Lab Supplies
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, 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 Food and Subsistence. This request is in accordance with the solicitation provisions and clauses through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 334516.
The Government anticipates an award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. The Government intends to evaluate proposals based on compliance with solicitation/department requirements, past performance, delivery of supplies, and socioeconomic status. 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 Quishana Thompson, Contract Specialist in the Acquisitions Department via email to Quishana.Thompson @ihs.gov. Final proposals are due NO LATER THAN April 24, by 1PM Mountain Standard Time.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONSIDERATION:
As provided in FAR 19, 19.201, General policy: (a) It is the policy of the Government to provide maximum practicable opportunities in its acquisitions to small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUB Zone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns. Such concerns must also have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate as subcontractors in the contracts awarded by any executive agency, consistent with efficient contract performance. Please state your socioeconomic status.
DESCRIPTION of SERVICE Requirements:
This is a BPA Supply contract for the provision of providing supplies to the Laboratory Department located at Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, NM 87420.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
One year from date of contract award.
BPA-
FOB: Destination- including packing or refrigeration requirements
Items:
Bio Rad Laboratories D-10 HbA Analyzer
Qty: 1
Bio Rad 10 Rack Loader upgrade SERVICE INCLUDED
QTY:1
Bio Rad Laboratories D10 AIC reorder pack (400Tests)
QTY 12
Bio Rad Laboratories D-10 Thermal paper 10 rolls
QTY: 1 pack
Bio Rad Laboratories Diabetes 1 LIW 6x 1ml
QTY: 1
Bio Rad Laboratories Diabetes 2 LIQ 6x1ml
QTY: 1
Please respond via email: Quishana.Thompson@ihs.gov
Contractor will be evaluated based on the following evaluation factors and what is most advantageous to the government.
1. Past performance-
2. Meeting department specification and requirements
3. Delivery of supplies
4. Socio-economic status
If there is a tie, tie breaker will be price
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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 (Jul 2004))
52.204-3 Taxpayer identification (Oct 1998)
52.204-7 System of Award Management
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors
52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items
52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001)
52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Apr 2003)
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
52-233-1 Disputes (Jul 2002)
52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.
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.
FAR 52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.
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
Quishana Thompson, Email Quishana.Thompson@ihs.gov
