OPTUS SERVICE AGREEMENT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the OK City Area Indian Health Service, is seeking quotes for an OPTUS SERVICE AGREEMENT under Request for Quote (RFQ) # IHS1524836. This opportunity is for monthly service agreement support for Optos sites at Clinton, El Reno, and Watonga, Oklahoma. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 811210. Quotes are due by March 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers monthly service agreement support for Daytona Optos Cameras at three IHS locations: Clinton, El Reno, and Watonga Indian Health Centers. Services include on-site Emergency and Planned Maintenance, performing maintenance per the Optos System Service Manual, and repairing systems to a fully functioning state. The contractor must provide a letter of consent from Optos authorizing their services and be available to service Daytona AF systems and equipment in rural western Oklahoma. The agreement covers parts, labor, travel, living expenses, and operating software. Vendors must also provide an online site for DOT manifest training and records. The contract includes fifteen (15) line items, each for 12 months of service.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ # IHS1524836)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Other Medical Services)
- Period of Performance: Base Year (04/01/2026 – 03/31/2027) plus four 12-month Option Periods, extending through 03/31/2031.
- Quote Submission Deadline: March 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m. CDT
- Published Date: March 27, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Evaluation factors include:
- Pricing: Cumulative total for all five years, compared against the government's independent cost estimate.
- Technical Capabilities: Assessed based on understanding of the Statement of Work and planned execution of the project, including vendor requirements for on-site support, repair capabilities, Optos authorization, and availability in rural Oklahoma.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Misti Bussell (misti.bussell@ihs.gov). No fax quotations will be accepted. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov. Quotes must include Vendor Name, Cage Code, DUNS number, Tax Identification Number, Prompt Payment Terms, Delivery Time, GSA Contract Number (if applicable), quote expiration date, warranty, total price for each line item, total quote price, and sufficient technical documentation. Failure to provide adequate technical detail may result in rejection.
Point of Contact
Misti Bussell, Contract Specialist, misti.bussell@ihs.gov, 918-342-6235.