PIMC Medical Air and Vacuum PM Services
ID: IHS1519540-SBType: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service (IHS) at the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service, is soliciting quotes for preventive maintenance services for medical air and vacuum systems at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC). The procurement includes scheduled maintenance, inspections, calibration, parts replacement, and emergency response services for one medical air compressor and two medical vacuum systems, ensuring compliance with NFPA 99 standards and manufacturer requirements. This contract is vital for maintaining the operational integrity of critical medical systems, with quotes due by December 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, and must be submitted via email to Minkyu Kim at minkyu.kim@ihs.gov. The opportunity is set aside for Total Small Business, and interested parties must be registered in SAM to be eligible for consideration.

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    This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for PIMC Medical Air and Vacuum PM Services, issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. Quotes are due by December 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST and must be submitted via email to minkyu.kim@ihs.gov. The solicitation is set aside for Total Small Business, with a NAICS Code of 333912. Offerors must quote on an all-or-none basis and provide company information, including UEI SAM#, Federal Tax ID#, and acknowledgment of a 90-day acceptance period. Award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Mandatory SAM registration is required for eligibility. Questions must be submitted to Minkyu Kim by the same deadline.
    This document, RFQ No. IHS1519540, outlines the clauses, provisions, and additional terms and conditions for the PIMC Medical Air and Vacuum PM Services. It details invoicing instructions, requiring electronic submission via the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) unless alternate procedures are authorized in writing. The document incorporates numerous Department of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses by reference, covering areas such as anti-lobbying, safety and health, whistleblower rights, privacy, and electronic funds transfer. Several FAR clauses are incorporated in full text, including those related to commercial products and services, prohibition on certain confidentiality agreements, contracting with Kaspersky Lab covered entities, and telecommunications equipment. It also specifies compliance with clauses regarding executive compensation, ByteDance applications, debarred contractors, various labor standards (e.g., convict labor, child labor, equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, minimum wages, paid sick leave), foreign purchases, and discouraging text messaging while driving. The document includes an option to extend services for up to six months and provides instructions for offerors on quote preparation and evaluation, emphasizing completeness and responsiveness to all solicitation requirements. The Department of Health and Human Services, Phoenix Area Indian Health Service, is noted as tax-exempt.
    The Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) requires annual, monthly, and hourly maintenance services for its Beacon Medaes medical air compressor and vacuum systems. The objective is to ensure continuous, uninterrupted operation. Services include routine part replacements, filter changes, recalibration of CO monitors, and sensor replacements, all performed according to manufacturer manuals. The contract also mandates up to 120 hours of scheduled and 80 hours of emergency technician time for repairs and installations, with a two-hour response time for emergencies. The contractor must adhere to NFPA 99 standards, provide training to PIMC staff, and have a minimum of two years of experience with Beacon Medaes equipment. Invoices will be submitted electronically via the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
    This document is a detailed price summary template for government contracts, suitable for various contract types such as Firm Fixed Price, Time and Materials, and Cost Reimbursement. It outlines a structured approach to pricing, encompassing a base period and two option years. The template itemizes services like Medical Air Service, Medical Vacuum Service (two distinct items), and Emergency Call-Backs, along with repair parts and supplies. It also includes sections for calculating fringe benefits, overhead, and various Other Direct Costs (ODCs) such as travel, subcontracts, consultants, and materials. The summary culminates in sections for G&A, Total Cost, and Fee/Profit, leading to the Total Estimated Yearly Values and the overall estimated contract value. Key assumptions for calculation, such as inflation rate and fringe benefits rate, are also included, although all price fields are currently set to zero.
    This document outlines Wage Determination No. 2015-5469, Revision No. 28, effective July 8, 2025, for service contracts in Maricopa and Pinal Counties, Arizona. It details minimum wage rates under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour), depending on contract award or renewal dates. The determination includes specific wage rates for numerous occupations across various fields such as administrative support, automotive service, healthcare, and IT. It also mandates fringe benefits like health & welfare ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour for EO 13706 contracts), paid vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. Special provisions cover paid sick leave under EO 13706, hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), and uniform allowances. The document also provides procedures for conforming unlisted occupations to the wage determination using Standard Form 1444, emphasizing the importance of matching duties rather than job titles.
    The Arizona Department of Revenue has issued an Exemption Letter to the Department of Health & Human Services, Phoenix Area Indian Health Service, designating it as a Qualifying Hospital. This exemption, effective January 1, 2025, provides relief from the Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax, Use Tax, Cities Privilege Tax, and Cities Use Tax for specific business classifications. These include Utilities, Pipeline, Publication, Job Printing, Restaurant, Personal Property Rental, Retail, and Use Tax, among others. The letter emphasizes that the exemption applies to the organization as the customer and clarifies that certain deductions, like transient lodging, are not included. It also states that any taxable business activities not listed remain taxable. The exemption is valid for locations listed in Appendix A, including the Phoenix Indian Medical Center and various other health centers and offices across Arizona and one in California. The letter requires the presentation of this Exemption Letter along with a completed Arizona Form 5000HC to vendors to substantiate the exempt status. The Department reserves the right to rescind the exemption if provided information is inaccurate or if the organization no longer qualifies.
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