RFQ NO. 75H70725Q00033.pdf

75H70725Q00033

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

03/13/2025

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4101 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque NM 87110

Albuquerque Indian Health Service Multiple

505 256-6755SHANDIIN DEWOLFE

03/26/2025 1730 MS

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OTHER

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The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Contracts and Grants Management (DCGM) anticipates awarding a single firm-fixed contract for Annual Software Maintenance Product to be provided for D3-MMP Label Printers located at the three (3) facilities of the Albuquerque Service Unit to start as soon as possible. The resulting purchase or task order will consist of one base year plus four option years.

This RFQ is a total small business set-aside.

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Solicitation No.

Project Title Annual Software Maintenance – D3‐MMP ‐ ASU

SECTION B – CONTINUATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the Indian Health Service (IHS) for 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.

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 12 – Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025‐03.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541511 with a small business size standard of $34.0 million.

LOCATION OF SERVICES:

The contractor shall provide an Annual Software Maintenance Services for D3‐MMP Label Printers located at the following Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS) Facilities:

Albuquerque Indian Health Center 800 Vassar Drive NE Albuquerque, NM 87106

Santa Ana Health Center Santa Ana Pueblo O2‐C Dove Road Bernalillo, NM 87004

Zia Health Clinic 155 Capitol Square Drive Zia Pueblo, NM 87053

SCOPE OF WORK:

The contractor shall provide the following:

‐Annual software maintenance for the DataRay D3 healthcare label printers, including:

‐D3‐MMP: Hardware Interface with DataRay MedMap Firmware.

‐Genesis 7580: Honeywell 7580G scanner for Label Duplication.

‐ZD42H43‐D01E00EZ: ZEBRA ZD420, DT, HEALTHCARE, 4”, 300 DPI, USB, Disinfectant Ready.

‐Provide reliable remote support of the D3 units currently utilized by the Albuquerque Service Unit, including the Albuquerque Indian Health Center located in Albuquerque, NM, the Santa Ana Health Center located in Bernalillo, NM, and the Zia Health Clinic located in Zia Pueblo, NM.

‐The annual software maintenance shall include remote diagnostic and troubleshooting support. The units support thermal printing and barcode patient safety technology used daily.

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Specifications:

1. Remote diagnostic and troubleshooting support for the DataRay D3 units and printers via VPN access.

2. Operating System Security Patches

3. DataRay Interface Software Updates

4. D3 RMAs for repair/replacement of defective hardware

5. In some instances, the staff may assist in troubleshooting and identifying other issues not specific to DataRay hardware but which may be affecting proper operation (i.e., network outage, downed queue, user error, EHR Patches, etc.)

6. One hour of programming/formatting for each unit covered by the MSA, as needed in order to meet desired customer modifications, or to meet the FDA, ISMP or other regulatory compliance needs.

Remote Connectivity: A direct remote connection to all DataRay Thermal Printer stations that allows to quickly resolve any IT, User, or Department specific thermal printer issues.

• IT: Through the use of a software toolset, assistance shall be provided in the analysis of network problems, detect print queue setup issues, print custom error messages redirecting staff to use the correct print report, modify label format designs, and resolve any issues related to system output changes.

• End User: The contractor shall remotely assist with and diagnose of printer offline conditions, printer cover closure status, out of labels status, or label loading issues experienced by end users.

• Patient Safety Coordinator/CAC: The contractor shall introduce specialized patient safety features, assist in the training of staff on new barcoding processes, and remotely validate the correct implementation of process changes. The DataRay D3 interface devices include custom tool‐sets that provide staff with diagnostic and support mechanisms, and allow them to quickly resolve issues related to the printer, network, or Information System, make needed format changes, coordinate bar‐code automated functions within the hospital and, in short, allow support staff to function as the remote help desk for any thermal printer or bar‐coding related issues.

The DataRay Advanced Diagnostic Toolset resides on the D3, and allows DataRay support staff using remote VPN access to discriminate between the following common points of print failure:

• Media‐out

• Incorrect media size loaded

• Cover‐open / offline

• USB cable unplugged

• Network connection issues

• Hospital OS print queue failure

• Hospital Information System device setup

• Unexpected print data variations from the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Technical Support: Technical phone support during business hours from Monday‐Friday, 08:00 AM‐05:00 PM.

Initiate a technical response within fifteen (15) minutes, to keep downtime to a minimum. Resolve technical issues within two (2) hours. Ensure devices are 99% operational for duration of contract.

Certification:

• The Contractor shall be a certified DataRay IT support technician to efficiently diagnose and repair of the DataRay thermal label printers. The Contractor shall maintain certification throughout the performance of this contract.

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ITEM LISTING:

Period Item Number

Description Total Price*

CLIN

Base Year: TBD, 2025 – TBD, D3‐MSA

Annual Software Maintenance Product for D3‐MMP

$______________/year

1st Option Year:

TBD, 2026 –

TBD, 2027

2nd Option Year:

TBD, 2027 –

TBD, 2028

3rd Option Year:

TBD, 2028 –

TBD, 2029

4th Option Year:

TBD, 2029 –

TBD, 2030

GRAND TOTAL: $______________

* ‐ All‐inclusive: The pricing shall be inclusive of all fees including any applicable city, state, federal, and local taxes and other miscellaneous costs associated with the above services. There is a “Fillable Table” or vendor may submit quote in their own format.

CONTRACTING OFFICER:

The IHS Contracting Officer (CO) is the only individual authorized to modify this Contract. The CO responsible for administrative and contractual issues concerning this purchase order is:

Shandiin DeWolfe, Contracting Officer (CO) Indian Health Service/Division of Contracts & Grants Management (DCGM) 4101 Indian School Road NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: 505‐256‐6755 Email: Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov

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CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR):

Jacqueline Diswood, TBD@ihs.gov, is hereby designated as the Primary Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and TBD, TBD@ihs.gov is hereby designated as the Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this order. The COR’s responsibilities will be to coordinate with the contractor the technical aspects of this service and the review of delivery and acceptance hereunder. The COR does not have the authority to change or alter the order amount, terms and conditions.

The COR’s responsibilities include ensuring contractor accountability, monitoring the contractor's technical progress‐ including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements, interpreting the statement of work, performing technical evaluations as required, performing technical inspection and acceptance required, assisting the contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance and receiving and processing invoices for payment. The Alternate COR will take over these functions if the Primary COR is unavailable.

HHSAR 301‐602‐3 Ratification of Unauthorized Commitments: The Government is not bound by agreements with, or contractual commitments made to, prospective contractors by individuals who do not have delegated contracting authority. Unauthorized commitments do not follow the appropriate process for the expenditure of Government funds. Consequently, the Government may not be able to ratify certain actions, putting a contractor at risk for taking direction from a Federal official other than the contracting officer. See FAR 1.602‐1. Government employees responsible for unauthorized commitments are subject to disciplinary action. Contractors perform at their own risk when accepting direction from unauthorized officials. Failure to follow statutory and regulatory processes for the expenditure of Government funds is a very serious matter.

GOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS:

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Indigenous Peoples Day (Columbus Day)

Washington’s Birthday Veterans Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Juneteenth National Independence Day

Christmas Day

Independence Day

*Any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday (www.opm.gov/fedhol). This listing is subject to change.

INVOICES:

1) Payment shall be made in arrears upon receipt and acceptance (unless otherwise agreed upon).

2) In accordance with the requirements of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, all payments will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) per FAR 52.232‐33 – Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer.

3) All information set forth in FAR 32.905(b), Content of Invoices, must be included in all invoices for it to constitute a proper invoice. A complete invoice with all required back‐up documentation shall be uploaded to:

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a. https://www.ipp.gov

*Do not send any other invoices or related documents (i.e., deliverables, reports, and balance statements) to the Buyer or Albuquerque Finance. Failure to submit correct required documents directly to the website as listed above will delay prompt payment of your invoice.

4) Additionally, the contractor is required to include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number on each invoice, for information about the UEI number, please visit http://www.sam.gov.

5) Credit memos will not be accepted as a form of refund. All refunds are to be submitted via check addressed to:

Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service Division of Accounts Receivable 4101 Indian School Road NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque, NM 87110

6) Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification A form W‐9 shall be submitted to the Albuquerque

Area Indian Health Service Division of Accounting Services by either of the following:

1. Encrypted Email: ALB_AOAPinvoices@ihs.gov or

2. Secure Fax: (505) 256‐6851

Failure to submit the required form W‐9 to the office(s) listed above will delay issuance of the IRS 1099 Form.

7) In accordance with OMB Memorandum, M‐11‐32, Agencies shall make payments to small businesses as soon as practicable, with the goal of making payments within 15 days of receipt of a proper invoice. If a small business contractor is not paid within this (15 day) accelerated period, the contractor will not be given a late‐ payment interest penalty. Interest penalties, as prescribed by the Prompt Payment Act, remain unchanged by means of this memorandum. All small businesses shall label all invoices as "Small Business."

8) In accordance with OMB Memorandum, M‐12‐16, fill prime contractors are encouraged to disburse funds received from the Federal Government to their small business subcontractors in a prompt manner. To assist prime contractors in expediting contractor payments to small business subcontractors, Agencies shall, to the full extent permitted by law, temporarily establish an earlier, accelerated date for making agency payments to all prime contractors. Consistent with OMS Memorandum M‐11‐32 above, Agencies shall have a goal of paying all prime contractors within 15 days of receiving proper documentation. In an effort to support small business growth, drive economic activity and job creation, the Contractor is encouraged to accelerate payments to their small business subcontractors.

SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252‐2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This purchase order incorporates one or more clauses by reference and/or full text 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:

https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/52

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Per FAR Class Deviation 2025‐02 Amendment 1: System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223‐22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212‐3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

FAR Clause Title Date

52.204‐19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications

Dec 2014

52.212‐4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items Nov 2023

52.232‐11 Extras Apr 1984

52.232‐40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

Mar 2023

52.233‐1 Disputes May 2014

52.233‐4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004

52.246‐4 Inspection of Services‐Fixed Price Aug 1996

FAR 52.212‐5 ‐ Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders‐ Commercial Items (Jan 2025)(Deviation Feb 2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203‐19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (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)).

(2) 52.204‐23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115‐91).

(3) 52.204‐25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115‐232).

(4) 52.209‐10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232‐40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Contractors (Mar 2023) (31 U.S.C.

3903 and 10 U.S.C 3801)

(6) 52.233‐3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233‐4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108‐77 and 108‐78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

__ (1) 52.203‐6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2) 52.203‐13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

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__ (3) 52.203‐15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111‐5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

__ (4) 52.203‐17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4172); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community‐see FAR 3.900(a).

__ (5) 52.204‐10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First‐Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109‐282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6) [Reserved].

__ (7) 52.204‐14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111‐117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.204‐15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite‐Delivery Contracts (Oct

2016) (Pub. L. 111‐117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (9) 52.204‐27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of

Division R of Pub. L. 117‐328) __ (10) 52.204‐28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders‐ Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi‐Agency Contracts (Dec 2023) (Pub. L. 115‐ 390, title II).

___ (11) (i) 52.204‐30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders‐Prohibition. (Dec 2023) (Pub. L. 115‐390, title II).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204‐30.

__ (12) 52.209‐6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (13) 52.209‐9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (14) [Reserved].

__ (15) 52.219‐3, Notice of HUBZone Set‐Aside or Sole‐Source Award (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.657a).

__ (16) 52.219‐4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct

2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C.

657a).

__ (17) [Reserved] _X_ (18) (i) 52.219‐6, Notice of Total Small Business Set‐Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219‐6 __ (19) (i) 52.219‐7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set‐Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (20) 52.219‐8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (21) (i) 52.219‐9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4))

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219‐9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219‐9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219‐9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2023) of 52.219‐9

__ (22) 52.219‐13, Notice of Set‐Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219‐13.

__ (23) 52.219‐14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.637s) __ (24) 52.219‐16, Liquidated Damages‐Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (25) 52.219‐27, Notice of Service‐Disabled Veteran‐Owned Small Business Set‐Aside (Feb 2024)

(15 U.S.C. 657f).

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__ (26) (i) 52.219‐28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219‐28.

__ (27) 52.219‐29, Notice of Set‐Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women‐Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (28) 52.219‐30, Notice of Set‐Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women‐Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women‐Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

__ (29) 52.219‐32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644) __ (30) 52.219‐33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15U.S.C. 637)(a)(17)).

__ (31) 52.222‐3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755).

__ (32) 52.222‐19, Child Labor‐Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2024) (E.O.13126).

__ (33) 52.222‐21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

__ (34) (i) 52.222‐26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222‐26.

__ (35) (i) 52.222‐35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222‐35.

__ (36) (i) 52.222‐36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222‐36.

__ (37) 52.222‐37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (38) 52.222‐40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

__ (39) (i) 52.222‐50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222‐50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627)

__ (40) 52.222‐54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off‐the‐shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (41) (i) 52.223‐9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off‐the‐shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223‐9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off‐the‐shelf items.)

__ (42) 52.223‐11, Ozone‐Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (43) 52.223‐12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (44) 52.223‐20, Aerosols (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (45) 52.223‐21, Foams (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (46) 52.223‐23, Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42

U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 76711).

__ (47) (i) 52.224‐3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224‐3.

__ (48) (i) 52.225‐1, Buy American‐Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225‐1 __ (49) (i) 52.225‐3, Buy American‐Free Trade Agreements‐Israeli Trade Act (Dec 2022) (19 U.S.C.

3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29

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(sections 4501‐4732), Public. L. 103‐182, 108‐77, 108‐78, 108‐286, 108‐302, 109‐53, 109‐169, 109‐283, 110‐138, 112‐41, 112‐42, and 112‐43.

__ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved] __ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2025) of 52.225‐3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225‐3.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225‐3.

__ (50) 52.225‐5, Trade Agreements (Dec 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__ (51) 52.225‐13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225‐26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States

(Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__ (53) 52.226‐4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set‐Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226‐5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007)

(42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (55) 52.226‐8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024)

(E.O. 13513).

__ (56) 52.229‐12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

__ (57) 52.232‐29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Nov 2021) (41

U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

__ (58) 52.232‐30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10

U.S.C.2307(f)).

_X_ (59) 52.232‐33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer‐System for Award Management (Oct

2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232‐34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer‐Other than System for Award

Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

__ (61) 52.232‐36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

__ (62) 52.239‐1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (63) 52.242‐5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (64) (i) 52.247‐64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.‐Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46

U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247‐64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247‐64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

__ (1) 52.222‐41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (2) 52.222‐42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41

U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222‐43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards‐Price Adjustment

(Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222‐44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards‐Price Adjustment

(May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222‐51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment‐Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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__ (6) 52.222‐53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services‐Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222‐55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

__ (8) 52.222‐62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

__ (9) 52.226‐6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C.

1792).

__ (10) 52.247‐69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.‐Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent

Human Trafficking (Jan 2025) (49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215‐2, Audit and Records‐Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items.

Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause‐

(i) 52.203‐13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203‐17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 52.203‐19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (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)).

(iv) 52.204‐23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115‐91).

(v) 52.204‐25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115‐232).

(vi) 52.204‐27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117‐328)

(vii) (A) 52.204‐30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders‐Prohibition. (Dec 2023) (Pub. L.

115‐390, title II). (B) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204‐30

(viii) 52.219‐8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of

Project Title subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219‐8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) 52.222‐21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(x) 52.222‐26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2015) (E.O.11246).

(xi) 52.222‐35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(xii) 52.222‐36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

(xiii) 52.222‐37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212)

(xiv) 52.222‐40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.

13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222‐40.

(xv) 52.222‐41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) (A) 52.222‐50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222‐50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(xvii) 52.222‐51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment‐Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii) 52.222‐53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services‐Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix) 52.222‐54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (E.O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222‐55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Jan 2022).

(xxi) 52.222‐62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii) (A) 52.224‐3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). (B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224‐3.

(xxiii) 52.225‐26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C.

Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226‐6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226‐6.

(xxv) 52.232‐40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) (31 U.S.C.

3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232‐40.

(xxvi) 52.247‐64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.‐Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C.

Appx.1241(b) and 10 U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247‐64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

FAR 52.217‐8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (Nov 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 14 days.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.217‐9 – OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 7 days;

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option

Project Title clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five years.

(End of clause)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR) (48 CFR Chapter 3)

CLAUSES

Full text may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar/subpart352.html

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)

SECTION D – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS

IDENTIFIER DESCRIPTION # OF PAGES

Attachment #1 FILLABLE TABLE 1

SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR CLAUSES:

FAR 52.252‐1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov.

(End of provision)

HHSAR Clause Title Date

352.211‐3 Paperwork Reduction Act Dec 2015

352.227‐70 Publications and Publicity Dec 2015

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FAR Clause Title Date

52.204‐6 Unique Entity Identifier Oct 2016

52.204‐7 System for Award Management Nov 2024

52.212‐1 Instructions to Offerors‐Commercial Items Sep 2023

52.212‐3 Offeror Representations and Certifications‐Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (Note: If paragraph (b)(2) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.)

May 2024

52.233‐2 Service of Protest Sep 2006

52.233‐3 Protest After Award Aug 1996

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

IAW FAR 52.212‐2 – Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023)

The Government will award a firm‐fixed price purchase order (PO) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Offer must include:

1. Volume I – Technical.

2. Volume II ‐ Past Performance.

3. Volume III ‐ Quote.

4. Signed SF‐18 ‐ First page only is ok.

Details:

Technical Proposal: Must include UEI number and business size. The offer must include a technical description of the services being offered in sufficient detail to allow for evaluation of ability to provide requested services described in the Statement of Work (SOW).

Past Performance: The offeror will be evaluated based upon the relevance and quality of past contracts/jobs performed.

Provide most recent and relevant past contracts/jobs (5 max) performed in a list format, including key details, such as who the work was provided for, location, dates, and contact information. The Government reserves the right to contact any reference provided by the offeror when evaluating past performance.

Quote: Total price will be used to determine the best value to the Government. The pricing shall be inclusive of all fees including any applicable city, state, federal, and local taxes and other miscellaneous costs associated with the above services. There is a “Fillable Table” or vendor may submit quote in their own format. Pricing should be good for at least

90 days. Also, specify preferred payment terms, if different from “payment in arrears,” i.e., advance payments, etc.

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EVALUATION

Evaluation procedures to be conducted IAW FAR Part 13.106‐2 – Evaluation of quotations or offers. The Government will perform a comparative evaluation of technical, past performance and pricing. Technical and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly higher in importance than cost or price, in accordance with FAR 15.304(e)(1).

The technical evaluation shall be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor in the submitted offers.

The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The

Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions.

Per FAR 15.201 ‐ Exchanges with Industry before receipt of proposals, please include “Solicitation No.

75H70725Q00033” in the subject line when requesting information regarding the solicitation via e‐mail only to Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov. Please submit questions no later than 5:30 pm MST on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025.

Offers will be accepted via email to Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov until 5:30 pm MST on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025.