REGISTERED NURSE SERVICES (WHU)

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 procurement is also being conducted pursuant to the authority of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures; FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 37.104, Personal Services Contracts. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is: GIMC-GC-14-001. The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-71, effective November 25, 2013. This requirement is solicited as Full & Open competition. The associated NAICS code is 621399 and the small business size standard is $7 million. This RFQ is for Registered Nursing services to be performed at the Gallup Indian Medical Center health care facility located in Gallup, New Mexico of the Indian Health Service (IHS). The nursing specialties and required hours are identified in the attached Pricing Schedule for Personal Services, and the tasks to be performed are cited in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The proposed services are to commence IMMEDIATELY through December 31, 2012. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this RFQ, and the Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the RFQ will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be considered: Price, Past Performance, and Personnel Qualifications of each proposed nurse candidate. As part of the evaluation process, nurse candidates may be interviewed to ensure their understanding of the PWS and to verify their qualifications to perform the required services. The socio-economic status of an offeror may also be considered should more than one proposal represent consideration. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. The following FAR and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses are determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices: 52.204-6, 52.204-7, 52.204-9, 52.223-6, 52.224-1, 52.224-2, 52.228-5, 52.229-3, 52.232-3, 52.232-18, 52.237-3, 52.245-1, 52.249-12, 352.202-1, 352.222-70, 352.223-70, 352.224-70, 352.228-7, 352.237-70, 352.237-71, 352.237-72, 352.242-70, 352.242-71, 352.242-73, 352.270-2 and 352.270-3. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to the acquisition: 52.203-6 with Alternate I, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.223-18, 52.232-33 and 52.222-41. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will provide full text copies of the FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses. The provisions and clauses may also be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov and http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=3524d214210697effd2fd5c77848a806&rgn=div5&view=text&node=48:4.0.1.8.33&idno=48 FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (July 205) and the Wage Determination No.: 2005-2361, Revision 14, Date of Revision 06/25/2013 also applies to this RFQ. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), is not applicable to this RFQ. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government must register with the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM replaced the Department of Defense's Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. SAM is now the primary Government repository, which retains information on Government contractors. This RFQ is issued on an "Open Continuous" basis therefore, responses will be considered until the official closing date of: December 20, 2013. Due to the immediate need for Registered Nursing services, we will begin to review only completed documents. Awards may be established before the closing date of this RFQ. To be considered for award, please complete, sign and submit the following documents: - Pricing Schedule for Personal Services (attached and must be signed) - Nurse profile (Resumes, Experience, Licensures, Certifications, Immunization records, References) - Certification Statement for each proposed nurse candidate. (All elements requiring a date are to be complete and accurate.) DOCUMENTS NOT COMPLETED OR SIGNED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Offerors are not required to submit a quote for all line items listed on the pricing schedule to be considered. All required documents shall be sent to Geralene Clark via email at Geralene.Clark@ihs.gov. In the subject line please reference the nurse's name and unit applying to. Contact phone number; 505-722-1544. Attachments: 1) Pricing Schedule for Personal Services 2) Performance Work Statement GIMC-14-01 3) Certification Statement