Clinical Reference System

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number for this acquisition is IHS0219108. The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) using FAR Part 12 Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-05, effective August 13, 2019.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 519130 - Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals with a business size standard of 1,000.

The Contract Line Items (CLINs) and pricing structure are as shown below.

CLIN 1: Base Year: Clinical Software/Support Services
CLIN 2: 1st Option Year: Clinical Reference Software/Support Services
CLIN 3: 2nd Option Year: Clinical Reference Software/Support Services
CLIN 4: 3rd Option Year: Clinical Reference Software/Support Services
CLIN 5: 4th Option Year: Clinical Reference Software/Support Services

The Navajo Area Indian Health Services has a requirement for Clinical Software Services. All services are to be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Period of Performance: The period of performance will be for one (1) base year with four(4) one 1-year option periods:

Base Year: October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020
First Year Option: October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021
Second Year Option: October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022
Third Year Option: October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
Fourth Year Option: October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, The Government reserves the right to issue a single award or multiple awards to the contractor(s) whose quote(s) represents the best value as defined by FAR 2.101 and results in the lowest-cost alternative for the Government. In determining best value, the following factors will be considered:

1. Accessibility to program
a. Mobile access
b. 24/7 access
2. Level of Clinical information
a. Provider level current clinical information
b. References to be current evidence based
3. Scope of clinical reference
a. Current with standard of practice in each specialty of medicine
b. Current reference to respected articles and sources of information

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018) applies to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 2019) applies to this acquisition.

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

52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015)
52.204-6, Unique Entity Identifier, (Oct 2016)
52.204-7, System for Award Management, (Oct 2018)
52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel, (Jan 2011)
52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)
52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)
52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)
52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018)
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015)
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016)
52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)
52.222-55, Minimum Wages under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015)
52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)
52.224-2, Privacy Act (Apr 1984)
52.229-3, Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013)
52.232-18, Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018)
52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013),
52.233-2, Service of Protest (Sept 200
52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Aug 1984),
52.237-3, Continuity of Services (Jan 1991),
52.249-1, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (Apr 1984)

The following HHSAR clauses are hereby incorporated in this RFQ:
HHSAR 352.242-70 Key personnel (December 2015),
HHSAR 352.224-70 Privacy Act (December 2015),
HHSAR 352.237-70 Pro-Children Act (December 2015),
HHSAR 352.237-71 Crime Control Act - reporting of child abuse (December 2015),
HHSAR 352.237-72 Crime Control Act - requirement for background checks (December 2015).

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply to this requirement.

To be considered for award, please complete, sign and submit the following documents:
1. Company Contact Information
2. Fee Schedule
2. Contractors response to evaluation factors

All responsible offerors shall submit the following documents NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. MDT, September 6, 2019. Fax submissions are not authorized.

Questions are due September 4, 2019 1:00 P.M. MDT. Please email your questions to Michelle James at michelle.james@ihs.gov.

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