This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Billings Area Indian Health Service (HIS) intends to award a Fixed-Priced contract in response to Request for Quotation RFQ-BFSU-24-002, Haag Streit Slit Lamps and Tonometer at the Blackfeet Service Unit (BFSU) in Brownng, Montana. The items specified in the attached technical specifications are for pricing estimate only. This procurement is conducted pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12, Commercial Items in conjunction with FAR part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products; FAR 8.4. The Billings Area Indian Health Service (IHS), Blackfeet Service Unit attends to award a brand name Haag Streit LED Slit Lamps and Tonometer in pursuant to FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal.
The items specified in the attached technical specifications are for pricing estimate only. The associated North American Industry Classification System code is 339112 and the small business size standard is 200 employees.
PROJECT TITLE: Haag Streit LED Slit Lamp and Tonometer.
DELIVERY DATE: The Equipment shall be delivered to Blackfeet Community Hospital, 760 Hospital Circle, Browning, Montana within 90 days of award.
DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE: Within 90 days of award during the Weekdays Monday thru Friday between: 8AM – 5PM.
SCOPE: This equipment is an essential part of an eye exam and is used during every patient encounter to determine ocular health.Technical Specifications for good(s).
Item/Component: Haag Streit LED Slit Lamps
Specification:
a) Specially designed light spectrum to guarantee best details in diagnosis from the cornea to the retina
b) Brightest and most homogeneous LED powered slit
c) Imaging ready – all in one slit and background illumination
d) Ergonomic – combined slit and background illumination control
e) Three magnifications and imaging capabilities. Designed for routine practice, the BP 900® has a redesigned optical system.
f) Push button control of illumination located on the joystick
g) An optical beam splitter allows the attachment of the CM 900 Digital® Camera Module.
Magnification Changer:
a) Change between 10, 16 and 25 X magnification by means of a simple control on the side of the microscope.
Beam Splitter:
a) The optional beam splitter directs 70% of the reflected light from the image to the camera.
b) Joystick with Illumination Control: A push button on the top of the joystick, unique to the BP 900®, allows for the control of illumination levels
Item/Component: Tonometer
Specification:
- Haag-Streit AT 900 Tonometer for BP Slit Lamp (P/N 09004.4)
CLIN Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price
1 Haag-Streit LED Slit Lamp 2 EA $___________ $___________
2 Haag-Streit Tonometer 2 EA $___________ $___________
CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY: Authority to negotiate changes in the terms, conditions or amounts cited in this contract is reserved for the Contracting Officer.
Points of Contact:
Purchasing Agent (PA)
Shannon Connelly
Phone: (406) 338-6452
Email: Shannon.Connelly@ihs.gov
Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)
Jennifer Gannon
Phone: (406) 338-6141
Email: Jennifer.Gannon@ihs.gov
CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR): The COR shall be responsible for: (1) Monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending technical changes; (2) Interpreting the Statement of Work; (3) Technical evaluation as required; (4) Technical inspections and acceptance; and (5) Assisting the Contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance of this contract.
INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT: Invoices shall be submitted through IPP, 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. The use of IPP shall take precedence over previously established invoicing procedures in accordance with HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests”. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. If you require assistance registering or require IPP account access, please contact the IPP Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov.
Please send a courtesy copy of the invoice by email to Jennifer.Gannon@ihs.gov
Failure to include the required information may delay payment.
Payment shall be made by the Billings Area Financial Management Branch, P.O. Box 36600, Billings, Montana 59107.
INVOICES: The Contractor agrees to include the following information on each invoice: (1) Contractor's name, address and telephone number; (2) Contract Number (entire contract number must be included); (3) Invoice number and date; (4) Cost or price; (5) Dates of Service including the number of hours worked; and (6) Remit to address: Billings Area Financial Management Branch, P.O. Box 36600, Billings, Montana 59107. The Billings Area Financial Management Branch shall make payment.
Any response to this notice must be received by 10/31/23. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses can be directed to Billings Area/Blackfeet Service Unit, Shannon Connelly, Purchasing Agent shannon.connelly@ihs.gov
CONTRACT CLAUSES
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) CLAUSES
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(s): www.acquisition.gov.
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
CLAUSE Title Date
52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper May 2011
52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan 2011
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct 2018
52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications Dec 2014
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Nov 2015
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services Dec 2022
52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns Oct 2022
52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information May 2011
52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace May 2001
52.227-14 Rights in Data – General May 2014
52.227-17 Rights in Data – Special Works Dec 2007
52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes Feb 2013
52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation Apr 1984
52.237-3 Continuity of Services Jan 1991
52.242-15 Stop Work Order Aug 1989
52.242-17 Government Delay of Work Apr 1984
52.243-1 Changes – Fixed Price Alternate I (Apr 1984) Aug 1987
52.245-1 Government Property Sep 2021
52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements Apr 1984
52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government Apr 2012
FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Feb 2021)
- Provision must be completed in the vendor’s SAM.Gov profile.
HHSAR CLAUSES:
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
CLAUSE Title Date
352.223-70 Safety and Health Dec 18, 2015
352.226-3 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Dec 18, 2015
352.237-70 Pro-Children Act Dec 18, 2015
352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Dec 18, 2015
SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) PROVISIONS
52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov.
PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
PROVISION Title Date
52.204-7 System for Award Management Oct 2018
52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting Aug 2020
52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror Aug 2020
52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation Nov 2015
52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals Oct 1997
52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards Contracts for Certain Services – Certification
May 2014
52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran – Representation and Certifications Jun 2020
