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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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.

Solicitation no.75H71323Q00049 has been issued as a Request For Quotation for a firm fixed price commercial items services contract for Optos Daytona Digital Retinal Camera Equipment and support services.

The delivery location and place of acceptance is Not-tsoo-Gah-nee Indian Health Service, Fort Hall Service Unit, 33 North Mission Road, Fort Hall, Idaho 83203, F.O.B Destination. The performance period is from August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2028. The performance period includes a one-year Base and 4 one-year options.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02 dated 03/16/2022. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: price and past performance. Offerors are advised to submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and these clauses:

FAR 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address: http://www.acquisition.gov. 52.202-1, Definitions (Jun 2020), 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018), 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016), 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020), 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020), 52.223-6, Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001), 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), 52.229-4, 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), 52.232-17, Interest (May 2014), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018), 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023), 52.233-1, Disputes (May 2014), 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the period of 5 years; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 3) CLAUSES: 352.224-70, Privacy Act (Dec 2015), 352.239-73, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (Dec 2015), 352.239-74, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (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.

This requirement is set-aside for Small Business Indian Firms (SBIF) pursuant to the Buy Indian Act 25 U.S.C 47.

If IHS does not receive at least two offers that are reasonably priced offers from the SBIF’s, IHS will then evaluate quotes and consider award to other small business concerns.

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ATTACHMENT 1 – Statement of Work

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Respondent shall submit a quote per Schedule of items. The quote shall include all necessary supervision, management, labor, transportation, equipment, materials, any other direct incidental costs, overhead and profit, unless the cost is identified as a separately priced contract line item.

The Respondent shall complete and submit all applicable Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors. In accordance with FAR 4.1201, representations and certifications shall be submitted to the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) and updated at least annually to ensure they are kept current, accurate, and complete.

Government is only accepting inquiries/questions via email. Email questions to dulcey.evening@ihs.gov including the solicitation number 75H71323Q00049 to the subject line.

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