Fort Thompson, South Dakota, April 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Office of Indian Health Services under The Department of Health and Human Services issued a solicitation for small businesses who can provide Tae Kwon Do Instructor Services at the Wowaske Wellness Center in Fort Thompson, South Dakota. They are only taking quotes from small businesses. The last day a small business can submit a quote is April 27, 2018. For assistance meeting this deadline with proper registrations and a strong offer, small businesses may use third-party government registration firm, US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR).
The requirements to fulfill Health and Human Services’ needs are found on the federal business opportunity solicitation which can be located on the Advanced Procurement Portal from USFCR. Businesses will see on the solicitation that the classes are to benefit the Indian Community who are dealing with Diabetes (SDPI) and must be taught by a minimum of a Second Degree Black Belt Certified Teacher approved by the President of Lee’s Tae Kwon Do Association. The contractor who wins the contract will provide classes to four groups in ten-week sessions for a total period of performance of forty weeks beginning in May 2018.
In addition to the cost of the service, pricing quotes should be inclusive uniforms, rank testing for the youth and adult groups, travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, federal, state and local taxes. The government will also be looking at non-pricing factors when making a determination of eligible businesses. Non-pricing factors include 30-hours shadowing under Certified Black Belts, two recommendations from Certified Black Belts in the Lee’s Tae Kwon Do Association and relevant past performance.
This brief summary of requirements must be supplemented with a full-read of the actual solicitation. Further questions should be directed toward Contract Specialist Connie R. Valandra (connie.valandra@ihs.gov). Completed quotes can also be sent to Ms. Valandra by mail or email. Businesses should immediately get started making sure they are registered properly to submit offers to the government. Contracting officers will be unable to assist with specific contractor requirements such as registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
SAM is the mandatory registration that all federal contractors must complete before making offers to perform any work for the government. This system can be tricky to handle, especially when trying to meet a deadline and put a quote together. For assistance with all of these matters, US Federal Contractor Registration is standing by to provide.
US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) is the world’s largest third-party government registration firm. They have helped thousands of entities translate their capabilities into the U.S. Government’s language and systems with the Simplified Acquisition Program, bid training and proposal writing services. They not only register companies on their behalf in SAM, but also have pioneered the Advanced Procurement Portal (APP). APP shows active and historical federal business opportunity information in the same place, simplifying market research. Active federal buyers and vendors are not only cataloged in APP, but also are also using the system, creating a powerful network. Businesses who partner with USFCR will be able dedicate their complete effort toward their performance on a contract, rather than the acquisition of it.