Sources Sought/ Notice of Intent - GIMC Blanket Purchase Awards for Janitorial Supplies

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT /NOTICE OF INTENT FOR INFORMATION ONLY: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotations or proposals.  Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and will be used only for market research purposes to determine availability of sources, commerciality, and competitive strategy.  The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs associated with any response to this notice as incurred by prospective contractors.  

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Project Title: GIMC Housekeeping

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Gallup Indian Medical Center  located at 516 East Nizhoni Blvd Gallup, NM 87301, is seeking capable sources for Janitorial Supplies  capable of delivering the supplies per Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) to satisfy the recurring need on an “As Needed Basis”.  The period of performance will be awarded as a base period of 12 months from the date of award with one option year if exercised.  The anticipated supply list is attached for review purposes.  This is not a Solicitation.  Per FAR 52.211-6 Brand Names and Or Equal to Brand Names will be accepted.  The supply items must meet or exceed the listed brand name(s) referenced on the supply list.

The anticipated award will be issued by: June 30, 2024 and delivery to expedited within 14 days per order.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 325611 - Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing  with a small business size standard of 1100 employees.  

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide supplies with those described in this notice. 

In accordance with the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, the Indian Health Service shall give preference at all times, as far as practicable, to Indian economic enterprises.  If your firm is capable of providing the supplies and/or services described in this notice, complete the attached representation form and submit it along with the rest of the requested documents identified in this notice.

THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE ACQUISITION STRATEGY SUCH AS INDIAN-OWNED ENTERPRISE SET ASIDES, TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE, ANY OTHER SOCIO-ECONOMIC SET ASIDE, OR UNRESTRICTED.

NOTE: If this requirement is set-aside, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting will apply; similarly-situated entity description applies. This clause requires that the concern perform at least 50 percent (50%) of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested sources must submit a capabilities package to the primary point of contact listed below, no later than (NLT) 06/10/2024  at 10:00 AM MSDT.

AT A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE POC LISTED IN THIS NOTICE:

1. Confirm the Buy-Indian set-aside status you qualify for under following NAICS Code: 325611 - Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing  with a small business size standard of 1100 employees.  

   1. If the proposed NAICS is not the customary or applicable NAICS relative to the needs description, include your firm’s proposed NAICS and rationale for the different NAICS.
2. If claiming Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) status, complete and submit the attached IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form.
3. If Non-Indian, indicate firm’s size – small or other-than-small; and other socio-economic program participation such as small-disadvantaged, 8(a)-certified, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and/or WOSB/EDWOSB
4. A positive statement of your intention to submit a quote to an upcoming solicitation as a prime contractor.
5. Provide firm’s UEI Number.
6. Evidence of recent (within the last five years) experience with work similar in type and scope to include:
   1. Contract Numbers
   2. Project Titles
   3. Dollar Amounts
   4. Percent and complete description of work self-performed.
   5. Customer points of contact with current telephone number and email address.

All of the above information must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on availability of interested qualified Buy-Indianparties, or any other type of set aside.

Place of Delivery:

GIMC ASB Warehouse, 1808 West Aztec Ave, Gallup NM 87301

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

Notice of Intent - GIMC Multi Blanket Purchase Awards for Janitorial Supplies

The Indian Health Service, Gallup Indian Medical Center, located at 1808 West Aztec Ave. Gallup, New Mexico 87301, has a continuous requirement for various janitorial supplies and will be awarding multi-Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) to satisfy the need.

This requirement is to procure various janitorial supplies on an as needed basis and will be awarded in accordance with FAR 13.303-2 Establishment of BPAS for Janitorial Supplies and quotes are being accepted per the listed Supply Specifications attached.  Per FAR 52.211-6 brand names and or equal to brand will be accepted.  All or equal to items must meet or exceed the listed brand name references.   

The BPAs for janitorial supplies will be requiring immediate deliveries on an “As Needed Basis”. The period of performance will be for a base period of 12 months from the date of award with one option year if exercised for an additional consecutive 12 months thereafter.

The North American Industry Classification System or NAICS code is 3325611 – Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1100 employees.

Interested small businesses are invited to respond by sending the quoted prices by the closing date of this announcement.  Include the Solicitation ID Number, the or equal to product literature and specifications, and the registered SAM UEI or Cage number.

In accordance with: 52.204-7(b)(1) System for Award Management an Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

In accordance with 52.204-13(c) System for Award Management Maintenance, The Contractor shall maintain registration in SAM during contract performance and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement. The Contractor is responsible for the currency, accuracy and completeness of the data within SAM, and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in SAM after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis, from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates, its information in SAM to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in SAM does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.