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 constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  The solicitation is issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) # 75H71121Q0082 for non-personal nephrology services.  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04, latest edition.

This procurement is unrestricted under NAICS Code 621111 with a standard business size of $12.0 M.

The Indian Health Service intends to award a firm fixed price contract to one vendor for a period of performance of one base year plus two option years.  The Government may make an award without discussion therefore, the quote should contain the best price and shall be determined to be the best overall value and most advantageous to the Government. 

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT:  Please note that due to character limitation in FedBizOpps, full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil.

The provisions of 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Apr 2014), applies to this acquisition. In addition to the information required in FAR 52.212-1, Contractors shall provide the following: (1) physician candidate(s) CV, (2) vendor past performance, (3) verification of indemnification, and (4) all-inclusive rates.

The provisions of 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 2014) applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: (1) Price and (2) Past Performance.   All factors are equal in importance. 

Proposals shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (Mar 2015) or indicate certifications in ORCA at https://orca@bpn,gov.

The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (May 2015), applies to this acquisition.  The FAR and HHSAR clauses that apply are listed in the solicitation.

The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (May 2015) applies to this acquisition.

Questions concerning this solicitation may be addressed to Judy Eaves via email at [email protected] no later than COB July 7, 2021.

Quotes are due by 5:00 pm CST, July 9, 2021, and shall be emailed to Judy Eaves at [email protected].  All responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received, will be considered by the agency.