UMUSU Cisco Communications Network Equipment, Unified Communications and VoIP Telephone System

The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS) has a requirement for the following supply/service: Cisco Communications Network Equipment, Unified Communications and a VoIP Telephone System Prospective Offerors are invited to submit proposals in reference to solicitation no. 75H70720R00018. The solicitation package is comprised of all information including the estimated requirements, scope of work, and applicable attachments. This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business Indian Firms (SBIF) pursuant to the Buy Indian Act 25 U.S.C. 47. If IHS does not receive at least two offers that are reasonably priced offers from SBIF's, IHS will then evaluate quotes and consider award to other small business concerns under the following 5-tier cascading set-aside (in order of first consideration to last consideration): - 1st Tier'Small Business Indian Firms - 2nd Tier - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses - 3rd Tier - Certified HubZone Small Businesses - 4th Tier - Small Disadvantage Businesses - 5th Tier'All other Small Business Concerns. QUESTIONS In accordance with FAR 15.201 Exchanges with Industry before receipt of proposals, please refer to solicitation #(i.e. 18-242-SOL-XXXX) when requesting information regarding the solicitation via e-mail to contact@example.gov, facsimile: +1 (555) 000-0000 or phone: +1 (555) 000-0000. 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Potential offerors interested in viewing the facility prior to submitting their proposal, a MANDATORY site visit is scheduled for the following dates with Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Clinton Gropp, +1 (555) 000-0000: Proposed Schedule for Site Visit: Preferred: September 9, 2020, 8am - 4 pm September 10, 2020, 8am - 4 pm September 11, 2020, 8am - 4 pm Backup Day: September 14, 2020, 8am - 4 pm Proposals from offerors who did not attend the mandatory site visit will not be accepted. The Government anticipates in awarding a firm fixed priced type contract. Prospective Offerors are required to submit proposals by either: e-Mail E-Mail to contact@example.gov Mail Mail to the following address: Eric Wright, Contract Specialist Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service Division of Contract and Grants Management 4101 Indian School Rd NE, Ste 225 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 Hand Delivery Hand Deliver to the following address: Eric Wright, Contract Specialist Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service Division of Contract and Grants Management 4101 Indian School Rd NE, Ste 225 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 Fax Fax to: +1 (555) 000-0000 To be eligible for contract award, vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must also complete Representations and Certifications at http://www.sam.gov, per FAR 52.204-7. All payments by the Government under any associated order shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT), per FAR 52.232-33. Proposals will be accepted at 12:00 pm MST on September 25, 2020. Late proposals will not be accepted unless post marked prior to the time and date of the due date. ONLY ONE AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION. 1. (EQUIPMENT ONLY) Equipment Condition - New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. 2. Offer Period - Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of solicitation. 3. (EQUIPMENT ONLY) Shipping Condition - Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. 4. SAM Requirement - This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. 5. Commercial Items Terms and Conditions - The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. 6. Terms and Conditions - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. 52.204-7, 52.212-3, 52.213-4, 52.222-36.