1.    This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services 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.

2.    The solicitation number is 285-25-RFQ-0027 the solicitation is issued as, request for quotation (RFQ).

3.    The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-07, dated 29 August 2024.

4.    This combined synopsis/solicitation is 100% Set-Aside for Indian Owned Small Business in accordance to HHSAR Subpart 326.6—Acquisitions under the Buy Indian Act. This solicitation and the associated NAICS code is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 800 Employees. 

5.    Schedule

The Contactor should submit their pricing in the format of the bid schedule attached to this solicitation. All items are Brand Name or equal. The Contractor should include in their proposal detailed information demonstrating the functional or performance standards as the brand name product, but not necessarily be identical in every detail.

6.    Description of Requirement

This scope of work is for NEW Equipment ONLY. Vendor shall deliver the equipment and install as needed for the furniture. The vendor shall remove all package materials.

The contactor shall be responsible for shipment, assembly, installation and debris removal.

The contractor will deliver, unpack, and place each Dental Furniture and Equipment item into the appropriate location within the clinic in accordance to the schematic outlined in the statement of work. 

The examination chairs should include a clean assist roller system, receptacles, drawer heater, pelvis lift, wired control, soothing blue upholstery, and patient support rails.  

The Powered procedure chair should include soothing blue upholstery

The Procedural chair will be installed in room 1100

The remaining equipment and furniture will be installed in rooms 1092, 1090, 1083, 1077

The contractor will remove packing material and any debris associated with the delivery, unpacking or placement of the furniture and equipment, from the premises at the time of unpacking and properly dispose of all boxes off the IHS property.

7.    Delivery/Performance

Mid-Atlantic Tribal Health Center located at: 2401 Roxbury Road, Charles City, VA 23030

8.    Provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) applies to this acquisition with the following addenda to the provision.

In order for consideration contractors proposal must include;

i.    Completed Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representative Form.

ii.    Company Name, SAM UEI #, 

iii.    Pricing in the format of section 5. Schedule

iv.    Technical Capabilities Statement, Description of equipment and the contractor’s brand name or equal

v.    2 Years of past performance with Federal, State, or Local government.

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. (Aug 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by-

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contractin