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Five-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Copan Wasp Specimen Processor, Laboratory Supplies, and Service Agreement

1. Schedule BPA:

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office (PAO), Department of Acquisition Management (DAM) is establishing a BPA in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(e)(3) to for fill repetitive Five-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Copan Wasp Specimen Processor, Laboratory Supplies, and Service Agreement.

2. Description of Agreement:

The Contractor shall provide Copan Wasp Specimen Processor, Laboratory Supplies, Service Agreement Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Laboratory Department. The period of performance shall be for five years from –TBD-- to –TBD--.

3. Minimum Qualifications:

Contractor shall have a minimum of 5 years of experience in production, delivery and support of Copan Wasp Specimen Processor, Laboratory Supplies, and Service Agreement.

4. Price Schedule:

See Attachment A Price Schedule.

5. Ordering Frequency:

Orders will be issued on an “As Needed Basis” by the ordering officials.

6. Extent of Obligation:

The Schedule BPA does not obligate any funds. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized orders actually made under the BPA Call.

7. BPA Purchase Limitation:

The dollar minimum limit for each BPA Call is $100.00 and the dollar maximum limit for each BPA Call shall not exceed $TBD.

The dollar maximum limit for the BPA shall not exceed $TBD.

8. Limit Purchase to:

The following Copan Wasp Specimen Processor, Laboratory Supplies, and Service Agreement from the Price Schedule can be ordered under this BPA. All orders placed against this BPA are subject to the BPA Terms and Conditions.

Only products listed on Price Schedule can be purchased using this BPA. New items will need to added to the Price Schedule by informing Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to provide a Request for Modification to the Phoenix Area Acquisition Department.

9. BPA Orders:

The Ordering Officials shall place orders electronically or verbally and provide the Contractor with a BPA Call number. The Contractor shall provide the Ordering Official a confirmation number and estimated time of arrival (ETA). When delivery is made, the supplier’s sales document, packing slip, delivery document or invoice may be used for the purpose of recording receipt and acceptance of the supplies.

10. BPA Period of Performance:

Five Years: --TBD-- to –TBD--

11. Ordering Officials to Purchase Under the BPA:

12. Delivery Location and Time:

Phoenix Indian Medical Center, 4212 North 16th Street, Bldg-9, Phoenix, AZ

Deliveries shall be made during Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Mountain Standard Time).

13. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) Representative:

Deana Thompson, Deana.Thompson@ihs.gov, Phoenix Indian Medical Center are hereby designated as the TPOC to monitor the performance of this BPA on behalf of the Government.

14. TPOC Responsibilities:

The Contracting Officer shall designate the TPOC representing the Government for the purpose of this contract in writing. Such designation will set forth the duties specifically delegated in regard to the performance of this contract. A copy of the designation will be provided to the contractor.

The TPOC is responsible for Contractor accountability, monitor contract performance, and assist the Contractor in the resolution of program problems encountered during the performance of this contract.

The TPOC shall be responsible for:

· Monitoring the Contractor’s technical progress, including the surveillance and assignment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements

· Interpreting the Statement of Work

· Performing technical evaluation as required

· Performing technical inspection and acceptance required by the contract

· Assisting the contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance

The TPOC’s responsibilities will be to coordinate with the contractor the technical aspects of these supplies and the review of performance hereunder.

The TPOC does NOT have authority to modify or change the terms and conditions of the contract.

15. Annual Review of BPA:

The Contracting Officer shall review the BPA annually to continue the BPA for another year by the –TBD-- for year 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030. The annual review will determine whether (1) the Schedule BPA contract is still in effect, (2) BPA still represents the best value to the Government and (3) request to Contractor of any additional price reductions, and (4) TPOC to provide Contractor Assessment Performance rating for the current year. Once the annual review is performed the Contracting Officer will determine to continue BPA for another year.

16. BPA Call Requirement:

BPA Call issued against this BPA number 75H71226A000##, BPA Call number 75H712##F00## will clearly identify “deliver to” information for all items requested. Orders placed against this BPA Call can be issued in support of the following facility, see paragraph 12, Example, Correct BPA Call Number 75H71226A000##-75H71226F00001.

Unless otherwise agreed to, all deliveries under this BPA Call must be accompanied by delivery tickets, shipping slips and sales slips at a minimum must contain the following:

a) Name of Supplier.

b) BPA Call Number

c) Date of Purchase.

d) Supplier Purchase Number.

e) Itemized list of Supplies Ordered.

f) Quantity, Unit Price, and Extension of Each Item. Less Applicable Discounts (unit prices and extensions need not be shown when incompatible with the use of automated systems; provided, that the invoice is itemized to show the information).

g) Date of Delivery or Shipment.

17. Tax Exempt Status:

See Attachment, 2025 AZ Tax Exemption.

18. IPP Invoice Submission:

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) Invoicing will be completed electronically at www.ipp.gov or any successor site. Note: The IPP Helpdesk is itservicedesk@fiscal.treasury.gov.

HHSAR Clause 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.

(End of Clause)

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): Deana.Thompson@ihs.gov Contract Specialist: Donovan Conley, Donovan.Conley@ihs.gov

19. Clauses:

See Attachment B – Clauses and Administrative Data

20. Contract Administration Data:

See Attachment B, Contract Administration, page-6