# Online Nursing Reference Subscription Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/ihs1491506 - Solicitation number: IHS1491506 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation - Status: Closed. Deadline was March 27, 2024 at 4:30 PM EDT - Department: Department of Health and Human Services - Agency: Indian Health Service - Contracting office: Indian Health Service (75H711) - NAICS: 513210 Software Publishers - Product or service code: DG10 Network services delivered as a service, by subscription, or service contract. Physical and wireless networks managed as a service connected to and from core data centers, work areas, and offices connecting end users to the organization's broader networks. Network services delivered in connection with other IaaS and PaaS services. Cloud based network management services and Software Defined Networks (SDN) accessed by service contract or subscriptions. - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: Claremore, Oklahoma - County: Rogers County (FIPS 40131). https://abierto.us/counties/rogers-county-ok-40131 - City: Claremore. https://abierto.us/cities/claremore-ok-4014700 - First posted: March 7, 2024 - Last posted: March 20, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c80701dc7cc34b0a8c181f88f04769d8/view ## Description 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. ## Publications - March 7, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 13, 2024 at 4:30 PM EDT. Notice 6d32296dd43244aba8ac671de37cec7d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6d32296dd43244aba8ac671de37cec7d/view - March 20, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 27, 2024 at 4:30 PM EDT. Notice c80701dc7cc34b0a8c181f88f04769d8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c80701dc7cc34b0a8c181f88f04769d8/view ## Points of contact - Misti Bussell, misti.bussell@ihs.gov, 9183426235 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/ihs1491506.