Telecommunications Services

Statement of Work (SOW)

To establish a reliable, high-capacity, business-grade telecommunications connection and associated voice services for the Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center (DVYWC) to support healthcare operations.

• Dedicated Internet Connectivity: Provide a 100 Mbps x 100 Mbps dedicated Ethernet connection, including Ethernet Channel Termination, Ethernet Virtual Connection, Ethernet Basic Port Fee, and Dedicated Internet Bandwidth provisioning.

• Voice Services: Provide 1 PRI T-1 Circuit, 6 Basic Business POTS Voice Lines (Voice and Fax), and a DID Block (62 numbers).

• Static IP Block: Provide a static IP block suitable for secure connections to IHS/OIT networks and enterprise applications.

• Installation & Activation: ISP is responsible for maintaining, configuration, and activation, including Ethernet termination equipment installation, PRI circuit activation, static IP configuration, and validation testing.

• 99% or higher uptime availability

• 24/7 technical support

• Maximum latency thresholds appropriate for healthcare operations

• Defined escalation procedures

• Location: Desert Visions Youth Wellness Center, 214 S. Skill Center Road, Sacaton, AZ 85147.

• Period of Performance: Base Period (06/2/2026 to 06/1/2027) plus four 1-year option periods (06/2/2027 to 06/1/2031).

• Compliance: Must comply with FCC and telecommunications regulations, IHS cybersecurity requirements for static IP services, and HIPAA-related expectations for transmission security.

• Exclusions: Construction costs, internal facility cabling, LAN equipment, switches, and PBX systems are out of scope unless separately itemized.

• Regulations: Must comply with Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a), HIPAA (45 CFR Part 164), and CFR 42 Part 2.

• Indemnification & Governing Law: Specific terms regarding indemnification, liability, statute of limitations, and governing law are outlined, superseding standard TOS provisions in certain aspects.

• Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): Will be designated post-award as the primary technical point of contact.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It requires offerors to self-certify their status as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 47 and HHSAR 326.601. This certification is necessary for responding to solicitations, RFIs, or potential resultant contracts under the Buy Indian Act.

• Self-Certification: Offerors must confirm whether they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" with "Indian Ownership."
• Eligibility Period: The enterprise must meet the definition at the time of offer, award, and throughout the contract performance period. Notification is required if eligibility is lost.
• Required Information: The form requires the Offeror's Business Name, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number, Name of Federally Recognized Tribal Entity (if applicable), Name of the 51% owner of the IEE Firm, and Certifying Signature with printed name.
• Legal Disclaimer: It warns that false or misleading information is a violation of law, punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, and false claims are subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287.

This form is critical for any bidder seeking to participate in opportunities designated for or utilizing the Buy Indian Act. Bidders must accurately complete and submit this representation to demonstrate their eligibility. Failure to meet the definition or provide accurate information can lead to disqualification or penalties. Offerors must also be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM).