Sources Sought for Load Bank Testing of Emergency Power Supply Systems and Fuel Quality Testing

Solicitation for firm fixed price quote to provide an annual inspection and testing of the piped medical gas systems within health care facilities located throughout the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (North Dakota and South Dakota). Inspection and testing required by code to ensure continued accreditation by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Joint Commission. Period of performance will be date of award with completion of all services within 365 days from award.

BASIS FOR AWARD: Quoters are advised that award shall be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer.

Quotes will also include the following to be considered acceptable: 1. Complete and signed SF-18, Request for Quotations 2. Provide services proposal per scope of work 3. Include copies of appropriate credentials from a certifying organization, such as, Medical Gas Professional Healthcare Organization (MGPHO), National Inspection Testing Certification (NITC), and American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).

Any questions regarding this solicitation shall be requested before December 13, 2024 before 4:30 pm CST; in writing by email to Ms. Erin Doering at Erin.Doering@ihs.gov. 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 in Block #10 of the Request for Quotation form SF-18. All required information must be submitted in order to be considered responsive and eligible for award.

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 30 days from the date of receipt by the Government. All required information must be submitted in order to be considered responsive and eligible for award. No contract award shall be made to any vendor or provider listed on the OIG Exclusion List http://exclusions.oig.hhs.gov throughout the duration of the contract. Contractor must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) before award can be made. The website to register at is:

www.sam.gov. Invoicing under this order shall be processed through the Invoice Payment Platform (IPP), located at www.ipp.gov. The Government reserves the right to accept or reject services if the level of work is unsatisfactory.