REQUEST_FOR_QUOTE.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service

Bemidji, MN

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REQUEST FOR QUOTE

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC_2019-01/01-22-2019.

PURPOSE

The Indian Health Service Red Lake Hospital has a need for dyed 15 ppm sulfur (MAX) ultra low sulfur (ULS) #2 diesel to be delivered on an as needed basis.

SET-ASIDE

This requirement is set-aside 100% for small business.

In order to meet small business goals, priority for award shall be given to qualified and responsible firms in ascending order as follows:

1 – Buy Indian Small Business 2 – HubZone Small Business 3 – All other Small Business

NAICS: 324110

Employee Size Standard: 1500

CONTRACT TYPE:

IDIQ Fixed-Price with economic price adjustment.

BASIS OF AWARD:

Lowest Price

HOW TO RESPOND

Prospective vendors shall complete and submit with the offer the following on or before the closing date of this announcement.

[1] Complete Standard Form 1449 data and pricing [2] Identify Small Business Status [3] Complete the Buy Indian Certification Form [4] Complete the Provisions, Offeror Representations & Certifications [5] Provide additional information as necessary

Prospective vendors shall be properly registered & active in www.sam.gov. This includes registration as a small business & SB subcategory if claiming small business status.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service

Bemidji, MN

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The Buy Indian Act

The Buy Indian Act (25 USC 47) provides the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) with the authority to set-aside procurement contracts for Indian-owned and controlled businesses. Federal regulations governing IHS use of the Buy Indian Act are under the PHSAR, Subpart 380.5 – Acquisitions under the Buy Indian Act.

Eligibility Requirements:

Main requirements for contract competition under the Buy Indian Act.

• The business must be an (IEE) Indian Economic Enterprise. A for profit business that is at least 51 percent Indian/Indian Tribe owned.

• The IEE owners must be members of a federally recognized Indian tribe or Alaska Native village

• The IEE must manage the contract

• The Indian or Indian Tribe must receive majority of the earnings from the contract

• The Indian or Indian Tribe must control the daily business operations

• Subcontracting is permitted but at least 50 percent of the subcontracted work must go to (IEEs)

• IEE must meet the eligibility requirements during the following periods

O At the time the offer was made O At the time of award O During the life of the contract O If offeror loses eligibility during any of these times, the CO may terminate the contract for default.

Subcontracting Limitations: No more than 50% of the work subcontracted maybe subcontracted to a concern other than a responsible IEE, the contractor agrees to give preference to Indian organizations and IEES in awarding subcontracts. For services and supplies the concern awarded the contract must provide 50% of the cost incurred for personnel and the cost of manufacturing, excluding materials.

Laws/Regulations

The Buy Indian Act o 25 USC 47

The Final Rule (Acquisition Regulations, Procedures for Contracting) o Federal Registrar www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/07/2013-13255/acquisition-regulations-buy-indian-act-procedures-for-contracting

Authority / Indian Health Service o Subpart PHS 380.5—Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act PHSAR 380.501(b) http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-1999-title48-vol4/xml/CFR-1999-title48-vol4-chapA.xml#seqnumPHS 380.501 o Subpart 370.5--Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act http://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/subpart370/index.html#Subpart370.5--AcquisitionsUndertheBuyIndianAct

Department of Health and Human Service Clauses/Provisions (HHSAR) o 352.226-1 Indian Preference (DEC 2015) o 352.226-2 Indian Preference Program (DEC 2015)