Patient Lodging Services for (1) Hoh Tribal Member

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation no. 75H71325Q00037 has been issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a firm fixed price commercial contract for Patient Lodging Services for (1) Hoh Tribal Member (See attachment for details).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-07 dated 08/29/2024. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial and AND 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: price and past performance. Offerors are advised to submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and these clauses:

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address: http://www.acquisition.gov.

52.204-7 System Award Management (Nov 2024)

52.204-9 Personnel Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Aug 2020)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (Feb 2016)

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Nov 2023)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984)

52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984)

52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013)

FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.acquisition.gov.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 3) -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

352.202-1 Definitions (Jan 2006)

352.224-70 Privacy Act (Dec 2015)

352.224-71Condifential Information (Dec 2015)

352.226-1 Indian Preference (Dec 2015)

352.226-2 Indian Preference Program (Dec 2015)

352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Dec 2015)

352.237-70 Pro-Children Act (Dec 2015)

352.237-71 Crime Contract Act 1990 – Reporting of Child Abuse (Dec 2015)

352.237-72 Crime Control Act 1990 – Requirement For Background Checks (Dec 2015)

352.237-73 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act (Dec 2015)

352.237-74 Non-Discrimination in Service Delivery (Dec 2015)

352.237-75 Key Personnel (Dec 2015)

352.239-73, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (Dec 2015)

352.239-74, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (Dec 2015)

This requirement is set-aside for Full And Open Competition. The NAICS code is 721110.

ATTACHMENTS:

75H71325Q00037

STATEMENT OF WORK

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible Quoter whose quote represents the best value to the Government. The basis for award will be best value to the Government, considering all evaluation factors. The Government will make an award to the responsible Quoter, whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, lowest price technically acceptable. Accordingly, since it may be in the best interest of the Government to consider award to other than the lowest priced Offeror or other than the highest technically rated Offeror, the Government will use a best value approach. Evaluations will be based solely on the materials included in the quote. Therefore, the Respondent's initial Quote should contain the best terms. After receipt of quotes, the Government will conduct an evaluation. However, during the evaluation process, the Government may, solely at its discretion, communicate with a Quoter for clarification purposes. At any time prior to award, including upon receipt of quotes, the Government may exclude a quote from further consideration for any material failure to follow instructions. Factor One (1) Price.

Evaluation Factor 1: Price.

Respondent shall submit a price quote. Price quotation shall include all necessary supervision, management, labor, transportation, equipment, materials, shipping, any other direct incidentals costs, overhead and profit.

EVALUATION PROCESS

All quotes shall be evaluated by the Government in accordance with the factors and criteria established above. The government will perform a comparative evaluation to select the contractor that is best suited and provides best value, considering the evaluation factors in this solicitation. The Government reserves the right not to make an award as a result of this solicitation, if in the opinion of the Government, none of the submissions would provide satisfactory performance at a cost that is considered fair and reasonable and/or economically feasible.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer, whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Award will be made to the responsible respondent pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1. Quotes are due by July 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST by email to Lesley.Utter@ihs.gov, e-mail shall reference solicitation No. 75H71325Q00037. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Lesley Utter by email at Lesley.Utter@ihs.gov.