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(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number 11-236-sol-00014 applies, and is issued as a Request for Quote. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-46. (iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 519130 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract on the basis of other than full and open competition. (v) The Contract Line Items (CLIN) are as shown below. CLIN 0001 (Base Period) - CQ Roll Call 3 Months Subscription. CLIN 0002 (Option Period 1) - CQ Roll Call 1 Year Subscription. CLIN 0003 (Option Period 2) - CQ Roll Call 1 Year Subscription. CLIN 0004 (Option Period 3) - CQ Roll Call 1 Year Subscription. (vi) The Government intends to negotiate and award an order to CQ.com, 1255 22nd St, NW, Washington, DC 20037, for the subscription service that includes congressional legislative tracking services, publication services and analysis that IHS Congressional and Legislative Affairs Staff (CLAS) require. IHS is in need of the proprietary publications and analysis that's been developed by CQ reporters, editors and researchers. The Subscription services will include access to publications and analysis from CQ Today, CQ Weekly, BNN White House Bulletin, CQ HealthBeat, and CQ Budget Tracker. The additional services CQ.com provides include, but not limited to; tracking of bills in real time as bills move through the legislative process; bill analysis with summaries of major bills before congress, including background and prospects for passage; House Action Reports and Senate Watch that provide detailed summaries and analyses of every bill on the House and Senate floor; access to the most recent and relevant CRS reports, GAO reports and OMB releases; analysis on how pending bills would impact current laws; provides complete and updated text of the U.S. Code; public law text dating to the first Congress in 1789; Bill comparison with ability to track the differences in language between bill documents; and comprehensive Committee overage includes CQ's reporters in-the-room coverage of committee and subcommittee markup. It is the Government's belief that only CQ.com can provide the required services. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations however; all responses received within five (5) days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition is based upon responses to this notice and is solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition. (vii) n/a (viii) FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (June 2008): Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead stationery, signed and dated; it shall include: 1. Solicitation number. 2. Name, address, telephone number of the offeror and email address of the contact person. 3. Technical description of the item/service being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary. 4. Price and any discount terms. 5. "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address. 6. A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3. 7. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. (ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (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 other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Evaluation and Price. (x) Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Oct 2010) (xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (June 2010) The following addendum applies: Address for submission of invoices is Indian Health Service, Office of finance and Accounting/DFO, 801 Thompson Ave, TMP 360, Rockville, MD 20852. (xii) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -Commercial Items (Oct 2010) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) (E.O. 13126). 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (E.O. 12989). 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2009) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contract) (xiii) 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) and 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) are used in this solicitation. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The attached Additional Terms and Conditions are hereby incorporated in this order. The offeror must include in their quotation, the unit price, the list price, the performance period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. Note: In order to receive an award from the Indian Health Service, contractors must have a valid registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) www.ccr.gov. (xiv) n/a (xv) Quotations must be receipted by the IHS no later than November 26, 2010, 11:00am Eastern Standard Time. (xvi) Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the item specified in this combined synopsis/solicitation should submit their quotation to the below address or email address. The quotation must reference Solicitation number 11-236-sol-00014. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, will be considered by the agency. Quotations can submitted in writing or emailed to the IHS Division of Acquisition Policy, 801 Thompson Ave, TMP 605, Rockville, MD 20852, Attention: Mr. Reginald Lee. Reginald.Lee@ihs.gov.