Nurse Advice Phone Line

Chinle Comprehensive Health Care FacilityNurse Triage Phone ServicesSolicitation No: IHS5419304Issue Date: 02/19/2019Closing Date: 02/23/2019 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. The Navajo Area Indian Health Services, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF), Clinical Services Department is requesting for submittal of offers for a contractor to provide Nurse Triage Phone Services. Per FAR 6.302-1(c)(2) CCHCF has identified a specific brand name, but will accept brand-name or equal descriptions.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.EVALUATION CRITERIACCHCF reserves the right to issue a single award or multiple awards to the contractor(s) whose quote represents the best value as defined by FAR 2.101. In determining best value, the following Evaluation Factors will be considered: Past Performance, Specifications, and Warranty. The Evaluation Factors and significant sub factors when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. The socio-economic status of an offeror may also be considered, should one or more quotes represent the best value.SUBMITTAL PROCESSEmail your offer to the Contracting Officer for this action is: Tovarai Tenorio, Contract Specialist, 928-674-7474, tovarai.tenorio@ihs.gov Questions may be submitted in writing via email 1 days prior to RFQ Closing Date. To be considered for award, your offer shall include the following documents/information:1. Complete and sign the attached Pricing Schedule. The Government will consider competitive rates upon negotiation.2. Provide Quotation.3. Provide Product Specifications.4. Past Performance: Provide evidence in experience in providing equipment of similar scope and complexity to Federal Government or other large commercial/government entities within the last three (3) years of operation.5. Specifications: Provide evidence that your offer meets the attached Specifications.6. Salient Characteristics: Provide evidence that your offer meets the Salient Characteristics as listed in the SOW.7. Warranty: Provide your warranty.THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION CLAUSES WILL APPLY TO ANY RESULTANT CONTRACT:The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov52.204-7 System Award Management (Oct 2016)52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Jan 2017)52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (Jul 2013)52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013)52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Sub-Contractors (Dec 2013)52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2015)52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984)52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984)52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Aug 1984)Department of Health and Human Services Applicable Clauses:352.202-1 Definitions. (JAN 2006)352.224-70 Privacy Act (DEC 2015)352.226-1 Indian Preference (DEC 2015)352.226-2 Indian Preference Program (DEC 2015)352.237-70 Pro-Children Act. (JAN 2006)Public Law 103-227, Title X, Part C, also known as the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (Act), 20 U.S.C. 7183, imposes restrictions on smoking in facilities where certain federally funded children's services are provided. The Act prohibits smoking within any indoor facility (or portion thereof), whether owned, leased, or contracted for, that is used for the routine or regular provision of (i) kindergarten, elementary, or secondary education or library services or (ii) health or day care services that are provided to children under the age of 18. The statutory prohibition also applies to indoor facilities that are constructed, operated, or maintained with Federal funds.By acceptance of this contract or order, the Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of the Act. The Act also applies to all subcontracts awarded under this contract for the specified children's services. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understand, and comply with the provisions of the Act.Failure to comply with the Act may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation and/or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate violation. (End of clause)Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)The Indian Health Service (IHS) is required to comply with HIPAA in the provision of health care to IHS patients. HIPAA was implemented by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights, under the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 160 and 164. Accordingly, all health care providers,including contracted health care providers are required to comply with HIPAA requirements (Full text will be furnished upon request).ATTACHMENTS:1. Pricing Schedule2. PWS CSU-19-01 NANTTS