Purhcase of Optometry Equipment for the Fort Yates IHS, Fort Yates, ND;

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) Subpart 12.6, 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 is Request for Quote-20-171. The solicitation document incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC (Federal Acquisition Circular) 2020-05.

This is a Small Business Set Aside, Brand Name or Approved Equal solicitation.

NAICS code is 423460 – Optometric Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; Small Business size standard is 1250 employees;

The unit pricing must be all inclusive (to include but not be limited to travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, federal, state, and local taxes) plus all other costs pertinent to the performance of this contract. Utilize your most competitive and reasonable rates.

Please see attached SF18 for Delivery Information along with attached Specifications;                              

The Great Plains Area Office is soliciting for a Firm Fixed-Price, Brand Name or Approved Equal Quote for the purchase of a RightOn Retinomax K-plus 5 Handheld Auto Refractor Keratometer for the Standing Rock, Fort Yates IHS Hospital, Fort Yates, North Dakota;

FAR 52.212-1 - INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS - Comercial Items (March 2020)see attached clauses for full text;  

Quote must contain the following documents in order to be considered responsive and eligible for an award:

Complete and sign the attached SF18;

Complete the attached FAR provisions and clauses applicable to this acquisition, including:

FAR 52.212-2 – Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 2014).

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Ability to meet or exceed the requirements/specifications.
2. Price Evaluation - The Government shall conduct a price evaluation of all technically acceptable offers.

Award will be made on an “all-or-none” basis to the lowest price technically acceptable.

FAR 52.212-3 – Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (March 2020).

This must be completed by the Offeror. See attachment for full text. The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website accessed through http://www.acquisition.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision.
 
FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (October 2018) (Incorporated by Reference; and
 
FAR 52.212-5 – Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (March 2020). See attachments for Full Text;
 
Also incorporated by Reference are the Health & Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) provisions and clauses that are applicable to this solicitation;
 
The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar
 
Quotes are due on September 11, 2020 @ 1:00pm CDT/CST.
Quotes will be accepted electronically;
 
Submit Quotes via email to:
 
Great Plains Area Indian Health Service
Attn: Susan K. Davis, Contract Specialist
Federal Building, Room 309
115 4th Avenue Southeast
Aberdeen, South Dakota   57401-4381
Telephone: 605/226-7572
E-mail: susan.davis2@ihs.gov;
 
Questions in reference to this solicitation shall be submitted to the email address listed above.
 
The last day to submit questions is September 10, 2020 at 1:00 PM CST.
 
No questions will be answered after this date/time. Please beadvised that the Government reserves the right to transmit those questions and answers of a common interest to allprospective vendors through a solicitation amendment.