This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition procedures pursuant to the authority of FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Programs for Certain Commercial Items (10 U.S.C. 2304(g) & 2305 & 41 U.S.C. 253(g) & 253a & 253b), FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items (Title VIII of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355)), & FAR Subpart 37.4, Non-personal Health Care Services (10 U.S.C. 2304 and 41 U.S.C. 253). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; therefore, a written solicitation will not be issued. The Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a firm-fixed price commercial item purchase order in response to Request for Quotation (RFQ) 11-238. The solicitation is issued as a 100% Small Business set-aside. The solicitation documents & incorporated provisions & clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. The associated North American Industry Classification System code is 333120 and the small business size standard is 750 employees. PRICE SCHEDULE: BOBCAT SKID STEER LOADER AND TRAILER: the quoted pricing must be all inclusive (to include but not be limited to travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, federal, state and local taxes) plus all other costs pertinent to the performance of this purchase order. Please complete the following pricing schedule utilizing your most competitive and reasonable rates which the IHS will use to the "Best Value" to the government. Brand Name or Equal: Contractor is to provide Brand Name or Equal supplies/services as shown below on the bid schedule. 1. SKID STEER LOADER = $__________ 2. SKID STEER TRAILER = $__________ TOTAL = $__________________ PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT: Purchase and delivery of a Bobcat Skid Steer loader and trailer for the Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The vendor shall supply and deliver the loader and trailer to the McLaughlin Service Unit located in McLaughlin, South Dakota. The Contractor is to provide equipment according to attached Scope of Work/Specifications. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance for delivery will be from date of award through 75 days. INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT: The Contractor shall submit its original invoice to the Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service, Financial Management branch, 115 4th Avenue SE, Aberdeen SD 57401. The Contractor agrees to include the following information on each invoice. (1) Contractors name, address; (2) Contract Number (entire contract number must be included); (3) Invoice number and date; (4) Cost or price; (5) Dates of Service including the number of hours worked; and (6) Remit to address. The Aberdeen Area Financial Management Branch, 115 4th Avenue SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401, shall make payment. Attached are the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) & Health & Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses that are applicable including below. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (June 2008). Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead stationery. Signed and dated. And it shall include: 1. Solicitation number 2. Closing Date: September 2, 2011 at 10:00 am CST 3. Name, address and telephone number of company and email address of contact person. 4. Technical description of the item/service being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements of the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary 5. Terms of any express warranty 6. Price and any discount terms 7. "Remit to" address, if different from mailing address 8. A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 9. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (if any issued) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (January 1999). The provision at 52.212-2 applies to this acquisition and is provided in full text. (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 the following "best value" factors considered. (1) Ability to meet the specifications in the scope of work. (2) Ability to meet the delivery schedule (3) Responsiveness to requirement. FAR 52.212-3. Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (May 2011). See attachment for full text and instructions for completion. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (June 2010), applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (May 2011). See attachment for full text. Submit quote to: Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service Attn: Courtney Davis, Contract Specialist 115 4th Ave. SE, Room 309 Aberdeen, SD 57401 Or fax to
+1 (555) 000-0000 or email
contact@example.gov Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government must register with the Department of Defense Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award. The CCR is the primary Government repository, which retains information on Government contractors. You may register via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling
+1 (555) 000-0000 or
+1 (555) 000-0000. All responsible offerors may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the Agency. No contract award shall be made to any vendor listed on the OIG Exclusion List at http://exclusions.oig.hhs.gov throughout the duration of the contract.
