This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition procedures pursuant to the authority of FAR Subpart 13.5,  Test Program for Certain Commercial Items (10 U.S.C. 2304(g) & 2305 & 41 U.S.C. 253(g) & 253a & 253b) FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items (title VIII of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994)(Public Law 103-355) & FAR 37.4. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Aberdeen Area Indian Health Services (IHS) intends to award a firm fixed price non-personal healthcare service type contract in response to Request for Proposal (RFP) 11-17. This is for a base year plus four(4) one-year option years. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38. This is a small business set-aside. The associated North American Industry Classification System Code is 621391.

PURPOSE OF CONTRACT:

See attached Statement of Work.  Location is at the Winnebago IHS Hospital, Highway 75/77, Winnebago, Nebraska 68071.

PRICE SCHEDULE:

Podiatry Services- the quoted unit pricing must be an all inclusive cost (to include but not be limited to transportation, food, lodging, per diem, and fringe benefits). The contractor is responsible for all associated costs for the Podiatry Services.

1.  Complete the attached Price Schedule.

Attached are the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses that are applicable including the following:

FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (June 2008):

1.  Solicitation number;
2.  Closing date of December 30, 2010 at 11:00am CST;
3.  Name, address, telephone number of the offeror and email address of the contact person;
4.  Technical description of the item/service being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation.  This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;
5.  Terms of any express warranty;
6.  Price and any discount;
7.  "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;
8.  A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3;
9.  Acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments;
10. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation.  Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation - Commercial Items (January 1999):
Please respond to the below technical evaluation questions and submit with other needed information.

1.  Problem and Approach (Possible 30 Points):

Evaluation of this criterion will assess the offeror's overall understanding of the complexities and logistical requirements associated with the provision Outpatient department services at the Winnebago IHS Hospital and the offeror's ability to successfully manage such project. This criterion will be evaluated based upon the offeror adequately addressing each of the following elements and including sufficiently detailed information to allow a complete analysis of the offeror's technical capabilities and responsibility:

a. Understanding of the problems in delivering chronic, urgent and emergent patient care in a small rural Indian Health Service facility.

b. Understanding of the complexity and logistical requirements of the project.

c. Possession of necessary organization, experience, and technical skills to perform the work.

d. A detailed work plan shall be submitted indicating how each aspect of the Statement of Work is to be accomplished. The technical approach should be in as much detail necessary to fully explain the proposal technical approach or methodology. Particular attention should be directed toward the scheduling of manpower and problems to be overcome.

e. Ability to respond to planned placement requests.

f. Ability to meet IHS credentialing requirements.

g. Ability to satisfy Winnebago Service Unit patient documentation and reporting requirements.

h. A plan to invoice for payment shall be submitted.

2.  Past Performance and Experience (Possible 40 Points):

The Past Performance and Experience evaluation factor will assess the relevance and breadth of the offeror's experience and the quality of the offeror's past performance on contracts consistent in scope and complexity with the coverage of the Winnebago Outpatient Department requirement. The Past Performance and Experience evaluation factor will assess the relevance and breadth of the offeror's experience and the quality of the offeror's past performance on contracts consistent in scope and complexity with the Winnebago Outpatient Department Service requirement.

a. The technical proposal must include a listing of other primary care physician services contracts and subcontracts, Government and/or commercial, awarded to the offeror for practice situations serving rural, isolated locations. The contracts must contain the same type of primary care physician requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. The offeror must include the following information for each contract and subcontract.

- Name of contracting activity
- Contract number
- Contract type
- Total contract value
- Description of contract work
- Contracting officer and telephone number
- Program manager and telephone number
- Government project officer and telephone number
- List of major subcontractors

b. The offeror must demonstrate its record of successful performance in past contracts and subcontracts, Government and/or commercial. Each offeror will be evaluated on its performance under existing and prior contracts and subcontracts for similar services. The offeror shall include the following past performance information:

- Identify the one contract considered to be the most successful and the reasons for this determination.
- Evidence of timely and acceptable contract performance on similar primary care physician projects.
- Evidence indicating customer satisfaction for similar services outlined in the Statement of Work.
- Evidence of concern for cost control and budgetary considerations.

3.  Key Personnel (Possible 30 Points):

This factor will be evaluated on the basis of the key personnel readily available for assignment to the project. The proposal shall identify key personnel who have relevant experience in performing the tasks required of this solicitation in other projects that are similar in function, scope, and complexity to the Winnebago Outpatient Department Service requirement. The offeror must provide a staffing plan to provide the availability of qualified staff that assures the requirements of the Statement of Work are met in a timely manner. The offeror shall specify the extent to which staff will participate in contract performance. Curriculum vitae or resumes of key personnel that will be directly involved in contract performance shall be included in the proposal. CV's or resumes must demonstrate that the offeror has the personnel with the necessary knowledge and experience to perform the tasks outlined in the Statement of Work.

FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (August 2009) - See attachment for full text and instruction for completion.

FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (March 2009) - See attachment; in by reference.

FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (September 2009) - See attachment for full text.


Submit proposal to the following:
Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service
Deana Long, Contract Specialist
115 4th Avenue SE, Room 309
Federal Building
Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401

OR you may email to [email protected]

The individual providing services under this contract, which involves regular contact with, or control over Indian children, is subject to a character investigation in accordance with the "Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act" P.L. 101-630. The Contractor must perform in accordance with Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990, P.L. 101-647. Failure to comply with these statutes will result in immediate removal.

Prior to award a Childcare National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) suitability screening will be performed and cleared according to the information provided to us on the Optional Form 306. The individual performing must complete and return the following forms to the above Acquisition Official as part of their package:

-  OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment
-  OF-306 Addendum to Declaration for Federal Employment
-  Agreement to a temporary waiver of character investigation
-  Licensure Agreement

The selected offeror must make arrangements with the Service Unit Background Investigation Coordinator and complete the following as soon as award is made:

-  Fingerprints (done electronically)
-  SF-85 - Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (done electronically)

Bid Protests Not Available