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

This notice 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 a... This notice 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. The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service, each of the following healthcare facility is requesting for offers for a contractor to provide Mobile CT Scanner Services. Services shall be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Health Care Facilities: Pine Ridge Service Unit (Pine Ridge, SD) Rosebud Service Unit (Rosebud, SD) Cheyenne River Health Center (Eaglebutte, SD) PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 06/01/2025 – 11/30/2025 (6 month duration) EVALUATION CRITERIA: 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, Qualifications, and Logistics. The Evaluation Factors and significant sub factors when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. The socio-economic status of an offer may also be considered, should one or more quotes represent the best value. SUBMITTAL PROCESS: Email offer directly to the Contracting Officer for this action is: Ashleigh Yazzie, Contract Specialist; Phone: (605)-377-3211; Email: ashleigh.yazzie@ihs.gov. Limit offer size to 6MB. All questions shall be submitted in writing 5 days prior to closing/response date. To be considered for award, your offer shall include the following documents or it will be non-responsive and removed from award consideration: Pricing: Complete and sign Fee Schedule (attached). The Government will consider competitive rates upon negotiation. Provide your Quotation. Experience: Provide a list of at least (3) past projects of similar scope; include detailed project description, location, dollar amount, and period of performance. Past Performance: Provide a letter of reference from a past customer. Qualifications: Provide evidence that you are qualified to do the work. Logistics: Provide a plan of action describing the logistics of how you will be providing services. Provide a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached). Clauses and Provisions: 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) Contractor shall meet or exceed the minimum required wage determination as stated in the U.S. Department of Labor - Wage Determination No.: 2015-5377 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 5 days. Department of Health and Human Services Applicable Clauses: 352.202-1 Definitions. (JAN 2006) 352.224-70Privacy Act (DEC 2015) 352.226-1Indian Preference (DEC 2015) 352.226-2Indian Preference Program (DEC 2015) 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 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. 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). ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE FEDERAL ACQUISITION CLAUSES: 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 Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2024)52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984) 52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 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) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Aug 1984) LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: Scope of Work Fee Schedule Wage Determination No.: 2015-5377 IHS IEE Representation Form

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Sources Sought: Non-Personal Services – Temporary Rental of a mobile Computer Augmented Tomography Scanner for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Great Plains Area (GPA) locations. Sources Sought Notice ... Sources Sought: Non-Personal Services – Temporary Rental of a mobile Computer Augmented Tomography Scanner for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Great Plains Area (GPA) locations. Sources Sought Notice Number: IHS1504291 This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation or commitment by the Indian Health Service. This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine the availability of Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The anticipated applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 621512, Diagnostic Imaging Centers. BACKGROUND The Indian Health Service (IHS), Great Plains Area (GPA) locations plans to identify potential sources providing Non-Personal Services – Temporary Rental of a mobile Computer Augmented Tomography Scanner 2.0 OBJECTIVE The Great Plains Area Office in Aberdeen, South Dakota, works in conjunction with its 19 Indian Health Service Units and Tribal managed Service Units to provide health care to approximately 130,000 Native Americans located in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. The Area Office’s service units include seven hospitals, eight health centers and several smaller health stations and satellite clinics. Each facility incorporates a comprehensive healthcare delivery system. The hospitals, health centers and satellite clinics provide inpatient and outpatient care and conduct preventive and curative clinics. The Great Plains Area also operates an active research effort through its Area Epidemiology Program. Research projects deal with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and the application of health risk appraisals in all communities. Tribal involvement is a major objective of the program, and several tribes have assumed management for their own health care programs through contractual arrangements with the Indian Health Service. SCOPE Locations: Pine Ridge Comprehensive Health Care Facility P.O. Box 1201 East Highway 18 Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770 Cheyenne River Health Center (Eagle Butte Hospital) 24276 166th Street, Airport RD. Eagle Butte, SD 57625 Rosebud Comprehensive Health Care Facility 400 Soldier Creek RD, P.O. Box 400 Rosebud, South Dakota 57570 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS/ AND PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS: Refer to the Statement of Work Statement. TYPE OF ORDER This is a sources sought notice. Information received shall determine the best contract type forthcoming. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Period of Performance: 06/01/2025 – 05/31/2026 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Pine Ridge Comprehensive Health Care Facility P.O. Box 1201 East Highway 18 Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770 Cheyenne River Health Center (Eagle Butte Hospital) 24276 166th Street, Airport RD. Eagle Butte, SD 57625 Rosebud Comprehensive Health Care Facility 400 Soldier Creek RD, P.O. Box 400 Rosebud, South Dakota 57570 Scope of Work Please see attach Scope of Work for CT Rental PAYMENT Payments shall be made within the IPP.GOV Anticipated Period of Performance: Period of Performance: Date of award – 06/30/2025 Capability Statement/Information: Interested parties are expected to review this notice to familiarize itself with the requirements of this project. Failure to do so will be at your firm’s own risk. The following information shall be included in the capability statement: Company name, address, email address, website address, telephone number, and business size (i.e., small business, 8(a), woman owned, veteran owned, etc.) and type of ownership for the organization. Company Point of Contact’s Name, telephone number, and e-mail address. Company POC shall have the authority and knowledge to clarify responses. System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, expiration, and registration status. All respondents must register on the SAM located at http://www.sam.gov . Applicable company GSA Schedule number or other available procurement vehicle. Capability Statement: Detailed capability statement addressing the company’s qualifications and ability to provide the requirements listed in the Performance Work Statement, 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. Experience: Provide a list of 3-5 private industry or Government contracts for the same services that you have performed within the last 3 years. For each contract, include the company’s Point of Contact’s name, email address, telephone number, dollar value of contract, and description of the services provided on the contract. The Government may contact these entities to conduct past performance checks. Reference letters accepted. Staffing Levels: Provide evidence your company has adequate levels of qualified healthcare provider staff to meet the Qualifications and Requirements listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Staffing Capability: Provide the last time you successfully placed a provider in a contract position. Provide detailed information such as name, email address, telephone number, dollar value of contract, and description of the services provided on the contract. Technical Capability: Provide a response to how the company will respond to staff shortages / absenteeism / replacement in providing services. If American Indian/Native American owned small business, then complete attached IEE Representation form. 12.0 Closing Statement Point of Contact: Ashleigh Yazzie, Contract Specialist, Email: ashleigh.yazzie@ihs.gov Submission Instructions: Interested parties shall submit capability via email to ashleigh.yazzie@ihs.gov, Administrative Contracting Officer. Must include Sources Sought Number IHS1504291 in the Subject line. The due date for receipt of statements is April, 15th 2024, 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time. All responses must be received by the specified due date and time in order to be considered. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of IHS. IHS does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted. As a result of this notice, IHS may issue a Request for Quote (RFQ). THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against IHS shall arise as a result of a response to this notice or IHS’s use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement. Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract 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 in SAM.gov. 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.