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

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL or QUOTATION. This sources sought notice is in compliance with the Final Rule on Buy Indian Act. This notice is issued so... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL or QUOTATION. This sources sought notice is in compliance with the Final Rule on Buy Indian Act. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to thisnotice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. The anticipated NAICS code(s) is 621512-Diagnostic Imaging Centers with a size standard of $16.5 Million. The Product Service Code for this requirement is Q301-Laboratory Testing Services. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to obtain information on qualified Native Ameican or Indian Owned Contractors who have evidence of current capability to provide teleradiology services and provide Medical Director Physician over-sight for operational issues for the Hopi Health Care Center, to include current Indian Health Service Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process for certification/interim clearance for all electronic systems required to interface with the Indian Health Service Network for the Hopi Health Care Center located in Polacca, Arizona. Also, have the ability to interface directly to directly transcribe radiology interpretations into the patient record. The contractor must have computer hardware that is capable of receiving Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) compliant images from the Hopi Health Care Center with appropriate privacy and information safeguards. In response to this sources sought notice, please provide: 1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding if the business is considered other than small or small. If it is a small business, please include the small business type(s)/certifications(s) (such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code. 2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any. 3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. If solicited the clause HSAR 352.232-71 will apply. As stated: : HSAR 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Invoice Payment Requests (Feb 2022) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Content of Invoices" and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Department ofTreasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system. Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site. (c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures. (d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request. End of Clause

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Amendment 1: The purpose of this amendment is to post Attachment 8 - Questions and Answers and to change the OFFER DUE DATE: to September 13, 2021 at 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time. Proposals shall be ... Amendment 1: The purpose of this amendment is to post Attachment 8 - Questions and Answers and to change the OFFER DUE DATE: to September 13, 2021 at 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time. Proposals shall be submitted electronically by email to nestor.noble@ihs.gov. All correspondence and proposals should have a subject title in the email: 75H71221Q00031 – Off-site Teleradiology for HHCC.” Base Posted Combine Synopsis/Solicitation: 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 75H71221Q00031. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAR FAC 2021-06 July 12, 2021. This is set aside to small businesses and the associated NAICS Code is 621512 Diagnostic Imaging Center, PSC Code is Q522 Medical-Radiology. Line item number(s) are as follows: Period of Performance: QTY U/I 1. Base Year: October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 1 Year 2. Option Year 1: October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023 1 Year 3 Option Year 2: October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024 1 Year 4. Option Year 3: October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 1 Year 5. Option Year 4: October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 1 Year Pricing will be calculated based on the Statement of Work, Section 6 Pricing Schedule. Estimated hours is calculated for competition purposes only. The actual contract could be higher or lower than the estimated hours. Populate Attachment 7 Blank Schedule of Bids to show the calculation of your total quotation or proposal. Requirements for Contractor to provide off-site teleradiology services to Indian Health Service, Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC), located at Highway 264 Mile Post 388, Highway 264 Mile Post 388, Polacca, AZ 86042. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision. FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of the provision. Offeror who does not have SAM registration updated in the SAM.Beta.Gov will be considered non-responsive. Included in this registration is your updated Representations and Certifications. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items nd 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. Additional Clauses and Terms and Conditions are in the attached. All quotations are due on September 5, 2021 at 5:00 PM, Phoenix time. The Point of Contact for this requirement is Nestor Noble and you may contact him at nestor.noble@ihs.gov. All correspondence should have a subject title in the email: 75H71221Q00031 – Off-site Teleradiology for HHCC.” If your title is different, we may not see your email. The Offeror has a duty to inquire and seek clarification concerning all perceived ambiguities and discrepancies in the solicitation before or while preparing the offer. All questions regarding this requirement are due on August 16, 2021. PROPSAL SUBMISSION: Please note that all offerors desiring to receive an award from this solicitation must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (http://www.sam.gov) not later than the Solicitation close date. Offers shall be based on all instructions, conditions and notices to offerors, provisions, general conditions, general requirements, and specifications contained in this solicitation. Proposals shall be submitted electronically by email to nestor.noble@ihs.gov. All correspondence and proposals should have a subject title in the email: 75H71221Q00031 – Off-site Teleradiology for HHCC.” Offerors shall submit two (2) separate electronic files for the following: Price Proposal. Complete Attachment 7 Blank Schedule of Bids Technical Proposal and Past Performance. When combine, the maximum number of pages is only eight (8). Pages after the eighth (8th) page will be truncated and will not be evaluated: (A) Technical Proposal.-- The technical proposal shall address the following: Ability to successfully perform the Scope of Work (SOW): Submit documentation/information to address Attachment 2 –Statement of Work (SOW). Offeror to submit documentation/information on how the SOW will be successfully provided and performed. (B) References and Past Performance -- Submit documentation/information on past four contracts or projects of similar magnitude, Governmental or non-Governmental. Projects should only include from year 2018 until 2021 (present) only. As a minimum, information to include name of the firm, project number and title, date or period of performance, name of point of contact: company position, email, and phone number). Technical and Cost proposals will be evaluated independently. Do not include your price proposals for this solicitation on your Technical Proposal and Past Performance file. Each electronic file must be labeled with the Offeror's organization and the proposal (price or technical) and shall include page with which identities the name of the organization, business address, and IHS Solicitation Number (75H71221Q00031). Award will be based on the LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE proposal. CAREFULLY follow the instructions contained herein.