Contact Tracing Training

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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.The solicitation number for this acquisition is IHS1415646. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-09, effective October 26, 2020.The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 611430.The Contract Line Items (CLINs) and pricing structure are as shown below:CLIN 1 COVID-19 Contact Tracing TrainingThe Contractor shall provide all training materials, technical assistance and virtual training sessions using the CommCare Software System in accordance with the Scope of Work.Place of Performance: 

Navajo Area Indian Health Service, 272 Hwy 264, Window Rock, AZ  86515Period of Performance: Date of Award through March 31, 2021The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies. Paragraph (b) entitled “Submission of Offers”:All responsible offerors shall submit the following documents NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. MST, November 18, 2020: QuoteTechnical proposalPast Performance ReferenceFax submissions are not authorized. 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies.The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents best value. In determining best value, offerors will be evaluated in accordance to the following evaluation criteria: Technical Capability – Offerors understanding of the services requirements:Minimum of 24 months of experience providing services of similar nature.Contractor shall show evidence of providing training utilizing the CommCare Software for contact tracingPast Performance – The Contractor shall provide evidence of providing services of similar nature within the past three years.PriceTechnical capability and price are of equal importance.   Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer.The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive Orders applicable to acquisition of commercial items: 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015)52.204-6, Unique Entity Identifier, (Oct 2016)52.204-7, System for Award Management, (Oct 2018)52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel, (Jan 2011)52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755)52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016)52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011)52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984)52.224-2, Privacy Act (Apr 1984)52.227-14 Rights in Data-General (May 2014)52.232-18, Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)52.233-2, Service of Protest (Sept 2006)52.237-3, Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) The following HHSAR clauses are hereby incorporated in this RFQ:HHSAR 352.242-70 Key Personnel (December 2015)HHSAR 352.224-70 Privacy Act (December 2015)HHSAR 352.237-71 Crime Control Act - reporting of child abuse (December 2015) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply to this requirement. Questions are due November 13, 2020 2:00 P.M. MST. Please email your questions to Michelle James at michelle.james@ihs.gov.