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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS OR AN INVITATION FOR BIDS.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotations or proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and will be used only for market research purposes to determine availability of sources, commerciality, and competitive strategy. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs associated with any response to this notice as incurred by prospective contractors.

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Project Title: Dietary Management Software

Tracking Number: RFC-24-014

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Chinle Service Unit, located in/at Hwy 191 & Hospital Drive, Chinle, Arizona 86503, is seeking capable sources for a vendor to provide an inpatient dietary management software solution. The software should be capable of creating menus for inpatients and automating diet orders directly from the EHR system. The software should offer a variety of menu items, similar to a hotel room service. Moreover, the software must be able to integrate with the existing food management software. The contractor will be responsible for providing technical assistance and offering any necessary updates or revisions.

The anticipated period of performance is 03/01/2024 through 02/28/2027. See below for full service performance:

Base Period: 03/01/2024 through 02/28/2025

1st Option Period: 03/01/2025 through 02/28/2026

2nd Option Period: 03/01/2026 through 02/28/2027

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 513210 Software Publishers with a small business size standard of $47.0 million.

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide supplies with those described in this notice.

In accordance with the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, the Indian Health Service shall give preference at all times, as far as practicable, to Indian economic enterprises. If your firm is capable of providing the supplies and/or services described in this notice, complete the attached representation form and submit it along with the rest of the requested documents identified in this notice.

THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE ACQUISITION STRATEGY SUCH AS INDIAN-OWNED ENTERPRISE SET ASIDES, TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE, ANY OTHER SOCIO-ECONOMIC SET ASIDE, OR UNRESTRICTED.

NOTE: If this requirement is set-aside, FAR 52.219-14 (DEVIATION 2019-01) Limitations on Subcontracting will apply; similarly-situated entity description applies. This clause requires that the concern perform at least 50 percent (50%) of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested sources must submit a capabilities package to the primary point of contact listed below, no later than (NLT) January 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MST.

AT A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE POC LISTED IN THIS NOTICE:

1. Confirm the Buy-Indian set-aside status you qualify for under following NAICS Code: 513210 Software Publishers
   
   
   
   
   • If the proposed NAICS is not the customary or applicable NAICS relative to the needs description, include your firm’s proposed NAICS and rationale for the different NAICS.
   
   
   
   


2. Fill out the attached IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form.


3. If Non-Indian, indicate firm’s size – small or other-than-small; and other socio-economic program participation such as small-disadvantaged, 8(a)-certified, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and/or WOSB/EDWOSB


4. A positive statement of your intention to submit a quote to an upcoming solicitation as a prime contractor.


5. Provide firm’s UEI Number.


6. Evidence of recent (within the last five years) experience with work similar in type and scope to include:
   
   
   
   • Contract Numbers
   
   
   • Project Titles
   
   
   • Dollar Amounts
   
   
   • Percent and complete description of work self-performed.
   
   
   • Customer points of contact with current telephone number and email address.
   
   
   
   

All of the above information must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on availability of interested qualified Buy-Indian parties. If adequate interest is not received from Buy-Indian concerns, the solicitation may be issued as another type of set aside or unrestricted without further notice.

Points of Contact:

Michelle James, michelle.james@ihs.gov

Place of Performance:

Chinle Service Unit, Hwy 191 & Hospital Drive, Chinle, Arizona 86503

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

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