Eye Glass Program

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item 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 solicitation is issued as Request for Quotes (RFQ) 246-18-Q-0009. This procurement is 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 339115 with a standard business size of 1000 employees. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96, effective November 6, 2017. Contractor shall provide a firm, fixed-price rate for frames, clear lenses, transition lenses, digital lenses and additional services/supplies. Please review the Statement of Work and Quote Schedule. The period of performance for this requirement is approximately one year and one pre-priced option year. Questions are due by Monday January 8, 2018 12:00pm CST. The closing date for receipt of quotes is January 17, 2018. The offer may be submitted along with the Quote Schedule by email to contact@example.gov or in a sealed envelope, addressed to this office, showing the solicitation number, and your name and address, no later than 5:00 p.m. CST, on January 17, 2018. Qualified vendors will review the Statement of Work and following information then submit applicable information. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AND TELEPHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE RETURNED. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: Please note that due to character limitation in FedBizOpps, full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov and https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contract/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html The provisions of 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jan 2017), applies to this acquisition. In addition to the information required in FAR 52.212-1, Contractors shall provide the following: (1) two past performance references to include the contact name phone number, contract number, company name, brief description of project, (2) registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (reference https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/), (3) Price, (4) Qualifications, and (5) Delivery lead times. The provisions of 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014) applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award one from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: (1) Price; (2) Qualifications; (3) Past Performance, (4) Delivery time and (5) SAM registration. All factors are equal in importance. Quotes shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 2017) OR indicate certifications in SAM at https://www.sam.gov The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Jan 2017), applies to this acquisition. The following FAR and HHSAR clauses apply: 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2016), 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011), 52.223-6 Drug-free Workplace (May 2001), 52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 1997), 352.224-70 Privacy Act (Dec. 18, 2015), 352.237-71 Crime Control Act of 1990-Reporting of Child Abuse (Dec. 18, 2015) and 352.237-72 Crime Control Act of 1990-Requirement for Background Checks (Dec. 18, 2015). The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Nov 2017) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses apply: 52.203-6, Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept. 2006); 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016); 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014); 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (July 2013); 52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Jan 1997); 352-237.72 Crime Control Act of 1990-Requirement for Background Checks (Dec. 18, 2015). EVALUATION CRITERIA The due date for this requirement is January 17, 2018 5:00 PM CT. THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE WILL NOT CONSIDER YOUR QUOTE FOR AWARD IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING EVALUATION CRITERIA: A) Firm, Fixed price quote for the base year and one pre-priced option year B) Qualifications C) Delivery time of products D) Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (reference https://www.sam.gov Please note that all parties interested in doing business with the Indian Health Services must be registered in the SAM database E) Two Past Performances EVALUATION RATING INFORMATION Rating: Five: Outstanding-Proposal meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Significantly exceeded performance or capability standard. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low. Four: Good-Proposal meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Exceeded some performance or capability standards. Proposal contains strengths, which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low. Three: Acceptable- Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate. Two: Marginal-Proposal does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The proposal has one or more weaknesses, which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high. One: Unacceptable- Proposal does not meet requirements and contains one or more deficiencies. Proposal is un-awardable. CONTRACT AWARD SHALL BE MADE TO THE RESPONSIBLE, RESPONSIVE OFFEROR MEETING ALL EVALUATION CRITERIA **Please note that potential awardees shall be required to pass a background investigation from the IHS Human Resource Department. This process may take up to two weeks **