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

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Medical Coding Data Entry Services in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evalu... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Medical Coding Data Entry Services in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Medical Coding Data Entry Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposal are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ for Services. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 561410 The Government anticipates an award of a Firm Fixed Price brand name or equal contract. The Government intends to evaluate proposals based on compliance with Statement of Work requirements, delivery, past performance, and experience. The tie breaker will be price. The Government intends to award one contract as a result of this solicitation that is the most advantageous to the Government. An award will made based on the requirements and evaluation factors. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Documents are to be submitted to Melissa Lake, Contract Specialist in the Acquisitions Department via email to melissa.lake@ihs.gov. Final proposals are due NO LATER THAN 10/22/2021 by 12:00PM Mountain Standard Time. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Refer to Statement of Work SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONSIDERATION: Set-Aside for Native American owed Businesses. DESCRIPTION of Requirements: Please Indicate if FSS, NNG, or open market FOB: Destination Contractor will be evaluated based on the following evaluation factors and what is most advantageous to the government. Please see attachment for requirements and specification of equipment needed. 1. Past-performance/capability statement 2. Meeting department specifications 3. Experience If there is a tie, tie breaker will be price ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition (the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: FAR: https://www.acquistion.gov. The following Provisions and Clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by full text: 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (Feb 1998)This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text upon request the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. 52.202-1 Definitions (JUN 2020) 52.204-3 Taxpayer identification (OCT 1998) 52.204-7 System of Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors (OCT 2021) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 2014) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (OCT 2018) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) 52.229-4 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (State and Local Adjustments) (FEB 2013) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System of Award Management (OCT 2018) 52-233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (JAN 1991) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.243-1 Changes - Fixed Price (AUG 1987) 52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Fixed Price (AUG 1996) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (APR 1984) 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form) (APR 1984) 52.249-8 Termination for Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) (a) The Contractor 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. (b) The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government; (1) When no longer needed for contract performance. (2) Upon completion of the Contractor employee's employment. (3) Upon contract completion or termination. (c) The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under a contract if the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements. (d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts when the subcontractor's employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. Additional Health & Human Service Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses: 352.202-1 Definitions 352.224-70 Confidentiality of information 352.232-9 Withholding of contract payments 352.249-14 Excusable delays 352.270-5 Key personnel 352.270-11 Privacy Act 352.270-13 Tobacco-free facilities 352.270-18 Crime Control Act - Requirement for background checks 352.270-19 Electronic information and technology accessibility