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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation RFQ # 246-24-Q-0139 Page 1 of 4 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (F... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation RFQ # 246-24-Q-0139 Page 1 of 4 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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested in response to this notice and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) # 246- 24-Q-0139. Submit only written quotes for this RFQ. This solicitation is NOT SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. The associated NAICS code is 621430. This RFQ contains ONE (1) Line Items: CLIN DESCRIPTION 01 PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 10/13/2024 – 10/12/2027 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 10/13/2024 – 10/12/2027 The estimated value of the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Order is $240,000.00 Vendor Requirements: SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK Submit Quotes no later than: 07/12/2024 02:00p.m. CDT to the Following Point of Contact: Mary Ann Yocham, Contract Specialist, via Email: maryann.yocham@ihs.gov. Evaluation: FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (completed as follows): (a) The Government will award a firm fixed price BPA resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, with location and past history being more important than price. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Best Value (see criteria below) Pricing - Pricing will be evaluated on total cost and should be medicare like rates. Technical Capabilities • Vendor shall possess a current, unrestricted license in the State of Oklahoma for Physical and Occupational Therapy. • Vendor shall offer Medicare Rates. (Please see attached pricing schedule and complete fully) • Physical and Occupational Therapy services must be fulfilled at vendor’s location. • Vendor’s location shall be located within forty (40) miles of Wewoka Indian Health Center 33640 HWY 56 Wewoka, OK 74884 Past History Performance - Vendor shall submit 3 past history performance references Combined Synopsis/Solicitation RFQ # 246-24-Q-0139 Page 2 of 4 VENDORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: COMPLETED PRICE SCHEDULE COPY OF LICENSE ADDRESS WHERE SERVICES WILL BE PERFORMED PAST HISTORY PERFORMANCE REFERENCES VENDORS SUBMITTING OR EQUAL ITEMS MUST SUBMIT DESCRIPTITVE LITERATURE SHOWING HOW THEIR PRODUCT MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS BEING SOLICITED This solicitation will result in a firm fixed price Purchase Order pursuant to the terms and conditions below. Terms and conditions other than those stated will not be accepted. The above pricing is all inclusive. PROVISIONS: The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (the offeror should include a completed copy of this provision with their quote). CLAUSES: The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024) (to include the following clauses sited): FAR 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023); FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020); FAR 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023); FAR 52.204- 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition, (Dec 2023); FAR 52.209- 6, Protecting the Government’s Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021); FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020); FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Feb 2024); FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2024); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016); FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020); FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020); FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020); FAR 52.222-50, Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021); FAR 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017); FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021); FAR 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban text Messaging While Driving (May 2024); FAR 52.232- 33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (Oct 2018); FAR 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014); FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999); FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984); FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act (Apr 1984); FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998); FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020); HHSAR 352.204-72, Records Management (Feb 2024); HHSAR 352.211- 3, Paperwork Reduction Act (Dec 2015); HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Dec 2015); HHSAR 352.224-70, Notification of System of Records Notice (Feb 2024); HHSAR 352.226-1, Indian Preference (Dec 2015); HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; HHSAR 352.237-70, Pro-Children Act, Combined Synopsis/Solicitation RFQ # 246-24-Q-0139 Page 3 of 4 HHSAR 352.237-71, Crime Control Act-Reporting of Child Abuse (Dec 2015); HHSAR 352.237- 72, Crime Control Act-Requirement for Background Checks (Dec 2015); HHSAR 352.237-73, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act (Dec 2015); HHSAR 352.237-74, Non- Discrimination in Service Delivery (Dec 2015); HHSAR 352.239-78, Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Notice (Feb 2024); HHSAR 352.239-79, Information and Communication Technology Accessibility (Feb 2024); The above Provisions and Clauses may be obtained via internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/ And https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar Miscellaneous: NO FAX QUOTATIONS ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS – SUBMISSION VIA EMAIL IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION. (maryann.yocham@ihs.gov) All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management database located at https://www.sam.gov/sam/ prior to any contract award. Please submit the following information with each quote: Vendor Name, Cage Code, UEI, Tax Identification Number, Prompt Payment Terms, Delivery Time, GSA Contract Number (if applicable), Date quote expires, warranty, total price for each line item, total quote price, and technical documentation in sufficient detail to determine technical acceptability. Failure to provide sufficient technical detail may result in rejection of your quote. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service Oklahoma City Area 1 Statement of Work (SOW) Physical/Occupational Therapy 1. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT The Indian Health Services (IHS) has a requirement for Physical and Occupational Therapy services for referral patients of the Wewoka Indian Health Center, Wewoka, OK. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall provide: A. Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy on a referral-based service for patients of the Wewoka Indian Health Center. B. The vendor’s facility shall be with-in forty (40) miles of Wewoka Indian Health Center 36640 Hwy 56 Wewoka, OK 74884. C. The Vendor shall perform all services at the facility that is located with-in forty (40) miles of Wewoka Indian Health Center 36640 Hwy 56 Wewoka, OK 74884. D. Provide professional evaluations of patients for the determination of therapy and provide to the referring physician in a timely manner, (no later than five business days from the date of evaluation), a written plan of therapy with estimated number of therapy sessions to accomplish the planned therapy outcome. E. If the referral has a physician directed number of therapy sessions identified the therapist shall provide the therapy services as directed by the referral. F. If during the course of therapy services, it becomes necessary to alter the identified therapy course, based upon continuity and quality of patient care, written documentation of a suggested therapy course of treatment shall be submitted to the referring physician for approval. G. Provide, after completion of the therapy course plan, to the referring physician, a written evaluation of the effectiveness of the completed therapy and any other recommended post therapy patient directives. Facsimile reports are approved for notification to the clinic/requesting physician in support of continuity of patient care and documentation of quality of performance. H. Monthly invoice statements shall be inclusive of the following: a. EOB (Explanation of Services) for patients who have private insurance coverage. b. Total number of referral procedures done on monthly invoice statement. c. Cost per referred patient including patient name, date of service, and cost per procedure that includes all services and supplies per patient (facility charge, evaluation charge and all therapy services performed). d. Total monthly charges by patient and totaled monthly combined charges. 3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The Period of Performance is a base year twelve (12) months plus two (2) twelve (12) months option years. 4. LEVEL OF EFFORT 4.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for providing facilities and services necessary for the fulfillment of this contract. 4.2 Indemnity and Insurance: A. The Government assumes no responsibility for the negligent acts of the Contractor. The Contractor shall keep harmless and indemnify the government against any or all loss, cost, Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service Oklahoma City Area 2 damage, claims, expense or liability whatsoever as a result from the performance of the Contractor. B. The Contractor shall hold the Federal Government and its agents including the Clinical Director and the Governing Body immune from civil or professional liability for all acts related to quality care management and enforcement of this contract. 4.3 Contractor Qualification Requirements: A. Shall possess a current unrestricted license in the state of Oklahoma for Physical/Occupational Therapy 5. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 5.1 The contractor shall not disclose or cause to disseminate any information concerning operations of Wewoka Indian Health Center. Such action(s) could result in violation of the contract and possible legal actions. 5.2 All inquiries, comments, or complaints arising from any matter observed, experienced or learned of as a result of or in connection with the performance of the contract, the resolution of which may require the dissemination of official information, shall be directed to the government’s designated representative. 5.3 Quality Control: A. Evidence of therapy plans of care and progress/discharge notes shall be reported to the referring provider from the Wewoka Indian Health Center. B. Quality of professional services provided shall be at a level commensurate with standards of the medical profession in general. C. Professional surveillance of services under this contract shall be provided by the Project Manager at the Wewoka Indian Health Center. D. The TherapyDepartment head shall be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of therapy services provided and shall maintain the quality control program to minimize the unnecessary duplication of therapy studies and to maximize the quality of therapy evaluations and therapy regimens available. E. Accountability requires that all services be under professional direction, therefore, the Contractor shall be fully responsible for any subcontracts, professionally, administratively and financially. F. Services shall be fully coordinated and integrated with the direct patient care program with respect to services provided and professional relationships. 5.4 Rates of Payment: A. Payments from Wewoka Indian Health Center shall not exceed Medicare like rates for the services provided. B. Payments made to the vendor from other payor sources that exceed Medicare like rates are deemed appropriate. C. Wewoka Indian Health Clinic shall pay deductibles and co-pays not to exceed Medicare like rates. D. If the facility awarded the contract has critical access designation, reimbursement shall be made based on the current CMS percentage rate charges and not by the Medicare fee schedule. E. If the contractor’s price changes as a result of notification from CMS or cost to charge ratio, they shall provide a letter from CMS to Wewoka Indian Health Center within 30 days of receipt along with a corrected price list in order to be paid at the new rate. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service Oklahoma City Area 3 F. Any fees for services or materials outside the scope of this contract are solely and completely between the Contractor and the provider of those services or materials, and are excluded as a part of the per patient IHS invoicing. 6. DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 6.1 Contractor Point of Contact: The contractor shall furnish one designated point of contact (POC) to the government’s designated representative for coordination of patient coordination scheduling, and invoicing. 6.2 Evidence of therapy plans of care, progress note, and/or discharge summary shall be reported to the referring provider from the Wewoka Indian Health Center within five business days. 6.3 The Therapist shall provide special reports requested by the Contracting Officer during the contract on technical or administrative aspects of contract performance. Request for such reports shall be provided in writing to the Contractor stipulating information required, time frames for response and instructions on submission 7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, FACILITIES AND SERVICES 7.1. The Wewoka Indian Health Center shall provide a written referral for Physical, and Occupation, patient information sheet and recommendations from outside specialty providers. 7.2. Coordinate scheduling between the Wewoka Indian Health Center and the Contractor. 7.3. No use of Wewoka Indian Health Center facilities shall be deemed necessary for the fulfillment of this contract. 8. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY, FACILITIES AND SERVICES 8.1 The contractor shall furnish facility 9. CHANGES TO THE STATEMENT OFWORK (SOW) Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the Contracting Officer. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the Contracting Officer shall be borne by the contractor.

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This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must u... This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) whenever the use of that authority is authorized and practicable. The Government is seeking to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of performing the below Indian Health Services (IHS) requirement. Any vendor responding to this notice should submit their capability statement as well as the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (attached). Instructions for submission are outlined below. Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and other small business are highly encouraged to respond to this notice. However, firms should understand that generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective evaluation of their capacity and capability to perform the work required. Responses must directly demonstrate the company’s capability, experience, and ability to provide Physical and Occupational Therapy Services. The Government requests interested parties submit a written response to this notice, which includes: a. Company Name. b. Company Socioeconomic Status. c. Company System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. d. Company point of contact, mailing address, and telephone number(s), and website address e. Name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a company point of contact who has the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with government representatives. f. DUNS Number: g. Cage Code: h. Tax ID i. Date submitted. j. Applicable company GSA Schedule number or other available procurement vehicle. k. Company’s System for Award Management (SAM) registration status. All respondents must register on the SAM located at http://www.sam.gov/. l. Submit Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (attached) Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award contract. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned. No entitlements to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses, or the Government's use of such information or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published on a government GPE. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). How to respond: Please include the notice IHS 246-24-Q-0139 Wewoka IHS Physical and Occupational Therapy Services in the subject line. Responses must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Mary Ann Yocham at maryann.yocham@ihs.gov no later than 10:00 AM CST on June 25, 2024. Capability statements will not be returned and will not be accepted after the due date. The maximum number of pages for this submission is five (5) pages.