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This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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.

***This is a Small Business Set-Aside***

The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Kayenta Service Unit is requesting for offers for a contractor to provide laundry and dry-cleaning services to the Kayenta Health Center (KHC). Services shall be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01/01/2023-12/31/2023

EVALUATION CRITERIA: The Government reserves the right to issue a single award or multiple awards to contractor(s) whose quote represents the best value as defined by FAR 2.101. In determining best value, Price and other Evaluation Factors will be considered: Past Performance, Experience, Qualifications, and Logistics. The Evaluation Factors and significant sub factors when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. As part of the evaluation process, candidates may be interviewed to ensure their understanding of the PWS and to verify their qualifications to perform required services. The socio-economic status of an offer may also be considered, should one or more quotes represent the best value.

SUBMITTAL PROCESS: Email offer directly to the Contracting Officer for this action is Danielle Bitsilly, Contract Specialist, 928-697-5073, Danielle.Bitsilly@ihs.gov. Limit offer size to 6MB. All questions shall be submitted in writing 5 days prior to closing/response date. To be considered for award, your offer shall include the following documents or it will be non-responsive and removed from award consideration:

1. Pricing: Complete and sign Fee Schedule (attached). The Government will consider competitive rates upon negotiation.


2. Provide your Quotation.


3. Experience: Provide a list of at least (3) past projects of similar scope; include detailed project description, location, dollar amount, and period of performance.


4. Past Performance: Provide a letter of reference from a past customer.


5. Qualifications: Provide evidence that you are qualified to do the work.


6. Logistics: Provide a plan of action describing the logistics of how you will be providing services.

Clauses and Provisions:

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 5 days.

Department of Health and Human Services Applicable Clauses:

352.202-1 Definitions. (JAN 2006)

352.224-70Privacy Act (DEC 2015)

352.226-1Indian Preference (DEC 2015)

352.226-2Indian Preference Program (DEC 2015)

352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Feb 2022)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause –

Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(b)Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system. Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c)The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures.

(d)If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer’s written authorization with each payment request.

The Contractor is required to submit invoices in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-4(g) uploading into www.ipp.gov .

If you require assistance registering or IPP account access, please contact the IPP Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

Department of the Treasury’s IPP website that includes training materials: https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/training-vendors

ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE FEDERAL ACQUISITION CLAUSES:

52.204-7 System Award Management (Oct 2018)

52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2015)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Nov 2021)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 2022)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984)

52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984)

52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Sub-Contractors (Dec 2013)

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

1. Statement of Work (SOW)


2. Fee Schedule

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