RFQ 75H70422Q00040.pdf

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Javier Medina-Velazquez (No collect calls)

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0001 Copier One - 37.6” (W) x 28.9” (D) x 48.3” (H) (approx.

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0002 Copier Two - 20.5” (W) x 21.3” (D) x 25” (H) (approx.

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RFQ 75H70422Q00040

SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION

General The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Acquisition Policy (DAP), on behalf of the IHS Office of Human Resources (OHR), intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order for two (2) brand new multifunction copiers.

Solicitation 75H70422Q00040 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for this acquisition.

IHS will conduct this acquisition under the authority of FAR Part 13 and Subpart 12.6 and will be competed as a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). The associated NAICS code is 333316 (Photographic and Photocopying Equipment Manufacturing) with small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

If you are interested in this acquisition, you may participate by submitting your response in accordance with the requirements and instructions contained herein. See RFQ Section 4 for Quotation Preparation Instructions and Section 5 for Evaluation of Quotations.

Anticipated Award Type The Government anticipates an award of a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) type Purchase Order as a result of this RFQ.

SECTION 2 – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

The IHS, OHR, requires to purchase two brand new multifunction copiers to replace one outdated, multifunctioning copiers that is in constant need of repairs and service calls. The Contractor shall provide two brand new multifunction copiers as specified in Attachment #1 – Requirements Document.

The Contractor shall provide pricing using SF1449 or vendor’s format.

SECTION 3 – GENERAL PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Delivery Location Delivery will be made to:

Indian Health Service 5600 Fishers Lane

Rockville, MD 20857 ATTN: Xavier V. Yazzie Email: Xavier.Yazzie@ihs.gov Telephone: (301) 443-6520

Period of Performance 14 Days ARO.

Administrative Considerations All questions and concerns regarding this effort shall be directed to the Contracting Officer identified below. The following individuals will perform contract administration for this Purchase Order:

mailto:Xavier.Yazzie@ihs.gov

Indian Health Service Division of Acquisition Policy ATTN: Darrell Stokke – Contracting Officer Email: Darrell.Stokke@ihs.gov

ATTN: Javier Medina-Velazquez – Contract Specialist Email: Javier.Medina-Velazquez@ihs.gov

Section 508 Compliance Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (found at 29 USC 794d) requires access to and use of information by individuals with disabilities. Electronic reports, video footage, and other electronic data are subject to Section 508 guidelines. All IT products available comply with the applicable accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194, which implements Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and is viewable at http://www.section508.gov include any security information – (Entry to Federal buildings or access to systems, personnel clearances, computer security, 508 compliance, IPv6, etc.).

Standards applicable to this acquisition include:

_X_ Software Applications and Operating Systems 1194.21 ___ Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications 1194.22 _X_ Telecommunications Products 1194.23 ___ Video or Multimedia Products 1194.24 _X_ Self-Contained, Closed Products 1194.25 _X_ Functional performance criteria 1194.31 ___ Information, Documentation, and Support 1194.41

The full text of the above referenced standards can be found at: https://www.section508.gov

Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference

FAR 52.252-2 FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract 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/these address (es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): www.acquisition/gov/far/

(End of clause)

Clause Title Date

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications DEC 2014

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations OCT 2020 mailto:Darrell.Stokke@ihs.gov mailto:Javier.Medina-Velazquez@ihs.gov https://www.section508.gov/ http://www.acquisition/gov/far/

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

NOV 2021

52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price AUG 1987 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price)

(Short Form)

APR 1984

Department of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR)

Clause Title Date

352.239-73 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice DEC 2015

352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility DEC 2015

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

HHSAR 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of 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.

(End of clause)

IHS Local Clause – Internet Protocol version 6 “The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) mandates that U.S. federal agencies use the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). In November 2020, OMB issued memorandum M-21-07 "Completing the Transition to IPv6”, which outlines the Federal government's strategic intent "to deliver its information services, operate its networks, and access the services of others using only IPv6". The IHS requires all new IT systems (hardware and software) to operate in a pure IPv6 network environment. This includes on-premises services or third-party hosted services that require network integration into the IHS network. The Offeror's solution shall comply with the IPv6 standards profile as defined by the NIST USGv6 Program: https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program”

(a) Any system hardware, software, firmware and/or networked component (voice, video or data) developed, procured, or acquired in support and/or performance of this contract shall https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program be capable of transmitting, receiving, processing, forwarding and storing digital information across system boundaries utilizing system packets that are formatted in accordance with commercial standards of Internet Protocol (IP) version 6 (IPv6) as set forth in the USGv6 Profile (NIST Special Publication 500-267) and corresponding declarations of conformance defined in the USGv6 Test Program. In addition, this system shall maintain interoperability with lPv4 systems and provide at least the same level of performance and reliability capabilities of IPv4 products.

(b) Specifically, any new IP product or system developed, acquired, or produced must:

(1) Interoperate with both lPv6 and IPv4 systems and products, and

(2) Have available contractor/vendor IPv6 technical support for development and implementation and fielded product management.

(c) As IPv6 evolves, the Contractor commits to upgrading or providing an appropriate migration path for each item developed, delivered or utilized at no additional cost to the Government.

The Contractor shall retrofit all non-IPv6 capable equipment, as defined above that is fielded under this contract with IPv6 capable equipment, at no additional cost to the Government.

(d) The contractor shall provide technical support for both IPv4 and IPv6.

(e) Any system or software must be able to operate on networks supporting IPv4, lPv6 or one that supports both.

(f) Any product whose non-compliance is discovered and made known to the Contractor within one year after acceptance shall be upgraded, modified or replaced to bring it into compliance at no additional cost to the Government.

(End of clause)

IHS Custom Clause – Prevention of Malicious Code

(a) Definitions

Malicious code is a computer code developed for the purpose of causing some form of intentional damage to computer systems or networks. Malicious code may be a complete program or code imbedded in software programs that appear to provide useful functions. The term includes computer viruses and other destructive programs, such as "Trojan Horses" and network "worms."

(b) The contractor must have in place an anti-virus procedure to ensure that media supplied is uncontaminated by malicious code.

(c) The contractor is required to scan all delivered software to insure it is free of malicious code prior to its installation or operation on Government-owned computers or contractor-owned computers connected to Government computer systems or networks. Contractors using diagnostics software disks or connecting to a non-Government computer while performing repairs or upgrades to a Government computer will scan the serviced computer's drive(s) to insure they are free of malicious code upon completion of the service call, or prior to return of serviced equipment, if servicing is performed off-site.

(End of Custom Clause)

Provisions

Provisions Incorporated by Reference

FAR 52.252-1 Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This Purchase Order incorporates one or more provisions 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/these address (es):

https://acquisition.gov/far/index.html

(End of Provision)

Provision Title Date

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2021

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran – Representation and Certifications

JUN 2020

Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017)

(a) Definition.

“Internal confidentiality agreement or statement,” “subcontract”, and “subcontractor”, as used in this provision, are defined in the clause at 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

(b) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report waste, fraud, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (b) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, (Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement), Form 4414 (Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Agreement), or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

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(d) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it will not require its employees or subcontractors to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse related to the performance of a Government contract to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information (e.g., agency Office of the Inspector General).

(End of provision)

FAR 52.204-24 – Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25

August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number;

and item description, as applicable); and https://www.sam.gov/

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number;

and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided;

and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.204-26 – Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation

(OCT 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c) (1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items. (Oct 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: SEE SECTION 5 of RFQ for evaluation factors.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) 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.

(End of Provision)

SECTION 4 - QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

Quotation Preparation Instructions IHS is issuing this RFQ to purchase two brand new multifunction copiers for the purpose of entering into a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order. This requirement is small business set-aside and is under the NAICS code 333316.

The following information must be submitted in order to be considered for award:

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1. Price Quote: your price quote shall include the unit price for the item quoted, the extended totals and the total Purchase Order amount. The vendors shall use their own format or use SF1449 format.

2. Quotes shall be good until September 30, 2022

3. Specifications of all items being submitted (contractor’s format).

4. Include any shipping and/or handling charges that apply.

5. The quote must also contain the following:

a) Tax Identification Number (TIN)

b) Unique Entity ID (SAM)

c) Complete Business Mailing Address

d) Contact Name, phone number, and e-mail Address

e) RFQ Number

f) Quote Number

g) Part Numbers

h) Delivery Lead Times and delivery date

i) Identification of any Schedule-holder or Original Equipment Manufacturer terms and conditions applicable to the quote that non-comply with the terms and conditions of this solicitation

6. Completed IHS IEE Representation Form (Attachment 2)

7. Completed FAR 52.204-24 -- Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) (Attachment 3)

Quoters are cautioned that if the Government deems the terms and conditions to be unacceptable, the quoter may be found ineligible for award. For each non-compliant term and/or condition, the quoter shall identify technical and price impacts to its quote if it is not accepted by the Government

Your quote may be rejected without further consideration for failure to submit any of the information requested in this RFQ.

The potential quoter is required to be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) website as of the date the quote is submitted, which can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov.

The registration must be in active status.

Method of Quotation Delivery Quotations shall be submitted electronically via email to Javier.Medina-Velazquez@ihs.gov by the date and time specified in Section - Quotation Due Date and Time. Please note it is the quoter’s responsibility to ensure and verify that the Government receives their submission on or before the date and time specified. If the quote is not received by the Government on or before the date and time specified, the quoter’s submission may be removed from further consideration for award.

Quotation Due Date and Time The due date for receipt, by the contracting office, of responses to this RFQ shall be on or before 12PM Eastern Time Friday, September 02, 2022.

mailto:Javier.Medina-Velazquez@ihs.gov

Assumptions, Conditions, and/or exceptions Quoters must submit, under separate cover, all (if any) assumptions, conditions, or exceptions with any of the terms and conditions of this RFQ. If not noted in this section of your quote, it will be assumed that the quoter proposes no assumptions for award and agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions as set forth herein. It is not the responsibility of the Government to seek out and identify assumptions, conditions, or exceptions buried within the quoter’s submission.

Questions Due Date Questions regarding this RFQ should be submitted electronically via email to Javier.Medina- Velazquez@ihs.gov on or before 12PM Eastern Time, Friday, August 30, 2022.

Other General Information The Government reserves the right to contact a Quoter regarding their quote including the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of the proposal or resolve minor or clerical errors. This RFQ in no way obligates the Government to award a Purchase Order or to reimburse a Quoter for any costs incurred in preparing the response to this RFQ.

SECTION 5 - EVALUATION OF QUOTATIONS

The source selection method for this requirement will be “Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.” Award will be made to the quote that is technically acceptable and offers the lowest price.

The Government will evaluate technical acceptability on an acceptable or unacceptable basis and evaluate the reasonableness, accuracy and completeness of submitted pricing. Technical acceptability is the extent to which the Quoted items conform to the specifications contained in Section 2 of the RFQ, and all vendor terms, conditions, and agreements comport with applicable Federal laws, regulations, and otherwise satisfy the Government’s needs.

SECTION 6 – PURCHASE ORDER AWARD

A Purchase Order shall be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is determined to be technically acceptable and quoted the lowest price that is determined fair and reasonable, providing a best value to the Government.

The Government reserves the right to obtain information for use of past performance from any and all sources including sources outside of the Government. Past performance information will be utilized to determine the quality of the contractor's past performance as it relates to the probability of success for this requirement.

The Government reserves the right to not make any award, if necessary.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment #1 - Requirements Document Attachment #2 - IHS IEE Representation Form Attachment #3 - FAR 52.204-24 mailto:Javier.Medina-Velazquez@ihs.gov mailto:Javier.Medina-Velazquez@ihs.gov