors to be small businesses with no more than 1,250 employees as defined by NAICS code 334111 and to self-certify as Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises. All equipment must be new, TAA-compliant, and match exact manufacturer part numbers; failure to meet these technical requirements renders a quotation ineligible. Evaluation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model, with technical acceptability and past performance assessed on a pass/fail basis before price is considered. The contract is firm-fixed-price, delivery is due within 90 days of award, and all items must be delivered to the hospital location by 4:15 PM Central Time, with drivers required to present valid photo identification. Quotations must include the completed IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form and be submitted exclusively via email to the designated point of contact by the July 30, 2026 deadline. Compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, contractor whistleblower protections, and System for Award Management registration is mandatory, and any change in IEE status during performance must be immediately reported. No military packaging or barcoding standards apply, and invoicing will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer in accordance with federal payment regulations.