A. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance
with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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.
B. The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a Firm-Fixed
Price, Commercial Item, Purchase Order in response to Request for Quote (RFQ)
IHS1494003. This is a RFQ only and in no way obligates the Government to award a
Purchase Order or to reimburse offeror(s) for any costs incurred in preparing their quote.
C. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect
through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-06.
D. This RFQ is 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside
and the associated NAICS Code is 334111, which has a small business standard of
1,250 employees.
E. The unit pricing must be all inclusive (to include but not be limited to travel, lodging,
per diem, fringe benefits, federal, state and local taxes) plus all other costs pertinent to
the performance of this purchase order. Utilize your most competitive and reasonable
rates. Brand Name or Equal items. New equipment only. No remanufactured or
refurbished items.
Please complete the attached spec sheet of required items.
F. Dell Laptops. See attached specifications and quantities.
G. Delivery: Quentin N Burdick Memorial Healthcare Facility 1300 Loop Hospital
Belcourt North Dakota 58316. The delivery period is: Ninety (90) days from date of
award
H. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Sep 2023).
Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead stationery, signed, dated and it
shall include:
1. Solicitation number 75H70624Q00022.
2. Closing Date: July 1, 2024 at 3:00 pm CT
3. Name, address and telephone number of company and email address of contact
person.
4. Technical description of the item/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. Terms of any express warranty
6. Price and any discount terms
7. “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address.
8. A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3
9. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (if any issued)
10. Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include
recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references
(including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other
relevant information); and
11. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions,
and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required
representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the
solicitation may be excluded from consideration.
Basis of Award: Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). LPTA factors in
determining the successful contractor:
-Provide Brand Name or Equal Items listed Scope and Spec list.
-Meet the Delivery Schedule
-Completed and signed Indian Firm Representation Form
I. FAR 52.212-3 Offer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products
and Commercial Services (Feb 2024) See attachment for full text.
J. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Commercial
Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) Applied to this acquisition and it’s
incorporated by reference.
K. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes
or Executive Orders-Commercial Commercial Products and Commercial Services
(Feb 2024) See attachment for full text.
L. Attached are the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) & Health & Human Services
Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses that are applicable.
M. Submit quote to:
Quentin N Burdick Health Care
Attn: Jody Keplin, Purchasing Agent
1300 Loop Hospital
PO Box 160
Belcourt, ND 58316
Or email jody.keplin@ihs.gov
