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REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

03/19/2026 1500 MT

03/05/2026

505-256-6768SHANNON ELDRIDGE-SHORTY

(No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

75H70726Q00036

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 21 OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

15. DELIVER TO

Albuquerque NM 87110

4101 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 225

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$9

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

Albuquerque Indian Health Service WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

Albuquerque NM 87110

4101 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 225

Albuquerque Indian Health Service

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ITEM NO.

PART I- THE SCHEDULE.

A. SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM.

Solicitation No. 75H70726Q00036 is hereby issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS) with the Albuquerque Area Office (AAO), has a requirement for Non-Personal Healthcare Optometrist Services for the Optometry Clinic located Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC) in Zuni, New Mexico.

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

X

XX

DATED

SHANDIIN R. DEWOLFE

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

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40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

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42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

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ITEM NO.

This solicitation is set-aside for Indian Small

Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) pursuant to the Buy Indian Act 25 U.S.C 47 as the first (1st) tier. If IHS, does not receive reasonably priced offers from Indian Small Business Economic

Enterprise (ISBEE), then IHS will evaluate quotes and consider award to other small business concerns, under the following cascading set-asides.

1st Tier- Indian Small Business Economic

Enterprise (ISBEE)

2nd Tier- Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small

Business

3rd Tier- Woman-Owned Small Business

4th Tier- Other Small Business categories

The solicitation document incorporated by provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. The associated North American Industrial

Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this procurement is 621320 with a size standard of

$9.0M.

All quoters shall submit the following documents to be considered for award on or by the submission deadline:

1. Technical Qualifications (Volume I)

2. Past Performance (Volume II) (template

Continued ...

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

21 2 of

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 21

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

75H70726Q00036 attached for reference)

3. Price Quote (Volume III)

4. A complete Indian Economic Enterprise

Representation form

5. A sign SF1449

Reference Solicitation No. 75H70726Q00036 when requesting information regarding this solicitation. All questions will be answered collectively in a single response (Q&A template will be attached), submit by March 12, 2026, 03:00 PM (MT). Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.

All quoters to this solicitation are due no later than March 19, 2026, 03:00 PM (MT) to email address shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation 75H70726Q00036 Non-Personal Healthcare Optometrist Services

SECTION B – GENERAL CONTRACT INFORMATION-(continuation of SF-1449)

1. Acquisition will be for one-year base period (1) and four (4) one-year option periods.

2. The Government intends to award a single award from this solicitation.

3. Contract prices-

a. This solicitation will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), and the price is $(TBD).

b. As an independent Contractor; billing and collecting for the federal, state and other local city/county taxes is the burden of the Contractor, this includes the New Mexico Gross Receipt Taxes (NMGRT) for services provided in any county of the State of New Mexico. The Contractor is responsible for all IRS, State of New Mexico, and other tax obligations, IHS will not withhold taxes or issue a W-2. IHS is taxable for services not supplies. A W-9 may be submitted for a non-taxable certificate.

c. The unit price shall be an all-inclusive rate of all other fees including travel expenses, per diem, lodging all cities, state, federal, local taxes and miscellaneous cost associated with the above services.

d. This estimate is based on a standard 40-hour work week for 52 weeks and is provided for evaluation and pricing purposes only. The Government does not guarantee the minimum or maximum hours. Payment shall be made only for actual hours worked and accepted.

e. Overtime shall be invoiced at the contractually established overtime hourly rate and must be pre-approved in writing, except in cases of bona fide medical emergencies.

4. Option prices-

a. Pursuant to either the FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999), or the FAR Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000), as set forth in this contract. A notice to exercise any of the option periods will occur prior to the contract’s performance end date.

b. FAR 17.207(c)- The contracting officer may exercise options only after determining that-

(1) Funds are available;

(2) The requirement covered by the option fulfills an existing Government need;

(3) The exercise of the option is the most advantageous method of fulfilling the Government’s need, price and other factors (see paragraphs (d) and (e) of this section) considered;

(4) The option was synopsized in accordance with part 5 unless exempted by 5.202(a)(11) or other appropriate exemptions in 5.202;

(5) The contractor does not have an active exclusion record in the System for Award Management (see

FAR 9.405-1);

(6) The contractor’s past performance evaluations on other contract actions have been considered; and

(7) The contractor’s performance on this contract has been acceptable, e.g., received satisfactory ratings.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-5#FAR_Part_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/subpart-5.2#FAR_5_202 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/subpart-5.2#FAR_5_202 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/subpart-9.4#FAR_9_405_1

Pricing Table:

Estimate of Usage per Year Fixed Unit Price Annual Amount

Item No. Contract Period: Profession: Min Max Est. of hours each

Est.

Overtime Rate each

Hourly Rate Over Time Min Max

CLIN 001 Base Period

Optometrist 1 2 2080 56

CLIN 002 Option Period One $ $ $ $

CLIN 003 Option Period Two $ $ $ $

CLIN 004 Option Period Three $ $ $ $

CLIN 005 Option Period Four $ $ $ $

Grand Total: $ $

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.

The contract shall be in accordance with all Federal, State, Local, Tribal and IHS regulations and shall be made with minimal divergence from the schedule established with minimal disturbance and maximum protection of government personnel, property and public.

1. Background

The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS) requires non-personal optometry services for the Optometry Clinic for Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC).

This requirement is for non-personal services in accordance with FAR 37.6. The Contractor shall perform independently and shall not be subject to Government supervision or control as typically applicable to Government employees.

2. General Requirements

The Contractor shall furnish all professional services necessary to perform this requirement in accordance with applicable federal regulations, Indian Health Service policies, and accepted standards of medical practice.

When applicable to contactor-owned or contractor-maintained equipment used in performance of this contract, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, parts, test equipment, transportation, software updates, and documentation required to maintain such equipment in accordance with manufacturers specifications for the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service facility.

3. Performance Work Statement (PWS)

a. Clinical Services The Contractor shall:

• Perform comprehensive medical eye examinations in an outpatient setting

• Diagnose and manage optometric and ocular medical conditions

• Conduct mandated screenings, including diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma evaluations

• Provide emergency eye care services within scope of licensure and privileges

• Prescribe corrective lenses, contact lenses, visual aids, and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents

• Order laboratory, diagnostic, and radiologic studies as clinically indicated

• Coordinate care with ZCCHC providers when ocular disease is concurrent with systemic disease

• Refer and coordinate Purchased Referred Care (PRC) services when required

• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical documentation in accordance with ZCCHC Medical Staff Bylaws and Privacy Act Requirements

• Participates in Quality Assurance and Risk Management activities

• Deliver Services in a culturally sensitive manner and utilize interpreters when necessary

Clinical procedures may include

• Tonometry and gonioscopy

• Direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy

• Biomicroscopy and visual field testing

• Refraction and retinoscopy

• Foreign body removal

• Lacrimal system dilation and irrigation

• Eyelash epilation

• Incision and drainage of hordeolum or chalazion

The Contractor shall maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical records in accordance with ZCCHC Medical Staff Bylaws and Privacy Act requirements.

b. Administrative Responsibilities The Contractor shall:

• Participates in Quality Assurance and Risk Management activities

• Demonstrate familiarity with the cultural and community characteristics of the service population

• Provide services with sensitivity to cross-cultural and language differences

• Utilize interpreter services when necessary

c. Contractor Qualifications All providers performing under this contract must possess:

• A Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited institution

• A current, valid, unrestricted license to practice optometry in a U.S. State or territory

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Professional liability insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate

• Required immunizations and tuberculosis screening documentation

The Contractor shall ensure a qualified provider is present as scheduled.

d. Hours of Performance

Services shall be performed Monday through Friday, 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM, excluding federally observed holidays.

The Contractor shall:

• Shall not invoice for unpaid lunch periods, rest breaks not worked, or travel time

• May be required to adjust schedules based on patient care needs

• Shall notify the COR in advance of anticipated absences. Medical documentation is required for illness-related absences of three or more consecutive workdays.

e. Government-Furnished Property and Services The Government shall provide clinical space, shared equipment, information technology access, and the following items:

Item No Property Description Qty. Date Available

1 Computer 1 Upon Arrival

2 Telephone 1 Upon Arrival

3 Desk/Chair 1 Upon Arrival

4 PIV Card 1 Upon Arrival

5 PPE Equipment 1 Upon Arrival

The Contractor shall provide uniforms, laboratory coats, and personal medical instruments not identified as Government-furnished. All Contractor-furnished items are subject to Government inspections and approval.

f. Use of Government Vehicles:

When authorized, Contractor personnel may use Government-owned motor vehicles in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), GSA Fleet procedures, and the following conditions:

(1) Government vehicles shall be used only for purposes that directly further the contract performance;

(2) Government vehicles may not be used for transportation between the employee’s residence and place of employment unless specifically authorized under 31 U.S.C. § 1344 and 41 CFR Part 102-5;

(3) The Contractor shall establish and enforce disciplinary measures for unauthorized use of Government vehicles and shall reimburse the Government for any costs incurred from unauthorized or non-contract-related use.

g. Client Background and Mission Context-

Some IHS patients served under this contract may speak only a Native language or have limited English proficiency. The Contractor must demonstrate cultural sensitivity, respect for cross-cultural differences, and the ability to communicate effectively, including through interpreters when needed.

h. Quality Assurance (QA):

• Performance is subject to ongoing evaluation under the Service Unit’s QA program.

• Reviews may include work quality, patient safety, documentation accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.

• The Contractor shall promptly correct deficiencies.

• Any payment/reimbursement adjustments require CO direction.

• Failure to correct deficiencies may result in termination for cause, particularly when performance endangers patients, staff, or Government property.

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING-N/A

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE.

1. Inspection and acceptance. All work under this contract is subject to inspection and final acceptance by the Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative of the government. The COR, as a duly authorized representative of the Contracting Officer, shall assume the responsibilities for monitoring the Contractor's performance, evaluating the quality of services provided by the Contractor and performing final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and services called for by the contract.

2. The Contractor shall be paid upon submission of an invoice completion and acceptance (if deliverable) or verification (if service) by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

SECTION F – PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

1. The performance schedule is as follows:

Base Period: TBD/2026 to TBD/2027 Option Period One: TBD/2027 to TBD/2028

Option Period Two: TBD/2028 to TBD/2029 Option Period Three: TBD/2029 to TBD/2030 Option Period Four: TBD/2030 to TBD/2031

a) The performance shall be for the base period initially. Option periods may be exercised upon issuance of written modifications, in accordance with FAR clause 52.217‐9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000).

b) Total contract award shall not exceed five years.

2. Deliverables: The contractor shall provide Non-Personal Healthcare Optometrist service to the following Albuquerque Area facility:

a. Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC)

Optometry Clinic 21B Avenue Zuni, New Mexico 87327

3. Government holidays (U.S. Government): Federal Holidays *Any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

1. Authorities of Government Personnel:

Notwithstanding the Contractor's responsibility for total management during the performance of this Contract, the administration of the Contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor. The following individuals will be the Government's points of contact during the performance of this Contract.

2. Contracting Officer/Contracting Specialist:

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

a. 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: 505-256-6752; email: shandiin.dewolfe@ihs.gov

b. Shannon Eldridge-Shorty, Contract Specialist (CS) Indian Health Service/Division of Contracts & Grants Management (DCGM) 4101 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 505-256-6768; email: shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=2026 mailto:shandiin.dewolfe@ihs.gov mailto:shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov

Send all communications pertaining to contractual and/or administrative matters to the address above and to the Contract Specialist administering this Contract.

The Federal Acquisition Regulation defines an unauthorized commitment as an agreement that is not binding solely because the government representative who made it lacked the authority to enter into that agreement on behalf of the government. Only contracting officers have the authority to make purchases or award contracts. Upon receipt and/or execution of any order placed for goods or services, the vendor shall verify that the Government Agent issuing the order has necessary authority to entire into the contract. If it is determined that the vendor failed to do so, they may be held liable for future Unauthorized Commitments.

3. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

a. Michelle Sanchez; michelle.sanchez2@ihs.gov; 505-782-7352, is hereby designated as COR for this service. The COR responsibilities will be to coordinate with the contractor the technical aspects of this service and the review of performance hereunder. The COR does not have the authority to change or alter the order amount, terms and conditions.

b. Bernard Ghachu; bernard.ghachu@ihs.gov; 505-782-7319, is hereby designated as the Alternate COR for this service. The Alternate COR responsibilities will be to help coordinate with the contractor the technical aspects of this service and the review of performance hereunder. The Alternate COR does not have the authority to change or alter the order amount, terms and conditions.

c. The COR and Alternate COR’s shall be responsible for:

(1) Monitoring the Contractors technical progress, including surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending technical changes,

(2) Interpreting the Performance Work Statement (PWS) in coordination with the Contracting Officer

(CO),

(3) Technical evaluation as required,

(4) Technical inspections and acceptance,

(5) Assisting the Contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered during the performance of the contract.

4. Invoice Requirements:

a. The Contractor shall submit invoices monthly (in arrears). (Please indicate whether a different invoicing schedule is preferred?)

b. The Contractor shall electronically send all complete invoices with all required documentation through ipp.gov. Failure to upload required documents directly to the website listed above will delay in prompt payment of your invoice.

c. The Contractor is required to include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) on each invoice, for more information about the UEI- (Home | SAM.gov).

d. The Contractor shall submit invoices in accordance with the contract terms, i.e., payment schedule, progress payments, partial payments, deliverables, etc.

e. Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification.

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

Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service

Division of Accounts Receivable 4101 Indian School Road NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque, NM 87110 mailto:michelle.sanchez2@ihs.gov mailto:bernard.ghachu@ihs.gov mailto:www.ipp.gov mailto:www.sam.gov

g. A W-9 form 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 Secure Fax: (505) 256-6851.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.

1. Fingerprinting Requirements for Security and Suitability:

Prior to the commencement of services, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to schedule an appointment to complete the fingerprinting process required under IHS regulations pertaining to security and character background investigations. No services may begin until successful completion of background clearance—including a criminal-history background investigation—and the Government has designated an official start date. Due to internal processes, this clearance may take up to six

(6) months. Potential candidates must be informed of this delay and factor it into their availability.

2. Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act:

Under the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (25 U.S.C. § 3201 et seq.), as amended, the Contractor and/or its personnel who will perform this service shall be subject to character investigations.

The investigation will be conducted via the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) electronic application (e-APP) process, and shall include all fingerprinting procedures and clearances required by the Act and implementing regulations. The Contractor shall supply all information necessary to support Level I and/or Level II background checks, and shall cooperate with IHS ensuring that the pre-employment screening process includes all required investigation questionnaires and forms. The Contractor acknowledges that personnel may be removed at any time if the adjudication is unfavorable, or if information subsequently arises that negatively affects suitability.

3. Health Documentation Requirements:

As a condition of performance under this contract, the Contractor shall provide for each individual documentation verifying compliance with the following immunization/health requirements, if required:

• Immunity to Rubella, Mumps, and Measles

• Immunity to Hepatitis B series or a signed declination of the Hepatitis B vaccinations

• History of Chickenpox (Varicella) disease or a positive antibody titer

• Tetanus-Diphtheria (Td) vaccination within the last five (5) years

• Tuberculosis (TB) Mantoux (PPD) skin test within the past twelve (12) months, with documentation of follow up for a positive result

• Current seasonal influenza vaccination.

4. Orientation and Training. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel receive facility-specific orientation and training required to perform assigned duties (e.g., use of IT systems and operational procedures).

Training will be provided where deemed necessary to improve quality or satisfy mandates of the Indian Health Service (IHS), Service Units. Training for continuing education, career development, or individual advancement is not included under this contract.

a. Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse. In accordance with Indian Health Service Manual Part 11, Chapter 2 (which replaces IHM Part 3, Chapter 20 and Circular 19-05). Each Contractor must complete this training within 30 days of their start date, a certificate must be submitted to the COR.

b. Overview of Trauma-Informed Care and Historical Trauma training for Non-Personal Healthcare Services. Applies to non-personal healthcare services (i.e., MLTs, RN, Physician, etc.). The certificate must be provided to the COR.

c. Information System Security Awareness (ISSA) Training: Personnel accessing IHS information systems or networks must complete ISSA training with 24 hours of access and annually thereafter. Training is available online at ISSA| Indian Health Service (IHS). Access will be revoked until training is completed file://///albd1apps/users/contracts/seldridgeshorty/Buyer%20Workload%20Assignments/Remote%20Coders/Solicitation/ALB_AOAPinvoices@ihs.gov%20 https://www.ihs.gov/issa/ unless the user reads and signs the IHS Quick Guide to Information Security, in which case training must be completed within 30 days. The certificates must be provided to the COR. See IHS General User Security Handbook, section 7.5.1.

d. Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training. The certificate must be provided to the COR.

5. HHS Information Systems Access and Security.

a. The Contractor shall require access to sensitive data, HHS-controlled facilities, and/or HHS information systems. The position sensitivity for this effort is designated as Level 1.

b. To obtain access, the Contractor shall comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and applicable HHS identity verification and security policies, including the HHS Information Security Program Policy and the HHS HSPD-12 Implementation Policy. Information Security and Privacy Program | HHS.gov

c. The minimum investigation for a non-critical sensitive position is a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) with fingerprinting, covering employment, education, references, and law enforcement check for the past five years. Higher-risk positions require additional investigation.

d. All inquiries, forms, and related assistance shall be directed to the Contracting Officer or designated representative.

e. Within seven (7) calendar days of final acceptance of the work, the Contractor shall return all identification badges to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

6. Federal security and compliance framework. The work performance under this contract will directly support the Indian Health Service (IHS) in satisfying its statutory and regulatory obligations, as well as adhering to applicable implementation guidance issued by OMB, HHS, NIST, and US-Cert. The following statutes, directives, and federal standards establish the foundational security requirements that govern all IHS information system and operations:

• Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). Applies to IHS as a covered entity managing electronic protected health information (ePHI). Established enhanced HIPAA requirements and federal breach-notification rule.

• Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Fully applies. Requires IHS to implement an agency wide information security program, conduct continuous monitoring, follow NIST standards, and submit annual security reporting through HHS and OMB.

• OMB Circular A-130 (includes Appendix III). Applies to all federal agencies. Provides policy for managing federal information resources, requires use of the NIST Risk Management Framework, and mandates security, privacy, and incident-response controls.

• OMB Circular A-11. Applies to IHS for IT planning and budgeting. Governs Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) and ties IT/security funding decisions to federal performance and reporting requirement.

• Presidential Decision Directive 63 (PDD-63). Applies at the federal level and forms the basis for critical infrastructure protection obligations that continue under later directives. IHS follows these requirements through broader HHS and federal cybersecurity policy.

• NIST Special Publications (SP) 800 Series. Mandatory for federal agencies under FISMA and OMB policy.

IHS must implement relevant NIST guidance, including SP 800-53 (security controls), SP-800-37 (RMF), SP 800-61 (incident handling), SP 800-63 (digital identity), and others as applicable.

7. Identification and Disposition of Data, Reports, and Other Deliverables.

a. The Contractor may not use any data obtained throughout this contract for purposes other than those authorized by the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service. All patient information is protected under the Privacy Act and the Confidential information clauses (HHSAR 352-224-70 and 352-227-71).

https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ocio/cybersecurity/information-security-privacy-program/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ocio/cybersecurity/information-security-privacy-program/index.html

b. Upon contract completion or termination, all data, analysis, reports, and related materials generated by the Contractor become property of the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Services.

c. The Contractor is prohibited from collecting or using data, statistics, or materials for its own research or publication. Any dissemination or release of contract-related information requires prior approval from the Government Contracting Officer.

8. Additional Requirements for Data, Data Rights, and Software.

a. Government Ownership of All Data. All data produced, recorded, transferred, or manipulated under this contract is the exclusive property of the Government, regardless of the format, storage method, or technology used. The Government retains sole rights to any by-products or derivatives materials generated under this contract, whether intentionally or incidentally.

b. Submission and Retention of Deliverables. The Contractor shall provide the Indian Health Service with complete copies of all final reports and deliverables for each task. At contract closeout, the Contractor must retain all related files for audit purposes.

c. Software restrictions. No software will be developed, modified, or enhanced under this acquisition.

d. IPv6 Compliance (future requirement). In accordance with OMB Memorandum M-21-07, all new IT systems must operate in a fully IPv6-enabled network environment. This requirement applies to both on-premises solutions and third-party hosted services integrating with the IHS network. The Offeror’s solution must comply with the IPv6 standards profile defined by the NIST USGv6 Program USGv6 Program | NIST

9. Reporting Requirement:

a. Contractor Performance Evaluation Report. During the life of this contract, the contractor’s performance will be evaluated on an interim and final basis pursuant to FAR Subpart 42.15. Evaluation will become part of the contract file and will be used as past performance information in evaluating the Contractor’s, and any significant subcontractors or affiliates, past performance on future contracts.

b. Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS) is an on-line reporting system CPARS.gov.

The Contractor Performance Report is completed by the COR electronically and sent to the Contractor for review and approval at the end of each performance period as an interim report and at the end of the contract performance as a final report. After review by the Contracting Officer, the report becomes a permanent record of the Contractor’s past performance.

c. Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). In the event of unsatisfactory contract performance, the Contracting Officer (CO) will issue a CDR that will explain the circumstances and finding concerning the incomplete or unsatisfactory service. The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR and respond in writing as to how they correct the unacceptable performance and avoid recurrence. The Government shall review the Contractor’s corrective action response to determine acceptability and will use any completed CDR as part of an overall evaluation of Contractor performance when determining present or future contractual obligations.

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES.

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES.

1. FAR 52.252-2 – CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation 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 these website address: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul | Acquisition.GOV https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/usgv6-program https://www.cpars.gov/cparsweb/home https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

FAR Clause No. Title Date

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984

52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government NOV 2021

52.203-12 Limitations of Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions JUN 2020

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights NOV 2023

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

JAN 2017

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011

52.204-13 System for Award Management - Maintenance OCT 2025

52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements OCT 2025

52.204-91 Contractor Identification OCT 2025

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded.

OCT 2025

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations OCT 2025

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services OCT 2025

52.216-4 Economic Price Adjustment – Labor and Material JAN 2017

52.222-3 Convict Labor OCT 2025

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans OCT 2025

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities OCT 2025

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans OCT 2025

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons OCT 2025

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification OCT 2025

52.224-3 Privacy Training JAN 2017

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. MAY 2024

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. MAR 2023

52.233-3 Protest After Award OCT 2025

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2025

52.237-3 Continuity of Services JAN 1991

52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance OCT 2025

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions OCT 2025

52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems OCT 2025

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services OCT 2025

52.245-1 Government Property SEP 2021

52.245-9 Use and Charges APR 2012

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses NOV 2020

Following clauses are in full text:

2. 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 30 days. (End of clause)

3. FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 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 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)

4. Per FAR Class Deviation 2025-09 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 this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

5. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 3)

CLAUSES

This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and affect 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 these addresses: HHS Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR) | HHS.gov.

HHSAR Clause No.: Title: Date:

352.203-70 Anti-Lobbying DEC 2015

352-211-3 Paperwork Reduction Act DEC 2015

352.224-70 Privacy Act DEC 2015

352-226-4 Notice of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-Aside DEC 2015

352.226-5 Notice of Indian Economic Enterprise Set-Aside DEC 2015

352.226-6 Indian Economic Enterprise Subcontracting Limitations DEC 2015

352.227-70 Publication and Publicity DEC 2015

352.233-71 Litigation and Claims DEC 2015

352.237-70 Pro-Children Act DEC 2015

352.237-71 Crime Control Act-Reporting of Child Abuse DEC 2015

352-237-72 Crime Control Act- Requirements for Background Checks DEC 2015

352.237-73 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act DEC 2015

Following clauses in full text:

6. HHSAR 352.224-71 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION (DEC 2015)

(a) Confidential Information, as used in this clause, means information or data of a personal nature about an individual, or proprietary information or data submitted by or pertaining to an institution or organization.

(b) Specific information or categories of information that the Government will furnish to the Contractor, or that the Contractor is expected to generate, which are confidential may be identified elsewhere in this contract. The Contracting Officer may modify this contract to identify Confidential Information from time to time during performance.

(c) Confidential Information or records shall not be disclosed by the Contractor until:

https://www.hhs.gov/grants-contracts/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/grants-contracts/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html

(1) Written advance notice of at least 45 days shall be provided to the Contracting Officer of the Contractor's intent to release findings of studies or research, to which an agency response may be appropriate to protect the public interest or that of the agency.

(2) For information provided by or on behalf of the government,

(i) The publication or dissemination of the following types of information are restricted under this contract: PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION.

(ii) The reason(s) for restricting the types of information identified in subparagraph (i) is/are: THE

HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996 (HIPAA) PRIVACY RULES USES PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI) TO DEFINE THE TYPE OF PATIENT INFORMATION

THAT’S PROTECTED BY LAW.

(iii) Written advance notice of at least 45 days shall be provided to the Contracting Officer of the Contractor's intent to disseminate or publish information identified in subparagraph (2)(i). The contractor shall not disseminate or publish such information without the written consent of the Contracting Officer.

(d) Whenever the Contractor is uncertain with regard to the confidentiality of or a property interest in information under this contract, the Contractor should consult with the Contracting Officer prior to any release, disclosure, dissemination, or publication. (End of clause)

7. HHSAR 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. Unless otherwise agreed to by the contracting officer per HHSAR 352.232-71(c), the use of IPP shall take precedence over previously established invoicing 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. Unless otherwise agreed to by the contracting officer per HHSAR 352.232-71(c), the use of IPP shall take precedence over previously established invoicing procedures. (End of clause)

8. HHSAR 352.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (DEC 2015)

The key personnel specified in this contract are considered to be essential to work performance. At least 30 days prior to the contractor voluntarily diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs or contracts the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and shall submit a justification for the diversion or replacement and a request to replace the individual. The request must identify the proposed replacement and provide an explanation of how the replacement's skills, experience, and credentials meet or exceed the requirements of the contract (including, when applicable, Human Subjects Testing requirements). If the employee of the contractor is terminated for cause or separates from the contractor voluntarily with less than thirty days’ notice, the Contractor shall provide the maximum notice practicable under the circumstances. The Contractor shall not divert, replace, or announce any such change to key personnel without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. The contract will be modified to add or delete key personnel as necessary to reflect the agreement of the parties. (End of clause)

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS.

SECTION J - List of attachments-

IDENTIFIER DESCRIPTION # OF PAGES

Attachment #1 Past Performance Survey (template) 4

Attachment #2 IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form

Attachment #3 Pricing Table 1

Attachment #4 Q&A form 1

PART IV - REPRESENTATION AND INSTRUCTIONS.

SECTION K – REPRESENATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS.

1. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

This solicitation 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): FAR | Acquisition.GOV

FAR Provisions No.: Title: Date:

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2024

52.204-7 System for Award Management-Registration NOV 2024

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

SEP 2023

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations FEB 2024

52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and Representation JUN 2020

52.233-2 Service of Protest SEPT 2006

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications

OCT 2025

The following provisions are in full text:

2. FAR 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-

REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2015)

(a) Definitions. "Inverted domestic corporation" and "subsidiary" have the meaning given in the clause of this contract entitled Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations ( 52.209-10).

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-2(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-4.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It □ is, □ is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

(2) It □ is, □ is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation. (End of provision)

3. FAR 52.209-5 - CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (AUG 2020)

(a) (1) The Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that—

(i) The Offeror and/or any of its principals–

(A) Are □ are not □ presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency;

(B) Have □ have not □, within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes relating to the https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-10#FAR_52_209_10 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/9.108-2#FAR_9_108_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/9.108-4#FAR_9_108_4 submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property (if offeror checks "have", the offeror shall also see 52.209- 7, if included in this solicitation);

(C) Are □ are not □ presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision;

(D) Have □, have not □, within a three-year period preceding this offer, been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes in an amount that exceeds the threshold at 9.104-5(a)(2) for which the liability remains unsatisfied.

(1) Federal taxes are considered delinquent if both of the following criteria apply:

(i) The tax liability is finally determined. The liability is finally determined if it has been assessed. A liability is not finally determined if there is a pending administrative or judicial challenge. In the case of a judicial challenge to the liability, the liability is not finally determined until all judicial appeal rights have been exhausted.

(ii) The taxpayer is delinquent in making payment. A taxpayer is delinquent if the taxpayer has failed to pay the tax liability when full payment was due and required. A taxpayer is not delinquent in cases where enforced collection action is precluded.

(2) Examples.

(i) The taxpayer has received a statutory notice of deficiency, under I.R.C. § 6212, which entitles the taxpayer to seek Tax Court review of a proposed tax deficiency. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek Tax Court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights.

(ii) The IRS has filed a notice of Federal tax lien with respect to an assessed tax liability, and the taxpayer has been issued a notice under I.R.C. § 6320 entitling the taxpayer to request a hearing with the IRS Office of Appeals contesting the lien filing, and to further appeal to the Tax Court if the IRS determines to sustain the lien filing. In the course of the hearing, the taxpayer is entitled to contest the underlying tax liability because the taxpayer has had no prior opportunity to contest the liability. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek tax court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights.

(iii) The taxpayer has entered into an installment agreement pursuant to I.R.C. § 6159. The taxpayer is making timely payments and is in full compliance with the agreement terms. The taxpayer is not delinquent because the taxpayer is not currently required to make full payment.

(iv) The taxpayer has filed for bankruptcy protection. The taxpayer is not delinquent because enforced collection action is stayed under 11 U.S.C. 362 (the Bankruptcy Code).

(ii) The Offeror has □ has not □, within a three-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default by any Federal agency.

(2) "Principal," for the purposes of this certification, means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity…