Telecommuncations Servies for IHS WRSU and Cibecue Service Unit

1. This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This purchase is unrestricted.
2. Solicitation number 17-247-SOL-00073 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-82. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation Supplement (HHSAR) can be accessed via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vmfara.htm (FAR) and at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfhhsara.htm (HHSAR).
4. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 517110-Wired Telecommunications Carrier, and the applicable size standard is 1,500 employees.
5. This requirement consists of ten (10) line items:
0001 - Base Year. Telecommunications Service in Whiteriver, AZ
0002 - Base Year: Telecommunications Service in Cibecue, AZ
0003 - Option Year One (1): Telecommunications Service in Whiteriver, AZ
0004 - Option Year One (1): Telecommunications Service in Cibecue, AZ
0005 - Option Year Two (2): Telecommunications Service in Whiteriver, AZ
0006 - Option Year Two (2): Telecommunications Service in Cibecue, AZ
0007 - Option Year Three (3): Telecommunications Service in Whiteriver, AZ
0008 - Option Year Three (3): Telecommunications Service in Cibecue, AZ
0009 - Option Year Four (4): Telecommunications Service in Whiteriver, AZ
0010 - Option Year Four (4): Telecommunications Service in Cibecue, AZ
6. This requirement is for a service agreement for telecommunications services as described in the attached scope of work.
7. The location and address of contract performance is listed below. The Period of Performance will be 12 months from the commencement of service along with four (4), 12-month option periods. The total length of contract will not exceed 5 years from commencement of service.
8. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS:
Submit completed SF 1449 and Price Schedule with Quote.
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) require all contractors conducting business with the Government to be registered in the online database: 1) The System Awards Management System (SAM) Government-wide online database for the provision of basic information relative to contract awards [refer to FAR Clause 52.212-4, para (t)].
You may accomplish these registrations online at the following web sites:
SAM - http://www.sam.gov
Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) require all contractors conducting business with the Government to be registered in the online database: 1) The System Awards Management System (SAM) Government-wide online database for the provision of basic information relative to contract awards [refer to FAR Clause 52.212-4, para (t)].
You may accomplish these registrations online at the following web sites:
SAM - http://www.sam.gov
Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:
a. CONTRACTOR:
DUNS Number: ___________________________________

See FAR 52.212-1 Instructions... (j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number]

TAX ID: _________________________________________
a. GOVERNMENT:
Orlando Guerrero, Contracting Officer
Indian Health Service (IHS)
Phoenix Area Office
Division of Acquisition Management
Two Renaissance Square
40 N. Central Avenue, Suite 507
Phoenix, AZ 85004-0931

SELECTION FOR AWARD -
Offerors should be aware that the Government shall perform a "best value analysis" and the selection for award shall be made to the Offeror(s) whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, taking into consideration the technical factors listed above and the total proposed price across all contract periods.
9. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition.
10. RESPONSES ARE DUE BY: Thursday, September 1, 2017 by 2:00 p.m. Arizona Standard Time (NOTE Arizona does not observe Daylight Savings Time). Electronic submissions of offers are preferred and can be sent via E-mail to Danette.Cappello@ihs.gov. The size limit for incoming E-mail is 10MB.

11. Submit questions via email concerning this solicitation NLT 25 August 2017 to Danette Cappello, Contract Specialist, via email at Danette.cappello@ihs.gov. Submit all questions via email. Contract Specialist Phone: 602-364-5016. The Contracting Officer for this acquisition is Orlando Guerrero.
Attachment A - Provisions and Clauses
Attachment B - Statement of Work
Attachment C - Price Schedule
Attachment D - SF 1449
Primary Point of Contact:
Danette Cappello,
Contract Specialist
danette.cappello@ihs.gov
Phone: 602-364-5016
Contracting Office Address:
40 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85004-4424

Place of Contract Performance:
1. Indian Health Service
Whiteriver Service Unit
400 W. Apache Way
Whiteriver, Arizona 86434
United States

2. Indian Health Service
Cibecue Health Center
Two West 3rd Street
Cibecue, Arizona 850106
United States