A. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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. B. Quentin Burdick Memorial Hospital (I.H.S.) intends to award a firm-fixed price, supply purchase order, commercial item, in response to Request for Quote (RFQ) 16-241-SOL-00071. JOFOC Memo is completed! The contract is for Laboratory Proficiency Testing and contractor must be able to provide all material listed in solicitation. Material needs to provide proficient testing of staff and instrumentation to verify that both are working correctly. Material must be proven, stable and reliable. C. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-77. The contract resulting from this solicitation will not obligate funds; funds must be obligated prior to starting performance through a task order. Orders may be submitted electronically, facsimile or hard copy. D. The RFQ is issued as other than small business and the associated NAICS Code is 541380, which is Testing Laboratories. E. The unit price must be all inclusive (to include but not limited to travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, federal, state and local taxes) plus all other cost pertinent to the performance of this contract. Utilize your most competitive and reasonable rates. F. Complete the attached RFQ-16-241-SOL-00071 package with FAR and HHSAR (Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulations) Provisions and clauses applicable to this acquisition, including Quentin Burdick Memorial Healthcare Facility Service Unit in Belcourt, ND. G. Supplies will be provided to Quentin Burdick Memorial Healthcare Facility Service Unit in Belcourt, ND. The period of performance will be date of award for one (1) year. H. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (July 2013). Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead stationery, signed and dated. And it shall include the following in order to be considered technically acceptable: 1. Solicitation number RFQ-16-241-SOL-00071 2. Closing date: Dec 23, 2016 at 11:00 am 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 than mailing address. 8. A complete 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. 9. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (if any issued). 10. CV/resume stating ability to meet qualifications and the requirements of the Statement of Work. 11. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offerors that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. In addition, Contractors shall provide the following in order to be considered technically acceptable: - Complete and sign Agreement to temporary provisional of character investigation. - Complete and sign the Declaration for Federal Employment-Optional form 306. - Complete and sign Addendum to Declaration for Federal Employment (OF306). - Complete and sign Licensure Requirement Form. - Copy of medical license. - Copy of malpractice insurance coverage. I. FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses incorporated -See attachment for full text and instructions. J. Offers will be accepted electronically, Submit via e-mail to the following: Quentin Burdick Memorial Hospital, I.H.S. April Metcalfe, Purchase Agent 1300 Hospital Loop, PO Box 160 Belcourt, N.D. 58316 Phone:
+1 (555) 000-0000 e-mail:
contact@example.gov Contractors will need a DUNS number, TIN number, and be registered with www.SAM.gov. A CONTINUING RESOLUTION, also known as a "CR" is legislation enacted by congress that continues funding for specific ongoing activities if the fiscal year appropriation has not been enacted by the beginning of the fiscal year. "Due to the Continuing Resolution, funds are presently available through December 11, 2014 (H.J. Res. 124). The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond December 11, 2014. If funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance beyond the above cited date, the Contractor will receive notification in writing by the Contracting Officer."
