Inactive Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services)

QUESTION : Specifically, how many days and how many maintenance/applications technicians does the PIH Center (IHS/PHX) envision needing staff training on this effort? ANSWER: PIMC has two MRI Technolo... QUESTION : Specifically, how many days and how many maintenance/applications technicians does the PIH Center (IHS/PHX) envision needing staff training on this effort? ANSWER: PIMC has two MRI Technologists (contractors) that will operate the unit. They will need at least 5 days of training M-F from 8 am to 4 pm. PIMC has three IT (Vista Specialists and PACS Specialists) that will assist with connectivity. They will not access the contractor computer equipment but will be available to assist the contractor to address initial connectivity from MRI to EHR/RPMS/PACS. They will not need training. QUESTIONS THAT WERE ASKED THAT RESULTED IN AMENDED PWS AND SF1449: The solicitation mentions including the cost of training in our monthly quote. Could you please specify how many training sessions are required each month? Regarding the provision of a Nonferrous Oxygen Cylinder, are we responsible for refilling the cylinders, or do we just need to supply them? In the instructions to offerors it states for Technical proposal, Factor 2, "All images must be submitted with patient weight, age, and sex. Images are to be submitted on a CD in DICOM format with quote." ( SF1449 has been amended of how to provide) After reviewing the PWS and pertinent information, we are seeking clarification regarding the responsibilities associated with the solicitation such as waste removal and staffing within the designated unit. Specifically, are these tasks managed internally by the hospital or outsourced to third-party entities, with the solicitation focusing solely on the unit itself? Our question stems from prior experiences where consolidating all operational components under one entity facilitated seamless management. Is this contract staffed or unstaffed with MRI techs? As it is a new requirement, what are the staffing needs? Will a Russel Stohl power receptor suffice for your facility? ****************************************************************************************************************************************** EXTENDING THE DUE DATE TO 18 JUNE 2024, REVISED PWS ISSUED DUE TO QUESTIONS SUBMITTED. This is a COMBINED SOLICITATION/SYNOPSIS for commercial items/service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation has been prepared with the intent to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, utilizing procedures under FAR Part 12. The proposed contract action is to provide non-personal professional MOBILE MRI LEASE SERVICES FOR THE PHOENIX INDIAN MEDICAL CENTER LOCATED IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Proposal (RFP) number RFP-24-PHX-02 is set-aside for Native American firms IAW Buy Indian Act of 1910 (14 MAR 22). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2024-03 effective 23 February 2024. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 621512 for Diagnostic Imaging Centers with size standard of $19M; Product Service Code (PSC) is Q999- Medical - Other. Period of Performance – Estimated base period of 15 June 2024 thru 14 June 2025 with four (4) option years Place of Performance: Phoenix Indian Medical Center 4212 N. 16th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85016 The Government will award a firm, fixed price contract resulting from this Solicitation to the responsive and responsible offeror whose conforming response is determined to provide the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government will only consider firm fixed-price proposals. Offeror to be considered responsible shall have an updated data and information in System for Award Management (SAM), FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FEB 2024). The provision can be submitted at https://www.sam.gov. Contractor must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Electronic submission of Quotes: Proposals shall be submitted electronically via email to Michele.Lodge@ihs.gov. The rate schedule, amendments, technical proposal and past performance data should also be attached. See Attachment F- for Provisions, Clauses, Terms and Instructions to Offerors.