RFQ General Information Document Type: RFQ RFQ Number: RFQ-18-PHX-27 Posted Date: 08/17/2018 Response Date: 08/31/2018 @ 4:00 PM MST (Arizona Time) Classification Code: 6515 Set Aside: Unrestricted NAICS Code: 339112 Contracting Office Address Attention: Donovan Conley, Contract Specialist IHS, Phoenix Area Office, Division of Acquisition Management 40 North Central Avenue, Two Renaissance Square Phoenix, AZ 85004 Office: 602-364-5174 Email: donovan.conley@ihs.gov Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation, to the responsible offeror whose offer is conforming to the "Brand Name or Equal" synopsis/solicitation where best value is expected when utilizing Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. This solicitation is issued under Request for Quotations (RFQ) and the solicitation number is RFQ-18-PHX-27. This acquisition is Unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112 and the size standard is 1,000 employees. The quote document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-99/ 16 Jul 2018. The PIMC is procuring for audiology equipment and configuration. All questions regarding this RFQ for Items must be in writing and will be sent by email to donovan.conley@ihs.gov. Questions must be received no later than 08/31/2018 at 12:00 PM MST (Arizona Time). No further questions will be accepted after that date and time. You are reminded that representatives from your company SHALL NOT contact any PIMC employees to discuss this RFQ during this RFQ process. All questions and concerns regarding this RFQ shall be directed to the Contracting Officer Schedule, see attachment Synopsis-Solicitation. Basis of Award This acquisition will utilize Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. This is a competitive LPTA best value source selection in which technically acceptable is considered the most important factor. 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. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. 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. The Government intends to award one (1) delivery order for this solicitation request. For the purpose of award, the government shall evaluate offers based on the evaluation factors described below: FACTOR 1 - Technical (Acceptable/Unacceptable) Meet the salient characteristics for Line Item 1, 2, 3, and 5. FACTOR 2 - Price Factor 1 - Technical: Offeror shall provide brief description of alike salient characteristics of the items stated in the Schedule, to include technical specification and product literature documentation to support products being offered as equal items. The Government will evaluate the contractor's technical documents/attachments to ensure that it reflect sound understanding of Factor 1 - Technical. Ratings: Acceptable - Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Unacceptable - Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Factor 2 - Price: The Government will evaluate the quote to determine the price fair and reasonableness in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a). Offer must be good for 60 calendar days after submission. FOB Destination CONUS (Continental U.S.). Shipping charges shall be included in the purchase cost of the product. Sellers shall deliver the products on their own conveyance to the location listed on the award. Quotations Preparations Instructions: A completed quotation consist of four parts. a) Technical: Provide brief description of alike salient characteristics of the items stated above, to include technical documentation to support products being offered as equal items. b) Price Schedule: Provide product information and price(s) for all Line Item numbers. Include manufacturer name and model number, description of supply, unit of issue, unit price, extended total amount and grand total. Not providing prices for all line items shall make your offer non-responsive to the solicitation. c) In order to be considered for an award, an offeror must have completed the online electronic Representations and Certifications located at https://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a). By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in SAM at https://www.sam.gov/ prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation [Note: Lack of registration in the System for Award Management will make an offeror ineligible for award.]. d) Offeror to fill out Contract Administration Data in attachment Clauses and Contract Administration Data. Clauses: See attachment, Clauses and Contract Administration Data Provisions: See attachment, Provisions
