Opportunity
Cherokee Nation Procurements #164867
Cherokee Nation requests bids for fifteen 15-inch MacBook Air laptops or equivalent
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
164867
NAICS
423430
The Cherokee Nation is seeking bids for high-performance laptops for its operations. - Government Buyer: - Cherokee Nation, Purchasing Office, Tahlequah, Oklahoma - OEMs and Vendors: - Apple (MacBook Air) - Bidders may propose equivalent products from other OEMs - Products/Services Requested: - 15-inch MacBook Air laptops (or equivalent) - Part number: ro-mba-m5 - Quantity: 15 - Specifications: - 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine - 16 GB unified memory, 512GB SSD storage - 40W power adapter (60W max) - US English backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID - Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe 3 port, 3.5mm headphone jack - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 6 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Indian Preference applies; TERO certification required for Indian-owned firms - Bidders must use the mandatory bid response sheet - Products must meet or exceed listed specifications - Award to lowest, most responsive, and responsible bidder
Description
The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for 15 units of the 15" MacBook Air. Bidders must provide products equal to or better than the specified requirements and follow all bid packet instructions, including using the mandatory bid response sheet. The award will be made to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder, with Indian Preference applied according to Cherokee Nation policies. Bids must be received by September 1, 2026, at 5 PM. The successful bidder will receive a purchase order incorporating the bid response.