FY25 306 RQS Sonmez Tent Kits or EQUAL
***Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing dates. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.***
i. Solicitation FA4877‐25‐Q‐A-092 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ)
ii. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses of those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01, effective 12 Nov 2024, DFARS provisions and clauses, effective 25 Nov 2024, and DAFFARS provisions and clauses, effective 16 Oct 2024.
iii. This procurement is being issued as a Total Small Business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 314910 with a size standard of 500 Employees.
iv. The right to make multiple or no award is reserved in the event it is advantageous to the Government to do so.
v. Davis‐Monthan Air Force Base intends to issue a firm‐fixed price purchase order for the following:
vi. The government will issue a purchase order to the offeror whose quote is the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. See FAR Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) under section xiii for further details.
vii. Important Dates/Times:
a. All questions must be submitted via email no later than 10 December 2024, 10:00 AM
b. All quotes must be submitted via email no later than 12 December 2024, 10:00 AM
viii. It is the responsibility of the offeror to review the posting for any changes or amendments that may occur concerning this RFQ.
ix. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure all quotes and/or questions are submitted in a timely manner by specified due date.
x. Point of Contacts:
a. Primary: Elisa Montoya, elisa.montoya@us.af.mil, (520) 228-2377
b. Alternate: Erick Millan, erick.ramirez_millan@us.af.mil, (520) 228-4967
xi. Attachments
xii. See provision and clauses attachment for 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors.
xiii. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)
a. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The evaluation shall include a best value assessment between the quotes that conform to formatting requirements identified herein as well as FAR 52.212-1. In evaluating, all factors will be considered to make a best value determination which is most advantageous to the Government.
b. Best value factors that may be considered include but are not limited to:
c. Options are not applicable to this requirement.
d. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
(End of Provision)
ixv. OMBUDSMAN (JUL 2023)
(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.
(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).
(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, [Insert names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers, and e-mail addresses of Center/MAJCOM/FLDCOM/DRU/DAFRCO ombudsman/ombudsmen]. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/FLDCOM/DRU ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Department of the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.
(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.
(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer.
(End of clause)
5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)
As prescribed in DAFFARS 5323.804-90, insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts:
ELIMINATION OF USE OF CLASS I OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (ODS) (JUN 2024)
(a) Contractors shall not:
(1) Provide any service or product with any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that requires the use of a Class I ODS in the test, operation, or maintenance of any system, subsystem, item, component, or process; or
(2) Provide any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that establishes a test, operation, or maintenance requirement that can only be met by use of a Class I ODS as part of this contract/order.
(b) For the purposes of Departmet of the Air Force policy, the following products that are pure (i.e., they meet the relevant product specification identified in AFI 32-7086) are Class I ODSs:
(1) Halons: 1011, 1202, 1211, 1301, and 2402;
(2) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-13, CFC-111, CFC-112, CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115, CFC-211, CFC-212, CFC-213, CFC-214, CFC-215, CFC-216, and CFC-217, and the blends R-500, R-501, R-502, and R-503; and
(3) Carbon Tetrachloride, Methyl Chloroform, and Methyl Bromide.
[NOTE: Material that uses one or more of these Class I ODSs as minor constituents do not meet the Department of the Air Force definition of a Class I ODS.]
(End of clause)
Ammendment 0007 : Reiterate solicitation type and approximate award date.
Vail-Tortolita Double-Circuit 230-kV Transmission Line Rebuild Solicitation.
Description
This is a Sources Sought Notice Only. This is not a Request for Quote.
The Indian Health Service, located at 7900 South J Stock Rd. in Tucson, AZ is performing market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified: (1) Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or (2) Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) to provide Automated External Defibrillators (AED) for the Indian Health Service located in Tucson, AZ.
All interested firms who meet the requirements stated in the Scope of Work (SOW) shall respond in writing. The Tucson Area Environmental Health Service Branch requires the purchase of 8 (eight) Automated External Defibrillator's (AED). See attached SOW for additional specifications. When submitting the information include the Firm's Name, Address, Point of contact (name, title, telephone number, e-mail address) and UEI number. Indicate which business category, ISBEE or IEE in which the organization qualifies.
A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirements. Documentation from the manufacturer (i.e. correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer. Submit responses to the Contracting Officer, Susan Protho at susan.protho@ihs, no later than 5:00 PM MST on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
The reference number IHS-01-SS2025 shall be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The NAICS Code 333112 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing is applicable to this acquisition.
Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision.
UPDATE 12/02/2024: Notes and a question and answer sheet has been posted from the industry engagement and site visit held Novmenber 12-14.
UPDATE 11/6/2024: The site visit for this pre-solicitation has been altered. There will be a joint industry engagement and Q&A session for both the Sunflower G-Z and Dutton Hill G-Z to be held on November 12th.
Location: Coconino NF Mormon Lake Work Center Office located at 4373 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86005 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM MST. There will be a virtual option via TEAMS for anyone that is unable to be present in person. Infomation and link/call in number are below:
If a link to TEAMS is needed please reach out to Joshua Bahling at joshua.bahling@usda.gov
A site visit will be heldon November 13th; in the morning for the Sunflower project area and will visit the Dutton and LO Pocket treatment areas for the Dutton Hill G-Z in the afternoon of the 13th.
Wednesday 11/13 –
0745 – Meet at the Pilot Travel Center in Bellemont AZ. https://maps.app.goo.gl/iHB2jERA8WS35C8F9
0800 – Depart for Sunflower G-Z project area utilizing the Parks Exit and follow Garland Prairie Road.
1030-11 – Head to the LO Pocket/Dutton Hill Project Area via Garland Prairie Rd, to Boy Scout Camp Rd to the FSR 527 to FSR 231 back to Flagstaff.
We are unsure of the total time needed for these visits. Will depend on the attendee’s interest’s in driving the roads.
****If you wish to conclude the visit without attending the portion for the Dutton Hill G-Z prospective offerors may conclude around 10-11 AM. If prospective offerors wish to continue to attend the Dutton Hill G-Z site visit portion see details below.
Roads Update
A site visit for the Double Springs treatment area will be held on November 14th prospective offerors should meet at Mormon Lake Work Center 4373 Lake Mary Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 at 0900 MST. The 14th will provide prospective offerers the chance to revisit other treatment areas as requested.
Thursday 11/14 –
0830 – Meet at Mormon Lake Work Center (4373 S Lake Mary Rd, Flagstaff AZ 86005)
0845 -- Depart for Double Springs
1200 – Return to Mormon Lake Work Center and discuss with the group any final issues or desires to revisit anything else from the project.
If no need to revisit, conclude field trip.
**Maps and project info will be provided the day before via email.
Please reach out to Josh Bahling at joshua.bahling@usda.gov for any scheduling questions.
DESCRIPTION
This is not a Request for Proposals - all attachments are drafts and subject to change and are the best available currently.
Final documentation will be attached to any actual solicitation that may be eventually issued, pending funding.
52.232-18 Availability of Funds. (Apr 1984)
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
BACKGROUND: The Sunflower G-Z Stewardship IRSC shall be awarded under the following authority: Stewardship Authority: Section 604 (16 USC 6591c) of Public Law 108-148 as amended by Section 8205 of Public Law 113-79, the Agricultural Act of 2014—Grants the U.S. Forest Service (Government) permanent authority to enter into stewardship contracts or agreements to achieve land management goals for the National Forests or public lands that meet local and rural community needs. Section 8205 supersedes the temporary authority granted to the Forest Service (Government) in section 347 of Public Law 105-277, the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Appropriations Act, 1999.
NAICS: 115310: Support Services for Forestry, size standard: 34M Fuels Management Services. Stewardship authorities permit the Government to solicit this requirement as Full and Open competition.
PROJECT LOCATION:
Kaibab National Forest, Williams Ranger District. T21N, R2E, Sections 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36. T21N, R3E, Sections 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35. T20N, R3E, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12. Gila-Salt River Meridian.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: All work shall be completed by December 31, 2029.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The objective of this project is for the contractor to complete the end-results from NEPA handoff through final completion of the project area.
Contractors shall identify what work activities are needed across all project acres to meet the desired end-result objectives that shall be presented in maps and a detailed Implementation Plan prior to commencing on the ground delineation of project units. After the initial Implementation Plan has been accepted and approved, contractors will then:
ESTIMATED TIMBER VOLUME AND SPECIES COMPOSITION IS AS FOLLOWS:
Total timber quantities and treatment acres are unknown and shown as estimated gross quantity. Completion and acceptance of Items 1 through 8 will determine true needed quantities for all other Items.
Awarded contract will be a commercial services contract with requirements for timber removal.
PRE-SOLICITATION SITE VISIT DATE AND TIME:
A site visit has not been scheduled, when a site visit is scheduled, the pre-solicitation will be updated.
Follow this notice on SAM for future notifications by clicking the “Follow” button above.
This notice 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 95-13 Personal services Contracts.
This synopsis/solicitation notice is a request for proposals for a Non-Personal Service Contract for a Contractor to provide Internal Medicine / Family Practice healthcare providers to the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF), Navajo Area Indian Health Service (IHS) throughout the duration of the contract period of performance. Services shall be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The assignment is through the stated period of performance or until the position is filled with a permanent hire. In such instances, the provider will be released from contract assignment. This notice is for 1 position.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The Government intends to award a 12-month labor hour type contract resulting from this solicitation. Tentative start date: 04/01/2024
The Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF) is based in Chinle, Arizona (Northeast Arizona near Canyon De Chelly National Monument). The CCHCF is a 60-bed hospital which serves as the health care hub for the region. The medical staff includes Family Physicians, Internists, Pediatricians, General Surgeons, OB/GYN's, Anesthesiologists, and a Psychiatrist. In addition to routine outpatient and inpatient primary care, services available to our patients include: Adult Intensive Care, General Surgery (including laparoscopic surgery), routine and operative Obstetrics, and 24-Hour Emergency Room Services. Health care services are provided to approximately 37,000 active users. Strong Navajo cultural traditions exist within the community, offering an opportunity to learn the Navajo language, or to learn about traditional Navajo medicine. The service unit is located on the Colorado Plateau with excellent opportunities for photography, hiking, running, road biking, cross country skiing, and mountain biking. Canyon de Chelly National Monument is within 5 miles of the hospital and is a wonderful place for exploring and sightseeing, running and mountain biking.
The Contractor shall provide an all-inclusive rate, and is responsible for all costs associated with providing said services, i.e. travel, per diem, lodging/housing, etc. Government quarters are currently not available, but Chinle, AZ has (3) hotels in the immediate area. The Contractor shall be responsible for housing respective providers if there are no government quarters available. Upon selection, the provider will be placed on a waiting list to acquire Government quarters. If Government housing becomes available, the provider shall contact the CCHCF Housing Services Department, and make rental/payment arrangements; telephone number 928-674-7303.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
The Government reserves the right to issue a single award or multiple awards to contractor(s) whose quote represents the best value as defined by FAR 2.101. In determining best value, the Government will use Trade-offs where Price and other Evaluation Factors will be considered: Past Performance, Experience, and Qualifications of the provider. The Evaluation Factors and significant sub factors when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. As part of the evaluation process, candidates may be interviewed to ensure their understanding of the PWS and to verify their qualifications to perform required services. The socio-economic status of an offer may also be considered, should one or more quotes represent the best value.
SUBMITTAL PROCESS:
To be considered for award, your offer shall include the following documents:
**Email offer directly to the Contracting Officer (CO). The CO for this action is: Tanya Begay, tanya.begay2@ihs.gov , 928-674-7635. Questions may be submitted in writing via email 5 days prior to RFQ Closing Date.
PRE-SECURITY/FINGERPRINTING CLEARANCE:
The selected provider shall comply with Agency Personal Identity Verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201; this includes fingerprinting guidelines.
Pre-Security/Fingerprinting must be cleared prior to starting tour of duty and incurring costs.
If provider is selected, then the Contractor and provider shall provide the following Pre-Security/Fingerprinting documents.
The selected Contractor's provider(s) will be subject to a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation.
The selected Contractor's provider(s) are required to acquire pre-security and fingerprint clearance prior to beginning their tour of duty and incurring costs.
CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS:
52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24 and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.
(b) The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government:
(1) When no longer needed for contract performance.
(2) Upon completion of the Contractor employees employment.
(3) Upon contract completion or termination.
(c) The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under a contract if the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.
(d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts when the subcontractors employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.
The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have routine physical access to a Federally-Controlled Facility and/or routine access to a Federally-Controlled Information System.
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:
(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).
(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).
(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).
(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553).
(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).
(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:
[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]
X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).
__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509)).
__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)
X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
__ (5) [Reserved].
X_ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
X_ (8) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).
X_ (9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
__ (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).
__ (11) [Reserved].
__ (12) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).
__ (13) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).
__ (14) [Reserved]
__ (15) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.
__ (16) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.
__ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Sep 2023) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
__ (18) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2023) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.
__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.
__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.
__ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2023) of 52.219-9.
__ (19) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.
X_ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).
__ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).
__ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).
__ (23) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Sep 2023)( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.
__ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
__ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
__ (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
__ (27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).
X_ (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).
__ (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022) (E.O.13126).
X_ (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).
X_ (31) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.
X_ (32) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.
X_ (33) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.
X_ (34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
X_ (35) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).
X_ (36) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
X_ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
X_ (37) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)
__ (38) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
__ (39) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (40) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (41) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.
__ (42) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.
__ (43) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 8259b).
__ (44) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.
X_ (45) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).
__ (46) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (47) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).
X_ (48) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.
__ (49) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1.
__ (50) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Dec 2022) ( 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.
__ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].
__ (iii) Alternate II (Dec 2022) of 52.225-3.
__ (iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.
__ (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.
__ (51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Dec 2022) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
X_ (52) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
__ (53) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).
__ (54) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).
__ (55) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).
__ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).
__ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).
__ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).
X_ (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).
__ (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).
__ (64) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.
__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.
(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:
[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]
__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter67).
__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).
__ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).
__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792).
(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.
(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.
(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.
(e)
(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-
(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509).
(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).
(v) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).
(vi) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Sep 2023) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).
(viii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).
(ix) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
(x) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).
(xi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.
(xiii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xiv)
(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).
(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(xv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xvi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (E.O. 12989).
(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).
(xix) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).
(xx)
(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xxi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).
(xxii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.
(xxiii) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.
(xxiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.
(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.
52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984)
The Government contemplates award of a labor hour type contract resulting from this solicitation.
52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)
The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 5 days.
52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)
(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 5 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 10 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.
(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.
(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed (12) months.
52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018)
Contractor shall meet or exceed the minimum required wage determination as stated in the U.S. Department of Labor - Wage Determination No.: [Enter wage information here] [Add if Service Contract Act applies, check wage rates on sam.gov]
52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2006)
(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from Hand-Carried Address: Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, Division of Acquisition Management and Contracts, Off Highway 191 & Hospital Drive, P.O. Drawer PH, Chinle, AZ 86503.
(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.
52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 1997)
(a) It is expressly agreed and understood that this is a nonpersonal services contract, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.101, under which the professional services rendered by the Contractor are rendered in its capacity as an independent contractor. The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided, but retains no control over professional aspects of the services rendered, including by example, the Contractor’s professional medical judgment, diagnosis, or specific medical treatments. The Contractor shall be solely liable for and expressly agrees to indemnify the Government with respect to any liability producing acts or omissions by it or by its employees or agents. The Contractor shall maintain during the term of this contract liability insurance issued by a responsible insurance carrier of not less than the following amount(s) per specialty per occurrence: $1,000,000 per occurrence; $3,000,000 aggregate.
(b) An apparently successful offeror, upon request by the Contracting Officer, shall furnish prior to contract award evidence of its insurability concerning the medical liability insurance required by paragraph (a) of this clause.
(c) Liability insurance may be on either an occurrences basis or on a claims-made basis. If the policy is on a claims-made basis, an extended reporting endorsement (tail) for a period of not less than 3 years after the end of the contract term must also be provided.
(d) Evidence of insurance documenting the required coverage for each health care provider who will perform under this contract shall be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to the commencement of services under this contract. If the insurance is on a claims-made basis and evidence of an extended reporting endorsement is not provided prior to the commencement of services, evidence of such endorsement shall be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to the expiration of this contract. Final payment under this contract shall be withheld until evidence of the extended reporting endorsement is provided to the Contracting Officer.
(e) The policies evidencing required insurance shall also contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer. If, during the performance period of the contract the Contractor changes insurance providers, the Contractor must provide evidence that the Government will be indemnified to the limits specified in paragraph (a) of this clause, for the entire period of the contract, either under the new policy, or a combination of old and new policies.
(f) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in all subcontracts under this contract for health care services and shall require such subcontractors to provide evidence of and maintain insurance in accordance with paragraph (a) of this clause. At least 5 days before the commencement of work by any subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer evidence of such insurance.
Department of Health and Human Services Applicable Clauses:
352.223-7 Safety and Health (DEC 2015)
352.202-1 Definitions. (JAN 2006)
352.224-70 Privacy Act (DEC 2015)
352.224-71 Confidential Information (DEC 2015)
352.226-1 Indian Preference (DEC 2015)
352.226-2 Indian Preference Program (DEC 2015)
352.237-73 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act (DEC 2015)
352.237-74 Non-Discrimination in Service Delivery (DEC 2015)
352.239-73 Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility (DEC 2015)
352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Feb 2022)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause –
Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.
(b)Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system. Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.
(c)The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures.
(d)If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer’s written authorization with each payment request.
The Contractor is required to submit invoices in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-4(g) uploading into www.ipp.gov .
If you require assistance registering or IPP account access, please contact the IPP Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov
Department of the Treasury’s IPP website that includes training materials: https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/training-vendors
352.237-70 Pro-Children Act. (Dec 2015) (a) Public Law 103-227, Title X, Part C, also known as the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (Act), 20 U.S.C. 7183, imposes restrictions on smoking in facilities where certain federally funded children's services are provided. The Act prohibits smoking within any indoor facility (or portion thereof), whether owned, leased, or contracted for, that is used for the routine or regular provision of: (i) kindergarten, elementary, or secondary education or library services or (ii) health or day care services that are provided to children under the age of 18. The statutory prohibition also applies to indoor facilities that are constructed, operated, or maintained with Federal funds.
(b) By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all subcontracts awarded under this contract for the specified children's services. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with the provisions of the Act. Failure to comply with the Act may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation and/or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate violation.
352.237-71 Crime Control Act-Reporting of Child Abuse (Dec 2015)(a) Public Law 101-647, also known as the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Act), imposes responsibilities on certain individuals who, while engaged in a professional capacity or activity, as defined in the Act, on Federal land or in a federally-operated (or contracted) facility, learn of facts that give the individual reason to suspect that a child has suffered an incident of child abuse.
(b) The Act designates covered professionals as those persons engaged in professions and activities in eight different categories including, but not limited to, teachers, social workers, physicians, dentists, medical residents or interns, hospital personnel and administrators, nurses, health care practitioners, chiropractors, osteopaths, pharmacists, optometrists, podiatrists, emergency medical technicians, ambulance drivers, alcohol or drug treatment personnel, psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health professionals, child care workers and administrators, and commercial film and photo processors. The Act defines the term child abuse as the physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child.
(c) Accordingly, any person engaged in a covered profession or activity under an HHS contract or subcontract, regardless of the purpose of the contract or subcontract, shall immediately report a suspected child abuse incident in accordance with the provisions of the Act. If a child is suspected of being harmed, the appropriate State Child Abuse Hotline, local child protective services (CPS), or law enforcement agency shall be contacted. For more information about where and how to file a report, the Childhelp USA, National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4-A-CHILD) shall be called. Any covered professional failing to make a timely report of such incident shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
(d) By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all applicable subcontracts awarded under this contract. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with the provisions of the Act.
352.237-72 Crime Control Act-Requirement for Background Checks (Dec 2015)(a) Public Law 101-647, also known as the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Act), requires that all individuals involved with the provision of child care services to children under the age of 18 undergo a criminal background check. Child care services include, but are not limited to, social services, health and mental health care, child (day) care, education (whether or not directly involved in teaching), and rehabilitative programs. Any conviction for a sex crime, an offense involving a child victim, or a drug felony, may be grounds for denying employment or for dismissal of an employee providing any of the services listed above.
(b) The Contracting Officer will provide the necessary information to the Contractor regarding the process for obtaining the background check. The Contractor may hire a staff person provisionally prior to the completion of a background check, if at all times prior to the receipt of the background check during which children are in the care of the newly-hired person, the person is within the sight and under the supervision of a previously investigated staff person.
(c) By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all applicable subcontracts awarded under this contract. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with the provisions of the Act.
Chinle Service Unit 2021-01 - IMPLEMENTATION OF INDIAN HEALTH MANUAL PART 3, CHAPTER 20, PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS (JUL 2021)
Indian Health Manual Part 3, Chapter 20 establishes policy for Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse by Health Care Providers. All Indian Health Service contractors must complete a government-provided, training module associated with this policy as an integral part of the onboarding process, but no more than 30 days from the date of onboarding. Failure to complete the mandatory training may be cause for adverse action from a minimum of temporary suspension, to a maximum of termination, from appointment.
The Contractor is required to flow down this clause in any subcontract for commercial or non-commercial item. The extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is required to comply with HIPAA in the provision of health care to IHS patients. HIPAA was implemented by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights, under the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 160 and 164. Accordingly, all health care providers, including contracted health care providers are required to comply with HIPAA requirements (Full text will be furnished upon request).
ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE FEDERAL ACQUISITION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES:
52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Content Paper (May 2011)
52.204-7 System Award Management (Oct 2018)
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)
52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020)
52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022)
52.216-31 Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour Proposal Requirements-Commercial Item Acquisitions (Feb 2007)
52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984)
52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984)
52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013)
52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)
52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Aug 1984)
52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)
52.242-13 Bankruptcy (Jul 1995)
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
-Performance Work Statement CSU-24-01 IM/FP/MED-PEDS dated 08/23/23
-Pricing Schedule
-52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Sep 2023)
The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Chinle Service Unit (CSU), Pinon Health Center Facility intends to award a non-competitive, sole source multi-year purchase order to proposed contractor, Beckman Coulter for renewal of the IQ200 Urinalysis equipment/analyzer on a cost-per-reportable-result. Includes the equipment, service and consumables. Authority cited FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(b) only one source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contractor shall provide these services for the Pinon Health Center Facility.
The proposed contractor is the only organization uniquely qualified to provide the required supplies to ensure there is not interruption in services that could impact direct patient care.
The notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive proposals. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quote. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information submitted. If no affirmative written response is received by December 14, 2024. 5:00 PM MST, the contact will be issued without further notice.
A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement base upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Any solicitation resulting from the analysis of information obtained will be announced to the public in Federal Business Opportunities in accordance with the FAR part 5. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. No proprietary, classified, confidential or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary information in any resultant solicitation(s).
Pre Solicitation Notice Synopsis
THIS IS A SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR INVITATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT BIDS. THIS NOTICE WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 DAYS PRIOR TO POSTING OF THE SOLICITATION.
The solicitation will be available approximately on or about November 13, 2024. The solicitation will be distributed solely through the Contract Opportunity website at https://www.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be made available. The website provides download instructions.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) anticipates issuance of a solicitation for the award of a firm-fixed-price construction contract for a project entitled Replace Sewage Liner at the Federal Correctional Institution Phoenix (FCI Phoenix), located in Phoenix, Arizona (Maricopa County).
FCI Phoenix is a federal correctional facility located at 37900 N. 45th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona, 85086. The project consists of the following:
Provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and related services to de-silt and re-line Wastewater Ponds 5 & 6 at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Phoenix. This work shall be performed in accordance with this Statement of Work. All recommendations suggested by the manufacturer will be included in the installation.
1. Contractor shall completely remove all sludge and any existing equipment and dispose of allitems properly. Contractor will install all new equipment and liners, per all national/local codes, and Bureau of Prisons. This includes, but not limited to, de-silting the ponds, and installing synthetic liners in Ponds 5 & 6.
2. Contractor shall provide temporary and permanent erosion control and protection of disturbed areas.
3. Contractor shall work with existing topography. Design building, parking, and roadways to complement existing site contours by limiting cut and fill.
4. Contractor shall implement a stormwater management plan that results in no net increase in the rate and quantity of stormwater run off from existing to developed conditions.
5. Contractor shall ensure that materials, testing, and installation of double-sided geo-composite gasventing system with geotextile are bonded to both sides of HDPE geonet triaxial flow structure.
6. Contractor shall furnish and install geotextiles including appurtenant anchors and connections required for compliance with Manufacturer’s installation requirements and this specification.
7. Contractor shall use adequate numbers of skilled workmen trained and experienced in necessary trades and crafts and completely familiar with specified requirements and methods for proper performance of Work of this section.
8. Contractor shall ensure that geotextiles factory testing shall be submitted per ASTM D4354-12(2020) Standard Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled Erosion Control Products(RECPs) for Testing.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 237110 with a corresponding small business size standard of $45 million. Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.204, the estimated magnitude of the project lies between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. (NOTE: This range is one of 8 available ranges from FAR 36.204 and is not meant to imply that the project has necessarily been estimated/budgeted to the maximum of the selected range. It merely conveys that the estimate/budget lies somewhere within that range.
The "Sensitive /Secure package Upload" option will be selected for this procurement. All secure/locked documents uploaded, to include the solicitation, will require an active www.sam.gov vendor registration to obtain access. In addition, only those vendors who have been issued a valid Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) from www.sam.gov will be granted access. If your firm does not have the NAICS code listed in www.sam.gov required for this solicitation, an email may be forwarded to your firm requesting an explanation as to why your firm should be granted access.
If you encounter problems accessing these documents, please contact the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220. All future information about this solicitation, including any amendments, will also be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for continuously monitoring this website to ensure that they have the most recent information about this proposed contract action.
IMPORTANT: Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in https://www.sam.gov. In order to qualify for award, your business size metrics information entered in your SAM registration must be less than or equal to the size standard specified above.
Each bidder's www.sam.gov registration will be reviewed by the Government to confirm that your business size meets the small business size standard requirement. All bidders are urged to double check their www.sam.gov registration and update as necessary, including the size metrics information.
This synopsis is intended only for those who would be entering into a Prime contract with the FBOP for the entirety of this project. The FBOP does not award subcontracts. Subcontracts (if applicable/necessary) are the responsibility of the Prime contractor. The FBOP has no privity of the contract with subcontractors.
***See FAR 52.212-01 and FAR 52.212-02 and the respective addendums to each clause in the RFP for detailed proposal instructions and evaluation criteria***
This is a synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Solicitation Number FA8604-24-R-B016 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03/02-23-2024 and DPN 20240326. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business. The NAICS CODE for this solicitation is 333922. This solicitation is subject to FAR Clause 52.219-14, “Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION 2020-O0008).” FAR Clause 52.219-14 states that, for “Supplies, (other than procurement from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count toward the 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.”
This RFP has ten (10) line items. The performance, design, fabrication, installation, and test requirements for a Storage Aid System at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. All solicitation specifications/drawings will be posted at the following location: http://www.SAM.gov.
Contract Completion is required within 210 days from date of award. FOB point is Destination (e.g., Luke Air Force Base, Arizona). Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
The contractor must be registered in SAM prior to award. The Government will make an award from this request for proposal to the technically acceptable, responsible offeror whose proposal offers the lowest price to the Government. The Government reserves the right to not make an award at all.
All proposals are due by 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on 31 July 2024.
Any proposal, modification, or revision that is received at the designated Government office after the exact time specified for receipt of proposals is “late” and will not be considered.
Please note that DoDSafe is required for proposal submission. Send requests for proposal submission to samantha.ekberg@us.af.mil and andrew.petersen.3@us.af.mil.
To ensure a competitive balance, at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, questions concerning this RFP will only be accepted until 24 July 2024 by 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Questions shall be submitted by e-mail to samantha.ekberg@us.af.mil and andrew.petersen.3@us.af.mil.
Be advised that offerors are not permitted to deliver proposals in-person.
No telephone, written, e-mail or fax requests for documents will be accepted; all interested offerors must download their own documents from the internet - no exceptions. All interested offerors are requested to register for this solicitation.
The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
The 68th RQS is submitting a requirement for Permanent Personnel to fill AFSPECWAR Rigger and Instructor Training Services.
This requirement is to provide specialized instruction and support services in order to develop combat leaders, highly trained recovery specialists and military freefall jumpmasters (MFFJM) for the United States and its allies. The contractor will provide all equipment, tools, parts, transportation, supervision, and management, in the form of specialized and certified instructors and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Master and Senior riggers to perform military parachute rigging services and instruction in support of Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) training requirements at Davis-Monthan AFB (DMAFB), AZ and other approved locations.
The contractor will provide specialized personnel parachute riggers for training on approved course curriculum to assist in maintaining fully mission capable Pararescue Jumpers (PJ), Combat Rescue Officers (CRO), Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) Specialists, and other AFSPECWAR specialists as directed.
The Phoenix Indian Medical Center is seeking to purchase 64 Ricoh or equal Multifunctional Functional Devices (MFD) and Ricoh or equal Desktop Document Scanners and six (6) Ricoh or equal High Volume Production Scanners or equivalent. MFD’s must have Print, Copy, Scan and Fax, with device management and advance print workflow, maintenance services, Digital Fax Server, Document Signature Routing Solution, support, and all consumables to support the PIMC campus and Annex buildings. Further specifications are outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Please consult the SOW prior to sending questions.
This is a sources sought notice for market research purposes. This posting is primarily looking to engage in Native American and Alaska-Native owned firms, but all interested and capable parties are invited to respond. Please send the following completed documents to Jeremiah Murrell at jeremiah.murrell@ihs.gov.
IHS understands that many firms conduct business with other area offices within IHS or that previous templates have been retained for duplicate use. Please utilize the IEE Representation Form from this post, as it contains vital updates. The purpose of this post is to identify Native American and/or Alaska Native-owned firms with capability and interest in meeting the government's need. All interested and capable parties are invited to respond to this post. In the event your firm is not Native American or Alaska Native owned, please specify in your capability statement what socio-economic groups your firm is registered under.
*Failure to submit the requested documents in response to this post will result in your firm not being considered a capable and interested party.
The Los Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking to lease a one to three suites with a total of 4,733 to 6,200 gross/rentable square feet (gross square feet to include any common area factor), of existing Professional Office space, in the city of Phoenix, and within the defined Delineated Area (DA) boundaries below:
North - Indian School Road South - Washington Street
West - 7th Avenue East - 16th Street
The Government’s desire is for a full-service lease of Professional Office space for an Armed Forces Professional and Medical Career Center for a term not to exceed five (5) years with Government termination rights.
Offered space must meet Government requirements per the terms of the Government Lease. Interested respondents may include building owners and representatives with the exclusive right to represent building owners. Representatives of building owners must include the exclusivity agreement, representation letter, listing contract or other executed agreement granting the exclusive right to represent the building owner with their response to this advertisement.
Adequate mass transit (buses, trains, rail cars) for the public within three walking blocks is highly desired.
REQUIRED
--Spaces MUST offer both a primary and a secondary point of ingress/egress.
--Lighted, non-exclusive or reserved on-site parking for (12) marked government owned vehicles must be provided for on 24 hours 7 days a week basis. Additional lighted parking must be available during business hours, weekends and holidays, for approximately (16) employee vehicles and visitors/recruit candidate parking.
--Must use the Government Lease.
--The military services shall have the right to use space beyond normal working hours and, if required, on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. This includes the use of elevators, lights, toilet facilities, and, if necessary, heating and air conditioning.
--Armed Forces Recruiting Facilities are only located in defined geographical areas that contain businesses and other establishments that are of a compatible nature. Under no circumstances will be these facilities to be in areas where sexually oriented businesses, bars, nightclubs, liquor stores, smoke shops, marijuana dispensaries etc. or other business that produce injurious odors detectable with the leased spaces. Placement near these establishments can hamper overall production of the office or cause concern for the safety of the personnel stationed there and their visitors.
Proposals are due no later than 5:00 pm (MST) on January 17, 2025.
Responses must include at a minimum:
- *Initialed (not signed) draft lease document
- *Initialed copy of the General Clauses 3517B
- *Initialed copy of the Janitorial Specifications
- *Completed, signed and dated Proposal to Lease Space form,
- As-built floor plan drawing
- Site plan showing location and available parking
- Digital photo of street view of property
*These documents are in the attached Request for Lease Proposal Document
NOTICE: The following information is provided for situational awareness and is not required to respond to this Source Sought. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to award of a contract. All proposed contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management, which indicates “All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).” Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the website http://www.SAM.gov. Please begin the registration process immediately in order to avoid delay of the contract award should your proposal be selected.
CONTACT
Interested parties may contact Mr. Greg Boniface at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Arizona/Nevada Branch, Real Estate Office, 3636 N Central Ave, Ste 900, Phoenix, AZ 85012-1939; (602) 361-8309; gregory.f.boniface@usace.army.mil, no later than 5:00 PM(MST) on January 17th, 2025.
This notice 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
**THIS IS A BUY INDIAN SET ASIDE per Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47 and only offers form Buy Indian small businesses will be accepted.
The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Tsaile Health Center is requesting for offers for a contractor to provide laundry/dry-cleaning services at Tsaile Health Center. Services shall be performed in accordance with the attached Scope of Work.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01/01/2025 -12/31/2025
EVALUATION CRITERIA: The Government reserves the right to issue a single award or multiple awards to contractor(s) whose quote represents the best value as defined by FAR 2.101. In determining best value, Price and other Evaluation Factors will be considered: Past Performance, Experience, Qualifications, and Logistics. The Evaluation Factors and significant sub factors when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. The socio-economic status of an offer may also be considered, should one or more quotes represent the best value.
SUBMITTAL PROCESS: Email offer directly to the Contracting Officer for this action is: Earl Morris Jr, Purchasing Agent, P: (928) 724-3735, e-mail: earl.morris@ihs.gov. Limit offer size to 6MB. All questions shall be submitted in writing 5 days prior to closing/response date. To be considered for award, your offer shall include the following documents or it will be non-responsive and removed from award consideration:
Clauses and Provisions:
52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)
The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 5 days.
Department of Health and Human Services Applicable Clauses:
352.202-1 Definitions. (JAN 2006)
352.224-70Privacy Act (DEC 2015)
352.226-1Indian Preference (DEC 2015)
352.226-2Indian Preference Program (DEC 2015)
352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Feb 2022)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause –
Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.
(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system. Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.
(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures.
(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer’s written authorization with each payment request.
The Contractor is required to submit invoices in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-4(g) uploading into www.ipp.gov .
If you require assistance registering or IPP account access, please contact the IPP Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov
Department of the Treasury’s IPP website that includes training materials: https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/training-vendors
352.237-70 Pro-Children Act. (Dec 2015) (a) Public Law 103-227, Title X, Part C, also known as the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (Act), 20 U.S.C. 7183, imposes restrictions on smoking in facilities where certain federally funded children's services are provided. The Act prohibits smoking within any indoor facility (or portion thereof), whether owned, leased, or contracted for, that is used for the routine or regular provision of: (i) kindergarten, elementary, or secondary education or library services or (ii) health or day care services that are provided to children under the age of 18. The statutory prohibition also applies to indoor facilities that are constructed, operated, or maintained with Federal funds.
(b) By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all subcontracts awarded under this contract for the specified children's services. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with the provisions of the Act. Failure to comply with the Act may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation and/or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate violation.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is required to comply with HIPAA in the provision of health care to IHS patients. HIPAA was implemented by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights, under the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 160 and 164. Accordingly, all health care providers, including contracted health care providers are required to comply with HIPAA requirements (Full text will be furnished upon request).
ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE FEDERAL ACQUISITION CLAUSES:
52.204-7 System Award Management (Oct 2018)
52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2015)
52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Dec 2022)
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Mar 2023)
52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984)
52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984)
52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013)
52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Jul 2013)
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Sub-Contractors (Dec 2013)
52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Aug 1984)
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
Added attachment CLIN Pricing Worksheet AMD02 832468978. Amendment updates Base and Option Year 1 Material section.
Critical Power Systems (CPS); Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS) and Direct Current (DC) Power Plants Services, Maintenance and Repair Contract, Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Ft. Huachuca Campus.
Service and maintain all CPS units, UPS systems, and DC Power Plants installed at the JITC Ft. Huachuca Campus. All UPS and DC Power Plant units will be maintained under one contract. The primary contractor shall be responsible for all tasks specified in the performance work statement (PWS).
Period of Performance: 1 base year plus 4 option years.
Amendment 1 - Updates CLIN descriptions, T&M Pricing Worksheet informaiton, and adminstrative information.
RFQ 36C77025Q0056
PRICING SCHEDULE
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement for the BIL funded for PHX Base Building and P50 TRACON Fire Life Safety Upgrade.
The SIR/RFP is posted in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management Policy, Section 3.2.1.3.11 Public Announcements. Review all attachment pertaining to this solicitation prior to submitting a proposal. This announcement is not intended to guarantee procure of the services, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. The Government is not liable for costs associated with the preparation, submittal of inquiries or response for this announcement and will not reimburse any vendors for cost incurred in responding to this public announcement.
All questions regarding the SIR must be submitted in writing to Ms. Melina Nguyen at Melina.M.Nguyen@faa.gov and courtesy copy Ms. Thuylinh TranNguyen at thuylinh.t.trannguyen@faa.gov. All questions must be received no later than January 17, 2025 by 1500 ET. Questions received after that date and time will not be considered.
Proposals are due no later than February 4, 2025 by 1500 ET. Any proposal received after 1500 ET on February 4, 2025 will be considered non-responsive and will not be eligible for award.
A site visit is scheduled for January 7, 2025 at 0900 MST. Refer to Section L.6 of the SIR for site visit instructions. All participants must submit interest in writing to Ms. Melina Nguyen at Melina.M.Nguyen@faa.gov and courtesy copy Ms.Thuylinh TranNguyen at thuylinh.t.trannguyen@faa.gov no later than December 26, 2024 at 1500 ET for participation approval.
NOTE: Due to volume size of attachment J2e DDH - P50, Offeror must email CS and CO to request a copy of the attachment sent directly to Offeror.
To be considered for award of this requirement, the offeror must have a current/valid registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database website: www.sam.gov. To be eligible for award, the offeror must submit a proposal in accordance with the SIR.
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-2(b)(1&2), "An unusual and compelling urgency precludes full and open competition; and delay in award of contract would result in serious injury, financial or other, to the Government." This agency requirement will be awarded to Carrier Unified Technologies, 3802 E. University Dr. Suite 1, Phoenix, AZ 85034.
The Bureau of Prisons has a requirement for the emergency replacement for one (1) failed power module on 19XRV chiller. The NAICS code for this requirement is 333318. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive proposals. A request for proposal will not be available for this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government.
The contracting officer for this acquisition is Richard Ortega, 520-663-4311, r3ortega@bop.gov. FCC Tucson, 9300 S. Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85756.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking concerns having the ability for providing Residential Reentry Center (RRC) services (in-house RRC beds) and Home Confinement services (home confinement placements) and Mothers and Infants Together (MINT) Services located in Maricopa County, Arizona within the cities of Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Sun City, Buckeye, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Avondale, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, Peoria, Tempe, Litchfield Park, or Surprise.
Both the RRC services for in-house RRC beds and the Home Confinement services for Home Confinement placements shall be in accordance with the Federal Bureau of Prisons Statement of Work entitled, "Residential Reentry Center, March 2022 SOW”. Home Confinement services (for home confinement placements) are specifically defined in chapter 10, Programs, of the aforementioned SOW. Additional requirements for these services are referenced throughout the SOW as well. MINT placements shall be in accordance with the Federal Bureau of Prisons Statement of Work entitled, “Mothers and Infants Together (MINT), March 2022. This will be an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity type contract with firm fixed unit prices for all line items.
The RRC In-House requirement will consist of a maximum of 98 beds in which 60 beds will be designated for males and 38 beds designated for females for the One-year Base Period and each of the Four One-year Option Periods
The Home Confinement requirement will consist of a maximum of 60 placements to include both males and females for the One-year Base Period and each of the Four One-year Option Periods.
The MINT requirement will consist of a maximum of 4 placements for the One-year Base Period and each of the Four One-year Option Periods.
The Home Confinement Radius will be within 150 miles of the RRC.
It is the intent of the Government to award all line items (RRC in-house beds and Home Confinement placements and MINT Placements) to a single provider, as these services are interconnected and rely upon each other to ensure adequate programming and case management of offenders. The Government reserves the right to potentially make an award which is deemed to be in the best interest of the Government.
15BRRC24R00000020 will be available on or about November 19, 2024, and it will be distributed solely through the Government Point of Entry website at www.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The site provides downloading instructions. Future information about this acquisition will also be distributed through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The estimated closing date of 15BRRC24R00000020 will be on or about January 21, 2025.
All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by this agency. No collect calls will be accepted. No telephone request or written requests for the solicitation will be accepted.
SOURCES SOUGHT TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION FOR SERVICES
INTRODUCTION
The United States Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for Test Jumper Training Services for the Air Delivery Branch at USAYPG. The intention is to procure these services on a competitive basis.
BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (IN FULL OR IN PART) OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
DISCLAIMER
“THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A “REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)” TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ), IF ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT.”
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
The Air Delivery Branch at USAYPG, manages the Army’s test and evaluation programs for all aspects of air delivery systems. The systems include personnel systems, cargo parachute systems, aerial delivery platforms, delivery techniques, and certification of equipment for airdrop. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personnel services necessary to perform the services.The period of performance shall be for a one-year base period and 4 one-year option periods with performance commencing in June 2025. The contract type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price.
REQUIRED CAPABILITIES
The main objective of the contract is to supplement the USAYPG Air Delivery Branch’s training readiness in order to support mission to conduct personnel air drop testing into FY25 and beyond. The Contractor shall provide services to support paratrooper Military Free Fall Operations for (4) paratroopers at a time. Contractor personnel must be available to assist and/or train USAYPG personnel in the proper use of the wind tunnel and equipment associated. Further detail is provided in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached to this announcement (Attachment 1).
If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.
The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to: 1) provide services consistent, in scope and scale, with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.
ELIGIBILITY
The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 532411 Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing with a Small Business Size Standard of $45.5 mil. The Product Service Code is W099 Lease or Rental of Equipment - Miscellaneous. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS (CAPABILITIES STATEMENT)
Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than ten (10) pages in length in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 pitch.
This documentation must address at a minimum the following items:
1.) What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?
2.) Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details.
3.) Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, provide details.
4.) What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks?
5.) Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of performance. Provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this PBSOW for the base period as well as the option periods.
6.) Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, DUNs number, etc.
7.) Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.
8.) Include in your response your ability to meet the requirements in the Facility and Safeguarding requirements.
The proposed contract is anticipated to include tasking that would be accomplished by labor categories that are subject to the Service Contract Act or a collective bargaining agreement.
Upon evaluation of the capability statements, if it is determined that this requirement will be an unrestricted competition, the Government intends to evaluate the Small-Business responses and conduct further market research to identify a subcontracting goal.
The deadline for response to this request is no later than 14:00 Mountain Standard Time (MST), 27 December 2024. All responses under this sources sought notice to include any capabilities statement must be e-mailed to Lizzel Lipumano (Contract Specialist) lizzel.a.lipumano.civ@army.mil in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF).
All data received in response to this sources sought notice shall be marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.
No phone calls will be accepted.
All questions must be submitted to the contract specialist identified above. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this sources sought notice.
FY 2025 2nd Quarter Food Service Subsistence Menu.
GOVERNMENT FOREST PRODUCTS SALE
LUMP SUM CONTRACT
INVITATION FOR BIDS NO. DACA63-9-25-0501
Sealed bid subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Invitations for Bids, for the purchase and removal of the Government-owned property listed in this notice to bidders, will be received until the time, date, and at the place indicated below, and then publicly opened.
ATTENTION: Persons interested in receiving a complete copy of this Invitation for Bids should go to (https://SAM.GOV) and type in keyword DACA63-9-25-0501, or request a copy from Mr. Corey Walk, District/Division Forester, CESWF-RE-M, phone (817) 886-1131.
FOREST PRODUCTS: Pine Timber (Ponderosa Pine)
TIME OF OPENING: 10:00 AM, Local Time
DATE OF OPENING: 4 December 2024
PLACE OF OPENING: Building 1, Camp Navajo, Arizona
BID DEPOSIT: $30,000.00 for Item 1
EXPIRATION DATE: 31 December 2026
Inspections are invited between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, excluding holidays. Arrange all inspections with Mr. Nick Kainrath, Forester, Camp Navajo, Arizona, telephone number 602-206-0938. Bidders are required to call 24 hours in advance of desired time of inspection.
Issued by: Fort Worth District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Address: P.O. Box 17300, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Property located at: Camp Navajo, Arizona
U. S. ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Fort Worth District
This statement conclude amendment 001.
CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES
Type of Notice: Pre-Solicitation Notice
Title: 12905B25Q0013 – Upgrade 3 greenhouses in Maricopa, AZ
Description:
THIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL NOTICE ONLY
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area Office has a construction requirement for the updgrade of three greenhouses for the USDA ARS in Maricopa, AZ. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, transportation and supervision performing all required work in accordance with the plans and specifications for this requirement. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.204 the magnitude of this construction project is between $100,00 and $250,000.
USDA will issue a Firm Fixed Price Construction Contract. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) 12905B25Q0013, may be issued on or around November 30, 2024.
The requirement will be a total small business set-aside, under NAICS Code 236220 with a size standard of $45.0M.
Completion timeframe for the resulting contract is to be determined. The RFQ will be accessible via https://sam.gov/ in the “Contracting Opportunities” section.
Potential Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for release of the RFQ package and any amendments. All offerors shall be registered with the System for Award Management Registration per FAR Clause 52.204-7 and 52.204-8. No paper copies of the solicitation will be mailed and telephone requests will not be honored.
Pursuant to FAR 36.211(b), information regarding USDA’s definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at Contracting with USDA | USDA. USDA’s procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found in the USDA Contracting Desk Book, located at Policies & Regulations | USDA, under Parts 436 and 443.
This is not a request for quotes or proposals, please do not submit a quote or proposal in resposned to this pre-solicitation notice. Questions will not be entertained at this time as the SOW is not final and only included as a help to contractors to determine capability and to desiere to quote on the project when the solicitation is released.
