Amendment 2: Questions 1. Reference: General Question: The solicitation is posted as a Brand Name Only, making it a de facto sole source requirement with no provided justification. To encourage competitive offers, will the government consider re issuing the solicitation as full and open? We have provided Attachment E – Brand Name Justification. This requirement will continue to be restricted to Small Business under NAICS Code 339112. 2. Reference: METAL LOCKING DRAWER Question: We are not aware of any information that there is increased efficacy of a metal lid bin vs. that of a high strength polymer lid. Is there knowledge that a metal lid would be more beneficial to achieve the objective? Is the secure, single medication access a definitive requirement to meet technical specifications? Can the government remove the “metal” requirement from this CLIN? The RFQ solicitation will remain the same, Brand Name Omnicell. 3. Reference: XT EXTERNAL RETURN BIN, WIRED CAB MOUNT Question: We are not aware of any information that there is increased security to a wired external bin, Can the government remove the External and wired language and make the requirement of a waste bin? The RFQ solicitation will remain the same, Brand Name Omnicell. 4. Reference: Requirement for Omnicell Software Question: Would the government remove the brand name reference from the CLIN to allow competitors to propose an equal solution? We have provided Attachment E – Brand Name Justification. This requirement will continue to be restricted to Small Business under NAICS Code 339112. Amendment 1: The purpose of the amendment is to provide revised Statement of Work, see attachment Amendment-1 B - Statement of Work. The revision has blue text found on paragrph VI. Deliverables, sub-parapgarph b. All other provision shall remain the same. New Brand Name Omnicell Safes, XT Automated Dispensing Cabinets, Installation, Configuration, Training, Preventative Maintenance and Repair Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office (PAO), Division of Acquisition Management (DAM) Place of Performance: Three IHS, Phoenix Area Service Units (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13.1 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The Government will award one Firm-Fixed Price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is conforming to the New Brand Name Omnicell Safes, XT Automated Dispensing Cabinets, Installation, Configuration, Training, Preventative Maintenance and Repair. Lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection will be used where best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. (ii) Solicitation number is #RFQ-23-PHX-072 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04, Effective 06/02/2023. (iv) This requirement is restricted to Small Business and the associated NAICS Code is 339112 with size standard of 1,000 employees. (v) The Contract Line Items (CLINs) are listed on the Price Schedule. Offers shall enter all prices for all the CLINS on the Price Schedule and Trade-Ins. Not providing prices for all CLINS items shall make your offer non-responsive to the solicitation. See Attachment A - Price Schedule. Offeror can provide listing of items on a separate quote or items on Attachment - A Price Schedule. (vi) The Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office (PAO), Division of Acquisition Management (DAM) intends to procure for New Brand Name Omnicell Safes, XT Automated Dispensing Cabinets, Installation, Configuration, Training, Preventative Maintenance and Repair. This procurement is for NEW Equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All, warranty and service associated with the equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. All Equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The quote MUST include a copy of the authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer to verify that the vendor is an authorized distributor of the products being quoted. (vii) Three delivery locations and acceptance terms for this contract award is FOB Destination. Delivery Locations: 1. Elko Southern Bands Clinic 515 Shoshone Circle Elko, NV 89801 775-748-1446 2. Peach Springs Health Center 943 Hualapai Way Peach Springs, AZ 86434 928-769-2938 3. Havasupai Health Station P.O. Box 129 Supai, AZ 86435 928-448-2641 Special delivery instructions to the Havasupai Health Station located in the Grand Canyon, AZ. Delivery of supplies are 90 days or sooner After Receipt of Order. (viii) Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Oct 2018). Submissions of Offers 1. Offers, shall include all required documents and must be submitted to the Contact Specialist Donovan Conley at email address Donovan
[email protected]. Documents must be properly executed and submitted no later than the offer due date of September 15, 2023 at 4:00 PM MST (AZ Time). No questions will be accepted after September 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM MST (AZ Time). Only electronic offers will be accepted and must be emailed to
[email protected]. Any submission of offers after the closing date of the September 15, 2023 at 4:01 PM MST (AZ Time) will not be accepted for consideration. 2. Exceptions to Terms and Conditions: Offerors must clearly identify any exception to solicitation terms and conditions and provide accompanying rationale. 3. Registration in System for Award Management (SAM): In order to be eligible for contract award offerors must be registered in SAM at https://www.sam.gov. 4. Offeror shall provide the following information: UEI SAM Number and TIN Number on Attachment C – Clauses and Administration Data. 5. Basis of Award: This acquisition will utilize Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures were best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. By submission of its offer, the Offeror accepts all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being determined technically unacceptable. In order for an Offeror to be considered for award, the proposal must receive an “Acceptable” rating in every non-price factor. Any proposal receiving a rating of “Unacceptable” in any non-price factor will not be further evaluated. Ratings for Technical: Acceptable – Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Unacceptable – Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. For the purpose of award, the government shall evaluate offers based on the evaluation factors described below: Factor 1 – Technical: Offeror shall provide brief description of alike salient characteristics of the items stated in the Price Schedule, to include technical documentation to support products being offered as equal items. Factor 2 – Price: Offeror shall provide prices using Attachment A – Price Schedule or provide quotation with the items listed from the Price Schedule. The Government will evaluate the quote to determine the price fair and reasonableness in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a). Offer must be good for 120 calendar days after submission. FOB Destination CONUS (Continental U.S.). Shipping charges shall be included in the purchase cost of the product. Sellers shall deliver the products on their own conveyance to the location listed on the award. (ix) Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Item (Oct 2014). a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation as follows: Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, FAR 15.101-2) The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Factor 1 – Technical Factor 2 – Price (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (DEC 2022), with its offer. (xi) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (DEC 2022) applies to this acquisition. Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 (g) Invoices. 1. Invoices: Invoices shall be submitted in ARREARS: a. Quarterly [ ] b. Semi-Annually [ ] c. Other [X] After shipment of all items. 2. Invoice Instructions: Invoicing will be completed electronically at www.ipp.gov or any successor site. Note: The IPP Helpdesk is
[email protected] HHSAR Clause 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Invoice 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. (END OF CLAUSE) Contracting Officer Representatives (COR): Christian Zamorano,
[email protected] Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): Jon Wilner,
[email protected] Contract Specialist: Donovan Conley,
[email protected] (xii) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -Commercial Items (Jun 2023), see attachment Clauses and Administrative Data. (xiii) Additional solicitation provisions used for Acquisition of Commercial Items and attachments used for this Combined Synopsis-Solicitation. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) mandates that U.S. federal agencies use the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). In November 2020, OMB issued memorandum M-21-07 "Completing the Transition to IPv6", which outlines the Federal government's strategic intent "to deliver its information services, operate its networks, and access the services of others using only IPv6". The IHS requires all new IT systems (hardware and software) to operate in a pure IPv6 network environment. This includes on-premises services or third-party hosted services that require network integration into the IHS network. The Offeror's solution shall comply with the IPv6 standards profile as defined by the NIST USGv6 Program: https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program Register in Invoice Processing Platform (IPP): In compliance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) M-15-19 memorandum “Improving Government Efficiency and Saving Taxpayer Dollars Through Electronic Invoicing” directing Federal agencies to adopt electronic invoicing as the primary means to disburse payment to vendors. Invoices submitted under any award resulting from this solicitation will be required to utilize the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in accordance with HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests” IPP is a secure, web-based electronic invoicing system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRSTL). Respondents to this solicitation are encouraged to register an account with IPP if they have not already done so. If your organization is already registered to use IPP, you will not be required to re-register- however, we encourage you make sure your organization and designated IPP user accounts are valid and up to date. Provisions: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984), The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price award resulting from this solicitation. Attachments: 1. Combined Synopsis-Solicitation RFQ-23-PHX-072, 6-pages 2. A – Price Schedule, 1-page 3. B – Statement of Work, 7-pages 4. C – Clauses and Administration Data, 7-pages 5. D – 2023 Tax Exemption Letter, 3-pages (xiv) n/a (xv) RFQs are due by September 15, 2023 at 4:00 PM MST. Email the offers to
[email protected]. Questions are due before September 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM MST. Offeror must confirm IHS receipt of their proposal. You are reminded that representatives from your company SHALL NOT contact any PIMC employees to discuss this RFQ during this RFQ process. All questions and concerns regarding this RFQ shall be directed to the Contracting Officer or Contract Administrator. (xvi) Contract Administrator is Donovan Conley, Contracting Specialist,
[email protected]