Description
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Billings Area Office is seeking new compute servers and network switches to replace aging equipment. This is a 100 % Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set‑aside RFQ for brand‑name or equal commercial hardware, with delivery required within 60 days of award. Offers must be submitted electronically by the extended deadline of 11 Sep 2026, and all technical questions must be filed by 24 Aug 2026. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with IPv6, Section 508 accessibility, and a strict “no gray‑market or counterfeit” policy.
• Scope: 3 × Configuration 1 servers (≥50 TB usable) and 3 × Configuration 2 servers (≥30 TB usable), plus associated network switches.
• Set‑aside: 100 % ISBEE – only qualified Indian small businesses may bid.
• Delivery: 60 days from award to Billings, MT 59101.
• Submission: Email quote to [email protected] by 11 Sep 2026, 1:00 pm MDT; questions due 24 Aug 2026.
• Evaluation: Technical proposal (≤10 pages), past performance, and price; technical factors weighted higher than price.
• Compliance: Must meet IPv6 standards, Section 508 accessibility, and provide OEM warranty; no used or refurbished equipment allowed.
• Contract terms: 90‑day price validity, 60‑day offer acceptance period, possible 6‑month option extension.
Attached files
Contact
Vincent Hansen