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BACKGROUND:

The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS), Santa Fe Indian Health Center and Santa Clara Health Center is in need of a Planmeca Promax 3D Plus CBCT Panoramic Dental Imaging Systems at each site.

PURPOSE/STATEMENT OF WORK:

The contractor shall provide a Planmeca Promax 3D Plus CBCT Panoramic Dental Imaging Systems at each site with the following specifications:

• Planmeca Promax 3D Plus CBCT Panoramic Dental Imaging System or equivalent, Model – Promax 3D Plus, Anode Voltage – 60-90 kV, Anode Current – 1-14 mA, Focal Spot - .5 mm, fixed anode, Image Detector – Flat Panel, Image Acquisition – single 200 degree rotation, Scan Time – 9 to 37 seconds, Typical Reconstruction Time – 2-25 seconds, Dimensions – 49.3”x50”x61.4” to 92.1”, Weight – 248 lbs, Planmeca CALM – algorithm allowing artefact removal caused by movement, Imaging Protocol – Planmeca Ultra Low Dose allows CBCT images with lower dose than panoramic images, Planmeca Romexis – software platform with 2D, 3D, CAD/CAM workflow, Warranty – 5 years.


• Ensure that all medical equipment and systems fit and be compatible to work with the existing floor, location, framework, electrical, and plumbing systems of the existing medical facilities and departments specified in this Scope.


• Technical Support


• Technician Assembly at site if necessary.

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES:

• Locate eligible and qualified Small Business Indian Firms to support IHS procurement needs under NAICS code: 339114 – Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing.


• Utilize the information received with future acquisition planning efforts and potential Buy Indian set aside.

HOW TO RESPOND:

This is a sources sought notice under the authority of the Buy Indian Act. The Indian Health Service (IHS) is attempting to locate qualified and eligible Small Business Indian Firms, “Native American Indian Owned and Operated businesses,” that can provide services/supplies to the Indian Health Service. This is a request for information only, this is not a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary with no obligation or incurred cost by the government.

Provide with response –

1. E-mail response. Shall be in a printer friendly format, Word or PDF, 8x11 page size, 5-page limit.


2. Certification as a Small Business Indian Firm. The government is ONLY interested in Small Business Indian Firms. (See attached Representative Form).


3. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your business status to the identified NAICS code.


4. Prospective vendors shall be properly registered in SAM.gov; this includes proper registration as a Small Business Indian Firm and if eligible, registered as applicable small business certifications (e.g. Hubzone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Women-Owned, Small Disadvantaged), in order for IHS to issue an award and claim procurement actions with eligible Small Business Indian Firms.


5. Provide detailed capabilities statement, website, and e-catalog as it pertains to 339114 – Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing.


6. Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) created in SAM.gov registration.


7. Identify Business Size: Small Business Indian Firm, Small Businesses or a Large Indian-Owned Firm.


8. GSA/FSS contract holders – provide GSA/FSS/VA or other GWAC contract number, only if applicable.

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