Proficiency Testing Analytes

1. This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 2. Solicitation number RFQ-14-PHX-02 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). 3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-71. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation Supplement (HHSAR) can be accessed via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm (FAR) and http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfhhsara.htm (HHSAR). 4. This requirement is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 325413 - In-Vitro diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, and the applicable size standard is 500 employees. 5. This requirement consists of 5 line items: 0001 Proficiency Testing-Analytes, POP 1/1/14 - 12/31/14, see attached listing of testing. 0002 Proficiency Testing-Analytes, POP 1/1/15 - 12/31/15, see attached listing of testing. 0003 Proficiency Testing-Analytes, POP 1/1/16 - 12/31/16, see attached listing of testing. 0004 Proficiency Testing-Analytes, POP 1/1/17 - 12/31/17, see attached listing of testing. 0005 Proficiency Testing-Analytes, POP 1/1/18 - 12/31/18, see attached listing of testing. 6. The Statement of Work and specifications are attached to this notification. The requirement is for Proficiency Testing Analytes. 7. The location of contract delivery is Hopi Health Care Center, Highway 264, Mile Marker 388, Polacca, Arizona 86042, and the point of delivery is FOB Destination to the same address. The delivery dates are attached. 8. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. 9. PROVISIONS/CLAUSES: 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; Offeror's are to include a COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION WITH YOUR OFFER, unless offeror has a current ORCA certification. A copy of the provision may be attained from http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the following addenda; 352.201-70, Paperwork Reduction Act (Jan 2006), 352.202-1, Definitions (Jan 2006), 352.223-70, Safety and health (Jan 2006), 352.224-70, Privacy Act (Jan 2006), 352.227-70, Publications and Publicity (Jan 2006); TAXES - The Department of Health and Human Services, Phoenix Area Indian Health Service is tax exempt under A.R.S. 42-5063.C.3(b), 42-5067.B.1, 42-5056.B.2(b), 42-5066.B.3(a), 42-5074.B.7, 42-5071.B.2(a), 42-5061.A.25(a), AND 42-5159-A.13(a), (b), (c) STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Feb 2012), 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Dec 2010), 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012), 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003), 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010), 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009), 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011), 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008), Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003), Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999), 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007), 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989), 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Sep 2009). 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 10 calendar days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years. 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (APR 1984) Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond 12/27/14. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond 12/27/14, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. 10. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition. 11. RESPONSES ARE DUE BY: Tuesday, January 7, 2014 by 11:00 a.m. Arizona Standard Time (NOTE Arizona does not observe Daylight Savings Time). Electronic submissions of offers are preferred and can be sent via E-mail to Glenda.Ami@ihs.gov. The size limit for incoming E-mail is 10MB. Mailed offers should be addressed to Hopi Health Care Center, Attention: Glenda Ami, P.O. Box 4000, Polacca, AZ 86042. 12. For information concerning this solicitation please contact Glenda Ami, Purchasing Agent, at 928-737-6159 or via email at Glenda.Ami@ihs.gov. The Contracting Officer for this acquisition is Joshua Wolery.