SAM #SS-75H70926BAO-078

Indian Health Service Seeks UniPOC Glucometer Software Solution for Montana Facilities

This opportunity seeks a software solution for the Indian Health Service (IHS) to automate and manage glucometer data at multiple healthcare facilities in Montana. - Government Buyer: - Indian Health Service (IHS) - Facilities: Crow/Northern Cheyenne Hospital, Pryor Health Station, Lodge Grass Clinic - OEM Highlight: - UniPOC is specified as the required glucometer software - Products/Services Requested: - UniPOC Glucometer Software License (1 license) - Interfaces glucometers with electronic health records (EHR) - Automates glucose test result entry - Manages reagents, quality control, and employee access codes - Installation, training, and ongoing maintenance for the software - Training for all staff - Maintenance includes management of reagents, QC, access codes, and critical value monitoring - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Software must provide a management website accessible via Microsoft Edge - Preference for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) under the Buy Indian Act - Deliverables required within 30 days of award - Contract includes a 1-year base period with 4 option years

Description

This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) whenever the use of that authority is authorized and practicable.

The Government is seeking to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of performing the below Indian Health Services (IHS) requirement. Any vendor responding to this notice should submit their capability statement as well as the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (attached). Instructions for submission are outlined below:

DEFINITIONS

INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE (IEE):

Any business activity owned by one or more Indians, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations provided that:

The combined Indian, Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation ownership of the enterprise constitutes not less than 51%; The Indian, Federal Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations must, together, receive at least 51% of the earnings from the contract; and The management and daily business operations must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

Glucometer Software Update

The contractor shall provide software that will interface the glucometers with the computer electronic health record at Crow Service Unit and make the management website available to the program coordinator via Microsoft Edge. 

NAICS:

541519 – Other Computer Related Services

Size Standard:  $ 34.0 Million

Duration:

One (1) Year with Four (4) Option Years

INSTRUCTIONS TO INDUSTRY

ISBEEs are highly encouraged to respond to this notice. However, firms must also understand that generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective evaluation of their capacity and capability to perform the work required. To be considered a capable source, responses must directly demonstrate the company’s capability, experience, and ability to provide services as shown below.

Your Response Shall Include, but not limited to:

Number of years of experience in providing UniPOC Glucometer Software Requirement. List of past jobs/contracts in providing UniPOC Glucometer Software Requirement. The abilities your company possesses in providing UniPOC Glucometer Software Requirement. Demonstrate how your company meets the definition for Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) in consideration to this requirement: How, as the prime IEE, will your company receive at least 51% of the earnings from the awarded contract, or together with the subcontractor if the same category, receive a combined 51% of the earnings from the contract How, as the prime IEE or together with the subcontractor if the same category, will management and daily operations be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians.

Failure to address these items in your capability statement could exclude your firm from being determined a capable ISBEE source.

If you are interested in this contracting opportunity, please respond by email to Katrina.eaglefeathers@ihs.gov

Submit the capability response as instructed above and include a copy of the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. It is recommended to include the sources sought ID in the subject line. Sources Sought ID: SS-75H70926BAO-078. Responses received to this notice will assist in determining the acquisition strategy of the requirement.

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