Jicarilla Service Unit Fabricated Eyewear Products
ID: 75H70724Q00144Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110, USA

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)

PSC

OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6540)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, is seeking proposals for the provision of fabricated eyewear products for the Jicarilla Service Unit, primarily aimed at assisting Native American patients, particularly those diagnosed with diabetes or aged 60 and above. The contract will cover a base year with four potential renewal options, requiring the contractor to adhere to stringent quality standards while ensuring timely delivery and effective communication regarding orders and invoicing. This procurement underscores the government's commitment to providing essential eye care services to underserved populations, with a focus on compliance and performance evaluation criteria that prioritize vendor qualifications and past performance. Interested parties must submit their proposals by email to Eric Wright at eric.wright@ihs.gov by 12:00 pm MST on October 8, 2024, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract award.

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    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Albuquerque Indian Health Service for the provision of fabricated eyewear products at the Jicarilla Service Unit, aimed primarily at assisting Native American patients, particularly those diagnosed with diabetes or aged 60 and above. This contract is structured to last one base year with four potential renewal options. The contractor is required to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations while providing various eyewear services, including the fabrication of eyeglasses to stringent quality standards. Key responsibilities include timely delivery, regular communication regarding orders and backlogs, and detailed invoicing. Performance evaluation criteria emphasize vendor qualifications, past performance on similar contracts, and price evaluation, with qualifications being more significant than pricing. Payment for services will occur through electronic funds transfer, making prompt invoice submission critical. The selected contractor must follow specific guidelines for invoicing and regulatory compliance while maintaining effective communication with the Contract Officer Representative. This RFP illustrates the government’s commitment to providing adequate eye care services to underserved populations while ensuring rigorous standards and monitoring during contract execution.
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