Amendment 001 - One (1) Optometrist - Albuquerque Indian Health Center - Albuquerque, NM
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 75H70725Q00002
- Agency
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Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 621320 Offices of Optometrists
- PSC
- Q511 Ophthalmology & Optometry
- Place of performance
- Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking one (1) Optometrist for the Albuquerque Indian Health Center through a Request for Quotes (RFQ) issued under solicitation number 75H70725Q00002. The procurement is for commercial healthcare services with a base year contract and four potential option years, targeting professional optometry services at the Albuquerque facility. Prospective offerors must submit a comprehensive proposal including technical, past performance, pricing, and availability volumes by 5:30 pm MST on December 12, 2024. Evaluation will consider the technical proposal, past performance history, and pricing competitiveness, with key requirements including SAM registration, compliance with commercial item terms and conditions, and submission of specific documentation. Interested vendors must submit questions no later than 5:30 pm MST on November 29, 2024, and all proposals must remain valid for at least 90 calendar days after the solicitation closes.
The solicitation is structured with a cascading set-aside approach, first prioritizing Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and then expanding to all small business concerns if insufficient competitive offers are received. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 621320 with a small business size standard of $9.0 million, specifically for Offices of Optometrists. The place of performance is located in Albuquerque, NM 87106, with the contractor required to work 100% of contracted hours not exceeding 80 hours every two weeks. No travel is required, and the duty station is fixed at 801 Vassar Dr. NE in Albuquerque. Additional requirements include maintaining medical malpractice insurance, undergoing a background clearance process that may take 3-8 months, and adhering to electronic invoicing and payment protocols through the Invoice Processing Platform and electronic funds transfer.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
**Amendment 0001 is hereby issued to: Add a list of questions and answers (Q&A) that have been provided so that the information is available to all potential offerors, per FAR 15.201(f). It has been attached below as: "QandA - 75H70725Q00002." All other details shall remain the same.**
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the Indian Health Service (IHS) for commercial items or services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 75H70725Q00002 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 621320 with a small business size standard of $9.0 million.
The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS) has a requirement for the following:
One (1) Optometrist – Albuquerque Indian Health Center – Albuquerque, NM
Prospective Offerors are invited to submit proposals in reference to Solicitation No. 75H70725Q00002. Please see attached RFQ for all details. Details for proposal are listed in Section 16 & 17 of the RFQ.
Proposal Package should include:
1. Volume I - Technical Proposal, including UEI number and business size.
2. Volume II - Past Performance. Please include related experience.
3. Volume III – Pricing (Please see attached Pricing Table, which is fillable for your use. A quote in your own format is also acceptable)
4. Volume IV – Availability (a document in your own format)
5. Signed SF-1449 - (Solicitation) (First page only is ok).
6. Signed IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form - attached IEE Form.
(The Business Associate Agreement and Childcare Addendum (OF-306) are attached for your reference and do not need to be returned at this time.)
CASCADING SET-ASIDE
Under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, through the transfer of authority from the Department of Interior to HHS, offers will be solicited from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (see HHSAR Subpart 326.6) that are also small business concerns. If there is not receive enough competition and/or reasonably priced offers received from the ISBEE set-aside, then quotes will be considered for award to other small business concerns. Any acquisition resulting from this cascading set-aside will be from such a concern as follows:
1st Tier: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
2nd Tier: All Other Small Business Concerns
OTHER DETAILS
1. Offer Period - Bid MUST be good for at least 90 calendar days after close of solicitation.
2. SAM Requirement - To be eligible for contract award, vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must also complete Representations and Certifications at http://www.sam.gov, per FAR 52.204-7. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Vendor must have an active UEI number.
3. Commercial Items Terms and Conditions - The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.
4. Terms and Conditions - This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. 52.204-7, 52.212-3, 52.213-4, 52.222-36.
5. Invoicing- Invoices submitted under any award resulting from this solicitation will be required to utilize the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in accordance with HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests (Feb 2022).
6. Payment- All payments by the Government under any associated order shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT), per FAR 52.232-33.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Prospective Offerors are required to submit proposals by:
- Email to Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov
QUESTIONS?
In accordance with FAR 15.201 - Exchanges with Industry, before receipt of proposals, please refer to “Solicitation No. 75H70725Q00002” when requesting information regarding the solicitation via e-mail only to Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov. Please submit questions no later than 5:30 pm MST on Friday, November 29th, 2024, as specified in Section 16.3.6 of attached solicitation.
Proposals will be accepted until 5:30 pm MST on Thursday, December 12th, 2024.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the Indian Health Service (IHS) for commercial items or services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 75H70725Q00002 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 621320 with a small business size standard of $9.0 million.
The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS) has a requirement for the following:
One (1) Optometrist – Albuquerque Indian Health Center – Albuquerque, NM
Prospective Offerors are invited to submit proposals in reference to Solicitation No. 75H70725Q00002. Please see attached RFQ for all details. Details for proposal are listed in Section 16 & 17 of the RFQ.
Proposal Package should include:
1. Volume I - Technical Proposal, including UEI number and business size.
2. Volume II - Past Performance. Please include related experience.
3. Volume III – Pricing (Please see attached Pricing Table, which is fillable for your use. A quote in your own format is also acceptable)
4. Volume IV – Availability (a document in your own format)
5. Signed SF-1449 - (Solicitation) (First page only is ok).
6. Signed IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form - attached IEE Form.
(The Business Associate Agreement and Childcare Addendum (OF-306) are attached for your reference and do not need to be returned at this time.)
CASCADING SET-ASIDE
Under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, through the transfer of authority from the Department of Interior to HHS, offers will be solicited from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (see HHSAR Subpart 326.6) that are also small business concerns. If there is not receive enough competition and/or reasonably priced offers received from the ISBEE set-aside, then quotes will be considered for award to other small business concerns. Any acquisition resulting from this cascading set-aside will be from such a concern as follows:
1st Tier: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
2nd Tier: All Other Small Business Concerns
OTHER DETAILS
1. Offer Period - Bid MUST be good for at least 90 calendar days after close of solicitation.
2. SAM Requirement - To be eligible for contract award, vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must also complete Representations and Certifications at http://www.sam.gov, per FAR 52.204-7. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Vendor must have an active UEI number.
3. Commercial Items Terms and Conditions - The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.
4. Terms and Conditions - This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. 52.204-7, 52.212-3, 52.213-4, 52.222-36.
5. Invoicing- Invoices submitted under any award resulting from this solicitation will be required to utilize the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in accordance with HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests (Feb 2022).
6. Payment- All payments by the Government under any associated order shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT), per FAR 52.232-33.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Prospective Offerors are required to submit proposals by:
- Email to Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov
QUESTIONS?
In accordance with FAR 15.201 - Exchanges with Industry, before receipt of proposals, please refer to “Solicitation No. 75H70725Q00002” when requesting information regarding the solicitation via e-mail only to Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov. Please submit questions no later than 5:30 pm MST on Friday, November 29th, 2024, as specified in Section 16.3.6 of attached solicitation.
Proposals will be accepted until 5:30 pm MST on Thursday, December 12th, 2024.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| QandA - 75H70725Q00002.pdf | ||
| Business Associate Agreement.pdf | ||
| OF 306.doc | DOC document | |
| RFQ NO. 75H70725Q00002 - OPTOMETRIST - AIHC.pdf | ||
| IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf | ||
| Fillable Table - 75H70725Q00002 - OPTOMETRIST - AIHC.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| One (1) Optometrist - Albuquerque Indian Health Center - Albuquerque, NM | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| One (1) Optometrist - Albuquerque Indian Health Center - Albuquerque, NM | Pre-Solicitation |
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