Active Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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The Indian Health Service requires quotations for enterprise-grade Uninterruptible Power Supply systems to support critical operations. This opportunity is set aside for eligible Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises. Quotations must be submitted electronically by June 19, 2026, and will be evaluated based on technical acceptability and price.
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)
RFQ NUMBER: RFQ-OMAS-IHS-WSSU-UPS-2026
TITLE: WSSU UPS Replacement – Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems
ISSUED BY: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS)
Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions (OMAS)
SET-ASIDE: Total Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside
Pursuant to the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. § 47) and HHSAR Subpart 326.6
NAICS CODE: 334111 – Electronic Computer Manufacturing
PSC: 7H20 – IT and Telecom – End User Hardware
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
DELIVERY LOCATION:
Warm Springs Service Unit
1270 Kot-Num Road
Warm Springs, Oregon 97761
Delivery Date: Offerors must provide an estimated delivery date after receipt of award (ARO) for all quoted items.
DESCRIPTION
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Warm Springs Service Unit (WSSU), requires the purchase and delivery of enterprise-grade Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems to support mission-critical network infrastructure, telecommunications, server operations, and clinical systems.
The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract to an eligible Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
Brand names referenced within this solicitation are intended only to establish the minimum quality and performance requirements. Quotations offering equivalent products will be considered.
BUY INDIAN ACT REQUIREMENTS
This acquisition is restricted to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) in accordance with HHSAR Subpart 326.6.
Offerors shall submit:
• Completed IEE/ISBEE Representation Form
• Active SAM registration
• UEI Number
• Documentation sufficient to establish ISBEE eligibility
Failure to establish eligibility may render a quotation ineligible for award.
QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS
Offerors shall submit one electronic quotation containing:
A. Technical Quote
The technical quote shall include:
• Manufacturer name
• Model numbers
• Product specifications
• Product literature/cut sheets
• Warranty information
• Estimated delivery date after receipt of award (ARO)
• Statement confirming compliance with all solicitation requirements
The offeror shall provide an itemized Firm-Fixed-Price for each CLIN and a total evaluated price.
EVALUATION
The Government will evaluate quotations using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.
Award will be made to the responsible ISBEE offeror whose quotation:
1. Is determined technically acceptable;
2. Is determined eligible under the Buy Indian Act;
3. Is determined responsible pursuant to FAR 9.104;
4. Submits the lowest evaluated price.
TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY
Technical quotations will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis.
To receive an Acceptable rating, the quotation must demonstrate compliance with all solicitation requirements and salient characteristics.
Failure to meet any minimum requirement may result in an Unacceptable rating.
PRICE EVALUATION
The Government will evaluate quoted prices for reasonableness and mathematical accuracy as part of the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process.
BASIS FOR AWARD
The Government intends to evaluate quotations and make award based on initial submissions. Offerors should submit their best quotation, including all technical, pricing, eligibility, and delivery information, with their initial submission.
The Government reserves the right to communicate with offerors as necessary to determine technical acceptability, eligibility, and responsibility.
DELIVERY
Delivery Location:
Indian Health Service
Warm Springs Service Unit
1270 Kot-Num Road
Warm Springs, Oregon 97761
The contractor shall coordinate delivery with the designated Government point of contact which will be provided upon award.
QUESTIONS
Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted electronically to:
Jesse Weidow
Contract Specialist
Jesse.Weidow@hhs.gov
QUOTATION SUBMISSION
Quotations shall be submitted electronically through SAM.gov or via email as specified in the solicitation posting. Email submissions must include RFQ-OMAS-IHS-WSSU-UPS-2026 in the subject line.
Quotation Due Date: 06/19/2026
Quotation Due Time: 2:00 PM EST
Late quotations may not be considered.
APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES
The following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and/or full text as applicable:
FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representation
FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
HHSAR 326.601 through 326.605 Buy Indian Act Acquisition Regulations
Applicable Buy Indian Act clauses and representations
END OF SOLICITATION
Indian Health Service (IHS) is a federal entity and is tax exempt.
WSSU UPS REPLACEMENT – UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) SYSTEMS is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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