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Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office on behalf of Whiteriver Service Unit is conducting this Sources Sought to identify contractors who could provide a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound System.

Delivery Location:

Whiteriver Service Unit

P.O. Box 860, 400 W. Apache Dr.

Whiteriver, AZ 85941

1 each NextGen LOGIQ e Ultrasound System – Brand Name ONLY

This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ). Indian Health Service is using this tool as part of market research. Your responses will assist IHS in the development of its possible RFQ, and in determining whether any type of small business set-aside is possible for this procurement. Please respond identifying all of your socio-economic statuses in accordance with SBA size standard. Reference: Final Rule on Buy Indian Act.

HHSAR 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Invoice Payment Requests (Feb 2022) will apply when this requirement is solicited and awarded. As stated:

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system. Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures.

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request.

(END OF CLAUSE)

The subcontracting limitations are outlined in FAR 52.219-3, 52.219-14, 52.219-27, 52.219-29, and/or 52.219-30, as appropriate.

Please send your response to Suzanne Schumacher at suzanne.schumacher@ihs.gov, subject title “IHS1463762 Sources Sought for Whiteriver Musculoskeletal Ultrasound” no later than 2:00 PM on 13 January 2023.

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