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

A. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, as supplemented with additional information includ... A. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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. B. The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (I.H.S) intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price, Commercial Item, purchase order in response to Request for Quote (RFQ) 20-019. C. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-03. D. The RFQ is issued at a 100% Indian Economic Enterprise Small business and associated with NACIS code 541519, which as a small business standard of 27.5 Million dollars. E. The unit price is an all-inclusive (All “inclusive cost” is defined to include travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, federal, state and local taxes, contact the local Tribal TERO Office to see if taxes are applicable), plus all other cost pertinent to the performance of this purchase order. Utilize your most competitive and reasonable rates. Basis for award shall be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable "LPTA". F. The Contract Line Items (CLINs) structure is as shown below. Brand Name or Equal Please See Specifications List G. Network Switches H. Delivery to: OEH &E Sioux City IA, OEH&E Pierre, SD, OEH&E Mobridge, SD; OEH&E Martin SD; OEH&E Minot ND. Period of Performance: Forty Five (45) days from the date of the award. I. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to offerors- Commercials Items (October 2018) Offers may be submitted on the company letterhead stationery, signed and dated. It shall include the following in order to be considered technically acceptable: 1. Solicitation Number: RFQ-20-019 2. Closing Date: JANUARY 6, 2020 @ 12:00 PM CST 3. Name, Address, and phone number of company and email of contact person. 4. Technical description of the service being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements of the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary. 5. Price and any discount terms 6. “Remit to” Address, if different than mailing address 7. A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3; see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically. 8. Acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments (if any issued). 9. Statement stating ability to meet qualifications and the requirements of the Statement of Work. 10. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offerors that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions. In addition, Contractors shall provide the following: Indian Firm Representation Form J. FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (December 2019)-See attachment for full text. An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via http://www.acquisition.gov . If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) t through (o) of this provision. K. FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (October 2018) - See attachment; in by reference L.. FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms & Condition's Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (October 2019) - See attachment for full text. M. Attached are the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Health & Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses that are applicable. N. Offers will be accepted electronically, Submit via e-mail to the following: Great Plains Area Indian Health Service Faye Goehring, Contract Specialist 115 4th Avenue SE, Room 309, Federal Building Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401 Fax 605-226-7328 e-mail: faye.goehring@ihs.gov Any questions please submit by December 27th by 12:00 PM CST. NOTICE TO OFFERORS: No contract award shall be made to a vendor or provider listed on the OIG Exclusion List (http://exclusion.oig.hhs.gov) throughout the duration of the contract. Should a candidate be found with a non-favorable security clearance it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to replace the candidate working under the contract/purchase order with a suitable candidate. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to notify the Acquisition Office there is a change in provider. In addition, no Contractor or subcontractor employee shall be permitted to performance work under this contract if listed on the LEIE (HHS Office of Inspector general List of Excluded Individuals/Entities), http://exclusions.oig.hhs.gov. As soon as practicable prior to the performance of the work, the Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer the names of all individuals to be used in performance of work for screening against the LEIE. During the performance, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer the names of any additional or substitute employees for screening before they begin work. Contract will need a DUNS number, TIN number and be registered and active in SAM at www.sam.gov. The Contractor must provide only new equipment and new parts for the required products described herein; no used, refurbished, or remanufactured equipment or parts shall be provided under any circumstances. Absolutely no “Gray Market Goods” or “Counterfeit Electronic Parts” shall be provided. Gray Market Goods are defined as genuine branded goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside of an authorized sales-territory or by non-authorized dealers in an authorized territory. All equipment shall be accompanied by the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) warranty. Counterfeit Electronic Parts are defined as unlawful or unauthorized reproduction, substitution, or alteration that has been knowingly mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified electronic part from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitution includes used electronic parts represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics. CONTINUING RESOLUTION Due to the Continuing Resolution, funds are presently available through. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond . If funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance beyond the above cited date, the Contractor will receive notification in writing by the Contracting Officer. Subject to FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds Subject to FAR 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year