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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service for a ThermoFisher Scientific TSX2305PA single-door Pharmacy Refrigerator with a factory-installed chart recorder for the Lower Brule Indian Health Service facility. The contract is a firm-fixed-price commercial acquisition with a period of performance from 02/06/2026 to 06/15/2026, totaling 180 days. The solicitation requires the contractor to provide a new refrigerator, arrange shipping with lift gate service, and deliver to the Lower Brule Service Unit in South Dakota.

The RFQ includes specific requirements that the contractor must be an authorized distributor of ThermoFisher Scientific refrigerators for clinical settings, provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) warranties, and ensure the equipment meets installation and operational requirements. The government reserves the right to perform a validation/incoming performance and safety inspection. Payment will be made upon receipt of an accurate invoice and successful acceptance inspection. The procurement is a brand name justification based on the Great Plains Area Medical Equipment Governance Committee's standardization list, which aims to consolidate purchases and standardize medical equipment across Indian Health Service facilities.

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75H70626Q00069

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

12/19/2025 IHS1520078

1 3

Federal Building 115 Fourth Ave, SE Aberdeen SD 57401

Aberdeen Area Indian Health Servic 06/15/2026

IHSLOWERBRULE

601 GALL ST

PO BOX 248

LOWER BRULE SD 57548

LOWER BRULE

SD 57548

605 945-5427MONA WEINMAN

01/20/2026 1400 CT

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Firm-Fixed-Price, Commercial type contract to provide Brand Name Only, TSX2305PA ThermoFisher Scientific Single Door Pharmacy Refrigerator for Lower Brule IHS, Lower Brule, SD. Period of performance is 180 days from date of award.

The "Unit Price" is an all-inclusive cost. All "inclusive cost" is defined as including travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, i.e., life insurance, social security, federal, state, and local taxes, plus all other costs pertinent to the performance of this purchase.

Period of Performance: 02/06/2026 to 06/15/2026

1 TSX2305PA ThermoFisher Scientific Single Door 1 EA Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

2 3

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

75H70626Q00069

Pharmacy Refrigerator Glass Door

Delivery: 06/15/2026

2 6183-7 ThermoFisher Chart Recorder 1 EA

Factory-Installed

Delivery: 06/15/2026

3 Estimated Dock-to Dock Shipping

Delivery: 06/15/2026

The Contractor must provide only new equipment and new parts for the required products described herein; no used, refurbished, or remanufactured equipment or parts shall be provided under any circumstances. Absolutely no Gray Market Goods or

Counterfeit Electronic Parts shall be provided.

Gray Market Goods are defined as genuine branded goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside of an authorized sales-territory or by non-authorized dealers in an authorized territory. All equipment shall be accompanied by the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) warranty. Counterfeit Electronic Parts are defined as unlawful or unauthorized reproduction, substitution, or alteration that has been knowingly mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified electronic part from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitution includes used electronic parts represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics.

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is in the process of implementing an electronic invoicing system.

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

Continued ...

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 3

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

75H70626Q00069 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.

The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov

If you require assistance registering or IPP account access, please contact the IPP Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or

IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

Should the contractor feel that use of the IPP would be unduly burdensome, their response to this solicitation should include an explanation of this position for a determination by the contracting officer.

The Government reserves the right to accept or reject supplies or services not conforming in all respects to contract requirements.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provision Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and defect 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): www.acquisition.gov/far.

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) This purchase order 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 address:www.acquisition.gov/far.

“System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.”

I. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) (48 CFR Chapter 1) Incorporated by Reference

No. FAR Citation Clause Title Clause Date

1. 52.204-7 System for Award Management

2. 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance.

3. 52-204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications

4. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial

Services

5. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

6. 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities

Or Transactions Relating to Iran – Representation and Certifications

7. 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

8. 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

November 2025 October 2018 December 2014 September 2023

November 2025

June 2020

June 2013 March 2023

9. 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

10. 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price

October 2004 November 2025

12. 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services February 2024

13. 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination January 1991

14. 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price)

(Short Form) April 1984

15. 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) April 1984

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

No. FAR Citation Clause Title Clause Date 1.

2.

52.224-1

52.224-2

Privacy Act Notification

Privacy Act

April 1984

April 1984

FAR 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984)

As prescribed in 24.104 , insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts, when the design, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals is required to accomplish an agency function:

PRIVACY ACT NOTIFICATION (APR 1984)

http://www.acquisition.gov/far http://www.acquisition.gov/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far/24.104#FAR_24_104

The Contractor will be required to design, develop, or operate a system of records on individuals, to accomplish an agency function subject to the Privacy Act of1974, Public Law93-579, December 31,1974 ( 5 U.S.C. 552a) and applicable agency regulations. Violation of the Act may involve the imposition of criminal penalties.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.224-2 Privacy Act (APR 1984)

As prescribed in 24.104 , insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts, when the design, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals is required to accomplish an agency function:

PRIVACY ACT (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor agrees to-

(1) Comply with the Privacy Act of1974 (the Act) and the agency rules and regulations issued under the Act in the design, development, or operation of any system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function when the contract specifically identifies-

(i) The systems of records; and

(ii) The design, development, or operation work that the contractor is to perform;

(2) Include the Privacy Act notification contained in this contract in every solicitation and resulting subcontract and in every subcontract awarded without a solicitation, when the work statement in the proposed subcontract requires the redesign, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals that is subject to the Act; and

(3) Include this clause, including this paragraph (3), in all subcontracts awarded under this contract which requires the design, development, or operation of such a system of records.

(b) In the event of violations of the Act, a civil action may be brought against the agency involved when the violation concerns the design, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function, and criminal penalties may be imposed upon the officers or employees of the agency when the violation concerns the operation of a system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function. For purposes of the Act, when the contract is for the operation of a system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function, the Contractor is considered to be an employee of the agency.

(c)

(1) "Operation of a system of records," as used in this clause, means performance of any of the activities associated with maintaining the system of records, including the collection, use, and dissemination of records.

(2) "Record," as used in this clause, means any item, collection, or grouping of information about an individual that is maintained by an agency, including, but not limited to, education, financial transactions, medical history, and criminal or employment history and that contains the person’s name, or the identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual, such as a fingerprint or voiceprint or a photograph.

(3) "System of records on individuals," as used in this clause, means a group of any records under the control of any agency from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual.

http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title5-section552a&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/24.104#FAR_24_104

I. Department of HHS Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR) (48 Chapter 3) Clauses

HHSAR CITATION CLAUSE TITLE CLAUSE DATE

HHSAR 352.226-1 Indian Preference December 2015 HHSAR 352.226-2 Indian Preference Program December 2015 HHSAR 352.237-70 Pro-Children Act December 2015 HHSAR 352.237-71 Crime Control Act-Reporting of Child Abuse December 2015 HHSAR 352.237-72 Crime Control Act-Requirement For Background Checks December 2015 HHSAR 352.237-73 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act December 2015 HHSAR 352.237-74 Non-Discrimination in Service Delivery December 2015 HHSAR 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Invoice Payment Requests February 2022 HHSAR 352.224-70 Privacy Act December 2015

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).

http://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/part-326-other-socioeconomic-programs/index.html#326.505

(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.

352.226-2 Indian Preference Program.

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

Indian Preference Program (December 18, 2015)

(a) In addition to the requirements of the clause of this contract entitled “Indian Preference,” the Contractor agrees to establish and conduct an Indian preference program which will expand opportunities for Indians to receive preference for employment and training in connection with the work performed under this contract, and which will expand the opportunities for Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises to receive a preference in the awarding of subcontracts. In this connection, the Contractor shall perform the following:

(1) Designate a liaison officer who will maintain liaison with the Government and the Tribe(s) on Indian preference matters; supervise compliance with the provisions of this clause; and administer the Contractor’s Indian preference program.

(2) Advise its recruitment sources in writing and include a statement in all employment advertisements that Indian applicants receive preference in employment and training incident to such employment.

(3) Not more than 20 calendar days after award of the contract, post a written notice setting forth the Contractor’s employment needs and related training opportunities in the tribal office of any reservations on or near the contract work location. The notice shall include the approximate numbers and types of employees needed; the approximate dates of employment; any experience or special skills required for employment; training opportunities available; and other pertinent information necessary to advise prospective employees of any other employment requirements. The Contractor shall also request the tribe(s) on or near whose reservation(s) the Contractor will perform contract work to provide assistance filling its employment needs and training opportunities. The Contracting Officer will advise the Contractor of the name, location, and phone number of the Tribal officials to contact regarding the posting of notices and requests for Tribal assistance.

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(4) Establish and conduct a subcontracting program which gives preference to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises as subcontractors (including suppliers) under this contract. The Contractor shall give public notice of existing subcontracting opportunities and, to the extent feasible and consistent with the efficient performance of this contract, shall solicit bids or proposals from Indian organizations or Indian-owned economic enterprises only. The Contractor shall request assistance and information on Indian firms qualified as subcontractors (including suppliers) from the Tribe(s) on or near whose reservation(s) the Contractor will perform contract work. The Contracting Officer will advise the Contractor of the name, location, and phone number of the Tribal officials to contact regarding the request for assistance and information. Public notices and solicitations for existing subcontracting opportunities shall provide an equitable opportunity for Indian firms to submit bids or proposals by including—

(i) A clear description of the supplies or services required, including quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules that facilitate the participation of Indian firms;

(ii) A statement indicating that Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises will receive preference in accordance with section 7(b) of Pub. L. 93–638; 88 Stat. 2205; 25 U.S.C. 450e(b);

https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/part-326-other-socioeconomic-programs/index.html#326.505 https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/part-352-solicitation-provisions-contract-clauses/index.html#top

(iii) Definitions for the terms “Indian organization” and “Indian-owned economic enterprise” prescribed under the “Indian Preference” clause of this contract;

(iv) A statement that the bidder or offeror shall complete certifying that it is an Indian organization or Indian-owned economic enterprise; and

(v) A closing date for receipt of bids or proposals which provides sufficient time for preparation and submission of a bid or proposal. If, after soliciting bids or proposals from Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises, the Contractor receives no responsive bid or acceptable proposal, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (d) of the “Indian Preference” clause of this contract. If the Contractor receives one or more responsive bids or conforming proposals, the Contractor shall award the contract to the low, responsive, responsible bidder or conforming offer from a responsible offeror if the price is reasonable. If the Contractor determines the low responsive bid or conforming proposal’s price is unreasonable, the Contractor shall attempt to negotiate a reasonable price and award a subcontract. If parties cannot agree on a reasonable price, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (d) of the “Indian Preference” clause of this contract.

(5) Maintain written records under this contract which demonstrate—

(i) The numbers of Indians seeking employment for each employment position available under this contract;

(ii) The number and types of positions filled by Indians and non-Indians;

(iii) The total number of Indians employed under this contract;

(iv) For those positions having both Indian and non-Indian applicants, and a non-Indian is selected for employment, the reason(s) why the Contractor did not select the Indian applicant;

(v) Actions taken to give preference to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises for subcontracting opportunities which exist under this contract;

(vi) Reasons why Indian subcontractors and or suppliers did not receive preference for each requirement where the Contractor determined that such preference was inconsistent with efficient contract performance; and

(vii) The number of Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises contacted, and the number receiving subcontract awards under this contract.

(6) Submit to the Contracting Officer for approval a quarterly report summarizing the Contractor’s Indian preference program and indicating the number and types of available positions filled by Indians and non-Indians, and the dollar amounts of all subcontracts awarded to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises, and to all other firms.

(7) Maintain records pursuant to this clause and keep them available for review by the Government for one year after final payment under this contract, or for such longer period in accordance with requirements of any other clause of this contract or by applicable law or regulation.

(b) For purposes of this clause, the following definitions of terms shall apply:

(1) The terms Indian, Indian tribe, Indian organization, and Indian-owned economic enterprise are defined in the clause of this contract entitled Indian Preference.

(2) Indian reservation includes Indian reservations, public domain Indian allotments, former Indian reservations in Oklahoma, and land held by incorporated Native groups, regional corporations, and village corporations under the provisions of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688; 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.)

(3) On or near an Indian reservation means on a reservation or reservations or within that area surrounding an Indian reservation(s) where a person seeking employment could reasonably expect to commute to and from in the course of a work day.

(c) Nothing in the requirements of this clause shall preclude Indian tribes from independently developing and enforcing their own Indian preference requirements. Such requirements must not conflict with any Federal statutory or regulatory requirement dealing with the award and administration of contracts.

(d) The Contractor agrees to include the provisions of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in each subcontract awarded at any tier under this contract and to notify the Contracting Officer of such subcontracts.

(e) 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.

352.237-70 Pro-Children Act.

As prescribed in HHSAR 337.103(d)(1), the Contracting Officer shall insert the following clause:

Pro-Children Act (December 18, 2015)

(a) Public Law 103-227, Title X, Part C, also known as the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (Act), 20 U.S.C. 7183, imposes restrictions on smoking in facilities where certain federally funded children's services are provided. The Act prohibits smoking within any indoor facility (or portion thereof), whether owned, leased, or contracted for, that is used for the routine or regular provision of: (i) kindergarten, elementary, or secondary education or library services or (ii) health or day care services that are provided to children under the age of 18. The statutory prohibition also applies to indoor facilities that are constructed, operated, or maintained with Federal funds.

(b) By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all subcontracts awarded under this contract for the specified children's services. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with the provisions of the Act. Failure to comply with the Act may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation and/or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate violation.

352.237-71 Crime Control Act—Reporting of Child Abuse.

As prescribed in HHSAR 337.103(d)(2), the Contracting Officer shall insert the following clause:

Crime Control Act of 1990—Reporting of Child Abuse (December 18, 2015)

(a) Public Law 101-647, also known as the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Act), imposes responsibilities on certain individuals who, while engaged in a professional capacity or activity, as defined in the Act, on Federal land or in a federally-operated (or contracted) facility, learn of facts that give the individual reason to suspect that a child has suffered an incident of child abuse.

(b) The Act designates “covered professionals” as those persons engaged in professions and activities in eight different categories including, but not limited to, teachers, social workers, physicians, dentists, medical residents or interns, hospital personnel and administrators, nurses, health care practitioners, chiropractors, osteopaths, pharmacists, optometrists, podiatrists, emergency medical technicians, ambulance drivers, alcohol or drug treatment personnel, psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health professionals, child care workers and administrators, and commercial film and photo processors. The Act defines the term “child abuse” as the physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child.

(c) Accordingly, any person engaged in a covered profession or activity under an HHS contract or subcontract, regardless of the purpose of the contract or subcontract, shall immediately report a suspected child abuse incident in accordance with the provisions of the Act. If a child is suspected of being harmed, the appropriate State Child Abuse Hotline, local child protective services (CPS), or law enforcement agency shall be contacted. For more information about where and how to file a report, the Childhelp USA, National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4-A-CHILD) shall be called. Any covered professional failing to make a timely report of such incident shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

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(d) By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all applicable subcontracts awarded under this contract. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with the provisions of the Act.

352.237-72 Crime Control Act—Requirement for Background Checks.

As prescribed in HHSAR 337.103(d)(3), the Contracting Officer shall insert the following clause:

Crime Control Act of 1990—Requirement for Background Checks (December 18, 2015)

(a) Public Law 101-647, also known as the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Act), requires that all individuals involved with the provision of child care services to children under the age of 18 undergo a criminal background check. “Child care services” include, but are not limited to, social services, health and mental health care, child (day) care, education (whether or not directly involved in teaching), and rehabilitative programs. Any conviction for a sex crime, an offense involving a child victim, or a drug felony, may be grounds for denying employment or for dismissal of an employee providing any of the services listed above.

(b) The Contracting Officer will provide the necessary information to the Contractor regarding the process for obtaining the background check. The Contractor may hire a staff person provisionally prior to the completion of a background check, if at all times prior to the receipt of the background check during which children are in the care of the newly-hired person, the person is within the sight and under the supervision of a previously investigated staff person.

(c) By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all applicable subcontracts awarded under this contract. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with the provisions of the Act.

352.237-73 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act.

As prescribed in HHSAR 337.103(d)(4) the Contracting Officer shall insert the following clause:

Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act (December 18, 2015)

(a) This contract is subject to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act, Pub. L. 101-630 (25 U.S.C. 3201 et seq.) The duties and responsibilities required by this contract may involve regular contact with or control over Indian children. Pub. L. 101-630 prohibits employment, including Personal Service Contracts, with anyone who has been convicted of any crime of violence. Any such conviction should immediately be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer. The contractor will be subject to a character investigation, conducted by the Indian Health Service, Office of Human Resources. Until such time as the contractor has been notified of completion of the investigation, the contractor shall have no unsupervised contact with Indian children. In order to initiate this background investigation, the contractor must provide information as required in this contract or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) As a prerequisite to providing services under this contract, the Contractor is required to complete and sign the declaration found in Section J of this contract.

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)

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352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

(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.

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352.224-70 Privacy Act

As prescribed in HHSAR 324.105(a), the Contracting Officer shall insert the following clause:

Privacy Act (DEC 2015)

This contract requires the Contractor to perform one or more of the following: (a) Design; (b) develop; or (c) operate a Federal agency system of records to accomplish an agency function in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (Act) (5 U.S.C.

552a(m)(1)) and applicable agency regulations.

The term system of records means a group of any records under the control of any agency from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual.

Violations of the Act by the Contractor and/or its employees may result in the imposition of criminal penalties (5 U.S.C. 552a(i)).

The Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees knows the prescribed rules of conduct in 45 CFR part 5b and that each employee is aware that he/she is subject to criminal penalties for violation of the Act to the same extent as Department of Health and Human Services employees. These provisions also apply to all subcontracts the Contractor awards under this contract which require the design, development or operation of the designated system(s) of records (5 U.S.C. 552a(m)(1)). The contract work statement:

(a) Identifies the system(s) of records and the design, development, or operation work the Contractor is to perform; and

(b) Specifies the disposition to be made of such records upon completion of contract performance.

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Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition

Brand Name Justification

Program Office/Service Unit: Healthcare Technology Management/Clinical Engineering (HTM/CE)

Requisition: Pending UFMS Entry

1. Nature and/or Description of action being approved:

Limit sources to those capable of supplying ThermoFisher Scientific Pharmacy refrigerators, to include Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) warranties and services

2. Description of Product, Supplies or Services required to meet the agency’s need:

Manufacturer: ThermoFisher Scientific Model: TSX2305PA – Pharmacy Refrigerator, single door (glass) with factory installed chart recorder

3. Estimated Value of Procurement (to include options):

4. Recommended Source: Multiple

a. Contractor Name: Multiple

b. UEI Number: Multiple

c. Address: Multiple

d. POC: Multiple

5. Reason for Sole Source/Limited Sources/Expedited Processing: Check one

Brand Name essential to the Government’s needs. FAR 11.104 (b) Brand name or equal purchase descriptions must include, in addition to the brand name, a general description of those salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the brand name item that an "equal" item must meet to be acceptable for award. Use brand name or equal descriptions when the salient characteristics are firm requirements.

Items peculiar to one manufacture. FAR 11.105 (a) The particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government’s requirements, and market research indicates other companies’ similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs

6. Justification Narrative:

The Great Plains Area Medical Equipment Governance Committee has established a medical equipment standardization list in an effort to address Indian Health Service Circular 24-05 which states that “When procuring medical equipment, Area Offices should standardize on single manufacturers where practical and consolidate purchases where feasible.”. A copy of the Standardized Equipment List is included in the packet.

*See Attached Applicable FAR References 11.104, 11.105, 6.302-1, 6.303-1 & 6.303-2

*6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

(a) Authority.

(1) Citations: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) or 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1).

(2) When the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source, or, for DOD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, full and open competition need not be provided for.

(i) Supplies or services may be considered to be available from only one source if the source has submitted an unsolicited research proposal that-

(A) Demonstrates a unique and innovative concept (see definition at 2.101), or, demonstrates a unique capability of the source to provide the particular research services proposed;

(B) Offers a concept or services not otherwise available to the Government; and

(C) Does not resemble the substance of a pending competitive acquisition. (See 10 U.S.C.

2304(d)(1)(A) and 41 U.S.C. 253(d)(1)(A).)

(ii) Supplies may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of a follow-on contract for the continued development or production of a major system or highly specialized equipment, including major components thereof, when it is likely that award to any other source would result in-

(A) Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition; or

(B) Unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements. (See 10 U.S.C.

2304(d)(1)(B) or 41 U.S.C. 253 (d)(1)(B).)

(iii) For DOD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, services may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of follow-on contracts for the continued provision of highly specialized services when it is likely that award to any other source would result in-

(A) Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition; or

(B) Unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements. (See 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(B).)

(b) Application. This authority shall be used, if appropriate, in preference to the authority in 6.302-7; it shall not be used when any of the other circumstances is applicable. Use of this authority may be appropriate in situations such as the following (these examples are not intended to be all inclusive and do not constitute authority in and of themselves):

(1) When there is a reasonable basis to conclude that the agency's minimum needs can only be satisfied by-

(i) Unique supplies or services available from only one source or only one supplier with unique capabilities; or

(ii) For DOD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, unique supplies or services available from only one or a limited number of sources or from only one or a limited number of suppliers with unique capabilities.

(2) The existence of limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes; the control of basic raw material; or similar circumstances, make the supplies and services available from only one source (however, the mere existence of such rights or circumstances does not in and of itself justify the use of these authorities) (see Part 27).

(3) When acquiring utility services (see 41.101), circumstances may dictate that only one supplier can furnish the service (see 41.202); or when the contemplated contract is for construction of a part of a utility system and the utility company itself is the only source available to work on the system.

(4) When the agency head has determined in accordance with the agency's standardization program that only specified makes and models of technical equipment and parts will satisfy the agency's needs for additional units or replacement items, and only one source is available.

(c) Application for brand name descriptions. An acquisition that uses a brand name description or other purchase description to specify a particular brand name, product, or feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer does not provide for full and open competition regardless of the number of sources solicited. It shall be justified and approved in accordance with FAR 6.303 and 6.304. The justification should indicate that the use of such descriptions in the acquisition is essential to the Government's requirements, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company. (Brand-name or equal descriptions, and other purchase descriptions that permit prospective contractors to offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name, provide for full and open competition and do not require justifications and approvals to support their use.)

(d) Limitations.

(1) Contracts awarded using this authority shall be supported by the written justifications and approvals described in 6.303 and 6.304.

(2) For contracts awarded using this authority, the notices required by 5.201 shall have been published and any bids and proposals must have been considered.

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR

Pharmacy refrigerator acquisition Lower Brule Indian Health Service

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this contract is for the purchase and delivery of a new ThermoFisher Scientific model TSX2305PA single-door Pharmacy Refrigerator with a factory-installed chart recorder for the Lower Brule Indian Health Service facility in Lower Brule, SD.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Contractor shall provide to the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service, hereafter referred to as the Government, with the services described in this statement of work for the period specified on the issued purchase order and any modifications or amendments.

The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the tasks and deliverables described in this Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall provide confirmation that they are an authorized distributor of ThermoFisher Scientific refrigerators/ freezers designated for use in a clinical setting if they are not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Contractor shall arrange for shipping the equipment and supplies to the Lower Brule Service Unit. Freight services must include a lift gate as well as a means by which to transport the equipment to Property & Supply (pallet jack). It will be the responsibility of the Service Unit to identify an operational location which will meet the installation and operational requirements of the equipment. Any modification/ renovation to an identified space needed to meet the operational requirements for the equipment will be the responsibility of the Service Unit.

Performance Period: The period of performance of this contract is 180 days from the date of issuance.

QUALITY CONTROL:

The Government reserves the right to perform a validation/incoming performance & safety inspection.

BASIS OF PAYMENT:

Payment will be made upon receipt of a complete and accurate invoice, and successful completion of an acceptance inspection in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. Invoices shall be submitted with all information and supporting documentation. A complete and accurate invoice is substantially correct in that all aspects of the required information are clearly evident on the invoice. If items such as invoice number, date, dates of service, contract/purchase order number, etc., are not on the invoice, it will be returned to the Contractor for resubmission.

The Prompt Payment Act Clause will be provided by the Contracting Officer at the time of award and will further clarify the requirements. Finance charges for late payment of charges due to problems not of the Contractor’s making shall be paid according to the regulations and amount determined by the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service Financial Management Branch. If the Government fails to pay an amount when properly due, the Contractor has the option of suspending all services provided by this contract after providing a detailed explanation to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is responsible for assuring that direct patient care is not compromised by frivolous or unlawful suspension of services. Disputes will be handled according to the Disputes Clause and shall not violate any rule or regulation or law.

LIABILITY:

In no event shall the Government release the Contractor from the liability arising from acts of omission, improper repair, negligence, or deliberate or non-deliberate acts that jeopardize the health and safety of patients and/or Government employees.

CONTRACTOR’S TERMS & CONDITIONS:

The contractor’s terms and conditions shall be incorporated into the contract by reference. Where conflicts arise the Federal Acquisition Regulations, and other Federal Regulations, Laws and Rules shall take precedence.

AUTHORITY:

No person other than the Contracting Officer has authority to bind the Government with respect to this contract.

No action or omission of any government employee or representative other than the Contracting Officer shall increase or decrease the scope of this contract or shall otherwise modify the terms and conditions of this contract.

In no event shall any of the following be effective or binding on the Government or imputed to the Contracting Officer with respect to this contract:

1. An understanding or agreement between the Contractor and anyone other than the Contracting Officer;

2. A purported modification or change order issued by anyone other than the Contracting Officer;

3. A promise by anyone other than the Contracting Officer to provide additional funding or make payments; or

4. An order, direction, consent, or permission from anyone other than the Contracting Officer to:

4.1 Incur costs in excess of a specified estimated cost, allotment of funds, or other ceiling; or

4.2 Expend hours in excess of a specified level of effort.

75H70626Q00069 SF18.pdf
Prov and Clauses.pdf
FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provision Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)
FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)
FAR 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984)
FAR 52.224-2 Privacy Act (APR 1984)
I. Department of HHS Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR) (48 Chapter 3) Clauses
352.226-2 Indian Preference Program.
352.237-70 Pro-Children Act.

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