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

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 announce... 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. **THIS IS A BUY INDIAN SET ASIDE per Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47 and only offers form Buy Indian small businesses will be accepted. BACKGROUND: The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF) is requesting for offers for a contractor to deliver and install APC Smart-UPS On-Line 10000VA RM, APC Smart-UPS SRT 5kVA RM Step-Down Transformer, APC Smart-UPS SRT 192V 8kVA and 10kVA RM Battery Pack, and (4) APC Extended Warranty Service Packs, in strict accordance to the attached Specifications. Per FAR 6.302-1(c)(2) CCHCF has identified a specific brand name, but will accept brand-name or equal descriptions. SHIPPING ADDRESS: Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility Off Highway 191 & Hospital Drive Chinle, AZ 86503-8000 FOB: Destination EVALUATION CRITERIA: This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government reserves the right to issue a firm-fixed price single award or multiple awards to the contractor(s) whose offer represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA); award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. SUBMITTAL PROCESS: Email your offer to the Contracting Officer for this action is: Bennett Arvessto, Contract Specialist, 928-724-3611, bennett.arvesstso@ihs.gov. Questions may be submitted in writing via email 5 days prior to RFQ Closing Date. To be eligible for award offeror must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) at the time of award, and remain active through payment. To be considered for award, your offer shall include the following documents/information: Complete and sign the attached Pricing Schedule. The Government will consider competitive rates upon negotiation. Provide Quotation. Specifications: Provide your product Specifications. Provide evidence that your offered product meets the Specifications. Specifications: Provide evidence offered products were manufactured within the last 3 years or less. Provide a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached). New Equipment **NO Refurbished** FAR CLAUSES: The following federal acquisition clauses will apply to the resultant contract. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov 52.204-7 System Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2015) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Dec 2022) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Mar 2023) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Sub-Contractors (Dec 2013) HHSAR CLAUSES: 352.239-73 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice 352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of 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 of Treasury 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. The Contractor is required to submit invoices in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-4(g) uploading into 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 Department of the Treasury’s IPP website that includes training materials: https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/training-vendors ATTACHMENTS: Specifications Pricing Schedule IHS IEE Representation Form (attached).

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This Sources Sought Notice is for the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility issued in accordance with FAR 5.101. The purpose of this notice is to identify potent... This Sources Sought Notice is for the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility issued in accordance with FAR 5.101. The purpose of this notice is to identify potential sources for providing APC Smart-UPS at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility for the IRM department. This notice does not commit the Government to issue a solicitation or make an award OR to prelude a solicitation expected to be issued from closure of notice. Chinle Service Unit includes the hospital and brand new ambulatory care center in Chinle, and two health centers- one in Pinon and the other in Tsaile. We provide medical care for approximately 35,000 Navajo. Serving a rural area, many of our patients travel 100 miles round trip to receive care and do not have electricity or running water in their homes. And, most of our elderly patients speak only Navajo, and live according to traditional Navajo cultural practices. The Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility and Ambulatory Care Center is a 60 bed inpatient hospital and outpatient facility. Services offered are: Adult inpatient and Pediatric Inpatient Care, Outpatient Primary Care, Adult Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Podiatry, OBGYN, Labor & Delivery, Women's Health, Midwifery, Mental Health, Pharmacy, Optometry, Dental, PT, OT, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Lab, Public Health and School Health. We live in one of the most scenic areas of the country, and offer almost unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreational activities. Description of Supplies: The Contractor shall provide APC Smart-UPS On-Line 10000VA RM, APC Extended Warranty Service Pack, APC Smart-UPS SRT 5kVA RM Step-Down Transformer, APC Smart-UPS SRT 192V 8kVA and 10kVA RM Battery Pack, APC Scheduled Assembly Service and Start-Up Service Delivery Timeframe: After Receipt of order (ARO) 90 DAYS Shipping Address: US Highway 191 and Hospital Drive, Chinle, AZ 86503 FOB: Destination Instructions to Industry: All capable parties are encouraged to respond. Responses must directly demonstrate the company’s capability, experience, and ability to marshal resources to effectively and efficiently perform the objectives described 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 Name and Company SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. System for Award Management (SAM) registration status. All respondents must register on the SAM located at http://www.sam.gov . 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. Date submitted. Applicable company GSA Schedule number or other available procurement vehicle. Business Size Standard of Company (i.e., small business, 8(a), woman owned, veteran owned, etc.). Capability Statement: Detailed capability statement addressing the company’s qualifications and ability to provide the requirements listed herein, with appropriate and specific documentation supporting claims of recent organizational and staff capability to support this requirement. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. Geographic Coverage: Please identify the areas of the United States where your organization provides these supplies. References: Provide a list of all private industry or government contracts for similar items that you have delivered within the last 3 years. Please include the customers’ contact names, addresses, telephone number, dollar value of contract, and brief description of the supplies provided on the contract. Specifications: Provide evidence that you can meet the attached Specifications. Delivery/Logistics: Provide evidence that the item is readily available and can meet the Delivery Timeframe. Warranty: Provide evidence that the item has warranty options. If American Indian/Native American owned small business, then complete attached IEE Representation form. 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). Responses must be submitted via email to the Primary POC no later than specified closing date. **NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Attachments: -IEE Representation form -Specifications