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

Amendment 1 extends closing date and revise Specification Sheet A. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regula... Amendment 1 extends closing date and revise Specification Sheet A. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. B. The Cheyenne River Health Care Center, Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price, Commercial Item, Purchase Order in response to Request for Quote (RFQ) CRHC22-037. This is a RFQ only and in no way obligates the Government to award a Purchase Order or to reimburse offeror(s) for any costs incurred in preparing their quote. C. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-07. D. This RFQ is 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside and the associated NAICS Code is 334118, which has a small business standard of 1,000 employees. E. The unit pricing must be all inclusive (to include but not be limited to travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, federal, state and 1local taxes) plus all other costs pertinent to the performance of this purchase order. Utilize your most competitive and reasonable rates. Brand Name or Equal items. New equipment only. No remanufactured or refurbished items. Please complete the attached spec sheet of required items. F. Printers see attached specifications and quantities. G. Delivery: Cheyenne River Health Center, Eagle Butte Service Unit, 24276 166th St Airport Road, PO Box 1012, Eagle Butte, SD 57625. Guarantee delivery sixty (60) days from date of award. H. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products (November 2021). Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead stationery, signed, dated and it shall include: 1. Solicitation number RFQ CRHC22-037. 2. Closing Date: September 21, 2022 at 1:00 pm MST 3. Name, address and telephone number of company and email address of contact person. 4. Technical description of the item/service being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements of the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary. 5. Terms of any express warranty 6. Price and any discount terms 7. “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address. 8. A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 9. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (if any issued) 10. Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and 11. Include 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. Basis of Award: Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). LPTA factors in determining the successful contractor: -Provide Brand Name or Equal Items listed Scope and Spec list. -Meet the Delivery Schedule, guarantee 60 days ARO -Completed and signed Indian Firm Representation Form I. FAR 52.212-3 Offer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2022) See attachment for full text. J. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products (November 2021) Applied to this acquisition and it’s incorporated by reference. K. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products (May 2022) See attachment for full text. L. Attached are the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) & Health & Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses that are applicable. M. Submit quote to: Cheyenne River Health Center Attn: Stephanie Charger, Purchasing Agent 24276 166th St Airport Rd, PO Box 1012 Eagle Butte, SD 57625 Or fax to 605-964-7737 or email Stephanie.RedElk@ihs.gov Questions in regards to this solicitation shall be submitted in writing by either email, fax or mail. The last day to submit questions is September 15, 2022, 12pm, MST. ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: Your quote must stipulate that it is predicated upon all the terms and conditions of this RFQ. In addition, it must contain a statement to the effect that it is firm for a period of at least 60 days from the date of receipt by the Government. Quoters will need a UEI number, TIN number and must be registered with an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). The Contractor must provide only new equipment and new parts for the required products described herein; no used, refurbished, or remanufactured equipment or parts shall be provided under any circumstances. Absolutely no “Gray Market Goods” or “Counterfeit Electronic Parts” shall be provided. Gray Market Goods are defined as genuine branded goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside of an authorized sales-territory or by non-authorized dealers in an authorized territory. All equipment shall be accompanied by the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) warranty. Counterfeit Electronic Parts are defined as unlawful or unauthorized reproduction, substitution, or alteration that has been knowingly mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified electronic part from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitution includes used electronic parts represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics. “The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) mandates that U.S. federal agencies use the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). In November 2020, OMB issued memorandum M-21-07 “Completing the Transition to Ipv6”, which outlines the Federal government’s strategic intent “to deliver its information services, operate its networks, and access the services of others using only Ipv6". The IHS requires all new IT systems (hardware and software) to operate in a pure IPv6 network environment. This includes on-premises services or third-party hosted services that require network integration into the IHS network. The Offeror's solution shall comply with the IPv6 standards profile as defined by the NIST USGv6 Program: https://www.nist.gov/programs- projects/usgv6-program”. In compliance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) M-15-19 memorandum “Improving Government Efficiency and Saving Taxpayer Dollars Through Electronic Invoicing” directing Federal agencies to adopt electronic invoicing as the primary means to disburse payment to vendors. Invoices submitted under any award resulting from this solicitation will be required to utilize the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in accordance with HHSAR 352.232- 71, Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests” IPP is a secure, web-based electronic invoicing system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRSTL). Respondents to this solicitation are encouraged to register an account with IPP if they have not already done so. If your organization is already registered to use IPP, you will not be required to re-register- however, we encourage you make sure your organization and designated IPP user accounts are valid and up to date. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov If you require assistance registering or IPP account access, please contact the IPP Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov