Instruction to Offerors Letter.pdf

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This document is an Instructions to Offerors Letter for a federal contract opportunity to provide Optometry Services for the Bemidji Area Federal Hospital in Minnesota. The procurement is set aside for 100% Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE), with one anticipated award. Prospective contractors must submit a complete proposal by December 5, 2024, 3:00 p.m. CT, addressing the following evaluation factors: Ability/Availability of Key Personnel (30%), Past Performance (30%), Methodology/Approach (20%), and Price/Cost (20%). Proposed personnel must have valid certification and meet performance standards. Pricing must reflect an all-inclusive hourly rate. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide an IEE Certification. The solicitation is for a firm, fixed-price contract with a base period and four 1-year option periods, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services' Indian Health Service.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Public Health Service Indian Health Service

Bemidji, MN 56601

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

TO: Prospective Contractor

SUBJECT: 75H70525Q00003, Optometry Services, Instructions for Submitting Proposal

1. ALL CORRESPONDENCE MUST BE DONE THROUGH EMAIL. SUBMIT COMPLETE

PROPOSAL TO THE EMAILS BELOW AND INCLUDE THE SOLICITATION NUMBER.

2. The proposed Request for Proposal is for procurement of Optometry Services. This procurement is set aside for 100% Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE). It is anticipated 1 award will be made.

3. Prospective contractors shall submit a complete proposal to include the specific items identified below. The Government intends to award without discussions, therefore it is imperative proposals submitted represent and include sections stated below to be evaluated.

All proposals are due by 12/05/2024, 3:00 p.m. CT.

a. Standard Form 1449 complete sections: 12, 17 & 30

b. Section B.1, Contract Administration Data

c. Section B.5, Schedule of Price

d. Section E., E.1 52.212-2 EVALUATION

a. Evaluation Factors:

Ability / Availability – Key Personnel 30% Past Performance – CPARS 30% Methodology/ Approach 20% Price/Cost 20%

Ability / Availability – Key Personnel The contractor shall be monitored to assure that all contracted personnel have valid certification as well as current Basic Life Support certification. All contracted personnel will be subject to quarterly quality review of their performance. Personnel shall meet standards of quality, perform all job duties as required in accordance with Performance Work Statement.

Past Performance – Must include relevant past performance of Optometry Services, (3) Relevant Professional References to include name, telephone number, email and contract information. Contract information to include the amount, term of the contract and which agency you have performed said services.

Price – Pricing must reflect all-inclusive hourly rate and follow on option year pricing.

e. Completion of attached IEE Certification. In accordance with Subpart 326.6—Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act (attached) THIS IS REQUIRED!

f. VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: All required information must be in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

3. All documents submitted must be clear and legible in order to be considered.

Email complete proposals – This office is not responsible for incomplete transmissions. All documents are subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act (PL 93-579) and become the property of the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) and subject to retention by this office.

AGENCY CONTACT NFO:

PRIMARY: SECONDARY:

Karen McDonald Jennifer Richardson Division of Acquisition Mgt. Division of Acquisition Mgt.

EmailKaren.McDonald@ihs.gov Email: Jennifer.Richardson@ihs.gov

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