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The Kayenta Service Unit population of 20,000 is spread across a remote and sparsely populated area. Kayenta is in a traditional part of the reservation. Services are provided to 200 patients each day in continuity or walk-in clinics and in a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week emergency room. The clinic has on site lab, x-ray and pharmacy services. Services available include general medical care, pediatrics, internal medicine, mental health, women's health, health promotion/disease prevention services, community education, comprehensive school health curriculum support, injury prevention, and fitness activities.

This 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 is a combined synopsis/solicitation. Therefore it constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Navajo Area Indian Health Services, Inscription House Health Center Laboratory Department is requesting for a contractor to provide Laboratory Testing Supplies on an “As Needed Basis”. The contractor shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) system, and maintain an Active Entity account throughout the contract term.

(i) IHHC-SD-2023-0006 this solicitation will be in accordance to request for quotation (RFQ) utilizing FAR Part 12 Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation is issued as Buy Indian Set Aside.

(ii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-02.

(iii) The associated North American Industry Classification System code and small business size standard that will be utilized for this requirement is 334516.

(iv) Purpose of the Contract: This requirement is to provide Laboratory Supplies on an “As Needed Basis” for Laboratory Department. Period of Performance shall be Date of Award through December 31, 2023.

(v) Date & Place of Deliver: Date: TBD; Inscription House Health Center, HWY 98, Navajo Route 16, Tonalea, AZ 86044.

(vi) Supplies below needed for proposal:

**Supply Listing Attached”

(vii) Evaluation Factors: This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government reserves the right to issue a firm-fixed price single award or multiple awards to the contractor(s) whose quote represents the best value as defined by FAR 2.101. In determining best value, the following evaluation factors will be considered:

1. Technical Capability:

Warranty Terms

Service Coverage (if applicable)

2. Logistics:

Delivery Terms

3. Price: technical factors are significantly more important than price, price will be used as a form of tie breaker if should two or more responses be equal of points.

(viii) Submittal Process:

To be eligible for award offeror must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) at the time of award, and remain active through payment. To be considered for award, your offer shall include the following documents/information:

1. Provide Company Quotation. The Government will consider competitive rates upon negotiation.


2. Specifications: Provide your product Specifications. Provide evidence that your offered product meets the Specifications.


3. Provide a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached). (ONLY ADD FOR BUY INDIAN SET-ASIDE)

The FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; and 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items are incorporated by reference.

CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY: Authority to negotiate changes in the terms, conditions or amounts cited in this contract is reserved for the Contracting Officer.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION CLAUSES WILL APPLY TO ANY RESULTANT CONTRACT:

FAR CLAUSES:

The following federal acquisition clauses will apply to the resultant contract. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov

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)

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

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)

HHSAR CLAUSES:

352.239-73 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice

352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility

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

Upon request, the Contracting Officer will provide full text copies of the FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses. The provisions and clauses may also be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov and http://www.hhs.gov/oamp/dap/hhsar.html.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: All responsible offerors may submit a proposal, which shall be considered via email to Sheila.Denny@ihs.gov, Department of Acquisition Management and Contracts, no later than 5:00 p.m., EST on December 13, 2022.

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