1.    This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2.    The solicitation number is 285-25-RFQ-0026 the solicitation is issued as, request for quotation (RFQ).

3.    The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-07, dated 29 August 2024.

4.    This combined synopsis/solicitation is 100% Set-Aside for Indian Owned Small Business in accordance to HHSAR Subpart 326.6—Acquisitions under the Buy Indian Act. This solicitation and the associated NAICS code is 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 1,250 Employees. 

5.    Schedule

The Contactor should submit their pricing in the format of the bid schedule attached to this solicitation. All items are Brand Name or equal. The Contractor should include in their proposal detailed information demonstrating the functional or performance standards as the brand name product, but not necessarily be identical in every detail.

6.    Description of Requiremets

The contractor shall provide One PowerEdge R350 server, One PowerEdge R450 server and Two PowerEdge R360 servers. "Equal" product specifications must meet the server specifications attached to this requirement posting.

The contractor shall provide new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and should include all accessories to operate the equipment including cables and adapters.

Equipment shall be shipped directly from the manufacturer. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer, OEM authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM.

All Equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The quote MUST include a copy of the authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer to verify that the vendor is an authorized distributor of the products being quoted.

7.    Delivery/Performance

Monacan Health Center, 108 Dixie Airport Rd, Madison Heights, VA 24572

Delivery shall take place within 15 days of award.

8.    Provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) applies to this acquisition with the following addenda to the provision.

In order for consideration contractors’ proposal must include;

i.    Completed Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representative Form.

ii.    Company Name, SAM UEI #, 

iii.    Pricing in the format of section 5. Schedule

iv.    Technical Capabilities Statement, Description/Specifications of proposed brand name or equal solution

v.    2 Years of past performance with Federal, State, or Local government.

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. (Aug 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-
(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by-

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in