Firm Fixed-Price, Non-Personal Service Type, Commercial Item Purchase to provide a Bone Density Scanner for the Pine Ridge Service Unit (PRSU), Pine Ridge IHS Hospital, Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Period of Performance: 6 Months from Date of Award.
ID: RFQ-25-004Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEGREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCABERDEEN, SD, 57401, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY (6525)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking quotes for a Firm Fixed-Price contract to procure a bone density scanner for the Pine Ridge Service Unit at the Pine Ridge IHS Hospital in South Dakota. This procurement aims to enhance medical services by providing essential imaging equipment, which is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring bone health in patients. The solicitation emphasizes a total small business set-aside, encouraging participation from small businesses while adhering to federal procurement regulations. Interested vendors must submit competitive pricing and comply with technical specifications, with the evaluation based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact David Jones at david.jones@ihs.gov or Wenda Wright at wenda.wright@ihs.gov, with the period of performance set for six months from the date of award.

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    The document outlines a contract for the provision of a GE Prodigy P11 Bone Density Scanner to the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service. The contractor is tasked with supplying, installing, and configuring the scanner within 180 days following contract award. The scope includes delivering essential equipment and documentation, such as operator and service manuals. Payment terms stipulate that invoices must be submitted monthly through the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, while liability clauses hold the contractor accountable for health and safety-related negligence. The document emphasizes that only the Contracting Officer can modify contract terms, safeguarding official communication and approvals. It reflects a federal procurement process aimed at ensuring compliance and accountability in governmental contracts.
    The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is soliciting quotes for a Firm-Fixed Price commercial purchase order for a bone density scanner under Request for Quote (RFQ) RFQ-25-004. This procurement aims to enhance medical services at the Pine Ridge Service Unit in South Dakota. The solicitation outlines requirements including specific equipment details, delivery timelines, and necessary documentation for interested vendors, emphasizing a 100% small business set-aside in accordance with federal regulations. Offerors must submit competitive pricing that covers all associated costs, such as taxes and travel, and provide detailed descriptions to justify compliance with technical specifications. The evaluation criterion centers on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, focusing solely on pricing and technical acceptance without negotiations. Additional stipulations include the obligation to deliver only new equipment and compliance with specific federal standards, including the need for electronic invoicing. This solicitation reflects the federal government's ongoing efforts to ensure that small businesses participatively supply crucial medical equipment, thus improving healthcare delivery to underserved communities while adhering to solid procurement practices and regulatory compliance.
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