Dental Handpieces and Couplers

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. Solicitation no. 75H71325Q00039 has been issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a firm fixed price commercial supply contract for twenty-five (25) brand name KaVo Cellular Optic INTRAflex LUX 2 Air Motor System 2325 LN slow speed dental handpieces (Part no. 0535.6210), and twenty-five (25) brand name KaVo 460LED MULTIflex LUX couplers (Part no. 1007.3201).  The delivery date is within 60 days after receipt of order. The delivery location and place of acceptance is Chemawa Indian Health Center, Salem, Oregon, 97305, F.O.B. Destination.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04 dated June 11, 2025.  The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: price and past performance. Offerors are advised to submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and these clauses:

FAR 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/these address: http://www.acquisition.gov. 52.202-1, Definitions (Jun 2020), 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021), 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023), 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018), 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020), 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023), 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025), 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020), 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 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 (Nov 2021), 52.223-6, Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001), 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021),  , 52.229-3, Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013), 52.229-4, Federal, State, and Local Taxes (State and Local Adjustments) (Feb 2013), 52.232-1, Payments (Apr 1984), 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (Feb 2002), 52.232-17, Interest (May 2014), 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), 52.233-1, Disputes (May 2014), 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996), 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984), 52.237-3, Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)

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/these address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov. 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Nov 2024), 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020), 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 3) CLAUSES:352.239-73, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (Dec 2015), 352.239-74, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (Dec 2015)

This requirement is set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs). The NAICS code is 339114 and the small business size standard is 750 employees.

ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ATTACHMENT 2 – IHS IEE REPRESENTATION FORM

ATTACHMENT 3 – BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

(a) The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation is made at the lowest price. Each offeror will submit a completed copy of ATTACHMENT 1 - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

(b) IHS IEE Representation form. Each offeror will submit a completed copy of ATTACHMENT 2 - IHS IEE REPRESENTATION FORM.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(d) Award will be made to the responsible respondent pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1. Quotes are due by

July 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM PDT by email to jacob.blalock@ihs.gov and PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov. E-mail subject line shall include the solicitation number “75H71325Q00039/VENDOR NAME”.  For information regarding this solicitation, contact Jacob Blalock by email at jacob.blalock@ihs.gov and copy PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov. Questions by telephone will not be considered.