(2) Surgery Registered Nurse service provided to the Pine Ridge Indian Health Service Hospital

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
2. The Great Plains Area (GPA) Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price type to provide (2) Operating Room Registered Nurse service to Pine Ridge Indian Health Service Hospital, Pine Ridge, SD in response to Request for Quote (RFQ) 75H70626Q00202.
3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05 effective date January 25, 2025.
4. This RFQ is issued as 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside, and the associated NAICS Code of 561320; size standards in number of employees are 200.
5. The quoted unit pricing must be all inclusive (to include but not be limited to travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, federal, state and local taxes) plus all other costs pertinent to the performance of this contract. Utilize your most competitive and reasonable rates.

Period of Performance: 10/18/2026 to 6/22/2030.

1. To provide comprehensive Operation Room Registered Nurse service and support at multiple facilities within the GPA IHS region including but not limited to the following locations:

FACILITY

HOURS OF OPERATION

Pine Ridge Indian Health Service Hospital

607 Indian Health Road, Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770 Phone: 605-867-5131

MON – FRI: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. MST

Holidays & Sunday – 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm MST Emergency Room Service – 24/7 Mon - Sunday

1. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023). Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead stationery, signed, dated and it shall include:
   1. Solicitation number: 75H70626Q00202.
   2. Time specified for receipt of offers: August 22, 2026, at 12:00 pm MST
   3. Name, address and telephone number of offeror, and email address of offeror.
   4. Price and any discount terms
   5. “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address.
   6. A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically)
   7. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (if any)
   8. Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and
   9. If the offer is not submitted on SF18, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

In addition, contractors shall provide the following:

• Complete attached SF18
• Complete attached IEE Representation form

1.  Basis of Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

FAR 13.106-2 Evaluation of quotations or offers.

1. General.
   1. The contracting officer shall evaluate quotations or offers-
      1. In an impartial manner; and
      2. Inclusive transportation charges from the shipping point of the supplier to the delivery destination.
   2. Quotations or offers shall be evaluated on the basis established in the solicitation.
   3. All quotations or offers shall be considered (see paragraph (b) of this subsection).
2. Evaluation procedures.
   1. The contracting officer has broad discretion in fashioning suitable evaluation procedures. The procedures prescribed in parts 14 and 15 are not mandatory. At the contracting officer’s discretion, one or more, but not necessarily all, of the evaluation procedures in part 14 or 15 may be used.
   2. If telecommuting is not prohibited, agencies shall not unfavorably evaluate an offer because it includes telecommuting unless the contracting officer executes a written determination in accordance with FAR 7.108(b).
   3. If using price and other factors, ensure that quotations or offers can be evaluated in an efficient and minimally burdensome fashion. Formal evaluation plans and establishing a competitive range, conducting discussions, and scoring quotations or offers are not required.

Contracting offices may conduct comparative evaluations of offers. Evaluation of other factors, such as past performance-

1. 1. 1. Does not require the creation or existence of a formal database; and
      2. May be based on one or more of the following:
         1. The contracting officer’s knowledge of and previous experience with the supply or service being acquired;
         2. Customer surveys, and past performance questionnaire replies;
         3. The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at https://www.cpars.gov; or
         4. Any other reasonable basis.
   2. For acquisitions conducted using a method that permits electronic response to the solicitation, the contracting officer may-
      1. After preliminary consideration of all quotations or offers, identify from all quotations or offers received one that is suitable to the user, such as the lowest priced brand name product, and quickly screen all lower priced quotations or offers based on readily discernible value indicators, such as past performance, warranty conditions, and maintenance availability; or
      2. Where an evaluation is based only on price and past performance, make an award based on whether the lowest priced of the quotations or offers having the highest past performance rating possible represents the best value when compared to any lower priced quotation or offer.
2. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) See attachment for full text.

1. Attached are the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) & Health & Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses that are applicable.
2. Submit quote by email to: Patricia Thompson, Purchasing Agent, 607 Indian Health Road, Pine Ridge, SD 57770. Email: patricia.thompson@ihs.gov

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing by email only.

The last day to submit questions is August 22, 2026, 12:00 pm MST.

Contractors will need a Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, TIN number, and be registered with www.sam.gov

Acceptance Period: Your proposal must stipulate that it is predicated upon all the Terms and Conditions of this RFQ. In addition, it must contain a statement to the effect that it is firm for a period of at least 90 days from the date of receipt by the government.

Quotation must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and be returned no later than the date referenced. All required information must be submitted to be considered responsive and eligible for award.

No contract award shall be made to any vendor listed on the OIG Exclusions List at http://exclusions.org.hhs.gov throughout the duration of the contract.

Contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is in the process of implementing an electronic invoicing systemIn compliance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) M-15-19 memorandum, Improving Government Efficiency and Saving Taxpayer Dollars Through Electronic Invoicing, directing Federal agencies to adopt electronic invoicing as the primary means to disburse payment to vendors. Invoices submitted under any award resulting from this solicitation will be required to utilize the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in accordance with HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests. IPP is a secure, web-based electronic invoicing system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasurys Bureau of the Fiscal Service, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRSTL). Respondents to this solicitation are encouraged to register an account with IPP if they have not already done so. If your organization is already registered to use IPP, you will not be required to re-register- however, we encourage you to make sure your organization, and designated IPP user accounts are valid and up to date.

The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.govIf you require assistance registering or IPP account access, please contact the IPP Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

Should the contractor feel that use of the IPP would be unduly burdensome, their response to this solicitation should include an explanation of this position for a determination by the contracting officer.

CO Authority

1. Authority

1.1. No person other than the Contracting Officer has authority to bind the Government with respoect to this contract.

1.2. No action or omission of any government employee or representative other than the Contracting Officer shall increase or decrease the scope of this contract or shall otherwise modify the terms and conditions of this contract.

1.3. In no event shall any of the following be effective or binding on the Government or imputed to the Contracting Officer with respect to this contract.

1.3.1 An understanding or agreement between the Contractor and anyone other than the Contracting Officer,

1.3.2. A purported modificaton of change order issued by anyone other than the Contracting Officer,

1.3.3. A promise by anyone other than the Contracting Officer to provide additional funding or make payments or

1.3.4. An order, direction, consent or permission from anyone other than the Contracting Officer to incur cost more than a specified estimated amount cost, allotment of funds, or other ceiling; or Expand hours more than a specified of effort.