75H70326R00001.pdf

A. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice, FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items (Title VIII of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994) (Public Law 103-355).

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

B. The California Area Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price, Commercial Service, Purchase Order in response to Request for Quote - 75H70326R00001.

C. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06/10-1-2025.

D. This RFQ is issued as 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set aside, and the associated NAICS Code is

562910, which has a small business standard of $25 Million Dollars.

E. The quoted 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 contract. Utilize your most competitive and reasonable rates.

Complete the attached Price Schedule for:

1. Total Mold Remediation Services at Desert Sage YRTC $______________________.

F. To provide Mold Remediation Services.

G. To be provided for Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center, 39990 Faure Rd, Hemet, California, 92544. See Specifications attached and complete. The period of performance will be 30 days from date of award.

H. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (September 2023).

Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead stationery, signed, dated and it shall include:

1. Solicitation number 75H70326R00001.

2. Closing Date: November 22, 2025 at 1:00 pm PST.

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 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically).

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).

11. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation.

Offerors that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

I. Basis of award is Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable “LPTA” factors determining the successful contractor. The

Government will not use the formal source selection procedures described in FAR part 15. The Government will evaluate quotations utilizing the procedures of FAR 13.106-2 Evaluation of quotations or offers. Offers will be evaluated for acceptability, but not ranked using the non-price factors/sub-factors. All non-price factors and sub-factors will be rated as either “acceptable” or “unacceptable”. The Government intends to evaluate and make award without discussion with the offerors other than minor clarifications, unless discussions are determined to be necessary. A decision on the technical acceptability of each offeror’s quotations will be made. For those offeror’s which are determined to be technically acceptable, award will be made to that vendor with the lowest overall prices.

The LPTA evaluation process will be accomplished as follows - Technical Acceptability will be comprised of two subfactors:

1.) Shall provide the services stated in the Statement of Work.

2.) Price: The Pricing Schedule must be completed for all line items and will be evaluated as to completeness and reasonableness. The offeror with the lowest technically acceptable prices represents the best value for the Government.

J. FAR 52.212-3 Offer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (October

2025) See attachment for full text. The Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website accessed through http://www.acquisition.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision.

K. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (November 2023) –

See attachment; in by reference.

L. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial

Products and Commercial Services (October 2025) - See attachment for full text.

M. Attached are the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) & Health & Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses that are applicable including below.

N. Offers will be accepted electronically, Submit via e-mail to the following:

California Area Indian Health Service Attn: Samantha Marcellais, Contract Specialist Email: samantha.marcellais@ihs.gov

Any questions, please submit by November 14, 2025 by 1:00 pm PST.

Contractors will need a UEID, TIN number, and be registered with www.sam.gov.

Item/Description Units Unit Price Quantity Total Mobilization/Demobilization 1 LS 1 Materials 1 LS 1 Labor to complete ceiling repairs and replacement (HVAC condensate piping and roofing systems)

1 LS 1

Subtotal:

Project Total:

Price Schedule Desert Sage Mold Remediation v2 for Room D107 Estimated duration: 30 days

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INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

Scope of Work

Mold Remediation v2

FOR THE

Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center 39990 Faure Road Hemet, CA 92544

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

CALIFORNIA AREA OFFICE

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service

650 Capitol Mall, Suite 7-100 Sacramento, CA 95814

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A. BACKGROUND AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center (DSYWC) is a 35,000 square foot facility located on approximately 17 acres in Hemet, CA, built in 2016. The DSYWC is a residential behavioral health treatment facility for Native American/Alaskan Native youths (ages 12-17) with substance abuse disorders.

The purpose of this Scope of Work (SOW) is to outline the tasks and responsibilities for mold remediation and hard ceiling repairs located at 39990 Faure Road Hemet, CA 92544.

The aim is to ensure this space is safe, functioning efficiently and meeting the needs of the client.

A site location map is attached by the Indian Health Service California Area Office

(IHS/CAO).

A site visit is recommended but not required to observe field conditions and collect other relevant data. A site visit can be scheduled with Facilities Manager listed below.

B. GENERAL: The Contractor shall provide all material, labor, and equipment to complete all water heater repair tasks and preliminary engineering tasks as listed below. All measurements shall be in English units.

C. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR: Following the Notice to Proceed (NTP), the Contractor shall proceed to complete work within 30 calendar days of the award.

D. SCOPE OF WORK:

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the following tasks:

1.1 Identify the source(s) of this water leak:

-Place and take the necessary precautions for mold remediation including but not limited to: air scrubbers, isolating HVAC vents, placing plastic barriers when needed…etc.

- Inspect and evaluate existing conditions due to HVAC unit water condensation pipe leak onto drywall hard ceiling at Room # D107 at Admin Bldg (see photos below from June 16, 2025); Desert Sage staff suspect mold at this room.

-Are there any water intrusions from elsewhere: roof, walls and/or other penetrations?

Check roof membranes, roof parapets, rafters, flashings…etc.

-Check roofing system by running water on roof above this room and adjacent areas to check for any leaks.

-If needed, repair HVAC unit condensation pipes and if feasible recommend to re-route this condensation pipes and drain pan elsewhere to reduce risk of mold in the future -If needed, repair roof membranes, roof parapets, rafters, flashings…etc.

-This room size is about 12-feet by 12-feet by about 8-feet in height -Contractor is responsible for coordinating closely with the onsite Facilities Manager to isolate and shut-off utilities as needed -Follow attached EPA Guidance on Mold Remediation in addressing this issue

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Desert Sage, Admin Bldg, Room D107

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1.2 Repair/Replacement:

- Repair and replace this drywall ceiling, wall, floor tiles (if any) and paint inside this room D107

- Ensure all fire protection piping, HVAC ductwork, condensation piping, roofing system, lighting, and electrical connections are secure and functioning correctly.

-Restore room physical conditions to a functional space at completion of this project.

1.3 Reporting:

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- Include recommendations for ongoing maintenance and any further repairs that may be needed in the future.

-Provide one-year warranty from date of acceptance on all labor and materials

F. Reporting and Documentation:

- Maintain detailed documentation of all work performed, including invoices, receipts, and warranties for materials and labor.

G. Security Requirements:

The contractor shall adhere to all security protocols and access control measures established by the contracting agency, if applicable.

H. Health and Safety:

The contractor shall comply with all relevant health and safety regulations and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel involved in the project.

I. Points of Contact:

For any inquiries or concerns regarding this project, the contracting officer and designated representatives shall serve as the points of contact for the contractor.

J. Amendments:

Any amendments or modifications to this SOW shall be made in writing and approved by both parties before implementation.

Submittals:

A detailed cost breakdown with number of days onsite with these line items but not limited to:

Mold Remediation and Investigate Water Intrusion Source(s) o Labor with number of workers, hourly rate and number of hours o Equipment o Disposal expense o Overhead and Profit fee

Option (this will be exercised after the completion of investigation work above): Repairs of drywall, HVAC condensation piping/insulation, roofing membranes (as needed with order of magnitude cost estimate). This optional line item will need to be revised after investigation work is completed and reflect actual quantities.

o Labor with number of workers, hourly rate and number of hours o Materials o Equipment o Overhead and Profit fee

All work shall be approved by below Facility Manager or designee:

Alvaro “Al” Enriquez, Facility Manager Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center 39990 Faure Road Hemet, CA 92544 Phone: 951-708-4019 Cell: 951-306-6116 Email: Alvaro.Enriquez@ihs.gov

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Technical Point of Contact/COR Ali S. Ali, PE Director of Health Facilities Engineer Indian Health Service, California Area Office 650 Capitol Mall, Suite 7-100 Sacramento, California 95814 Cell: 707-561-2826 Email: Ali.Ali@IHS.gov

Contractual Point of Contact Ronda English Contracting Officer Indian Health Service, California Area Office 650 Capitol Mall, Suite 7-100 Sacramento, California 95814 Phone: 916-591-3219 Email: Ronda.English@IHS.gov

Attachments:

a) Site location map

b) Mold Remediation Guidance from EPA

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Site Location Map

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(Firm Fixed-Price, Non-Personal Service, Commercial)

FAR CITATION: 52.252-2: Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) I. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) (48 CFR Chapter 1) Clauses

No. FAR Citation Clause Title Clause Date ____

1. 52.204-7 System for Award Management. November 2024

2. 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor January 2011 Personnel.

3. 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. October 2018

4. 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code August 2020 Reporting.

5. 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror. August 2020

6. 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code August 2020 Maintenance.

7. 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of December 2014 Representations and Certifications.

8. 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security December 2023 Act Orders – Representation and Disclosure.

9. 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted November 2015 Domestic Corporations-Representation.

10. 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion April 1984 Of Work.

11. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products September 2023 And Commercial Services.

12. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions November 2023

- Commercial Items.

13. 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. August 2018

14. 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. May 2014

15. 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. July 2021

16. 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. July 2005

17. 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. February 1988

18. 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). May 2014

19. 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment. May 2014

20. 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate May 2014 Requirements and Related Regulations.

21. 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. February 1988

22. 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility May 2014

23. 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know May 2024 Information.

24. 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program. May 2024

25. 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with entities June 2020 Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran – Representation and Certifications.

26. 52.226-1 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian- June 2000 Owned Economic Enterprises.

27. 52.232-1 Payments. April 1984

28. 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction May 2014

Contracts.

29. 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts. January 2017

30. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- October 2018 System for Award Management.

31. 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations June 2013

32. 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting April 1984 the Work.

33. 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. April 1984

34. 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. November 1991

35. 52.236-8 Other Contracts. April 1984

36. 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, April 1984 Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements.

37. 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas. April 1984

38. 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. April 1984

39. 52.236-12 Cleaning up. April 1984

40. 52.236-13 Accident Prevention. November 1991

41. 52.236-13 Accident Prevention. November 1991

42. 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals-Construction. October 1997

43. 52.237-1 Site Visit. April 1084

44. 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings April 1984 Equipment, and Vegetation.

45. 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. April 1984

46. 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. August 1989

47. 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions. April 1984

48. 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. August 1996

49. 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the April 1984 Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form).

50. 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction). April 1984

CLAUSES INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT

II. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) (48 CFR Chapter 1) Clauses

No. FAR Citation Clause Title Clause Date ____

1. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification – October 2025 Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (See attached)

2. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To October 2025 Implement Statues or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (See attached)

3. 52.217-8 Option to Extend the Services. November 1999

4. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by February 1998 Reference.

5. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. February 1998

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

As prescribed in 17.208(f), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:

OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of clause)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

As prescribed in 52.107(a), insert the following provision:

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/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov

(End of Provision)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

As prescribed in 52.107(b), insert the following clause:

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(es): https://www.acquisition.gov

III. Department of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR) (49 Chapter 3) Clauses

No. HHSAR Citation Clause Title Clause Date_ ____

1. 352.223-70 Safety and Health. December 2015

2. 352.226-1 Indian Preference December 2015

3. 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests February 2022

4. 352.237-74 Non-Discrimination in Service Delivery December 2015

352.223-70 Safety and Health.

As prescribed in HHSAR 323.7002, the Contracting Officer shall insert the following clause:

Safety and Health (DEC 2015)

(a) To help ensure the protection of the life and health of all persons, and to help prevent damage to property, the Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations applicable to the work being performed under this contract. These laws are implemented or enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory/enforcement agencies at the Federal, State, and local levels.

(1) In addition, the Contractor shall comply with the following regulations when developing and implementing health and safety operating procedures and practices for both personnel and facilities involving the use or handling of hazardous materials and the conduct of research, development, or test projects:

(i) 29 CFR 1910.1030, Bloodborne pathogens; 29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories; and other applicable occupational health and safety standards issued by OSHA and included in 29 CFR part 1910. These regulations are available at https://www.osha.gov/.

(ii) Nuclear Regulatory Commission Standards and Regulations, pursuant to the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5801 et seq.). The Contractor may obtain copies from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.

(2) The following Government guidelines are recommended for developing and implementing health and safety operating procedures and practices for both personnel and facilities:

(i) Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, CDC. This publication is available at http://www.cdc.gov/biosafety/publications/index.htm.

(ii) Prudent Practices for Safety in Laboratories (1995), National Research Council, National Academy Press, 500 Fifth Street NW., Lockbox 285, Washington, DC 20055 (ISBN 0-309-05229-7). This publication is available at http://www.nap.edu/catalog/4911/prudent-practices-in-the-laboratory-handling-and-disposal-of-chemicals.

(b) Further, the Contractor shall take or cause to be taken additional safety measures as the Contracting Officer, in conjunction with the Contracting Officer's Representative or other appropriate officials, determines to be reasonably necessary. If compliance with these additional safety measures results in an increase or decrease in the cost or time required for performance of any part of work under this contract, the Contracting Officer will make an equitable adjustment in accordance with the applicable “Changes” clause set forth in this contract.

(c) The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of, and promptly report to the Contracting Officer, all accidents or incidents resulting in the exposure of persons to toxic substances, hazardous materials or hazardous operations; the injury or death of any person; or damage to property incidental to work performed under the contract resulting from toxic or hazardous materials and resulting in any or all violations for which the Contractor has been cited by any Federal, State or local regulatory/enforcement agency. The report citing all accidents or incidents resulting in the exposure of persons to toxic substances, hazardous materials or hazardous operations; the injury or death of any person; or damage to property incidental to work performed under the contract resulting from toxic or hazardous materials and resulting in any or all violations for which the Contractor has been cited shall include a copy of the notice of violation and the findings of any inquiry or inspection, and an analysis addressing the impact these violations may have on the work remaining to be performed. The report shall also state the required action(s), if any, to be taken to correct any violation(s) noted by the Federal, State, or local regulatory/enforcement agency and the time frame allowed by the agency to accomplish the necessary corrective action.

(d) If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply with the Federal, State or local regulatory/enforcement agency's directive(s) regarding any violation(s) and prescribed corrective action(s), the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action (as approved by the Federal, State, or local regulatory/enforcement agencies) has been taken and documented to the Contracting Officer. No part of the time lost due to any such stop work order shall form the basis for a request for extension or costs or damages by the Contractor.

(e) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause in each subcontract involving toxic substances, hazardous materials, or hazardous operations. The Contractor is responsible for the compliance of its subcontractors with the provisions of this clause.

(End of clause)

352.226-1 Indian Preference.

As prescribed in HHSAR 326.505(a), the Contracting Officer shall insert the following clause:

Indian Preference (December 18, 2015)

(a) The Contractor agrees to give preference in employment opportunities under this contract to Indians who can perform required work, regardless of age (subject to existing laws and regulations), sex, religion, or tribal affiliation. To the extent feasible and consistent with the efficient performance of this contract, the Contractor further agrees to give preference in employment and training opportunities under this contract to Indians who are not fully qualified to perform regardless of age (subject to existing laws and regulations), sex, religion, or tribal affiliation. The Contractor also agrees to give preference to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises in the awarding of any subcontracts to the extent feasible and consistent with the efficient performance of this contract. The Contractor shall maintain the necessary statistical records to demonstrate compliance with this paragraph.

(b) In connection with the Indian employment preference requirements of this clause, the Contractor shall provide reasonable opportunities for training, incident to such employment. Such training shall include on-the—job, classroom, or apprenticeship training designed to increase the vocational effectiveness of an Indian employee.

(c) If the Contractor is unable to fill its employment and training opportunities after giving full consideration to Indians as required by this clause, the Contractor may satisfy those needs by selecting non-Indian persons in accordance with the clause of this contract entitled "Equal Opportunity."

(d) If no Indian organizations or Indian-owned economic enterprises are available under reasonable terms and conditions, including price, for awarding of subcontracts in connection with the work performed under this contract, the Contractor agrees to comply with the provisions of this contract involving utilization of small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; women-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses.

(e) As used in this clause,

(1) Indian means a person who is a member of an Indian tribe. If the Contractor has reason to doubt that a person seeking employment preference is an Indian, the Contractor shall grant the preference but shall require the individual provide evidence within 30 days from the tribe concerned that the person is a member of the tribe.

(2) Indian tribe means an Indian tribe, pueblo, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which the United States recognizes as eligible for the special programs and services provided to Indians because of its status as Indians.

(3) Indian organization means the governing body of any Indian Tribe or entity established or recognized by such governing body in accordance with the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (88 Stat. 77; 25 U.S.C. 1451).

(4) Indian-owned economic enterprise means any Indian-owned commercial, industrial, or business activity established or organized for the purpose of profit, provided that such Indian ownership shall constitute not less than 51 percent of the enterprise, and that ownership shall encompass active operation and control of the enterprise.

(f) The Contractor agrees to include the provisions of this clause, including this paragraph (f) of this clause, in each subcontract awarded at any tier under this contract.

(g) In the event of noncompliance with this clause, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract in whole or in part or may pursue any other remedies authorized by law or by other provisions of the contract.

(End of clause)

352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

As prescribed in HHSAR 352.232-71, the contracting officer shall insert the following clauses:

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)

Unless otherwise agreed to by the contracting officer per HHSAR 352.232-71(c), the use of IPP shall take precedence over previously established invoicing procedures.

352.237-74 Non-Discrimination in Service Delivery.

As prescribed in HHSAR 337.103(e), the Contracting Officer shall insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts:

Non-Discrimination In Service Delivery (December 18, 2015)

It is the policy of the Department of Health and Human Services that no person otherwise eligible will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in the administration of HHS programs and services based on non-merit factors such as race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability (physical or mental). By acceptance of this contract, the contractor agrees to comply with this policy in supporting the program and in performing the services called for under this contract. The contractor shall include this clause in all sub-contracts awarded under this contract for supporting or performing the specified program and services. Accordingly, the contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any sub-contractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with this policy.

(End of clause)

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