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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation RFQ # 246-24-Q-0148 Page 1 of 3 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-0148 Page 1 of 3 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-0148. 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 562112. This RFQ contains FIVE (5) Line Items: CLIN DESCRIPTION CHARGE 01 09/14/2024 – 09/13/2025 02 09/14/2025 – 09/13/2026 03 09/14/2026 – 09/13/2027 04 09/14/2027 – 09/13/2028 05 09/14/2028 – 09/13/2029 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 09/14/2024 – 09/13/2029 The estimated value of the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Order is $30,000.00 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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Pricing - Price will be evaluated by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Technical Capabilities • Vendor shall have the ability to provide a report of destruction to the COR within 72 hours from destruction. • Vendor shall have the ability to provide pick up and destruction services within 7 days of request from Wewoka IHS. Past History Performance - Vendor shall submit 3 past history performance references Combined Synopsis/Solicitation RFQ # 246-24-Q-0148 Page 2 of 3 VENDORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: COMPLETED PRICE SCHEDULE STATEMEN CONFIRMING REPORT OF DESTRUCTION STATEMENT CONFIRMING 7 BUSINESS DAY PICKUP 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 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023); FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition, (Dec 2023); FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022); 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 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020); FAR 52.222-50, Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021); FAR 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024); 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 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999); FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998); FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020); HHSAR 352.223-70, Safety and Health (Dec 2015); HHSAR 352.226-1, Indian Preference (Dec 2015); HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 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 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation RFQ # 246-24-Q-0148 Page 3 of 3 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. BASE YEAR (2024-2025) ESTIMATED NUMBER OF PICKUPS PER YEAR CHARGE PER PICKUP Aerosols 2 Gallon Container 2 RCRA 15 Gallon Container 4 YEAR 2 (2025-2026) ESTIMATED NUMBER OF PICKUPS PER YEAR CHARGE PER PICKUP Aerosols 2 Gallon Container 2 RCRA 15 Gallon Container 4 YEAR 3 (2026-2027) ESTIMATED NUMBER OF PICKUPS PER YEAR CHARGE PER PICKUP Aerosols 2 Gallon Container 2 RCRA 15 Gallon Container 4 YEAR 4 (2027-2028) ESTIMATED NUMBER OF PICKUPS PER YEAR CHARGE PER PICKUP Aerosols 2 Gallon Container 2 RCRA 15 Gallon Container 4 YEAR 5 (2028-2029) ESTIMATED NUMBER OF PICKUPS PER YEAR CHARGE PER PICKUP Aerosols 2 Gallon Container 2 RCRA 15 Gallon Container 4 WEWOKA IHS - PHARMACY HAZARDOUS DISPOSAL 1 Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service Wewoka Indian Health Center 36640 Hwy 270 Wewoka, OK 74884 Statement of Work (SOW) Pharmacy Hazardous Drug Disposal 1. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT The Oklahoma City Area Office (OCA), Indian Health Services (IHS) has a requirement for Wewoka Indian Health Center to provide hazardous drug disposal. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall provide labor, transportation, and equipment/supplies needed to dispose of hazardous drug waste created by the Wewoka Indian Health Center. 3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The base year Period of Performance will be 12 months from date of award with four (4) twelve (12) month option years. 4. LEVEL OF EFFORT 4.1. The contractor shall provide (6) six RCRA 15-gallon containers every year and pick up for disposal when Wewoka Indian Health Center calls in for a pickup. 4.2. The contractor shall provide (2) two Aerosol 2-gallon containers every year, and pick up for disposal when Wewoka Indian Health Center calls in for a pickup. 4.3. The contractor shall provide a report of destruction to the Contracting Officer Representative for every container that is destroyed with-in 72 hours of destruction of hazardous drugs. 4.4. The contractor shall provide pick up containers within 7 business days of request confirmation with the contractor’s Point of Contact (POC). 4.5. Training: NA 5. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 5.1. - In accordance with HHSAR 304.1303, To ensure compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors (HSPD- 12) It is the IHS policy that all staff and contractors who require physical access to federally controlled facilities and logical access to the IHS Information Technology (IT) networks and systems must obtain an HSPD-12-compliant access card. Individuals will be issued an access card upon meeting the HSPD-12 requirements and a favorable background investigation. 2 Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service Wewoka Indian Health Center 36640 Hwy 270 Wewoka, OK 74884 5.2. The USPHS Wewoka Indian Health Center is a tobacco/smoke free environment (buildings and grounds). No tobacco/smoking use will be tolerated during service. 5.3. Security Requirements: Contractor personnel will be required to contact the government designated point of contact upon arrival when reporting for service calls or delivery supplies. The contractor shall be responsible for the security of all organizational information. Current rules and regulations applicable to the premises, where the work shall be performed shall apply to the contractor and its employees while working on the premises. These regulations include but are not limited to, escort by Wewoka Indian Health Center official, presenting valid identification, smoking restriction and any safety procedures. 5.4. 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. 5.4.1. 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. 6. DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 6.1. Delivery: The contractor will coordinate the delivery, installation and training date with the designated government employee. The government will provide the contractor with dock access and building access for this sole purpose. The designated government employee will work with the pertinent government agency(ies) to secure the needed dock access. No deliveries can be made after 4:15pm. Driver needs a valid ID. 6.2. Contractor Point of Contact: The contractor shall furnish one designated point of contact (POC) to the government’s designated representative for coordination of supplies, delivery, and/or maintenance. The POC will be empowered to make daily decisions to ensure that the contract implementation and day-to-day maintenance meets the terms and conditions of this contract. 6.3. Contractor’s Phone Numbers: The contractor shall provide a toll-free telephone number for service calls, which must be answered during at least eight working hours, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. 6.4. Personnel Qualifications: The Contractor must have the ability to dispose of hazardous drug waste. The Contractor shall be an established company that has more than 3 years of service with the handling and disposing of hazardous drug waster. 3 7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, FACILITIES AND SERVICES 7.1. NA 8. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY, FACILITIES AND SERVICES 8.1. Required personnel, materials, supplies and equipment: The contractor shall furnish all personnel, materials, supplies and equipment required to perform work under the contract, to include but not limited to: labor, transportation, and equipment/supplies needed to pick up and dispose hazardous drug waste. 9. CHANGES TO THE STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) 9.1 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 Pharmacy Hazardous Drug Disposal 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-0148 Wewoka IHS Pharmacy Hazardous Drug Disposal 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 2:00 PM CST on June 28, 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. 1 Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service Wewoka Indian Health Center 36640 Hwy 270 Wewoka, OK 74884 Statement of Work (SOW) Pharmacy Hazardous Drug Disposal 1. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT The Oklahoma City Area Office (OCA), Indian Health Services (IHS) has a requirement for Wewoka Indian Health Center to provide hazardous drug disposal. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall provide labor, transportation, and equipment/supplies needed to dispose of hazardous drug waste created by the Wewoka Indian Health Center. 3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The base year Period of Performance will be 12 months from date of award with four (4) twelve (12) month option years. 4. LEVEL OF EFFORT 4.1. The contractor shall provide (6) six RCRA 15-gallon containers every year and pick up for disposal when Wewoka Indian Health Center calls in for a pickup. 4.2. The contractor shall provide (2) two Aerosol 2-gallon containers every year, and pick up for disposal when Wewoka Indian Health Center calls in for a pickup. 4.3. The contractor shall provide a report of destruction to the Contracting Officer Representative for every container that is destroyed with-in 72 hours of destruction of hazardous drugs. 4.4. The contractor shall provide pick up containers within 7 business days of request confirmation with the contractor’s Point of Contact (POC). 4.5. Training: NA 5. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 5.1. - In accordance with HHSAR 304.1303, To ensure compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors (HSPD- 12) It is the IHS policy that all staff and contractors who require physical access to federally controlled facilities and logical access to the IHS Information Technology (IT) networks and systems must obtain an HSPD-12-compliant access card. Individuals will be issued an access card upon meeting the HSPD-12 requirements and a favorable background investigation. 2 Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service Wewoka Indian Health Center 36640 Hwy 270 Wewoka, OK 74884 5.2. The USPHS Wewoka Indian Health Center is a tobacco/smoke free environment (buildings and grounds). No tobacco/smoking use will be tolerated during service. 5.3. Security Requirements: Contractor personnel will be required to contact the government designated point of contact upon arrival when reporting for service calls or delivery supplies. The contractor shall be responsible for the security of all organizational information. Current rules and regulations applicable to the premises, where the work shall be performed shall apply to the contractor and its employees while working on the premises. These regulations include but are not limited to, escort by Wewoka Indian Health Center official, presenting valid identification, smoking restriction and any safety procedures. 5.4. 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. 5.4.1. 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. 6. DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 6.1. Delivery: The contractor will coordinate the delivery, installation and training date with the designated government employee. The government will provide the contractor with dock access and building access for this sole purpose. The designated government employee will work with the pertinent government agency(ies) to secure the needed dock access. No deliveries can be made after 4:15pm. Driver needs a valid ID. 6.2. Contractor Point of Contact: The contractor shall furnish one designated point of contact (POC) to the government’s designated representative for coordination of supplies, delivery, and/or maintenance. The POC will be empowered to make daily decisions to ensure that the contract implementation and day-to-day maintenance meets the terms and conditions of this contract. 6.3. Contractor’s Phone Numbers: The contractor shall provide a toll-free telephone number for service calls, which must be answered during at least eight working hours, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. 6.4. Personnel Qualifications: The Contractor must have the ability to dispose of hazardous drug waste. The Contractor shall be an established company that has more than 3 years of service with the handling and disposing of hazardous drug waster. 3 7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, FACILITIES AND SERVICES 7.1. NA 8. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY, FACILITIES AND SERVICES 8.1. Required personnel, materials, supplies and equipment: The contractor shall furnish all personnel, materials, supplies and equipment required to perform work under the contract, to include but not limited to: labor, transportation, and equipment/supplies needed to pick up and dispose hazardous drug waste. 9. CHANGES TO THE STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) 9.1 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.