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 number is RFQ18-3003 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13. The Navajo Area Indian Health Services, Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) Nutrition and Dietetics Department is requesting for submittal of offers for a contractor to provide a "Brand Name or Equal" Nutrition and Dietetics Supplies.

Resultant contract(s) shall be on an "As Needed Basis" from December 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018.

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EVALUATION FACTORS:
The Government reserves the right to issue a single award or multiple awards to schedule contractor(s) whose quote represents best value as defined by FAR 2.101. In determining best value, the Government reserves the right to select the most advantageous offer to the Government. The evaluation factors and significant subfactors when combined are significantly less important than cost or price.

Factor 1: Product Listing: Provide evidence that offered product meets the product listing attach.

Factor 2: Delivery Terms:
Subfactor: Applicable shipping cost applies on a daily, weekly and monthly basis for items delivered.
Subfactor: Any products that are shipped that need immediate refrigeration will need to be delivered during business hours M-F 8am-4:30pm.

Factor 3: Past Performance: Provide evidence of providing Supplies to Federal Government or other large commercial/government entities within the past three years of operation.

SUBMITTAL OF OFFER SHALL INCLUDE:
1) Provide Quotation or Price Schedule. The Government will consider competitive rates upon negotiation.
2) Product listing
3) Delivery Terms
4) Past Performance

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
All responsible offerors may submit a proposal via email to Marlene Tsosie, Purchasing Agent, (505) 368-7031, [email protected] no later than 3:00 p.m., MDT on November 29, 2017.


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FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.acquisition.gov

Additional Applicable Federal Acquisition Clauses
52.204-7 System Award Management (Oct 2016)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Jan 2017)
52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy Consuming Products (Dec 2007)
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)
52.232-1 Payments (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 Subcontractors.
52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Aug 1984)
52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Apr 1984) (Fixed-Price) (short form)
52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service)

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