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Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Terms and Conditions Contact Lenses Supplies

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 13.303 to for fill repetitive Contact Lenses Supplies for five-years.

2. Description of Agreement:

The Contractor shall provide Contact Lenses Supplies for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Eye Department. The period of performance shall be for five years from April 27, 2025 to April 26, 2030.

3. Minimum Qualifications:

Contractor shall have a minimum of ten years of experience in production, delivery and support of Contact Lenses Supplies.

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 Dental Supplies 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

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: April 27, 2025 to April 26, 2030

11. Individuals Authorized to Purchase Under the BPA:

See Attachment E Ordering Officials Contact Lenses

12. Delivery Location and Time:

1. Phoenix Indian Medical Center, 4212 North 16th Street, Eye Department, Phoenix, AZ 85016

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:

Valerie Murphy, Phoenix Indian Medical Center, is 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 one more year on whether (1) the Schedule contract that the BPA was established is still in effect, (2) BPA still represents the best value to the Government, (3) request to Contractor on any additional price reductions, and (4) TPOC to provide Contractor Assessment Performance rating for the Contractor. Once the annual review is performed the Contracting Officer will determine to continue the BPA for another year.

16. Order Confirmation Requirement:

BPA orders issued against this BPA number will clearly identify “deliver to” information for all items requested. Orders placed against this BPA order can be issued in support of the following facility, see paragraph 13.

Unless otherwise agreed to, all deliveries under this BPA Order 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 Order 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 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.

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

19. Contract Administration Data

1. Contract Administrator:

Donovan Conley, Contracting Specialist Phoenix Area Office, Division of Acquisition Management , 40 North Central Ave, Suite 507, 2 Renaissance Square Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: (602) 364-5174 Donovan.Conley@ihs.gov

2. Contractor Representative:

See SF1449 page -1.

3. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR): Require all contractors conducting business with the Government to be registered in the online database: 1) The System Awards Management System (SAM) Government-wide online database for the provision of basic information relative to contract awards [refer to FAR Clause 52.212-4, para (t)].

You may accomplish these registrations online at the following web sites: http://www.sam.gov

4. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. Contractor Information:

[See FAR 52.212-1 Instructions… (j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number]

b. GOVERNMENT:

Jeremy Steel, Contracting Officer Phoenix Area Office (PAO), Division of Acquisition Management (DAM) 40 North Central Avenue Suite 507, 2 Renaissance Square Phoenix, AZ 85004

5. Contractor Remittance Address: All payments by the Government to the contractor shall be electronically reimbursed:

[X} 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- The Debt Collection Act of 1996 requires that Federal non-tax payments made after January 1, 1996 be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT

[ ] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

6. Invoices: Invoices shall be submitted in ARREARS:

7. TAX EXEMPT STATUS:

THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, PHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE IS TAX EXEMPT UNDER A.R.S. 42-5063 (C)(3)(a), 42-5067 (B)(1), 42- 5065 (B)(2)(a), 42-5066 (B)(3)(a), 42-5074 (B)(7), 42-5071 (B)(2)(a), 42-5061 (A)(25)(a), AND 42-5159 (A)(13)(a), (b), (c) STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE.