Infant Nutrition Supplies

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this acquisition is 16-247-SOL-00031 and the solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for one base year and four (one year) options. This acquisition will be processed as a firm-fixed-price requirement and is unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 446191, and the small-business size standards in $14.0 million.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Phoenix Area Office (PAO) Department of Acquisition (DAM), Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), PIMC Materials Management department is looking to procure Infant Nutritional Supplies listed on Attachment A - Price Proposal. The PIMC is part of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) and PIMC is requesting fair market value prices for Baby-Friendly products.

This is a brand name or equal solicitation.

The government intends to award just one award to the offeror who can provide all of the items listed on Attachment A: Price Proposal. Offeror providing equal products shall provide specification and product literature.

Salient characteristics:

1. 59892, Pedialyte: Replenish fluids, zinc, electrolytes, prevent dehydration.
2. 55957, Similac Advance w/Iron: Milk-based iron fortified iron formula, OptiGRO, DHA, Lutein and Vitamin E.
3. 53365, Similac Advance: Milk-based iron fortified iron formula, OptiGRO, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), Lutein and Vitamin E.
4. 59738, Similac Alimentum: Hypoallergenic formula.
5. 55963, Similac Isomil Advance: Soy base formula, OptiGRO, DHA, Lutein, and Vitamin E.
6. 56308, Similac Isomil: Soy base formula, OptiGRO, DHA, Lutein, and Vitamin E.
7. 56177, Similac Neosure: Has DHA, ARA (arachidonic acid) and added lutein.
8. 56267, Similac Special Care: Iron-fortified, has OptiGRO, DHA, lutein and vitamin E.

Basis for Award: Award will be made to the responsible lowest price technically acceptable vendor quote, conforming to the RFQ.

The Government intends to evaluate the quotes and award a contract without discussions. Offeror is advised to provide their best terms from a price and technical standpoint as there may not be an opportunity to revise their quote.

The Government will evaluate the contractor's technical specification and product literature to ensure that it reflects a sound understanding of this requirement.

Technically Acceptable - Offer clearly meets all of the specifications of the product requested.

Technically Unacceptable - Offer does not clearly meet all of the specifications of the product requested.

The Government will evaluate the quote to determine the price fair and reasonable in accordance
with FAR 13.106-3(a).

Offer must be good for 30 calendar day after submission.

FOB Destination CONUS (Continental U.S.). Shipping charges shall be included in the purchase cost of the product. Sellers shall deliver the products on the own conveyance to the location listed on the award.

In order to be considered for an award, an offeror must have completed the online electronic Representations and Certifications located at https://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a). By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in SAM at https://www.sam.gov/ prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation [Note: Lack of registration in the System for Award Management will make an offeror ineligible for award.] All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by the Agency.

Offers must be submitted no later than 3:30 P.M., Mountain Standard Time April 1, 2016.

E-mail submissions only to Donovan.Conley@ihs.gov by required response time. Fax submissions are not authorized.