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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JULY 10, 2024 SAM #8261
SOLICITATION NOTICE

H -- Radiation Dosimetry Monitoring Services - Phoenix Area IHS

Notice Date

7/8/2024 12:04:32 PM
 

Notice Type

Solicitation
 

NAICS

334519 — Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

PHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC PHOENIX AZ 85004 USA
 

ZIP Code

85004
 

Solicitation Number

RFQ-24-PHX-044
 

Response Due

7/17/2024 1:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

12/31/2024
 

Point of Contact

Dekovan Cook, Phone: 6023645018
 

E-Mail Address

Dekovan.Cook@ihs.gov
(Dekovan.Cook@ihs.gov)
 

Description

1 of 5 Request for Quote RFQ-24-PHX-044 The Department of Health and Human Services, the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (IHS), is soliciting quotes for Radiation Dosimetry Monitoring Services for the Phoenix Area IHS for one base year and four option years. This requirement is Full and Open Competition. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Proposals must be submitted electronically via email on or before the solicitation closing date and time stated in the SAM. The Government anticipates one (1) firm fixed-price award from this solicitation to the responsive, responsible offeror whose quote is conforming to the Brand Name or equal specification stated in this solicitation and statement of work (SOW). Quote(s) must be FOB destination, include all applicable discounts, and all required line items must have a price to be considered for award. Not providing prices for all CLINS items shall make your offer non-responsive to the solicitation. Quotes may be attached, in a vendor preferred format (e.g. PDF). Offerors shall quote on all required items. The government will not split this requirement. FOB Destination DELIVERY LOCATIONS Multiple facilities. See SOW for list of locations. REQUIREMENT The price quote is to be submitted as an all-inclusive Firm Fixed Price quote. Brand Name or equal to: compatible with the existing Landauer platform 1. Base Year: Dosimeter Badges (approx. 1,480 badges pre year across all facilities) 2. Base Year: All service fees as required by the SOW, including shipping and postage 3. Option Year 1: Dosimeter Badges (approx. 1,480 badges pre year across all facilities) 4. Option Year 1: All service fees as required by the SOW, including shipping and postage 5. Option Year 2: Dosimeter Badges (approx. 1,480 badges pre year across all facilities) 6. Option Year 2: All service fees as required by the SOW, including shipping and postage 7. Option Year 3: Dosimeter Badges (approx. 1,480 badges pre year across all facilities) 8. Option Year 3: All service fees as required by the SOW, including shipping and postage 2 of 5 9. Option Year 4: Dosimeter Badges (approx. 1,480 badges pre year across all facilities) 10. Option Year 4: All service fees as required by the SOW, including shipping and postage There are no trade-ins for this effort. EVALUATION a. Technical: Offerors shall provide brief description of technical characteristics and specifications of the requirement stated in this solicitation and attached documents, to include any technical documentation to support equipment and services being offered. b. Price: The price(s) shall be specific, complete in every detail, and separate from the technical submission. Submit pricing for all; not submitting pricing for all items will make your quote non-responsive to the solicitation. Contractor shall state in their RFQ that the quote shall remain effective for 60 calendar days after close of solicitation. Basis for Award: In addition to price, best value will be utilized for this requirement. By submission of its offer, the Offeror accepts all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being determined technically unacceptable. In order for an Offeror to be considered for award, the proposal must receive an �Acceptable� rating in every non-price factor. Any proposal receiving a rating of �Unacceptable� in any non-price factor will not be further evaluated. Ratings for Technical: Acceptable � Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements and salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation. Unacceptable � Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. For the purpose of award, the Government shall evaluate offers based on the evaluation factors described below: Factor 1 � Technical Capability of the Item Offered: Offerors shall provide brief description of technical characteristics and specifications of the items stated in this solicitation and attached documents, to include technical documentation to support equipment being offered. If equal items are quoted, a crosswalk or detailed list of specifications, equipment, and services need to be included that are the same or similar to the Landauer platform. Factor 2 � Delivery (ARO): Equipment: Contractor shall submit a proposed delivery after receipt of award (ARO) for this requirement. Service: Service/maintenance must be remedied/responded to within 1-2 business days. 3 of 5 Factor 3 � Past Performance: Offerors must submit past performance that is current and relevant as defined herein. Offerors may submit a maximum of 5 (minimum of 3) examples of their past performance with their offer to include prime contract and subcontracts. Past performance information should contain the following: - Project title; - Description of the project and equipment; - Contract number; - Contract amount; - Government Agency/Organization; - COR�s & CO�s name, address, and phone number; - Current status, e.g., delivery after award date; and - A brief narrative of why you deem the reference to be relevant to this effort. Factor 4 � Price: GRAY MARKET EQUIPMENT a. Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer�s (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM equipment. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable. b. Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of required equipment (i.e. replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM�s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. c. The delivery of gray market items to the IHS in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the IHS reserves the right enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the IHS�s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to an IHS medical facility upon discovery of such items. INVOICING PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (Feb 2022) In compliance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) M-15-19 memorandum �Improving Government Efficiency and Saving Taxpayer Dollars Through Electronic Invoicing� directing Federal agencies to adopt electronic invoicing as the primary means to disburse payment to vendors. Invoices submitted under any award resulting from this solicitation will be required to utilize the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in accordance with HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests� IPP is a secure, web-based electronic invoicing system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury�s Bureau of the Fiscal Service, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRSTL). Respondents to this solicitation are encouraged to register an account with IPP if they have not already done so. If your organization is already registered to use IPP, you will not be required to re- 4 of 5 register- however, we encourage you make sure your organization and designated IPP user accounts are valid and up to date. The IPP website address is: https://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 Note: Should an Offeror feel that use of the IPP would be unduly burdensome, the response to this solicitation should include an explanation of this position for a determination by the contracting officer. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): Acquisition.gov 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors�Commercial Items (Sep 2023) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-- (Nov 2023) Commercial Items Solicitation Provisions in by full text. 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERICAL ITEMS (NOV 2021) (a) (1) 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 following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Factor 1: Technical Factor 2: Delivery Factor 3: Past Performance Factor 4: Price (2) Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important, when compared to price or cost. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) 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 5 of 5 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. 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government�s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). HHSAR 332.7003 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. (End of provisions) The Department of Health and Human Services, Phoenix Indian Medical Center, is Tax Exempt under A.R.S.42-5063(C)(3)(a), A.R.S.42-5067(B)(1), A.R.S.42-5065(B)(2)(a), A.R.S.42-5066(B)(3) (a), A.R.S.42-5074(B)(7), A.R.S.42-5071(B)(2)(a), A.R.S.42-5061(A)(25)(a), and A.R.S.42-5159(A)(13)(a),(b),(c), State of Arizona Department of Revenue. (Copy of Certificate available upon request).
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

Zip Code: 85004

Country: USA
 

Record

SN07119560-F 20240710/240708230110 (samdaily.us)
 

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