Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Notice to: Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) 621 I, SIN: 621-025 Schedule Holder This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for a Non-Personal Service Contract for a Contractor to provide Registered Nurse healthcare... Notice to: Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) 621 I, SIN: 621-025 Schedule Holder This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for a Non-Personal Service Contract for a Contractor to provide Registered Nurse healthcare providers to the Tohatchi Health Center, Tohatchi, New Mexico of the Indian Health Service (IHS) throughout the duration of the contract period of performance. The Tohatchi Health Center is under the jurisdiction of Gallup Indian Medical Center and Navajo Area Indian Health Service, serving as an Out-Patient clinic, located in Tohatchi, NM. Services shall be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) No. GIMC 20-025. Refer to the PWS for shift hours. Period of Performance: The Government will award a firm fixed priced contract for period of performance starting 11/02/2020 through 01/31/2021. The Contractor shall provide an all-inclusive rate, and is responsible for all costs associated with providing said services, i.e. travel, per diem, lodging/housing, etc. The Contractor shall be responsible for housing respective providers as there are no government quarters available. To be considered for award, your offer shall include the following documents: Provide proposed rates in the GSA EBUY RFQ line items. PROVIDE A RATE THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO RECRUIT PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT THE CONTRACT PERIOD. The Government will consider competitive rates upon negotiation, and will obligate funding on a monthly or quarterly basis. Nurse Checklist Provide complete Candidate Profile: Curriculum vitae, resumes, licensures, and all relative documents for proposed candidates. Provide evidence of Provider’s Experience of comparable scope and complexity in providing services within the past three (3) years. Provide evidence of the Contract Company’s Past Performance of comparable scope and complexity in providing services within the past three (3) years. DOCUMENTS NOT COMPLETED OR SIGNED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please use the Checklist as the cover page. Upon selection of candidate, the bill rate may be negotiated and confirmed. The selected provider shall comply with Agency Personal Identity Verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201; this includes fingerprinting guidelines. Pre-Security/Fingerprinting must be cleared prior to starting tour of duty and incurring costs. If provider is selected, then the Contractor and provider shall provide the following Pre-Security/Fingerprinting documents. 1) Complete Resume 2) OIG Clearance 3) Licenses/Certifications (ACLS, PALS, BLS, TNCC, Diplomas etc.) 4) Copy of school transcripts 5) Declaration of Federal Employment (Typed/Original Signature) 6) Child Addendum (Typed/Original Signature) 7) OFI Form 86C Selected provider will be subject to a pre-employment fingerprint check. Selected provider will be subject to a background investigation. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Indian Health Service (IHS) is required to comply with HIPAA in the provision of health care to IHS patients. HIPAA was implemented by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights under the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 160 and 164. Accordingly, all health care providers, including contracted health care providers are required to comply with HIPAA requirements (Full text will be furnished upon request). Offerors are not required to submit a quote for all line items listed on the pricing schedule to be considered. Please note that since this acquisition is being competed in accordance with FAR Subpart 8.4, only FSS contractors are eligible to receive an award. The Government reserves the right to issue a single award or multiple awards to contractor(s) whose quote represents the best value as defined by FAR 2.101. In determining best value, Price and other Evaluation Factors will be considered: Past Performance, Experience, and Qualifications of the provider. The Evaluation Factors and significant sub factors when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. As part of the evaluation process, candidates may be interviewed to ensure their understanding of the PWS and to verify their qualifications to perform required services. The socio-economic status of an offer may also be considered, should one or more quotes represent the best value. The Administrative Contracting Officer (CO) for this action is: Geralene Clark, Purchasing Agent, Phone: (505) 722-1544; Email: Geralene.clark@ihs.gov. Questions may be submitted in writing via email 3 days prior to RFQ Closing Date. All required documents shall be uploaded directly to this GSA EBUY RFQ. Applicable FAR Clauses: 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 2020) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984) 52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) 52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 1997) Department of Health and Human Services Applicable Clauses: 352.202-1 Definitions (Jan 2006) 352.224-70 Privacy Act (Dec 2015) 352.226-1 Indian Preference (Dec 2015) 352.226-2 Indian Preference Program (Dec 2015) 352.237-70 Pro-Children Act. (Dec 2015) (a) Public Law 103-227, Title X, Part C, also known as the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (Act), 20 U.S.C. 7183, imposes restrictions on smoking in facilities where certain federally funded children's services are provided. The Act prohibits smoking within any indoor facility (or portion thereof), whether owned, leased, or contracted for, that is used for the routine or regular provision of: (i) kindergarten, elementary, or secondary education or library services or (ii) health or day care services that are provided to children under the age of 18. The statutory prohibition also applies to indoor facilities that are constructed, operated, or maintained with Federal funds. (b) By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all subcontracts awarded under this contract for the specified children's services. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with the provisions of the Act. Failure to comply with the Act may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation and/or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate violation. 352.237-71 Crime Control Act of 1990-Reporting of Child Abuse (Dec 2015) (a) Public Law 101-647, also known as the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Act), imposes responsibilities on certain individuals who, while engaged in a professional capacity or activity, as defined in the Act, on Federal land or in a federally-operated (or contracted) facility, learn of facts that give the individual reason to suspect that a child has suffered an incident of child abuse. (b) The Act designates covered professionals as those persons engaged in professions and activities in eight different categories including, but not limited to, teachers, social workers, physicians, dentists, medical residents or interns, hospital personnel and administrators, nurses, health care practitioners, chiropractors, osteopaths, pharmacists, optometrists, podiatrists, emergency medical technicians, ambulance drivers, alcohol or drug treatment personnel, psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health professionals, child care workers and administrators, and commercial film and photo processors. The Act defines the term child abuse as the physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child. (c) Accordingly, any person engaged in a covered profession or activity under an HHS contract or subcontract, regardless of the purpose of the contract or subcontract, shall immediately report a suspected child abuse incident in accordance with the provisions of the Act. If a child is suspected of being harmed, the appropriate State Child Abuse Hotline, local child protective services (CPS), or law enforcement agency shall be contacted. For more information about where and how to file a report, the Childhelp USA, National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4-A-CHILD) shall be called. Any covered professional failing to make a timely report of such incident shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. (d) By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all applicable subcontracts awarded under this contract. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with the provisions of the Act. 352.237-72 Crime Control Act of 1990-Requirement for Background Checks (Dec 2015) (a) Public Law 101-647, also known as the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Act), requires that all individuals involved with the provision of child care services to children under the age of 18 undergo a criminal background check. Child care services include, but are not limited to, social services, health and mental health care, child (day) care, education (whether or not directly involved in teaching), and rehabilitative programs. Any conviction for a sex crime, an offense involving a child victim, or a drug felony, may be grounds for denying employment or for dismissal of an employee providing any of the services listed above. (b) The Contracting Officer will provide the necessary information to the Contractor regarding the process for obtaining the background check. The Contractor may hire a staff person provisionally prior to the completion of a background check, if at all times prior to the receipt of the background check during which children are in the care of the newly-hired person, the person is within the sight and under the supervision of a previously investigated staff person. (c) By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all applicable subcontracts awarded under this contract. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with the provisions of the Act.