This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and the written solicitation is attached. The attached solicitation is issued as Request for Quotes (RFQ) # HHSI2462008Q0030.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-24, effective 3/31/2008.



This procurement is solicited on an unrestricted basis under NAICS code 621512 with a standard business size of $11.5M.



Contractor shall provide a firm, fixed-price for each interpretation identified in the schedule of supplies/services for the base year plus the two option years. See the attached solicitation.



Quotes shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (Nov 2007) or indicate certifications in ORCA at https://orca@bpn,gov.

The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (Feb 2007), applies to this acquisition. The following FAR and HHSAR clauses apply: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (July 2006), 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Sept 2007), 52.223-6 Drug-free Workplace (May 2001), 52.217-9 Option to Extend Term of Contract (May 2000), 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (April 1984), 52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 1997), 352.224-70 Confidentiality of Information (April 1984), 352.270-17 Crime Control Act-Reporting of Child Abuse (Jan 2006) and 352.270-18 Crime Control Act-Requirement for Background Checks (Jan 2006).

The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (Feb 2008) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses apply: 52.203-6, Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept. 2006); 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998); 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003).



Quotes are due by 4:30 pm CST, September 16, 2008, and must be delivered via Federal Express or UPS to the Indian Health Service, Division of Acquisition Management, 701 Market Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73114, Attn: Arlene Belindo.



All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.



Contracting Office Address:

701 Market Drive

Oklahoma City, OK 73114





United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Arlene Belindo,

Contract Specialist

Arlene.belindo@ihs.gov

Phone: (405) 951-3897

Fax: (405) 951-3771















This combined synopsis/solicitation is amended to revise the Request for Quotation to include Pawnee Indian Health Clinic. See the attached, revised HHSI2462008Q0030. Block No. 8, the offer due date of HHSI24620080030 amended on September 9, 2007, to include Pawnee Indian Health Clinic to the schedule is hereby changed to September 17, 2008.



The provisions of FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (NOV 2007), applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. In addition to the information required in FAR 52.212-1, contractors shall provide the following: (1) completed "Temporary Waiver of Character Investigation" and "Declaration for Federal Employment" forms; (2) verification of indemnification; (3) three (3) past performance references to include the contact name and phone number, contract number, company name, brief description of project; and (4) Dun & Bradstreet Number. (Note: contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration to be eligible for award. This can be done at hhtp://www.ccr.gov).



The provisions of FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award to the responsible offeror whose offer comforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: (1) Price, (2) qualifications (3) past performance and (4) compliance with the Indian Child Protection requirements. All factors are equal in importance.

The quantity requirements for the Pawnee Indian Health Center are hereby revised. See attached HHSI24620080030/A01 for the corrected numbers. The Temporary Waiver of Character Investigation and Addendum to Declaration for Federal Employment forms are attached.