Radiology Technician Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 is issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) for non-personal, “Radiology Technician Services.”

The solicitation is issued as Request for Quotes (RFQ) 75H70520Q00024.

This procurement is “Unrestricted” under NAICS code 561320 with a standard business size of $13.5M. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06, effective 05-06-2020.

Contractor shall provide a firm, fixed-price hourly rates for Radiology Technician  Services. The period of performance for this requirement is 1 Base year plus 4 option years. Estimated start date is 26 Jul 2020.

The closing date for receipt of quotes is 17 Jul 2020.  Offers shall be submitted to the Bemidji Area Indian Health Service, 522 Minnesota Ave, Bemidji, MN. 56601, no later than 4:00 p.m. CST, on 17 Jul 2020. The offer may be submitted by email or mail, addressed to this office, showing the solicitation number, and your name and address. Email Address:  Jennifer.Richardson@IHS.gov.  Qualified vendors will review the Performance Work Statement and following information, then submit applicable information. No phone inquiries!

The Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order. The Government may make an award without discussion therefore, the quote should contain the best price and shall be determined to be the best overall values and most advantageous to the Government.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: Please note that due to character limitation in Beta.Sam, full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR) can be accessed on the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/

The provisions of 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Mar 2020), applies to this acquisition. In addition to the information required in FAR 52.212-1, Contractors shall provide their Dun and Bradstreet Number (note: Contractors must be fully registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for award. This can be done at (https://www.beta.sam.gov).

Quotes shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Mar 2020) OR indicate certifications in ORCA at https://www.acquisition.gov.

The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018), applies to this acquisition. The following FAR and HHSAR clauses apply: 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018), 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011), 52.217-8, Option to Extend Service, 52.217-9, Option to Extend Term of The Contract ( Mar 2000), 52.223-6 Drug-free Workplace (May 2001),52.232-19 Availability of Funds Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984), 52.232-40  Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors, 52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 1997), The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Mar 2020) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses apply: 52.203-6, Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept. 2006); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015); 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014); 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2018); 52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 1997). HHSAR Clauses:  352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations, 352.224-70 Privacy Act, 352.226-1 Indian Preference, 352.226-2 Indian Preference Program, 352.237-70 Pro-Children Act, 352.237-74 Non-Discrimination in Service Delivery, 352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility, 352.224-70 Privacy Act (Dec. 18, 2015), 352.237-71 Crime Control Act of 1990-Reporting of Child Abuse (Dec. 18, 2015) and 352.237-72 Crime Control Act of 1990-Requirement for Background Checks (Dec. 18, 2015).

CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS

The due date for this requirement is 4:00 p.m. CST, on 17 Jul 2020. THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE WILL NOT CONSIDER YOUR QUOTE FOR AWARD IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING EVALUATION CRITERIA:

1. Schedule B:  Complete in its entirety
2. OF 36-11
3. Business Associate Agreement
4. Wage Determination

** Please note that potential awardees will be required to pass a background investigation from the IHS Human Resource Department. This process may take up to two weeks **