DIABETIC TEST STRIPS FOR EAGLE BUTTE IHS

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 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 accordance with the Request for Quotation (RFQ) 12-222, for Diabetic Test Strips for the Eagle Butte PHS, IHS Hospital, Eagle Butte, South Dakota. 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 2005-57. The associated North American Industry Classification System code is 325413 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. PRICE SCHEDULE: SUPPLIES/DIABETIC TEST STRIPS: 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 Orders will be submitted electronically, facsimile or hard copy. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL: Contractor is to provide Brand Name or Equal equipment/supplies as stated in the specifications . Please complete the attached pricing schedule utilizing your most competitive and reasonable rates. BASIS FOR AWARD: Quoters are advised that the Government will determine the successful contractor by price and the factors below. 1. Reasonableness of price. 2. Contractor must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). The website to register is: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ 1. CASES OF "ONE TOUCH ULTRA TEST STRIPS" Brand name One Touch Ultra Test Strips /65 cases (24 boxes in a case/50 strips per box): Price in dollars______________per case X 65 cases = ______________Total Price STATEMENT OF WORK: See Specifications Above in Description. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Delivery date will be no later than 45 from date of award. CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY: Authority to negotiate changes in the terms, conditions or amounts cited in this contract is reserved for the Contracting Officer. 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; and (5) 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 (February 2012). Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead stationery. Signed and dated. And it shall include: 1. Solicitation number 2. Closing Date: September 7, 2012 at 3:00 pm 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 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically, ORCA). 9. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (if any issued) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (February 2012). See attachment for full text and instructions for completion. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (February 2012), 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 (February 2012). See attachment for full text. Submit quote to: Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service Attn: Robyn LeCompte, Purchasing Agent 115 4th Ave. SE, Room 309 Aberdeen, SD 57401 Or fax to 605-226-7669 or email robyn.lecompte@ihs.gov Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government must register with the SAM prior to award. Registration shall be done at www.SAM.gov ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: Your quotation must stipulate that it is predicated upon all the terms and conditions of this RFQ. In addition, it must contain a statement to the effect that it is firm for a period of at least 30 days from the date of receipt by the Government.