Opportunity
SAM #cad96454319b49bd89eb8f1503c5eca5
Sole Source Installation of Wi-Fi Cards and Cameras in Dell Laptops at Red Lake Hospital
Buyer
Bemidji Area IHS
Posted
May 15, 2026
Respond By
May 22, 2026
Identifier
cad96454319b49bd89eb8f1503c5eca5
NAICS
811210
This notice details a sole source procurement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Bemidji Area for installation services on Dell laptops at Red Lake Hospital, Minnesota. - Sole source, firm-fixed-price contract awarded to Dell for installation of Wi-Fi cards and camera components - Contract value: $10,665.50 - Quantity: 25 Dell laptops - Purpose: Maintain warranty integrity and enable use of laptops - Urgent requirement; installation must occur while laptops are still under warranty (approx. within 6 months of receipt) - NAICS code: 811210 (Computer and Hardware Repair) - PSC: N059 (Installation of Equipment – Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components) - Dell is the only OEM/vendor specified due to warranty requirements - Place of performance: Red Lake Hospital, Red Lake, MN - Contracting office: Bemidji Area Indian Health Service, Bemidji, MN
Description
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE SOLE SOURCE AWARD
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Bemidji Area intends to award a Firm Fixed Priced Contract on a sole source basis to DELL, for the Red Lake Hospital in Red Lake, MN.
The sole source action will be issued under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a) - only one source reasonably available. DELL is the only vendor that can supply this service as our purchased laptops need more components added that were not added to them when ordered. Having another company provide this service would void the warranty.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811210 – Computer and Hardware Repair
PSC: N059 – Installation of Equipment – Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Point of contact for this acquisition is Purchasing Agent, Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes.
Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a quote to Purchasing Agent, Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Government's needs.