Online Nursing Reference Subscription
Agency: | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
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Level of Government: | Federal |
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Opps ID: | NBD00159675848414380 |
Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2024 |
Due Date: | Mar 27, 2024 |
Solicitation No: | IHS1491506 |
Source: | https://sam.gov/opp/c80701dc7c... |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
- All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
- Updated Published Date: Mar 20, 2024 10:22 am EDT
- Original Published Date: Mar 07, 2024 02:18 pm EST
- Updated Date Offers Due: Mar 27, 2024 04:30 pm EDT
- Original Date Offers Due: Mar 13, 2024 04:30 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
- Updated Inactive Date: Apr 11, 2024
- Original Inactive Date: Mar 28, 2024
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services)
- Updated Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: DG10 - IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE
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NAICS Code:
- 513210 - Software Publishers
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Place of Performance:
Claremore , OK 74017USA
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 the only solicitation; quotes are being requested in response to this notice and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) # IHS1491506. Submit only written quotes for this RFQ. This solicitation is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02. The associated NAICS code is 513210.
This RFQ contains Five (5) Line Item:
CLIN
DESCRIPTION
TOTAL YEARLY HOURS
UNIT
Unit HOURLY Price
TOTAL
0001
05/15/2024 – 05/14/2025 – BASE YEAR – The contractor shall provide online nursing reference subscription according to the attached Statement of Work.
1
HOUR
0002
05/15/2025 – 05/14/2026 – OPTION YEAR ONE – The contractor shall provide online nursing reference subscription according to the attached Statement of Work.
1
EACH
0003
05/15/2026 – 05/14/2027 – OPTION YEAR TWO – The contractor shall provide online nursing reference subscription according to the attached Statement of Work.
1
EACH
0004
05/15/2027 – 05/14/2028 – OPTION YEAR THREE – The contractor shall provide online nursing reference subscription according to the attached Statement of Work.
1
EACH
0005
05/15/2028 – 05/14/2029 – OPTION YEAR FOUR – The contractor shall provide online nursing reference subscription according to the attached Statement of Work.
1
EACH
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 05/15/2024 – 05/14/2025 BASE YEAR
05/15/2025 – 05/14/2026 OPTION YEAR ONE
05/15/2026 – 05/14/2027 OPTION YEAR TWO
05/15/2027 – 05/14/2028 OPTION YEAR THREE
05/15/2028 – 05/14/2029 OPTION YEAR FOUR
Vendor Requirements: SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK
Submit Quotes no later than: 03/27/2024 @ 4:30PM CDT to the Following Point of Contact: Misti Bussell, Purchasing Agent, via Email: misti.bussell@ihs.gov.
Evaluation: FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (completed as follows):
(a) The Government will award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable
The contractor shall provide a subscription (term is used interchangeably with software) consisting of the following:
• Access to no less than:
o 1,200 nursing and allied health titles
o 1,000 full text journals
• Easy to use search function with a basic and advanced search
• Accessibility and compatibility on mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets
The content should feature the following types of information:
• Evidence-based information, specifically for nursing practice
• Quick reference guides outlining the necessary steps to complete a specific nursing task
o Including information regarding the why and how the skill should be performed, along with a
definition of the skill
• Checklists that can be used to document a nurse's skill competency
• Videos and images of demonstrating how to perform nursing skills or procedures
• Clinical education about diseases
o Including an explanation of the disease, signs and symptoms, routine diagnostic tests and
interventions
• Evidence-Based Practice information regarding diseases and conditions, along with best treatment
practices
• Nursing Management topics that provide support for overseeing the unit workflow, organization
operations, process improvement, cost reduction and accreditation compliance
• Information to help nurses provide care that is culturally sensitive
• Drug Information including searchable drug information covering trade and generic drugs, drug classes,
IV therapy tips and home care tips
• Patient Education Handouts that can have individualized notes added
o Available in multiple languages that are easy to read with detailed colored illustrations
• Continuing Education Modules that are developed by an accredited continuing education who is
accredited by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the International Association for
Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
• Nursing E-books including but not limited to Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications;
Medical Dictionary; Drug Guide for Nurses; AHFS Drug Information
VENDORS SUBMITTING OR EQUAL ITEMS MUST SUBMIT DESCRIPTITVE LITERATURE SHOWING HOW THEIR PRODUCT MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS BEING SOLICITED
This solicitation will result in a firm fixed price purchase order pursuant to the terms and conditions below. Terms and conditions other than those stated will not be accepted. The above pricing is all inclusive.
PROVISIONS: The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation:
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (the offeror should include a completed copy of this provision with their quote).
CLAUSES: The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation:
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (to include the following clauses sited): FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct; FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.219-8; FAR 52.219-13,; FAR 52.219-28,; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans; FAR 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act; FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies; FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management; FAR 52.222-41,FAR 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act – Price Adjustment. The above Provisions and Clauses may be obtained via internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil.
Miscellaneous:
NO FAX QUOTATIONS
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS – SUBMISSION VIA EMAIL IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION. (misti.bussell@ihs.gov)
All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management database located at https://www.sam.gov/sam/ prior to any contract award. Please submit the following information with each quote: Vendor Name, Cage Code, DUNS number, Tax Identification Number, Prompt Payment Terms, Delivery Time, GSA Contract Number (if applicable), Date quote expires, warranty, total price for each line item, total quote price, and technical documentation in sufficient detail to determine technical acceptability. Failure to provide sufficient technical detail may result in rejection of your quote.
- 701 MARKET DRIVE
- OKLAHOMA CITY , OK 73114
- USA
- Misti Bussell
- misti.bussell@ihs.gov
- Phone Number 9183426235
- Mar 20, 2024 10:22 am EDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
- Mar 07, 2024 02:18 pm EST Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
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