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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 Program for Certain Commercial Items, FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; therefore, a written solicitation will not be issued. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED AS A RESULT OF THIS REQUEST FOR QUOTE IS A TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR INDIAN OWNED FIRMS PURSUANT TO THE NEGOTIATION AUTHORITY OF THE BUY INDIAN ACT, 25 U.S.C. 47. The standard for Indian ownership is 51 percent (HHSAR 370.503(a)). In accordance with HHSAR 370.503(e), not more than 50 percent of the work to be performed under a prime contract awarded pursuant to the Buy Indian Act shall be subcontracted to other than Indian firms. For this purpose, work to be performed does not include the provision of materials, supplies, or equipment. SOLICITATION NO: IHS-SOL-0800230 ISSUANCE DATE: August 8, 2008 CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF QUOTES: September 2, 2008 STATEMENT OF WORK - See attached Statement of work consisting of five (5) pages. INVOICE AND PAYMENTS: Invoices shall be submitted in original to the Project Officer. Postage costs for the applicable billing period shall be itemized separately on each invoice. START DATE: Approximately September 30, 2008 CONTRACT PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (JUNE 2008); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (JUNE 2008) 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 (APR 2008) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JULY 1990) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.223-6 Drug-free Workplace (May 2001) 352.202-1 Definitions (Jan 2006) 352.224-70 Confidentiality Of Information (Jan 2006) 352.232-9 Withholding Of Contract Payments (Jan 2006) 352.270-2 Indian Preference (Apr 1984) 352.270-4 Pricing Of Adjustments (Jan 2001) 352.270-5 Key Personnel (Jan 2006) 352.270-6 Publications And Publicity (Jan 2006) 352.270-7 Paperwork Reduction Act (Jan 2006) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders'Commercial Items (JUNE 2008) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses apply: 52.203-6 Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept. 2006) Alternate I (Oct 1995); 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act'Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Nov 2006) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer'Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) BASIS OF EVALUATION AND SELECTION: Quotes will be evaluated based on technical capability of the services being offered to meet the agency's needs based on the requirements stated in the statement of work, past performance, and price. PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: Include the following with your quote: - a plan as to how your firm intends to accomplish the work required in the statement of work - at least three references for previous jobs accomplished within the last three years, preferably those that are similar in size and scope - a fixed fee, exclusive of shipping charges, for the base year and a separate fixed fee for each option year Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (this can be done at http://www.ccr.gov) and have completed the provision at 52.212-3, or indicate certifications in ORCA at https://orca@bpn.gov to be eligible for award. Questions concerning this solicitation may be addressed to Casey Lafran by email at Casey.Lafran@ihs.gov. Contracting Office Address: Indian Health Service Division of Engineering Services - Seattle 2201 6th Ave., RX-24, Room 937 Seattle, WA 98121 Primary Point of Contact: Casey Lafran IHS Contract Specialist Casey.Lafran@ihs.gov 206-615-2462 Contracting Officer: Abe Vinikoor Abram.Vinikoor@ihs.gov Phone: (206) 615-2533 Fax: (206) 615-2466