Inactive Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services)

i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as... i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, 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. ii. Solicitation (75H70421Q00012) is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05. iv. This requirement is 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) and the associated NAICS code is 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) with small business size standard of $16.5M. v. A Firm-Fixed Priced Purchase Order is to be resulted from this RFQ. The Purchase Order will include four (4) months period of performance. Offerors are to provide a firm-fixed price quotation for the anticipated period of performance. CLIN# Description of Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total 0001 Strategic Planning Support 4 MO vi. The purpose of this fixed price purchase order is to provide support during the strategic planning effort for the IHS Office of Information Technology and assist with the draft of the IHS ITSP with a goal of finalization in FY21. See the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for more details. vii. The Period of Performance is expected to be for four (4) months with an anticipated start date of April 19, 2021. viii. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (JUN 2020), applies to this solicitation. a) Offerors shall provide one original quote electronically no later than the deadline specified in this notice. Quotes submitted by facsimile, mail, courier, or any other method shall not be accepted. ix. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 2014), applies to this solicitation. a) Basis for Award. The Government will issue a contract to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations: (1) Technical Capability and Approach, (2) Key Personnel, (3) Recent and Relevant Past Performance and (4) Price. See the attached Evaluation Factors and Criteria for details. 1. Evaluation Approach. The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, emailed to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. x. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FEB 2021), with its offer. The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM). xi. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (OCT 2018), applies to this acquisition and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. a) The following addendum applies: 1. Email Addresses for submission of invoices are javier.medina- velazquez@ihs.gov, HQInvoices@ihs.gov, and COR’s email. 2. 52.217-8 Option to Extend the Services (NOV 1999) xii. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JAN 2021), and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 1. 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). 2. 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). 3. 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232). 4. 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 5. 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). 6. 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)). b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 1. 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 2. 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 3. 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). 4. 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755). 5. 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015). 6. 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246). 7. 552.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793). 8. 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). 9. 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513). 10. 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). 11. 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332). c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 1. 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.). 2. 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). 3. 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015). 4. 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706). xiii. The following additional contract requirement(s) and terms and conditions are determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices: a) 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) & 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) applies to this RFQ. This solicitation incorporates solicitation provisions and 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov/far/. b) 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) c) 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020) d) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) e) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (JUN 2020) f) 52-232-1, Payments (APR 1984) g) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) h) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) i) 52.252-3, Alterations in Solicitation (APR 1984). As prescribed in 52.107(c), insert the following provision in solicitations in order to revise or supplement, as necessary, other parts of the solicitation that apply to the solicitation phase only, except for any provision authorized for use with a deviation. Include clear identification of what is being altered. Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows: The term “offeror” is used interchangeably with “quoter” throughout the solicitation. xiv. Quotes are due by 12PM EST on April 12, 2021. Questions are due by 12PM EST on April 06, 2021. Email questions and quote to Contract Specialist, Javier Medina- Velazquez at Javier.Medina-Velazquez@ihs.gov. Quoters must confirm IHS’ receipt of their quote. xv. POC is Javier Medina-Velazquez, Contract Specialist, javier.medina-velazquez@ihs.gov.

Inactive

This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sou... This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources that are: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and other than small Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs); and their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, 541611, for the proposed acquisition. The responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy. BACKGROUND This requirement is to provide support during the strategic planning effort for the IHS Office of Information Technology and assist with the draft of the IHS ITSP with a goal of finalization in FY21. The Office of Information Technology (OIT), is located at IHS Headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. The IHS utilizes strategic planning to guide its work and realize its organizational goals. In 2016, the IHS produced an ITSP which the IHS HQ OIT used to guide the HQ IT and health IT (HIT) program towards great achievements and organizational accomplishment; that ITSP was somewhat limited in scope. Building upon successful use of that plan and with the next planning horizon approaching, the IHS wishes to create a successor plan that will be broader in scope and lead the IHS IT and HIT programs that extends to all levels of the organization. The IHS ITSP should be a broad plan that serves as a roadmap for IT programs and staff in within all functions of the organization and help the agency achieve greater coordination in effort, expenditures, and technology. RESPONSE INFORMATION IHS is requesting a Contractor with proven qualifications and capabilities with efficient, workable, and tailored solutions to provide value-added services for the IHS’ core mission and operations. The capability statement shall also sufficiently address how the respondent support services will be delivered for the proposed contract scope. The qualifying response for this notice must ensure that the respondent has the experience and capacity to take part in this specific type of requirement. In particular, the respondent’s SHALL address each of the following information: The respondent’s project approach and methodology in managing and implementing a project of this size and scope and experience of developing and supporting the implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan. A summary of the respondent’s qualifications and relevant experience. The successful firm and their subcontractors will have demonstrated expertise in strategic planning experience for government, healthcare, and/or IT organizations. INSTRUCTIONS TO INDUSTRY All capable small businesses are encouraged to respond. Responses must directly demonstrate the company’s capability, experience, and ability to marshal resources to effectively and efficiently perform the tasks stated above. Generic capability statements are not sufficient and will not be considered compliant with the requirements of this notice. The Government requests interested parties submit a written response to this notice which includes: Company point of contact, mailing address, telephone number(s), and website address; If any, existing contract solutions by the company such as - Federal Supply Schedules contract, or any other procurement instruments intended for use by multiple agencies, e.g., Best in Class (BIC) contracts; DUNS and socio-economic category of the company. Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice shall not obligate the Government to award a contract. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought notice 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, combined synopsis solicitation may be published on a Government Point of Entry (GPE). Furthermore, 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 Source Sought Notice 75H70421Q00012 in the subject line. Responses must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Javier Medina-Velazquez at Javier.Medina-Velazquez@ihs.gov no later than 4:00pm EST on January 20, 2021. TELEPHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Capability statements will not be accepted after the due date. The maximum number of pages for this submission is five (5) pages, not including a cover page.