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4101 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 225

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Solicitation 75H70726Q00041 is hereby issued to provide one (1) forklift with a warranty at the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service Warehouse located in Albuquerque, NM.

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Solicitation No.

75H70726Q00041

Project Title Forklift - OEHE

SECTION B – CONTINUATION OF SF-1449

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part

12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation No. 75H70726Q00041 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for one (1) forklift with an extended warranty for the Albuquerque Area IHS Warehouse located in Albuquerque, NM.

This acquisition is set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Small Business concerns. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333924 with a small business size standard of 900 employees or fewer.

1. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Albuquerque Area IHS Warehouse 3101 Menaul Blvd NE, Suite A Albuquerque, NM 87107

2. CONTRACT TYPE

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Contracts and Grants Management (DCGM), anticipates awarding one single firm-fixed price type order, as a result of this opportunity.

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)

Performance will be for the base year only, unless the period is changed by written modification, as per FAR 17.207(c). If the Government exercises the option pursuant to FAR 52.217-9 - Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000), the period of performance shall be extended in accordance with the following schedule (subject to change):

Base Year: TBD/2026 – TBD/2027 1st Option Year: TBD/2027 – TBD/2028 2nd Option Year: TBD/2028 – TBD/2029 3rd Option Year: TBD/2029 – TBD/2030 4th Option Year: TBD/2030 – TBD/2031

4. PRICING SUMMARY

Upon delivery and acceptance of the services described in the Statement of Work (SOW) and identified in the Pricing Table below, the Government shall pay to the Contractor the total prices set forth on the specified contract line items.

Pricing Table**

Item # Contract Period Description Qty Total Amount

Forklift 1 $

Warranty 1 $ CLIN 1 Base Year: TBD/2026-

TBD/2027

Operation/Maintenance Manual 1 $ http://www.acquisition.gov/

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Training Materials 1 $

CLIN 2

Option Year 1:

TBD/2027 -

TBD/2028

Warranty 1 $

CLIN 3

Option Year 2:

TBD/2028 -

TBD/2029

Warranty 1 $

CLIN 4

Option Year 3:

TBD/2029 -

TBD/2030

Warranty 1 $

CLIN 5

Option Year 4:

TBD/2030 -

TBD/2031

Warranty 1 $

GRAND TOTAL (base year + option years): $

* - All-Inclusive Rate: The service rate must include all associated fees, all applicable taxes, and any miscellaneous costs required

**There is a fillable table attached for your usage, or you may use a format of your own***

5. POINTS OF CONTACT (POC)

Contracting Officer (CO) Contract Specialist (CS)

Stephanie Begay Stephanie Begay

(505) 256-6750 (505) 256-6750

Stephanie.Begay3@ihs.gov Stephanie.Begay3@ihs.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) AAIHS Warehouse POC

Andrew Thesing Name: To be distributed at award

Phone: To be distributed at award Phone: To be distributed at award

Email: To be distributed at award Email: To be distributed at award

6. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

6.1 Introduction

6.1.1 Background

Current electric forklift needs to be phased out due to battery corrosion and limited space to store charging station.

6.1.2 Scope

Deliver to IHS one (1) forklift meeting the requirements established in section 6.2 to Albuquerque, NM. Delivery to include contractor provided final inspection. The forklift must be delivered to the location specified in section 6.3. In addition to the forklift, the contractor must provide a warranty that meets the requirements detailed in section 6.2.2.3. The

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Contractor must also provide an operation/maintenance manual and training materials in either written or digital format as required by section 6.2.2.2.

6.2 Requirements

6.2.1 Proposal Requirements

Proposals shall be submitted with complete and final pricing that includes any incidental costs to provide IHS with a forklift and warranty that meets the requirements established in section 6.2.2.3. Proposals shall include at a minimum the elements listed below.

• Detailed information on forklift including but not limited to:

o Weight capacity o Mast height o Motor type o Lift typer o Safety features o Tire type o Transmission type o Hours on machine (if applicable) o Service/maintenance records (if applicable) o Proposed pricing should be offerors full price and include any shipping and/or incidental costs o Buy American Act Manufacturer Certification

• Proposed forklift operation and maintenance manuals and operation training materials o Provided enough detail to IHS through examples, excerpts, etc. to allow IHS to determine if proposed manuals and training materials will be sufficient to meet the requirements established in section 6.2.

• Warranty information including but not limited to o Items covered o Terms and conditions o Duration o Servicing location/technical approach

• Final Inspection list

6.2.2 Deliverables

6.2.2.1 Forklift

Provide IHS with a new forklift that meets the following requirements:

• Load Capacity: 5,000 lbs.

• Mast Height: three stage, 83” / 189”

• Power Type: LPG

• Engine: Minimum 2.4L or equivalent industrial engine

• Lift Type: Hydraulic

• Safety Features:

o Back up alarm o Seatbelt o Lights

• Tire Type: Solid Cushion suitable for warehouse use

• Transmission: Power shift transmission

• Fork Length: 42”

• Adjustable Forks: Yes

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• Full documentation of hours, maintenance history, and condition

• Buy American Act compliance

6.2.2.2 Forklift Operation and Maintenance Manuals and Operation Training Materials As part of final delivery Contractor shall provide IHS with operational/maintenance manual(s) that are for the specific make/model of forklift. These items will be delivered in either a written or digital format that are accessible as either a pdf or Microsoft word document.

Any training materials relevant to the make and model of forklift that increase operational safety, preventative maintenance, OSHA standards, etc. available to the contractor are to be included in final delivery.

6.2.2.3 Warranty

The forklift shall include a warranty that shall include parts and labor and be valid at the Albuquerque, NM location.

Warranty terms shall be clearly documented and provided upon delivery. All requested services performed under warranty shall be done either on site in Albuquerque, NM or locally at a service location in Albuquerque, NM.

6.3 Delivery Location and Schedule

Delivery shall be made to the following address:

Albuquerque Area Warehouse 3101 Menaul Blvd NE, Suite A Albuquerque, NM 87107

POC information shall be provided by IHS at time of award.

Delivery of the forklift shall be made in full and in a timeline established through coordination with the designated Indian Health Service point of contact and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Unless otherwise agreed upon with the COR, delivery shall occur within 30 days after contract award.

6.4 Acceptance and Inspection

At time of final delivery contractor shall provide IHS with an onsite representative who will walk through forklift operation, safety best practices, and daily safety checks with IHS warehouse staff. Using a contractor produced inspection checklist, the contractor representative will be responsible for performing a final inspection of the forklift with the designated IHS POC. Once inspection has occurred and it has been determined that the forklift is free from any mechanical/cosmetic deficiencies the contractor representative and IHS POC will sign off on the final inspection document and at that time the forklift will be considered fully accepted and inspected.

Signed checklist will be sent to COR for contract records/ proof of final acceptance.

Deliverable Acceptance Criteria Delivery Schedule

Forklift

Forklift meets the requirements established in section 6.2., is delivered in full to the address present in section 6.3 and is determined, through final inspection to be free from mechanical and cosmetic deficiencies.

TBD in agreement with the COR, no later than 30 days from contract award.

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Warranty All warranty information provided to IHS at time of delivery, or at a time agreed upon with the COR.

TBD in agreement with the COR, no later than 30 days from contract award.

Operation/Maintenance Manual

All manuals provided to IHS at time of delivery or at a time agreed upon with the COR. If digital copies are provided, they will be in either

PDF or word documents format and accessible by IHS staff.

TBD in agreement with the COR, no later than 30 days from contract award.

Training Materials

All training materials provided to IHS at time of delivery or at a time agreed upon with the COR. If digital copies are provided, they will be in either PDF or word document format and accessible by IHS staff.

TBD in agreement with the COR, no later than 30 days from contract award.

Final Inspection Checklist

Filled out during final inspection by contractor designated representative.

Signed off on by both the COR and designated IHS POC. Copy of the signed checklist sent to COR for their records.

TBD in agreement with the COR, no later than 30 days from contract award.

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 (see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/).

7. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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All work performed under this contract is subject to inspection and final acceptance by the Contracting Officer (CO) or the duly authorized representative of the Government. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), as a duly authorized representative of the Contracting Officer, shall be responsible for monitoring the Contractor’s performance, evaluating the quality of services provided, and performing final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and services required under this contract.

a. Contractor Performance Evaluation Report:

Throughout the contract period, the Contractor’s performance will be evaluated on both an interim and final basis pursuant to FAR Subpart 42.15, to include the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

These evaluations become part of the official contract file and may be used as past-performance information for future procurements involving the Contractor, its affiliates, or significant subcontractors.

b. Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR):

In the event of unsatisfactory contract performance, the Contracting Officer will issue a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) describing the circumstances and findings regarding the incomplete or deficient service. The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR and provide a written corrective-action plan describing how the deficiency will be resolved and prevented from recurring. The Government will review the Contractor’s response for acceptability, and any completed CDRs will become part of the overall performance evaluation record used in assessing current and future contractual obligations.

8. INVOICE SUBMISSION

The Contractor shall submit invoices, as needed. Advance payments will not be issued by Finance unless stated herein.

Upload complete invoice with all required documentation to:

https://www.ipp.gov

Please do not send any invoices or any invoice-related documents (such as deliverables, reports or balance statements) to the Contracting Officer or Finance Department. Failure to upload required documents directly to the website listed above will delay prompt payment of your invoice.

Additionally, the Contractor is required to include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) on each invoice. For additional information about the UEI (hhtps://www.sam.gov).

Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification

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

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.

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

SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES

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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

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.

FAR

Clause No. Title Date

52.202-1 Definitions 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 52.204-13 System for Award Management - Maintenance Oct 2018 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded.

Jan 2025

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Nov 2015 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services Nov 2023 52.216-4 Economic Price Adjustment – Labor and Material. Jan 2017 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside Nov 2020 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns Jan 2025 52.222-3 Convict Labor Jun 2003 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities Jun 2020 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards – Price Adjustment

(Multiple Year and Option Contracts) Aug 2018

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Nov 2025 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 Nov 2025 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 Aug 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004 52.237-3 Continuity of Services 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Oct 2025 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Oct 2025 52.246-4 Inspection of Services – Fixed Priced Aug 1996 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses Nov 2020

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.

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

Project Title Forklift - OEHE 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.

Department Of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) (48 CFR Chapter 3) Clauses This contract incorporates the following HHSAR provisions and clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were provided in full text. The full text of these provisions and clauses is available upon request from the Contracting Officer or may be accessed electronically at: https://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar/subpart352.html

HHSAR

Clause No. Title Date

352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Dec 2015

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.

SECTION D – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS

Attachment No. Description No. of

Pages 1 Fillable Table for Quote 1 2 IHS IEE Representation Form 1

SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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)

FAR

Provision

No.

Title Date

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. Jan 2017 https://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar/subpart352.html

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52.204-7 System for Award Management - Registration Nov 2024 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items Sep 2023

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

(a) 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. The following factors (listed in order of descending importance) shall be used to evaluate quotes:

1. Technical Capability

2. Past Performance

3. Price

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quote 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 a quote, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful quoter within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quoter’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of provision)

Department Of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) (48 CFR Chapter 3) Provisions This contract incorporates the following HHSAR provisions and clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were provided in full text. The full text of these provisions and clauses is available upon request from the Contracting Officer or may be accessed electronically at: https://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar/subpart352.html

HHSAR

Provision No. Title Date

352.226-4 Notice of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside 352.226-7 Indian Economic Enterprise Representation 352.239-73 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice Dec 2015

SECTION F - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICE TO QUOTERS

EVALUATION (IHS SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE)

(Supplementing FAR 52.212-2 and FAR 12.203)

Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with FAR 12.203(c)(2) using a comparative evaluation of quotes. Technical capability and technical requirements, individually or combined, are more important than price. Contracting Officers are not required to prepare formal evaluation plans, score quotes, or establish a competitive range.

Award will be made to the quoter whose submission is:

1. Technically acceptable,

• Forklift Requirement adherence o The offeror’s quote will be evaluated on how well the proposed forklift meets the requirements established in the SOW.

• Warranty o The offeror’s quote will be evaluated on how well the proposed warranty meets the requirements established in the SOW

• Operator/maintenance manual and training material o The offeror’s proposal will be evaluated on how well the proposed manual and training materials meet the requirements established in the SOW.

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• Price

2. Determined responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9, and

3. Represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The Government may communicate with quoters to clarify aspects of their quotes but is not required to request revised quotations.

QUOTE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Quoters shall submit a complete quotation package and a signed SF-1449. Electronic submission (PDF preferred) is required unless otherwise stated in the solicitation.

1. Technical Capability –

Include the following:

• Quoter Name

• UEI Number

• Business Size (Small Business, Indian-Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), etc.)

• Point of Contact (name, phone, email)

• A description demonstrating the quoter’s capability to perform all requirements in the Statement of Work (SOW)

The technical submission must show a clear understanding of the requirements and provide a logical, feasible approach to meeting the SOW. Quotes that address only part of the requirement will be rated unacceptable.

The Government will evaluate only the information provided. No assumptions will be made.

2. - Past Performance –

Provide up to three (3) recent and relevant contracts or jobs of similar scope. Include:

• Customer/organization

• Location

• Dates of performance

• Description of work

• Contract value (if available)

In addition, IHS may evaluate:

• CPARS reports

• Other federal past performance records

• Subcontractor performance (IAW FAR 12.203(a)(2))

• Past performance information already known to the Government

A lack of past performance will not be considered negative.

3. Quote –

Quote shall be firm-fixed-price and include:

• Total price for the base period

• Total prices for all option periods (if applicable)

• All labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and supervision

• All applicable federal, state, tribal, and local taxes

• Any required travel, fully burdened

• A minimum 90-day price validity

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The provided fillable price table may be used, or the quoter may submit their own format containing equivalent details.

Pricing may be evaluated for reasonableness, completeness, balance, and consistency with the technical approach.

4. Signed SF-1449 –

Submit the first page of the SF-1449, signed. Include any signed amendments, if issued.

Communications/Questions: All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer identified on the SF- 1449. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Responses may be issued via amendment if necessary.

Notice of Award: A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote will result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The Government may accept a quote in whole or in part unless withdrawn in writing prior to award.

The Government anticipates award without discussions; however, it reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined to be in the Government’s best interest.