HIPAA Windows Security Training and CSWW Certification Training

i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number 11-236-SOL-00029 applies and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-47. (iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 611420 and the business size standard is 7.0 Million. This is a total small business set aside. The Government does not intend to pay for information solicited. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the Agency. The Indian Health Service intends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order resulting from this solicitation. (v) CLIN 0001 - HIPAA Windows security training/exam and CSWW certification training/exam. A cost breakdown shall be submitted which includes all courseware and prep materials, per student fee, instructor fee, any required equipment, meeting room fees as required, and grand total. See attached Statement of Work (SOW) for complete training details and requirements. (vi) n/a (vii) Training to be held 2/14/11-2/18/11 and exams to be held on 2/18/11. Location shall be in Albuquerque, NM, either at the vendor's facility or vendor hosted facility. Training proposed outside of Albuquerque, NM will not be considered. (viii) The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (June 2008). 1. Parties responding to this solicitation may submit their offer in accordance with their standard commercial practices (e.g. on company letterhead, formal quote form, etc.) but must include the following information: 1) company's complete mailing and remittance addresses, 2) discounts for prompt payment if applicable 3) cage code, 4) Dun & Bradstreet number, 5) Taxpayer ID number and 6) Pricing and delivery in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, paragraph (ix) below. (ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999). - In addition to the price quote, each vendor shall be submit (1) A course syllabus; (2) Resume of the person who will be conducting the training; (3) Any pertinent company certifications and credentials showing that the Company is certified from the IACRB to provide the training and authorized to proctor the CWSS exam; and (4) Address and location of the training site along with a statement that the site is handicapped accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Failure to provide these items may cause the Contracting Officer to deem the quote package incomplete and ineligible for award. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are more important than cost or price. Selection of the firm to perform this Contract will be based on IHS assessment of the best value to the Government. Award may be made to other than the lowest price offeror. The evaluation and award procedures in FAR 13.106 apply. (x) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 2011) An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision and return it with their offer. (xi) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (June 2010). applies to this acquisition. (xii) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (January 2011). 52.222-50 Combating Trafficing in Persons; 52.233-3 Protest After Award; 52.233-4 Appliable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.204-10 Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving; 52.225-3 Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration; 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965; 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. (xiii) n/a (xiv) n/a (xv) Offers are due 1/21/11, 5pm ET. All questions should be submitted in writing to Stefanie.Schmitz@ihs.gov. Cut off for questions is 1/18/11. Any questions received and their subsequent answers will be posted on FBO.gov. Due to possible fax and email transmission problems it is the contractor's responsibility to verify receipt of quote. (xvi) POC is Stefanie Schmitz, Contract Specialist, 301-443-2242.