FIRM FIXED-PRICE, NON-PERSONAL SERVICE TYPE, COMMERCIAL ITEM TO PROVIDE LICENSING, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT FOR IHS GREAT PLAINS AREAWIDE LABORATORY INFORMATION SYSTEMS. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025.

This is a Sources Sought notice. This notice does not constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. This Sources Sought is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability of qualified Buy Indian/Small business concerns prior to issuing a Request for Quote. This is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.

No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. All responses will be provided via e-mail. No presentations will be scheduled.

In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation 5.2, The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service, Aberdeen, South Dakota, is issuing a Sources Sought notice in support of Market Research to identify firms to provide Licensing Renewals, Maintenance, and Software Support for areawide service units' Laboratory Information Systems throughout the IHS Great Plains Area. The Indian Health Service (IHS) service units throughout the Great Plains Area require Licensure Renewals, Maintenance, and Software Support. See Statement of Work.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 513210, with a corresponding standard of $47.0. The Government is interested in Native-Owned, 8(a), Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice, if applicable, and identify your business status to the identified NAICS code.

The written responses to this notice should consist of the following items:

1. Company Name
2. Company Data Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
3. Company point of contact, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone number, fax number, and website address.
4. Name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a company point of contact with the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with government representatives.
5. Type of Company: All respondents should register on the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.

Respondents will NOT be notified individually of the results of the sources sought.

Important notice: It should be clearly understood that this Sources Sought notice is not an award or commitment by the Government. The offeror is further advised that funding may not become available. If funds are not available, no award will be made. The offeror will not be reimbursed for any/all effort or submission preparation costs.

Address your submission as follows: Sources Sought #: RFQ/SS-25-002, Great Plains Area Indian Health Service, Attn: David Jones (Contract Specialist), 115 4th Ave, SE, Aberdeen, SD  57401, Email: David.Jones@ihs.gov. 

All offerors are advised to register in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database before the contract is awarded. Failure to register in the SAM database may render your firm ineligible for award. For more information, check the SAM Website at https://www.sam.gov. Completing the electronic annual representations and certifications is also mandatory before the award of a contract.