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; quotes are being requested and a
written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as
Request for Quote (RFQ) for non-personal, “Orthopedic Physician
Services.”
The solicitation is issued as Request for Quotes (RFQ) 75H70520Q00021.
This procurement is Unrestricted under NAICS code 621111 with a
standard business size of $11.0M. The solicitation document and
incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through
Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06, effective 05-06-2020.
Contractor shall provide a firm, fixed-price hourly rate for
Orthopedic Clinic services. The period of performance for this
requirement is 1 Base year plus 4 option years. Estimated start date
is 11 Jul 2020.
The closing date for receipt of quotes is 26 May 26, 2020. Offers
shall be submitted to the Bemidji Area Indian Health Service, 522
Minnesota Ave, Bemidji, MN. 56601, no later than 4:30 p.m. CST, on 26
May 2020. The offer may be submitted by email or mail, addressed to
this office, showing the solicitation number, and your name and
address. Email Address: [email protected]. Qualified
vendors will review the Performance Work Statement and following
information, then submit applicable information. No phone inquiries!
The Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a firm-fixed price
purchase order. 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 values and most advantageous to the
Government.
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: Please note that due to character
limitation in Beta.Sam, full text of the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulations
(HHSAR) can be accessed on the Internet at
https://www.acquisition.gov/
The provisions of 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items
(Mar 2020), applies to this acquisition. In addition to the
information required in FAR 52.212-1, Contractors shall provide their
Dun and Bradstreet Number (note: Contractors must be fully registered
in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for
award. This can be done at (https://www.beta.sam.gov).
Quotes shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3,
Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Mar 2020)
OR indicate certifications in ORCA at https://www.acquisition.gov.
The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial
Items (Oct 2018), applies to this acquisition. The following FAR and
HHSAR clauses apply: 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018),
52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan
2011), 52.217-9, Option to Extend Term of The Contract ( Mar 2000),
52.223-6 Drug-free Workplace (May 2001),52.232-19 Availability of
Funds Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984), 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated
Payments to Small Business Subcontractors, 52.237-7 Indemnification
and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 1997), The clause at FAR 52.212-
5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or
Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Mar 2020) applies to this
acquisition. The following clauses apply: 52.203-6, Restriction on
Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept. 2006); 52.222-3, Convict
Labor (June 2003); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
(Apr 2015); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015); 52.222-36, Equal
Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014); 52.222-50,
Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019); 52.232-33, Payment by
Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2018);
52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 1997).
HHSAR Clauses: 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment
Opportunity Investigations, 352.224-70 Privacy Act, 352.226-1 Indian
Preference, 352.226-2 Indian Preference Program, 352.237-70 Pro-
Children Act, 352.237-74 Non-Discrimination in Service Delivery,
352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility,
352.224-70 Privacy Act (Dec. 18, 2015), 352.237-71 Crime Control Act
of 1990-Reporting of Child Abuse (Dec. 18, 2015) and 352.237-72 Crime
Control Act of 1990-Requirement for Background Checks (Dec. 18, 2015).
CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS
The due date for this requirement is 4:30 p.m. CST, on 26 May 2020.
THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE WILL NOT CONSIDER YOUR QUOTE FOR AWARD IF
YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING EVALUATION CRITERIA:
01) Schedule B: Complete in its entirety
02) OF 36-11
03) Wage Determination
** Please note that potential awardees will be required to pass a
background investigation from the IHS Human Resource Department. This
process may take up to two weeks **