Combined Synopsis SS-IHS-26-1525456.pdf

A. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

B. The Great Plains Area West Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a firm-fixed-price commercial services purchase order in response to Request for Quotation (RFQ) 75H70626Q00228.

C. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, effective March 13, 2026.

D. This RFQ is issued as a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside. The associated NAICS code is

561730, Landscaping Services.

E. Quoted unit pricing must be all-inclusive (including, but not limited to, travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, and applicable federal, state, and local taxes), plus all other costs pertinent to performance of the contract. Offerors should provide their most competitive and reasonable rates.

Complete the attached Price Schedule in the RFQ.

F. The requirement is to provide on-call lawn care services at the Great Plains Area Office West in Rapid City, South Dakota.

G. The period of performance will be 180 calendar days from the date of award.

H. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Aug 2025) (Class Deviation

RFO-2025-12).

I. Quotations shall be submitted on company letterhead, signed and dated, and shall include:

1. Solicitation number 75H70626Q00228.

2. Closing Date: September 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of the company, and the email address of the contact person.

4. A 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. Price and any discount terms.

6. “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address.

7. Representations and certifications required by the applicable FAR/HHS class deviation and SAM.gov registration requirements.

8. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (if any issued).

9. Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, including recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact, telephone numbers, and other relevant information).

10. 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 that reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration.

Basis of award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced quotation that is determined technically acceptable. Technical acceptability will be evaluated based on the requirements identified in this solicitation, including Technical Capability and Past Performance, as applicable. No tradeoff between price and non-price factors will be performed.

J. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Aug 2025) (Class Deviation RFO-2025- 12).

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforms to the solicitation and is determined technically acceptable at the lowest evaluated price. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, as applicable. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness. No tradeoff will be performed.

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

K. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Aug 2025) (Class Deviation RFO-2025-12) - incorporated by reference.

L. Attached are the applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation

(HHSAR) provisions and clauses.

M. Offers will be accepted electronically. Submit quotations by email to the following:

Great Plains Area Indian Health Service Attn: Deloris Archambeau, Purchasing Agent Email: Deloris.archambeau@ihs.gov

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing by email no later than August 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT.

Contractors must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI), provide their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) as required, and maintain an active registration in SAM.gov.

No contract award shall be made to a vendor or provider that is excluded from participation in Federal health care programs.

Exclusion status may be checked through the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).http://exclusions.oig.hhs.gov

ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: The quotation must be predicated upon all terms and conditions of this RFQ and must state that it remains firm for at least 30 days from the date of receipt by the Government.

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

The Indian Health Service (IHS) uses the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for electronic invoicing.

In accordance with applicable electronic invoicing requirements, invoices submitted under any resulting award shall be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), as required by HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.Office of Management and Budget (OMB) M-15-19

IPP is a secure, web-based electronic invoicing system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Respondents are encouraged to establish an IPP account if they have not already done so. Organizations already registered in IPP should ensure that their organization and designated user accounts remain valid and current.

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

For assistance with IPP registration or account access, contact the IPP Helpdesk using the current contact information available on the IPP website.IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

If the contractor believes use of IPP would be unduly burdensome, its response should include an explanation for consideration by the contracting officer.

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