Subsistence Items for Patient Meals at Chinle IHS

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. Navajo Area Indian Health Services, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF) is requesting for submittal of offers for delivery of subsistence items (food items) on an as needed basis to the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Chinle Comprehensive Healthcare Facility (CCHCF), Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Off Highway 191 & Hospital Drive, Chinle, AZ 86503. The CCHCF Dietary serves meals to both inpatient & outpatient departments (approximately 1,595 meals/month), employees (approximately 4,483 meals/month), and community members (approximately 10,976 meals/month). Services shall be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Period of Performance: 11/15/2015 through 09/30/2016, with the option to extend the end date to 10/31/2016. Obligations will be made on monthly or quarterly basis. The Government will consider competitive rates upon negotiation. The Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF) is based in Chinle, Arizona (Northeast Arizona near Canyon De Chelly National Monument). The CCHCF is a 60 bed hospital which serves as the health care hub for the region. The medical staff includes Family Physicians, Internists, Pediatricians, General Surgeons, OB/GYN's, Anesthesiologists, and a Psychiatrist. In addition to routine outpatient and inpatient primary care, services available to our patients include: Adult Intensive Care, General Surgery (including laparoscopic surgery), routine and operative Obstetrics, and 24-Hour Emergency Room Services. Health care services are provided to approximately 37,000 active users. Strong Navajo cultural traditions exist within the community, offering an opportunity to learn the Navajo language, or to learn about traditional Navajo medicine. The service unit is located on the Colorado Plateau with excellent opportunities for photography, hiking, running, road biking, cross country skiing, and mountain biking. Canyon de Chelly National Monument is within 5 miles of the hospital and is a wonderful place for exploring and sightseeing, running and mountain biking. The Government reserves the right to issue a single award or multiple awards to any contractor(s) whose quote represents the best value as defined by FAR 2.101. In determining best value, Price and other Evaluation Factors will be considered: Past Performance and Qualifications. The Evaluation Factors and significant sub factors when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. As part of the evaluation process, candidates may be interviewed to ensure their understanding of the PWS and to verify their qualifications to perform required services. The socio-economic status of an offer may also be considered, should one or more quotes represent the best value. To be considered for award, your offer shall include the following documents: 1) Pricing Schedule (see attachment) and Quotation. The Government will consider competitive rates upon negotiation. 2) Evidence of Past Performance: Contractor shall provide reference letters from entities with whom the contractor has worked within the last three (3) years of operation; including name of organization Point of Contact, Telephone Number and Email Address. 3) Evidence in experience in providing services to Federal Government or other large commercial/government entities within the last three (3) years of operation. 4) Provide delivery plan and schedule that meets the SOW requirements. 5) Provide website to on-line catalog. Email offer directly to the Contracting Officer for this action is: Erica Francis, Procurement Technician, 928.674.7474, erica.francis@ihs.gov . Limit offer size to 4MB. Questions may be submitted via email to the CO by 11/4/2015, 5:00pm MDST. Additional Applicable Federal Acquisition Clauses 52.204-7 System Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2015) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Aug 1984) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Apr 1984) (services) (short form) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) Department of Health and Human Services Applicable Clauses: 352.202-1 Definitions. (JAN 2006) 352.224-70 Privacy Act (January 2006) 352.242-71 Tobacco-free facilities. (JAN 2006) 352.270-2 Indian Preference (APR 1984) 352.270-3 Indian Preference Program (JAN 2006) List of Attachments -Statement of Work (SOW) -Pricing Schedule