Tuscarora Nation Water Well Testing & Disinfecting

RFQ for Tuscarora Nation Water Well Testing & Disinfection

Document Type: Combined Synopsis Solicitation

Solicitation Number: 285-19-RFQ-0005
Post Date: 11/16/2018
Original Response Date: 12/17/2018 at 4:00 pm Central Time
Applicable NAICS: 541380
Classification Code: H299
Set Aside Type: 100% Small Business
Period of Performance: 90 days to complete testing of wells

Issuing Contracting Office: Indian Health Service, Nashville Area

711 Stewarts Ferry Pike

Nashville, TN 37214

Place of Performance: Tuscarora Nation Territory

Niagara County, NY

Attachments: A. Technical Specifications

B. Bid Schedule

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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 285-19-RFQ-0004.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-101 Effective 10/26/2018.

The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541380, Testing Laboratories, with a business size standard of $15 Million.

This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.

The Indian Health Service, Nashville Area Office, anticipates the award of a Firm Fixed Priced Requirements Contract.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall be required to provide an invoices via email or USPS to:

Hayley Fleek, hayley.fleek@ihs.gov

Nashville Area Office, Indian Health Services
Financial Management

711 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, Tennessee 37214

B. Each invoice shall include the following information:

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   2. Contractor's name, tax identification number and Invoice Date;
      
   3. Contract Number or other Authorization for delivery of services;
      
   4. Description, price, quantity, and address of services actually rendered;
      
   5. Payment terms;
      
   6. Other substantiating documentation or information as required by the contract; and
      
   7. Name, title, phone number, and complete mailing address of official to whom payment is to be sent.
      
   
   

C. Invoices shall be submitted no later than ten (10) calendar days following last calendar day of the month.

Services to be provided: See Attachment A-Technical Specifications

Pricing Schedule: See Attachment B-Bid Schedule

Responses to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) are due to the Contracting Officer no later than 4:00 pm Central Time on 12/17/2018. Responses to this announcement will result in a Firm-Fixed Price Contract and the Government intends to make award with discussions. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information provided nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided for the Government. Offerors are responsible for obtaining any and all amendments or additional information concerning this announcement at https://fbo.gov.

All questions regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via email, no later than (5) calendar days before the closing date of the solicitation. Questions will not be addressed using the telephone.

Quotes shall be submitted via email to donavan.yazzie@ihs.gov.

Quote Format and Submission Information:

Items one, two and three must be submitted to receive consideration:
1. Cover Letter on company letterhead in accordance to FAR 52.215-1(c)(2). (Commercial format is encouraged.) Include the following information on the cover letter:

· Legal Business/Company Name (as listed in www.sam.gov)

· DUNS Number

· Point of Contact Name

· Telephone number

· Email Address

· Total proposed price for all five years

· Signature of Authorized Negotiator

2. SF 1449

3. Attachment B - Bid Schedule
4. Technical Capabilities Statement including; overall technical and management approach and understanding of the requirements. As well as capabilities, and resources to meet the requirement.
5. Relevant Past performance history from Federal, State, Local, and private contracts for the last 3 years. Offers should Include Points of Contact and information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror's corrective actions.

Evaluation Process:

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable quote. It is the Offerors responsibility to submit the necessary documents in the required format as outlined above in the Quote Format and Submission section. All three requirements must be submitted to ensure your quote receives consideration and to be deemed technically acceptable.
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