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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Billings Area Indian Health Service for Tele-Emergency Behavioral Health & Tele-Behavioral Health Services. The solicitation is a 100% Buy Indian Small Business Set-Aside for eligible Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), with a small business size standard of $13.5 million. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price for a base year (01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026) with four optional one-year extensions through 12/31/2030.
Key response dates include: technical questions due by 10/17/2025, and quotes due by 11/07/2025 at 2:00 PM MT. The evaluation will use a Best Value Continuum approach, with technical and past performance factors being approximately equal to cost. Offerors must submit four volumes: technical (4 PDF pages), past performance, price, and administrative, each addressing specific requirements. The government will evaluate offers based on technical approach, past performance experience, and pricing, with the ability to award to a higher-priced offeror if their technical approach demonstrates superior capabilities.
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SEE ADDENDUMIS CHECKED
CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
CODE
FACILITYCODE
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER
OFFEROR
Billings MT 59101 P.O. Box 36600 2900 4th Avenue North Billings Area Indian Health Service
IHSBILLINGS CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE
X
X
X
621112
SIZE STANDARD:
100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR224
REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL
(RFP)
INVITATION
FOR BID (IFB)
10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE
REQUEST FOR
QUOTE (RFQ)
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
13b. RATING
NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY
CLASSIFICATION STANDARD
(NAICS):
SMALL BUSINESS
11/07/2025 1400 MT
10/08/2025
406-638-3497JOHNNA PRYOR
(No collect calls)
INFORMATION CALL:
FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME
4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION
75H70926Q00001
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF
1 18 OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
TELEPHONE NO.
17a. CONTRACTOR/
BILLINGS MT 59101
2900 4TH AVENUE NORTH
IHSBILLINGS
15. DELIVER TO
Billings MT 59101 P.O. Box 36600 2900 4th Avenue North
9. ISSUED BY
7.
2. CONTRACT NO.
EFFECTIVE DATE
$13.5
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 SCHEDULEX
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)
Billings Area Indian Health Service
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL
BUSINESS (WOSB)
ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL
BUSINESS (EDWOSB)
24.
AMOUNT
23.
UNIT PRICE
22.
UNIT
21.
QUANTITY
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
19.
ITEM NO.
This Contract is for Tele-Emergency Behavioral Health & Tele-Behavioral Health Services for the Billings Area Indian Health Service.
Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
1 Base Year Tele-Emergency & Tele-Health Services
101 Option Year One Continued ...
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
X
XX
DATED
ALTA A. ADRIAN
. 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:
32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN
RECEIVED INSPECTED
40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER
37. CHECK NUMBER
FINALPARTIAL
36. PAYMENT
FINALPARTIAL
35. AMOUNT VERIFIED
CORRECT FOR
34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER
COMPLETE
32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
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
24.
AMOUNT
23.
UNIT PRICE
22.
UNIT
21.
QUANTITY
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
19.
ITEM NO.
Tele-Emergency & Tele-Health Services
(Option Line Item)
12/01/2026
Period of Performance: 01/01/2027 to 12/31/2027
201 Option Year Two
Tele-Emergency & Tele-Health Services
(Option Line Item)
12/01/2027
Period of Performance: 01/01/2028 to 12/31/2028
301 Option Year Three
Tele-Emergency & Tele-Health Services
(Option Line Item)
12/01/2028
Period of Performance: 01/01/2029 to 12/31/2029
401 Option Year Four
Tele-Emergency & Tele-Health Services
(Option Line Item)
12/01/2029
Period of Performance: 01/01/2030 to 12/31/2030
32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
18 2 of
Solicitation No.
75H70926Q00001
Project Title
Tele Behavioral Health & Tele Emergency Behavioral Health
SECTION B – CONTINUATION
This is a Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
75H70926Q00001 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for Tele Behavioral Health & Tele Emergency Behavioral Health Services for the Billings Area Indian Health Service. This procurement is conducted pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12, Commercial Items in conjunction FAR 37.101, Non-Personal Services Contract; FAR 37.4 Non-Personal Healthcare Services Contracts.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.
Set-Aside: 100% Buy Indian Small Business Set-Aside (per 25 U.S.C. § 47) for eligible Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE’s)
Note: Offerors must certify their eligibility under the Buy Indian Act. Only Offers from firms that meet the definition of an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise will be considered for award. In addition, Clause 352.226-6, Indian Economic Enterprise Subcontracting Limitation is included in this solicitation.
NAICS: 621112 - Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists
SB Size Standard: $ 13.5 million
1. CONTRACT TYPE
The Billings Area Indian Health Service anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract.
However, the Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if it is determined to be in the Government’s best interest for Tele Behavioral Health & Tele Emergency Behavioral Health Services.
2. PRICE SCHEDULE
See Attachment A3 Price Schedule
Offerors are required to complete and submit the Government provided Price Schedule as part of their quotation.
3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
If the Government exercises the options pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000), the ordering period shall be extended in accordance with the following schedule:
Base Year: 01/01/2026 – 12/31/2026 Option Year One: 01/01/2027 – 12/31/2027 Option Year Two: 01/01/2028 – 12/31/2028 Option Year Three: 01/01/2029 – 12/31/2029 Option Year Four: 01/01/2030 – 12/31/2030
4. POINTS OF CONTACT (POC)
Contract Specialist Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)
Johnna Spotted
Email: Johnna.Spotted@ihs.gov
Brandon Miller
Contact info distributed at award
Contracting Officer (CO) Contractor’s Point of Contact
DeeAndra Salabye
Email: DeeAndra.Salabye@ihs.gov
Name:
Phone:
Email:
5. SCOPE
See attachment A1 for Performance Work Statement.
SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES
1. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) CLAUSES
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov.
(End of clause)
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
CLAUSE Title Date
52.203-3 Gratuities Apr 1984 52.203-6 Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government Alt I Nov 2021 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions Jun 2020 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest Jun 2020 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements of
Statements Jan 2017
52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards Jun 2020 52.204-12 Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance Oct 2016 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct 2018 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements Oct 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance Aug 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications Dec 2014 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities Dec 2023
52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
Nov 2021
52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application Jun 2023 52.207-3 Right of First Refusal of Employment May 2006 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors
Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded Jan 2025
52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters Oct 2018 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
52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside Nov 2020 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns Jan 2025 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting Oct 2022 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program representation Jan 2025 52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes Feb 1997
52.222-3 Convict Labor Jun 2003 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities Apr 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity Sep 2016 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans Jun 2020 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities Jun 2020 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans Jun 2020 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights under the National Labor Relations Act Dec 2010 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Oct 2025 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to
Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements May 2014
52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification Jan 2025 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information May 2011 52.226-1 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian Owned Economic Enterprise Jun 2000 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace May 2024 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving May 2024 52.227-14 Rights in Data – General May 2014 52.227-17 Rights in Data – Special Works Dec 2007 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation Jan 1997 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes Feb 2019 52.232-1 Payments Apr 1984 52.232-11 Extras Apr 1984 52.232-18 Availability of Funds Apr 1984 52.232-32 Performance-Based Payments Apr 2012 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims May 2014 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management Oct 2018 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013 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 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation Apr 1984 52.237-3 Continuity of Services Jan 1991 52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance Jan 1997 52.242-13 Bankruptcy Jul 1995 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work Apr 1984 52.245-1 Government Property Sep 2021 52.245-9 Use and Charges Apt 2012 52.252-4 Alterations in Contract Apr 1984
Clauses Incorporated by full text
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 1 day of contract expiring.
(End of Clause)
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 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 66 months.
(End of Clause)
2. HHSAR CLAUSES
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
CLAUSE Title Date
352.211-3 Paperwork Reduction Act DEC 2015 352.224-71 Confidential Information DEC 2015 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payments Request FEB 2022 352.226-1 Indian Preference DEC 2015 352.226-2 Indian Preference Program DEC 2015 352.237-74 Non-Discrimination in Service Delivery DEC 2015 352.239-73 Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility DEC 2015
Clauses Incorporated by full text
352.226-5 NOTICE OF INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE SET-ASIDE
(a) Definitions as used in this clause:
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) means Public Law 92-203 (December 18, 1971), 85 Stat. 688, codified at 43 U.S.C. 1601-1629h.
Indian means a person who is an enrolled member of an Indian Tribe or “Native” as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
Indian Economic Enterprise means any business activity owned by one or more Indians or Indian Tribes that is established for the purpose of profit provided that: The combined Indian or Indian Tribe ownership must constitute not less than 51 percent of the enterprise; the Indians or Indian Tribes must, together, receive at least a majority of the earnings from the contract; and the management and daily business operations of an enterprise must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians. To ensure actual control over the enterprise, the individuals must possess requisite management or technical capabilities directly related to the primary industry in which the enterprise conducts business. The enterprise must meet these requirements throughout the following time periods:
(i) At the time an offer is made in response to a written solicitation;
(ii) At the time of the contract award; and
(iii) During the full term of the contract.
Indian Tribe means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other recognized group or community that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (Pub. L. 92-203, 85 Stat. 688; 43 U.S.C. 1601).
Representation means the positive statement by an enterprise of its eligibility for preferential consideration and participation for acquisitions conducted under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, in accordance with the procedures in Subpart 326.606.
(b) General. (1) Under the Buy Indian Act, offers are solicited only from Indian Economic Enterprises.
(2) The CO will reject all offers received from ineligible enterprises.
(3) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to an Indian Economic Enterprise, as defined in paragraph (a) of this clause.
(c) Required submissions. In response to this solicitation, an offeror must also provide the following:
(1) A description of the required percentage of the work/costs to be provided by the offeror over the contract term as required by section 352.226-6, Subcontracting Limitations clause; and
(2) Qualifications of the key personnel (if any) that will be assigned to the contract.
(d) Required assurance. The offeror must provide written assurance to the CO that the offeror is and will remain in compliance with the requirements of this clause. It must do this before the CO awards the Buy Indian Act contract and upon successful and timely completion of the contract, but before the CO accepts the work or product.
(e) Non-responsiveness. Failure to provide the information required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of this clause may cause the CO to find an offer non-responsive and reject it.
(f) Eligibility.
(1) Participation in the Mentor-Protégé Program established under section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (25 U.S.C. 47 note) does not render an Indian Economic Enterprise ineligible for contracts awarded under the Buy Indian Act.
(2) If a contractor no longer meets the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise after award, the contractor must notify the CO immediately and in writing. The notification must include full disclosure of circumstances causing the contractor to lose eligibility status and a description of any actions that the contractor will take to regain eligibility. Failure to give the CO immediate written notification means that:
(i) The economic enterprise may be declared ineligible for future contract awards under this part; and
(ii) The CO may consider termination for default if it is in the best interest of the government.
(g) Representation. Under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, offers are solicited only from Indian Economic Enterprises (326.606). As required by HHSAR 352.226-7(b), offerors shall include a completed Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form in response to Sources Sought Notices, Request for Information (RFI) and as part of the proposal submission. The Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form, available on the IHS DAP public website ( www.IHS.gov/DAP ), shall be included in synopses, presolicitation notices, and solicitations for the acquisitions under the Buy Indian Act. Offers received from enterprises that are not Indian Economic Enterprises shall not be considered.
352.226-6 INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE SUBCONTRACTING LIMITATIONS
(a) Definitions as used in this clause.
(1) Indian Economic Enterprise means any business activity owned by one or more Indians or Indian Tribes that is established for the purpose of profit provided that: The combined Indian or Indian Tribe ownership must constitute not less than 51 percent of the enterprise; the Indians or Indian Tribes must, together, receive at least a majority of the earnings from the contract; and the management and daily business operations of an enterprise must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians. To ensure actual control over the enterprise, the individuals must possess requisite management or technical capabilities directly related to the primary industry in which the enterprise conducts business. The enterprise must meet these requirements throughout the following time periods:
(i) At the time an offer is made in response to a written solicitation;
(ii) At the time of the contract award; and
(iii) During the full term of the contract.
(2) Subcontract means any contract, as defined in FAR subpart 2.1, entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of the prime contractor or subcontractor. It includes, but is not limited to, purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.
(3) Subcontractor means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.
(b) Required Percentages of work by the concern. The contractor must comply with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting clause in allocating what percentage of work to subcontract. The contractor shall not subcontract work exceeding the subcontract limitations in FAR 52.219-14 to a concern other than a responsible Indian Economic Enterprise.
(c) Any work that an IEE subcontractor does not perform with its own employee shall be considered subcontracted work for the purpose of calculating percentages of subcontract work in accordance with FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting.
(d) Cooperation. The contractor must:
(1) Carry out the requirements of this clause to the fullest extent; and
(2) Cooperate in any study or survey that the CO, Indian Health Service or its agents may conduct to verify the contractor's compliance with this clause.
(e) Incorporation in Subcontracts. The contractor must incorporate the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in all subcontracts for general services, A&E services and construction awarded under this contract.
(End of clause)
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)
352.237-70 PRO-CHILDREN ACT (DEC 2015)
(a) Public Law 103-227, Title X, Part C, also known as the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (Act), 20 U.S.C.
7183, imposes restrictions on smoking in facilities where certain federally funded children's services are provided. The Act prohibits smoking within any indoor facility (or portion thereof), whether owned, leased, or contracted for, that is used for the routine or regular provision of: (i) kindergarten, elementary, or secondary education or library services or (ii) health or day care services that are provided to children under the age of
18. The statutory prohibition also applies to indoor facilities that are constructed, operated, or maintained with Federal funds.
(b) By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all subcontracts awarded under this contract for the specified children's services. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with the provisions of the Act. Failure to comply with the Act may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation and/or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate violation.
(End of clause)
352.237-71 CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1990-REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE (DEC 2015)
(a) Public Law 101-647, also known as the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Act), imposes responsibilities on certain individuals who, while engaged in a professional capacity or activity, as defined in the Act, on Federal land or in a federally-operated (or contracted) facility, learn of facts that give the individual reason to suspect that a child has suffered an incident of child abuse.
(b) The Act designates “covered professionals” as those persons engaged in professions and activities in eight different categories including, but not limited to, teachers, social workers, physicians, dentists, medical residents or interns, hospital personnel and administrators, nurses, health care practitioners, chiropractors, osteopaths, pharmacists, optometrists, podiatrists, emergency medical technicians, ambulance drivers, alcohol or drug treatment personnel, psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health professionals, child care workers and administrators, and commercial film and photo processors. The Act defines the term “child abuse” as the physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child.
(c) Accordingly, any person engaged in a covered profession or activity under an HHS contract or subcontract, regardless of the purpose of the contract or subcontract, shall immediately report a suspected child abuse incident in accordance with the provisions of the Act. If a child is suspected of being harmed, the appropriate State Child Abuse Hotline, local child protective services (CPS), or law enforcement agency shall be contacted. For more information about where and how to file a report, the Childhelp USA, National Child Abuse Hotline (1800-4-A-CHILD) shall be called. Any covered professional failing to make a timely report of such incident shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
(d) By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all applicable subcontracts awarded under this contract. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with the provisions of the Act.
3. INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT
Invoices shall be submitted through the Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP), a secure, web-based electronic invoicing system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The use of IPP shall take precedence over previously established invoicing procedures in accordance with HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests”. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. If you require assistance registering or require IPP account access, please contact the IPP Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov.
Payment will be made by the Billings Area Financial Management Branch, P.O. Box 36600, Billings, Montana 59107. Payments are made in arrears.
(End of Local Clause)
4. CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY:
Authority to negotiate changes in the terms, conditions or amounts cited in this contract is reserved for the Contracting Officer.
5. SUPERVISION & QUALITY CONTROL
The primary agent/official responsible for monitoring the performance on this contract in a project officer capacity and who will be verifying that all services have been received and delivered will be Brandon Miller, Contracting Officer Representative, Billings Area Office.
Invoices shall be utilized, kept on file, and verified by the COR. The Contracting Officer, or his/her designated representative is authorized to review by onsite survey, through review of records, or through any other reasonable manner the quality of care rendered under this contract. Adequate records shall be maintained to reflect the accuracy with respect to claims submission as well as for quality of care. The Contractor shall comply with and assist in all Quality Assurance activities necessary for the Government to maintain accreditation.
SECTION D – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS
A1 – Performance Work Statement A2 – Price Schedule A3 – Past Performance Survey A4 – Consultation Volume Data A5 – Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form
SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
1. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) PROVISIONS
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)
PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
PROVISION Title Date
52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions
Sept 2024
52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation
Jan 2017
52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror AUG 2020 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror AUG 2020 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain telecommunications and Video
Surveillance Services or Equipment Nov 2021
52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation Oct 2020 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and
Disclosures- Dec 2023
52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations- Representation
NOV 2015
52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters Aug 2020 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a
Felony Conviction under any Federal Law
FEB 2016
52.217-5 Evaluation of Options JULY 1990 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations FEB 2024 52.222-22 Previous Contract and Compliance Reports Feb 1999 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance Apr 1984 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging with Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications Jun 2020
Provisions Incorporated by full text FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (SEP 2023)
Continuation - Quote Preparation Instructions
1) Quote Format
Offerors shall submit four (4) volumes, a technical, past performance, price volume, and administrative volume each clearly marked in a Compressed File in PDF format. At a minimum they should include the following information:
Technical - Volume I Offeror must submit a technical quote, not to exceed [4] PDF pages, that addresses the technical requirements. The contractor will be evaluated based upon their described capabilities as they relate to the requirements, as well as their demonstrated understanding of the requirements.
Past Performance - Volume II Offerors must demonstrate their record of successful performance in past contracts and/or jobs that are similar in scope and size of this request. The Government is seeking to determine whether the Offeror has the experience described in the performance work statement.
Price - Volume III Offerors must submit a completed price schedule or price quote that demonstrates a unit price and a total amount for each line item listed. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
Administrative - Volume IV The Administrative Volume shall contain all required representations, certifications, and administrative information necessary for the Government to determine the Offeror’s eligibility and responsibility. The Administrative Volume shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Cover Letter Include the Offeror’s legal business name, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI), CAGE Code, address, point of contact (name, title, phone number, and email), and business size for the applicable NAICS code.
Indicate any teaming arrangements, subcontractors, or joint venture relationships.
2. Completed Representations and Certifications
Include any applicable socioeconomic program certifications (ISBEE, SBA 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, ect.)
3. Proof of System for Award Management (SAM) Registration.
Provide confirmation that the Offeror is registered and active in SAM (www.SAM.gov) at the time of offer submission.
4. Authorized Negotiators
List individuals authorized to negotiate on behalf of the Offeror, including their names, titles, and contact information.
5. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments Acknowledge receipt of all amendments to the solicitation by number and date.
6. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Disclose any actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest, or a statement confirming that no such conflicts exist.
Format Requirements:
The Administrative Volume should be submitted as a separate file, clearly labeled “Volume IV – Administrative.”
Submit in searchable PDF format.
Page limit: No page limit, but excessive or irrelevant information may be disregarded.
Technical and past performance, when combined, are more important than cost or price.
2) Technical Questions
Technical questions pertaining to this opportunity are due by October 17th, 2025 at 2pm MST. Answers to the questions will be posted approximately on October 22th, 2025. All questions should be submitted in a word document to the Contract Specialist (CS) at Johnna.Spotted@ihs.gov.
3) Quote Due Date
All quotes in response to this opportunity are due no later than 2pm MST on November 7th, 2025. Quotes will only be accepted via electronic mail in the format specified in the section titled Quote format and must be emailed to Johnna Spotted at Johnna.Spotted@ihs.gov by the closing date.
4) Offer Acceptance
The offer must stipulate that it is predicated upon all the terms and conditions of this RFQ. In addition, it must contain a statement to the effect that it is firm for a period of at least 120 days from the date of receipt by the Government.
(End of Provision)
52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (NOV 2021)
Addenda - Evaluation
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The offers must contain a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
Factor 1: Technical Approach The offeror must submit a technical proposal, not to exceed [4] PDF pages, that addresses the technical requirements. The contractor will be evaluated based upon their described capabilities as they relate to the requirements, as well as their demonstrated understanding of the requirements.
An acceptable customer service plan shall address how the offeror will ensure their availability to the requiring department of the IHS facility. Must show the ability to respond to planned and urgent placement requests.
The contractor will be evaluated based upon their capabilities as they relate to the requirement, as well as their understanding of the project.
An acceptable management approach will demonstrate the offeror’s ability to support the Government’s requirements.
Factor 2: Past Performance
The offeror must demonstrate their record of successful performance in past contracts and/or jobs that are similar in scope and size of this request. The Government is seeking to determine whether the Offeror has the experience that will enhance its technical capability to perform the tasks described in the statement of work.
As a result of the relevancy and quality assessments of the past contracts/jobs evaluated, the offeror will be assigned a confidence rating to their Past Performance factor. It is the Government’s assessment of the offeror’s probability of meeting the requirements of the project based on the offeror’s experience level to projects similar in size and scope to this requirement.
Factor 3: Price The Offeror must submit a completed price schedule or price proposal that demonstrates a unit price and a total amount for each line item listed. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
Total evaluated price will be calculated for evaluation purposes only and used to assist in determining the best value to the Government. The total evaluated price will be evaluated as follows:
Price Reasonableness: Determination whether it is reasonable and if the quotation reflects an understanding of the requirement. Price competition is expected to support the determination of reasonableness. This factor will be evaluated as identified in FAR Part 15.305(a)(1).
Balanced Pricing: Unbalanced pricing is referenced at FAR Part 15.404-1(g).
Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly overstated or underestimated as indicated by the application of analysis techniques. Offerors are cautioned that offers that are determined to be "materially unbalanced" may result in the offer being rejected because the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.
All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price.
The Government reserves the right to make an award to other than the low priced quoter if another superior technical submission, or a submission indicating a reduced performance risk, warrants paying a premium. As non-price factors are evaluated closer to one another between quotes, price will become more significant. Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to award no order at all, depending on the quality of the quotes, the availability of funding and the continued existence of the requirement.
Evaluation Methodology: The quotations shall be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria and relative weights set forth in the solicitation. The evaluator will read each quotation and describe, in writing, the strengths, weaknesses, and/or deficiencies identified to support the scores given to each quote. The adjectival ratings will be consistent with the evaluator’s written narratives; i.e., a high rating should be supported by a narrative identifying a significant number of strengths and a minimum number of weaknesses. Any quotation that is unrealistic, in terms of technical approach, schedule commitments, and or costs (high or low) will be deemed unacceptable. The evaluators will use the following adjective rating scales:
TECHNICAL RATING SCALE
Adjectival Rating Description
Outstanding Quote meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.
Good Quote meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Quote contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low.
Acceptable Quote meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.
Marginal Quote does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The quote has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.
Unacceptable Quote does not meet requirements and contains one or more deficiencies. Quote is unawardable.
PERFORMANCE CONFIDENCE
Rating Description
Substantial Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.
Satisfactory Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.
Limited Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.
No Confidence Based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.
Unknown Confidence (Neutral)
No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.
Project Title
Tele Behavioral Health & Tele Emergency Behavioral Health
Basis for Award: Selection of the successful offeror will be made based on the evaluation criteria. The quotations will be evaluated and a contract awarded under the Best Value Continuum approach to permit tradeoffs among cost or price and non-cost factors. This will allow the Government to consider award to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the highest technically rated offeror who meets or exceeds the technical acceptability standards established in the factors referenced above. Technical and past performance, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price.
(End of Provision)
52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification (May 2014)
(a) The offeror shall check the following certification:
Certification The offeror □ does □ does not certify that-
(1) The services under the contract are offered and sold regularly to non-Governmental customers, and are provided by the offeror (or subcontractor in the case of an exempt subcontract) to the general public in substantial quantities in the course of normal business operations;
(2) The contract services are furnished at prices that are, or are based on, established catalog or market prices.
An "established catalog price" is a price included in a catalog, price list, schedule, or other form that is regularly maintained by the manufacturer or the offeror, is either published or otherwise available for inspection by customers, and states prices at which sales currently, or were last, made to a significant number of buyers constituting the general public. An "established market price" is a current price, established in the usual course of ordinary and usual trade between buyers and sellers free to bargain, which can be substantiated from sources independent of the manufacturer or offeror;
(3) Each service employee who will perform the services under the contract will spend only a small portion of his or her time (a monthly average of less than 20 percent of the available hours on an annualized basis, or less than 20 percent of available hours during the contract period if the contract period is less than a month) servicing the Government contract; and
(4) The offeror uses the same compensation (wage and fringe benefits) plan for all service employees performing work under the contract as the offeror uses for these employees and for equivalent employees servicing commercial customers.
(b) Certification by the offeror as to its compliance with respect to the contract also constitutes its certification as to compliance by its subcontractor if it subcontracts out the exempt services. If the offeror certifies to the conditions in paragraph (a) of this provision, and the Contracting Officer determines in accordance with FAR 22.1003-4(d)(3) that the Service Contract Labor Standards statute-
(1) Will not apply to this offeror, then the Service Contract Labor Standards clause in this solicitation will not be included in any resultant contract to this offeror; or
(2) Will apply to this offeror, then the clause at FAR 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements, in this solicitation will not be included in any resultant contract awarded to this offer, and the offeror may be provided an opportunity to submit a new offer on that basis.
(c) If the offeror does not certify to the conditions in paragraph (a) of this provision-
(1) The clause of this solicitation at 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements, will not be included in any resultant contract to this offeror; and
(2) The offeror shall notify the Contracting Officer as soon as possible if the Contracting Officer did not attach a Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination to the solicitation.
(d) The Contracting Officer may not make an award to the offeror, if the offeror fails to execute the certification in paragraph (a) of this provision or to contact the Contracting Officer as required in paragraph (c) of this provision.
2. HHSAR PROVISIONS
PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
PROVISION Title Date 352.215-70 Late Proposals and Revisions Dec 2015 352.239-73 Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility Notice Dec 2015
352.226-4 NOTICE OF INDIAN SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE SET-ASIDE
Under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, offers are solicited only from Indian Economic Enterprises (HHSAR 326.606) that are also small business concerns. Any acquisition resulting from this solicitation will be from such a concern. As required by HHSAR § 352.226-7(b), offerors shall include a completed Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form in response to Sources Sought Notices, Request for Information (RFI) and as part of the proposal submission. The Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form, available on the IHS DAP public website ( www.IHS.gov/DAP ), shall be included in synopses, presolicitation notices, and solicitations for the acquisitions under the Buy Indian Act. Offers received from enterprises that are not both Indian Economic Enterprises and small business concerns will not be considered and will be rejected.
352.226-7 INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE REPRESENTATION
(a) The offeror must represent as part of its offer that it does meet the definition of Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) as defined in HHSAR 326.601 and that it intends to meet the definition of an IEE throughout the performance of the contract. The offeror must notify the contracting officer immediately, via email, if there is any ownership change affecting compliance with this representation.
(b) The representation must be made on the designated IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form or any successor forms through which the offeror will certify that the ownership requirements defined by HHSAR 326.601 are met.
(c) Any false or misleading information submitted by an enterprise when submitting an offer in consideration for an award set-aside under the Buy Indian Act is a violation of the law punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001. False claims submitted as part of contract performance are subject to the penalties enumerated in 31 U.S.C. 3729 to 3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287.
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