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WSSU UPS Replacement – Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems
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The Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Warm Springs Service Unit, is conducting market research under the Buy Indian Act to identify qualified Native American or Alaska Native-owned businesses capable of supplying new Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems for mission-critical infrastructure in Warm Springs, Oregon. This sources sought notice, identified as SS-OMAS-IHS-WSSU-1525000, is not a solicitation and will not lead to direct contract award; its purpose is solely to assess the availability of Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) that meet the technical and socioeconomic requirements of the Buy Indian Act. The requirement calls for a primary 60 kW, 3-phase UPS system with external battery cabinets, 45 minutes of runtime under load, SNMP or Modbus monitoring, and maintenance bypass, along with a secondary 30 kVA UPS system with internal and supplemental batteries suitable for network, telecom, VoIP, and access point support. All equipment must be new, comply with UL 1778 or equivalent standards, and be delivered to the specified location. Respondents must be at least 51% owned and controlled by federally recognized tribes or Native American/Alaska Native individuals, registered in SAM.gov, and must submit a signed IEE Representation Form as mandatory proof of eligibility. Responses must include a capability statement detailing relevant experience, OEM partnerships, and technical readiness, along with business information such as company name, UEI, socioeconomic status, and contract vehicles. Submissions are limited to ten pages and must be sent electronically by May 17, 2026, to the designated point of contact. The government will use the responses to determine if sufficient qualified IEE or ISBEE vendors exist to support a future set-aside procurement under the Buy Indian Act. Entities with heritage from India are explicitly excluded from eligibility. No pricing, delivery schedules, or contract clauses are included, as this is strictly a pre-solicitation market research tool focused on verifying vendor eligibility and capability within the unique socioeconomic framework of the Buy Indian Act.
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Warm Springs, OR, 97761, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
Buy Indian Act (HHSAR 326.6) – Market Research Only
Sources Sought # SS-OMAS-IHS-WSSU-1525000
Title: WSSU UPS Replacement – Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS)
Office: Warm Springs Service Unit (WSSU), Portland Area
Notice Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
Response Due Date: 05/17/2026 – 5:00 PM EST.
DISCLAIMER
This is a Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) issued for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses to this notice.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this notice/RFI is for market research purposes only, with the intent to identify companies that are 51% or more Native American or Alaska Native-owned and are interested in and capable of meeting the Government’s stated requirement in accordance with the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. § 47).
All interested vendors are encouraged to respond.
REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Warm Springs Service Unit (WSSU), requires the procurement of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems to support mission-critical network infrastructure, clinical systems, and communication systems.
The requirement includes, but is not limited to:
Primary UPS System
- Approx. 60 kW UPS system (or equivalent)
- Input/Output: 208/220V, 3-phase
- External battery cabinet(s)
- Minimum runtime: ~45 minutes under load
- Integrated monitoring (SNMP, Modbus, or equivalent)
- Maintenance bypass capability
Secondary UPS System
- Approx. 30 kVA UPS system (or equivalent)
- Internal batteries with supplemental battery cabinet
- Compatible with network and telecom equipment
General Requirements
- Support for servers, network switches, VoIP, and access points
- Compatibility with existing IT infrastructure
- UL 1778 compliance (or equivalent)
- New equipment only (no refurbished or used equipment)
- Delivery to Warm Springs, OR
NAICS CODE
The applicable NAICS code is anticipated to be:
- 334111 – Electronic Computer Manufacturing, or
- 335999 – All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
(Size standard: [Insert as appropriate])
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All respondents are required to provide the following:
- Capability Statement
- Demonstrate your company’s ability to meet the requirements above
- Include experience with similar UPS systems (size, scope, federal/healthcare preferred)
- Identify OEM partnerships (e.g., Eaton, APC, Vertiv, etc.)
- Describe ability to provide required equipment and support
- IEE Representation Form
- A signed copy of the Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form (attached).
- Must demonstrate that the firm is:
- At least 51% owned by a federally recognized tribe or Native American/Alaska Native individual(s)
- Managed and controlled by Native American/Alaska Native individuals
- Business Information
- Company name
- SAM UEI number
- Socioeconomic status (ISBEE, IEE, Small Business, etc.)
- Relevant contract vehicles (e.g., GSA, SEWP, CIO-CS)
- Point of contact information
IMPORTANT NOTE
This notice is specifically seeking Native American/Alaska Native-owned businesses in accordance with the Buy Indian Act. Vendors identifying as “Indian-owned” based on heritage from India do not meet the requirements of this Act.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to:
Jesse Weidow: Jesse.weidow@HHS.GOV
Subject Line: “SS-OMAS-IHS-WSSU-1525000 Response – WSSU UPS Replacement – [Company Name]”
Responses are limited to 10 pages maximum.
QUESTIONS
Questions regarding this notice may be submitted via email to the point of contact listed above.
CONCLUSION
The Government will use responses to this notice to determine whether there are sufficient qualified ISBEE or IEE vendors capable of meeting the requirement. This determination will inform the acquisition strategy, including potential set-aside decisions under the Buy Indian Act.
End of Notice
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