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Details: Bidders Are Requested To Include Specifications On Product Quoted With The Bid. This Procurement Is Subject To The Canadian Free Trade Agreement. When Stating "unit Price" On Bid Submissions, Vendors Are Required To Quote Pricings No More Than Four (4) Digit Positions After The Decimal Point. More Than 4 Digit Positions After The Decimal Point Will Be Rounded-off To The Fourth Position. New Brunswick Manufacturer Preference By Stating Yes In The Input Box, I Confirm That I Am A Manufacturer Of Goods With A Place Of Business In New Brunswick As Defined Below And Am Therefore Eligible To Be Considered For The Nb Manufacturer Preference As Defined In This Solicitation Document. If The Input Box Is Left Incomplete The Bid May Be Ineligible For The New Brunswick Manufacturer Preference. Place Of Business Means An Establishment Where A Manufacturer Regularly Conducts Its Activities On A Permanent Basis, Is Clearly Identified By Name And Is Accessible During Normal Business Hours. New Brunswick Vendor Preference By Stating Yes In The Input Box, I Confirm That I Am A Vendor Of Goods Or Services With A Place Of Business In New Brunswick As Defined Below And Am Therefore Eligible To Be Considered For The Nb Vendor Preference As Defined In This Solicitation Document. If The Input Box Is Left Incomplete The Bid May Be Ineligible For The New Brunswick Vendor Preference. Place Of Business Means An Establishment Where A Vendor Regularly Conducts Its Activities On A Permanent Basis, Is Clearly Identified By Name And Is Accessible During Normal Business Hours. Plastics, Fabricated Materials Scope This Tender Consists Of The Supply, And Delivery Of Polyethylene Greenhouse Cover Film. Equivalent Products May Be Accepted Upon Review And Acceptance By The Department Of Natural Resources And Energy Development. Specifications See Item Description Below. Contract Award Criteria Compliant Bids Will Be Evaluated Based Upon The Lowest Total Price Bid That Meets The Specifications Listed Within This Document. If Bidder(s) Choose To Submit An 'equivalent Product', They Should Provide Product Specifications At The Time Of Bid Submission. How To Submit Pricing Vendors Are Invited To Submit Their Unit Price--the Price For A Single Product Within The Tender Item--under The 'unit Price Including Discount' Column. Vendors Should Then Multiply Their Unit Price By The 'quantity/unit' To Calculate The 'extended Price'. The 'unit Price Including Discount' And 'extended Price' Column Directly On This Invitation To Tender And Should Not Include Taxes. There Are No Additional Pricing Sheets To Be Completed With This Bid. Delivery Date And Price Vendor(s) Shall Deliver The Goods To The Shipping Address Detailed Above On Or Before April 10, 2025. Bids Must Include Pricing For Delivery To The Shipping Address Detailed Above. Deliveries Thereafter The Requested Date May Be Cancelled. Vendor Questions All Inquiries Should Be Received Seven (7) Calendar Days Prior To The Closing Date; Any Inquiries Received Less Than Seven (7) Calendar Days Prior To The Closing Date Cannot Be Guaranteed A Response. Please Reference The Tender Number And Closing Date Within Your Communications To Ensure A Prompt And Accurate Reply. Requirements Vendors Are Required To Sign And Date Their Bid In The Space Provided Below. This Is A Tender Notice Only. In Order To Submit A Bid, You Must Obtain Official Tender Documents From The New Brunswick Opportunities Network, Another Authorized Tendering Service Or As Indicated In The Tender Notice. Solicitation Documents Will Be Provided In Either Of The Province Of New Brunswick's Two Official Languages; English Or French Upon Request. Instructions For Bid Submission 1. Effective April 15, 2020, Service New Brunswick Is No Longer Accepting Paper Bids, And The Central Tendering Branch Is Closed To The Public. Public Tender Openings Are No Longer Taking Place; However, Results Continue To Be Posted On Nbon. 2. Bids Will Only Be Accepted By Electronic Transmission As Follows: A. By E-bidding Through Nbon (when E-bidding Is Possible); Or B. By Fax To: (506) 444-4200 (fax To Dedicated Mailbox). Note: Proposals In Response To A Request For Proposals (rfp) Will Not Be Accepted By Fax; Or C. By Email To Nbbids@snb.ca Or Soumissionsnb@snb.ca (do Not Submit Bids To Any Other Email). Click Here Instructions For Bid Submission For Important Instructions On How To Submit Bids By Email. D. Please Refrain From Submitting Your Bid Through Multiple Electronic Channels To Avoid Duplicate Bids. 3. All Bids Must Be Properly Signed By An Authorized Person. A. For Bids Submitted By Email Or Fax: Typed Signatures (in Any Font) That Are Not On The Bid Itself (i.e. In The Body Of The Email Or On The Fax Cover Sheet) Will Not Be Accepted. 4. All Bids Must Be Legible, Properly Completed And Contain The Proper Solicitation Number. 5. The Proponent Is Solely Responsible For Ensuring That The Bid Submission In Its Entirety, Including All Attachments, Is Received Before Closing Date And Time As Indicated On The Solicitation Documents. A. The Proponent Bears All Risk Associated With Delivering Its Bid By Electronic Submission, Including But Not Limited To Delays In Transmission Between The Proponent's Computer And The Province's Electronic Mail System, Nbon Or Fax. B. The Date And Time Of Official Receipt Of The Bid Will Be The Time Of Receipt Recorded In The Nbon System (for E-bids) Or The Time Of Receipt In The Province's Electronic Mail System (for Fax And Email Bid Submissions). 6. All Bids Must Be Stated In Canadian Funds. Sales Taxes Should Not Be Included In The Unit, Extended Or Total Prices. 7. All Tenders Must Be F.o.b. Destination, Freight Prepaid. 8. This Invitation Is Being Conducted Under The Provisions Of The Procurement Act And Regulation 2014-93 As Of The Date Of The Issuance Of The Invitation. Direct Deposit The Province Of New Brunswick Is Now Using Direct Deposit As The Standard Method Of Issuing Payments. Suppliers Are Required To Provide Bank Account Information And An Email Address For The Notice Of Remittance. Please Send The Completed Direct Deposit Form To Service New Brunswick (e-mail Address And Mailing Address Are Indicated On The Form). Please Click On The Link Below To View The Direct Deposit Form. Https://www2.snb.ca/content/dam/snb/procurement/directdepositvirementdirect.pdf A Bidder Must Obtain Official Solicitation Documents From A Distribution Service, Authorized By The Minister Of Service New Brunswick, In Order To Submit A Bid. The Current Authorized Distribution Services Are The New Brunswick Opportunities Network (nbon) (operated By Service New Brunswick, Province Of Nb), Bidsalert (operated By Tendering Publications Ltd.) And Merx (operated By Mediagrif Interactive Technologies). Bids Should Be Submitted On The Official Bid Documents Obtained From These Authorized Distribution Services. The Province Of New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Negotiate Pricing, Value Added And Other Savings Opportunities With The Successful Proponent At Time Of Award And Throughout The Contract. All Suppliers Engaged To Deliver Services On Behalf Of The Government Of New Brunswick Must Ensure Compliance With The Official Languages Act In The Delivery Of Those Services. For More Information, Please Refer To The Official Languages Act. The Atlantic Provinces Standard Terms & Conditions For Goods And Services Apply To This Procurement And Are Considered To Be Incorporated Into This Document. By Submitting A Bid, You Agree And Accept These Terms And Conditions. Current "atlantic Provinces Standard Terms And Conditions" Are Available On The New Brunswick Opportunities Network, The Council Of Atlantic Premiers' Website Or From An Authorized Service Provider. Covid-19 Restrictions For Workers Entering New Brunswick All Suppliers And Workers Entering The Province Of New Brunswick For Work Purposes Must Comply With The Requirements Established By Worksafe Nb And Public Health, Including Isolation Requirements Where Applicable. Click Here For More Information On These Requirements. Questions: Written Questions Relating To This Opportunity May Be Submitted To The Address Provided Below Via Email By Clicking On Questions. Please Be Sure To Include The Solicitation/tender Number In The Subject Line. Email Address: Bidquestionssoumissions@snb.ca Note: This Email Account Is Strictly For The Receipt Of Questions On Open Opportunities. This Email Is Not For The Submission Of Bids. Covid-19 Supplier Vaccination Policy Suppliers Must Comply With All Gnb Health And Safety Policies And Standards Including, Without Limitation, All Health And Safety Policies And Standards Related To Covid-19, As Applicable. Go To Www.gnb.ca/nbon To View The Full Policy And Faqs. Under Canadian Law (and International Agreements), Your Bid Must Arrive Separately And Independently, Without Conspiracy, Collusion Or Fraud; See Http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/home For Further Information. Pay Equity Does Your Organization Have 50 Or More Employees? The Government Of New Brunswick Is Committed To Encouraging And Incentivizing The Adoption Of Pay Equity By Employers Doing Business With Government. Prior To The Award Of Procurements For Goods And Services Valued Over $1,000,000, Suppliers, With Fifty (50) Or More Employees Will Be Required To Complete The Pay Equity Learning Module Developed By The Women's Equality Branch. Suppliers Should Provide A Copy Of Their Certificate Of Completion With Their Bid Submission. To Complete The Online Module And Obtain Your Certificate, Please Visit Www.gnb.ca/payequity. For Questions, Please Contact The Pay Equity Bureau Toll Free: (877) 253-0266 Or By Email: Peb-bes@gnb.ca. All Discounts Quoted Will Be Considered To Be Without Limitations. Award Of Contracts: No Contract Shall Be Awarded And No Payment Shall Be Made To A Vendor Unless Authorized By The Minister Or His Delegates. The Minister May Make An Award To The Preferred Vendor Conditional On The Negotiation And Acceptance Of A Detailed Contract Between The Province And The Vendor. In Such Cases, Should The Detailed Contract Negotiations Not Be Completed In A Reasonable Period Of Time, The Province Reserves The Right To Discontinue Negotiations With The Vendor And Subsequently Enter Into Negotiations With The Second Preferred Vendor. No Right Or Duty, In Whole Or In Part, Of The Vendor Under A Contract Issued May Be Assigned Or Delegated Without The Prior Consent Of The Strategic Procurement Branch. Unless Indicated Otherwise In This Tender Notice Or Attached Documents, All Prices Must Be Extended And Totalled. All Suppliers Engaged To Deliver Goods Or Services To The Government Of New Brunswick Must Ensure Compliance With The Designated Materials Regulation In The Provision Or Delivery Of Those Goods Obligated Under That Regulation. Please Refer To Recycle Nb's Website And The Designated Materials Regulation For Specifics. Payment Of Invoices Payment Of Invoices Is The Responsibility Of The Department Or Organization To Whom The Goods Are Shipped Or Services Are Supplied. Where The Estimated Value Of The Goods Or Services To Be Procured Is Below The Lowest Applicable Threshold Value Of Any Relevant Trade Agreement, Service New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Give Preferential Treatment To A Prospective Supplier From New Brunswick. Should This Right Be Exercised, The Following Order Of Priority Will Apply: A) Firstly, New Brunswick Manufacturers If The Goods To Be Procured Are Manufactured In New Brunswick; And B) Secondly, New Brunswick Vendors. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On Price: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid And The Bid Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Be Limited To 10%. When The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid Before Preferential Treatment Is Applied Is A New Brunswick Vendor, The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Manufacturer Preference Will Be Applied Will Be Limited To 5%. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Making The Award To The Nb Supplier. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On A Point System: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Pricing Component Of The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission And The Pricing Component Of The Bid(s) Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Be Limited To 10%. When The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission Before Preferential Treatment Is Applied Is A New Brunswick Vendor, The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Manufacturer Preference Will Be Applied Will Be Limited To 5%. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Allotting A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points To New Brunswick Manufacturers' Total Scores And 4% To Nb Vendors' Total Scores. If No Bid From A New Brunswick Manufacturer Has Been Retained For Preferential Treatment, New Brunswick Vendors May Receive A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points Rather Than 4%. The Decision To Apply A Preference Will Be At The Sole Discretion Of Service New Brunswick. To Be Eligible, Suppliers Must Meet The Definition Of Nb Supplier As Identified By The Regulation Under The Procurement Act. Nb Manufacturers Should Indicate In Their Bid That They Are A Nb Manufacturer To Be Considered For The Nb Manufacturer Preference. Holiday Season Office Closure The Strategic Procurement Division Of Service New Brunswick (located At 300 St. Mary's Street) Will Be Closed For The Holiday Season. This Includes All Strategic Procurement Operations (except Strategic Procurement - Health), The Reception Area And The Central Tendering Office. The Closure Period Is From 12 P.m. On December 24, 2024 To 8:15 A.m. On January 2, 2025. The New Brunswick Opportunities Network (nbon) Will Be Accessible Throughout This Period, However Please Note Support (helpline And Email Queries) Will Not Be Available During This Time.

Description: Combined Synopsis Solicitation White River Junction Vamc Boiler Maintenance (i) This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Services 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. (ii) The Solicitation Is Issued As A Request For Quotation (rfq). (iii) A Statement That The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01. (iv) The Government Intends To Award A Firm-fixed Price Award For Semi-annual Preventive Maintenance And Annual Inspection Of The Dual-fuel Boiler Plant At The White River Junction Vamc. Please See The Attached Performance Work Statement For Full Requirement Details. Please Complete The Price Schedule Below And Submit With The Quote Submission. (v) The Contractor Shall Provide Semi-annual Preventive Maintenance And Annual Inspection Of The Dual-fuel Boiler Plant At The White River Junction Vamc Iaw The Attached Performance Work Statement (pws). Please See The Attached Pws For Full Requirement Details. (vi) The Place Of Performance Is White River Junction Vamc As Described Per The Pws. (vii) Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors -- Commercial, Applies To This Acquisition In Addition To The Following Addenda S To The Provision: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998); 52.204-7 System For Award Management (oct 2018); 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (jul 2016); 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions Or Clauses Incorporated By Reference (jan 2008) (viii) Provision At 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Requirement. Submission Of Quotes: (1) Quotes Shall Be Received On Or Before The Date And Time Specified In Section (xv) Of This Solicitation. Note: Offers Received After The Due Date And Time Shall Not Be Considered. (2) Offerors Shall Submit Their Quotes Electronically Via Email To Kenya Mitchell At Kenya.mitchell1@va.gov. (3) Questions: A Site Visit Is Scheduled For Monday,06 January 2025, @ 9:00 Am* Questions Shall Be Submitted To The Contracting Officer In Writing Via E-mail. Oral Questions Are Not Acceptable Due To The Possibility Of Misunderstanding Or Misinterpretation. The Cut-off Date And Time For Receipt Of Questions Is Tuesday 07 January 2025 At 5:00 Pm Est. Questions Received After This Date And Time May Not Be Answered. Questions Shall Be Answered In A Formal Amendment To The Solicitation So All Interested Parties Can See The Answers. (4) Quote Format: The Submission Should Be Clearly Indexed And Logically Assembled In Order Of The Evaluation Criteria Below. All Pages Of The Quote Shall Be Appropriately Numbered And Identified By The Complete Company Name, Date And Solicitation Number In The Header And/or Footer. Sam: Interested Parties Shall Be Registered In System For Award Management (sam) As Prescribed In Far Clause 52.232-33. Sam Information Can Be Obtained By Accessing The Internet At Www.sam.gov Or By Calling 1-866-606-8220. Interested Parties Not Registered In Sam In Sufficient Time To Meet The Va S Requirement Will Be Ineligible To Receive A Government Contract. This Determination Will Be At The Discretion Of The Contracting Officer. Vista: The Va Utilizes Vista To Issue A Purchase Order And Liquidate Invoices. Failure To Register In Vista May Result In Exclusion From The Issuance Of A Va Contract. This Determination Will Be At The Discretion Of The Contracting Officer. Interested Parties With No Prior Va Contracts Can Request A Form 10091 At Any Time. (x) Please Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Items, With Your Offer Via The Sam.gov Website Or A Written Copy. (xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Items (oct 2018), Applies To This Acquisition In Addition To The Following Addenda S To The Clause: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998), 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018), 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020), 52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract (mar 2000), 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (nov 2021), 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (may 2018), 852.219-73 Va Notice To Total Set-aside For Certified Services-disabled Veterans-owned Small Business (jan 2023), 852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018), 852.241-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) Subcontracting Commitments - Monitoring And Compliance This Solicitation Includes Vaar 852.215-70, Service-disabled Veteran-owned And Veteran-owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, And Vaar 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments. Accordingly, Any Contract Resulting From This Solicitation Will Include These Clauses. The Contractor Is Advised In Performing Contract Administration Functions, The Co May Use The Services Of A Support Contractor(s) To Assist In Assessing Contractor Compliance With The Subcontracting Commitments Incorporated Into The Information Protection And Non-disclosure And Disclosure Of Conflicts Of Interest Agreement To Ensure The Contractor's Business Records Or Other Proprietary Data Reviewed Or Obtained In The Course Of Assisting The Co In Assessing The Contractor For Compliance Are Protected To Ensure Information Or Data Is Not Improperly Disclosed Or Other Impropriety Occurs. Furthermore, If Va Determines Any Services The Support Contractor(s) Will Perform In Assessing Compliance Are Advisory And Assistance Services As Defined In Far 2.101, Definitions, The Support Contractor(s) Must Also Enter Into An Agreement With The Contractor To Protect Proprietary Information As Required By Far 9.505-4, Obtaining Access To Proprietary Information, Paragraph (b). The Contractor Is Required To Cooperate Fully And Make Available Any Records As May Be Required To Enable The Co To Assess The Contractor Compliance With The Subcontracting Commitments. (xii) Clause At 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services, Applies To This Acquisition And In Addition To The Following Far Clauses Cited, Which Are Also Applicable To The Acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18,52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-43 (wage Determination Applicable Massachusetts Middlesex County Wd #2015-4047 Rev 22 122722 Posted On Sam.gov), 52.222-55, 52.222-62 (xiii) All Contract Requirement(s) And/or Terms And Conditions Are Stated Above. (xiv) The Defense Priorities And Allocations System (dpas) And Assigned Rating Are Not Applicable To This Requirement. (xv) Rfq Responses Are Due Friday, 10 January 2025 By 5:00 Pm Est. Rfq Responses Must Be Submitted Via Email To: Kenya Mitchell At Kenya.mitchell1@va.gov. Hand Deliveries Shall Not Be Accepted. (xvi) The Pocs Of This Solicitation Is Kenya Mitchell At Kenya.mitchell1@va.gov A Site Visit Is Scheduled For Monday 06 January 2025, @ 9:00 Am White River Junction Vamc 163 Veterans Drive White River Junction, Vt 05009 Poc: Scott Snyder - (802) 295-9363 Price Schedule Item Number Description Of Supplies/services Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount 0001 Semi-annual Boiler Maintenance And Annual Inspection Contract Period: Base 1.00 Yr __________________ __________________ 0002 Emergency Boiler Service Contract Period: Base 1.00 Yr __________________ __________________ 0003 Installation Of New Feedwater System Contract Period: Base 1.00 Jb __________________ __________________ 1001 Semi-annual Boiler Maintenance And Annual Inspection Contract Period: Oy 1 1.00 Yr __________________ __________________ 1002 Emergency Boiler Service Contract Period: Oy 1 1.00 Yr __________________ __________________ 2001 Semi-annual Boiler Maintenance And Annual Inspection Contract Period: Oy 2 1.00 Yr __________________ __________________ 2002 Emergency Boiler Service Contract Period: Oy 2 1.00 Yr __________________ __________________ 3001 Semi-annual Boiler Maintenance And Annual Inspection Contract Period: Oy 3 1.00 Yr __________________ __________________ 3002 Emergency Boiler Service Contract Period: Oy 3 1.00 Yr __________________ __________________ 4001 Semi-annual Boiler Maintenance And Annual Inspection Contract Period: Oy 4 1.00 Yr __________________ __________________ 4002 Emergency Boiler Service Contract Period: Oy 4 1.00 Yr __________________ __________________ Grand Total __________________ Past Performance Worksheet (provide 3) 1. Name Of Contracting Activity, Government Agency, Commercial Firm Or Other Organization: 2. Contracting Activity Address: 3. Contract Number: 4. Date Of Contract Award: 5. Beginning Date Of Contract: 6. Completion Date Of Contract: 7. Contract Value: 8. Type Of Contract: 9a. Technical Point Of Contact: 9b. Contracting Point Of Contact: Name: Name: Title: Title: Address: Address: Telephone: Telephone: Email: Email: 10. Place Of Performance: 11. Description Of Work (use A Continuation Sheet If Necessary): 12. List Any Commendations Or Awards Received: 13. List Of Major Subcontractors: Performance Work Statement Department Of Veterans Affairs Project Name: Boiler Maintenance Place Of Performance: White River Junction Vamc 163 Veterans Drive White River Junction, Vt 05001 Period Of Performance: The Period Of Performance Will Be One (1) Year From Contract Award, With The Option To Extend For Four (4) Option Years (options Years Will Be Exercised At The Governments Discretion) Tasks And Requirements Contractor Qualifications Contractor Shall Demonstrate Satisfactory Past Performance Of Preventive Maintenance And Periodic Inspection Services, Similar To Those Described Herein, On The Same Or Similar Type Of Boiler Equipment, For At Least Five (5) Vha Facilities Within The Past Three (3) Years. The Contractor Shall Provide Performance Assessments From Contracts For Five Of Those Vha Facilities, As Well As Evidence That The Services Were Conducted In Accordance With Boiler Efficiency Institute (bei) Guidelines. Technician Qualifications Contractor Shall Employ Qualified Preventive Maintenance Technicians To Perform The Services Described Herein. Qualified Means A Technician Shall Have Successfully Completed At Least One Year Of Trade School In A Relevant Course Of Study And Shall Have Five Years Of Experience With Institutional And/or Industrial Boiler Service At Plants Similar In Design To The Wrjvamc Boiler Plant. Technicians Shall Have Experience With And Knowledge Of Fire Tube Boilers And Fireye Flame Safeguard And Combustion Controls. The Wrjvamc Facility Manager Or Engineer May Define And Accept Equivalent Qualifications. Technicians Shall Demonstrate Familiarity With And Ready Access To The Current Versions Of The Following References: Nfpa 85, Boiler And Combustion Systems Hazards Code Vha Boiler And Associated Plant Safety Device Testing Manual. Technicians Shall Be Equipped With Portable Electronic Flue Gas Analyzers And Other Test Instruments Necessary For The Required Tests And Calibrations, All Calibrated Within One Month Of The Site Visits. At Facilities With Programmable Digital Controls, The Technicians Must Be Capable Of Programming The Controls And Have The Appropriate Hardware And Software For This. All Contractor Employees Performing Work At Wrjvamc Shall Be Trained In And Shall Follow Proper Va Lock Out / Tag Out Procedures. Regular Service Requirements The Contractor Shall Provide All Qualified Technician Labor, Equipment, Tools, Materials, Parts, Supplies, Transportation, Supervision, Any Other Items, And Non-personal Services Deemed Necessary To Perform The Regular Services For Semi-annual Preventive Maintenance And Annual Inspections, Including Tuning, Testing, Calibrating, And Adjustments On Boilers #1, #2, And #3 And On All Burners And Boiler Plant Controls At The Wrjvamc. Contractor Shall: Conduct All Testing In Accordance With The Vha Boiler And Associated Plant Safety Devise Testing Manual (attachment 2). All Testing Must Be Documented In A Fashion Acceptable To The Va. Perform Combustion Analysis Of Boilers Under Gas And Fuel Oil Operation And Calibrate Fuelto-air Mixture At The Facility. Install All Control Parts For All Three Boilers. All Used Parts Are To Be Turned Over The Wrjvamc For Disposition Evaluation. Test And Record The Operation And Set Points Of All Burner/boiler Safety Interlock Devices. Verify That The Set Points And Operating Points Are Within Approximately 20% Of Normal Operating Parameters. Make All Adjustments As Necessary And Record The New Settings. Supply Copies Of The Bei Paperwork To The Wrjvamc Boiler Plant Supervisor And Contracting Officer S Representative (cor) Upon Completion Of Inspection And Testing, In Accordance With Bei Testing Procedures. The Operation Of A Safety Interlock Device Must Result In Burner Shutdown And/or Proper Alarm Operation. All Interlocks And Safety Devices To Be Inspected And Tested On Each Boiler, Burner, And Related Equipment Are Contained In The Most Current Revision Of The Vha Boiler Plant Safety Devices Testing Manual Along With Testing Procedures. This Maintenance Shall Be Done Every Six Months In Accordance With A Schedule Provided By Wrjvamc Facilities Staff. Contractor Shall Cover All Costs For Calibrations Of Gauges, Transmitters, Flow Meters And Controls Including All Shipping, Handling, And Postage. Boiler Tuning Requirements Contractor Shall Perform Boiler Tuning To Meet Or Exceed The Following Minimum Requirements, And Shall Provide All Combustion Analyzers (calibrated) As Well As Performance Data Indicating These Requirements Have Been Met Or Exceeded: Required Burner Performance (natural Gas And Fuel Oil): Turndown (ratio Of Maximum And Minimum Of Firing Rates) 10/1 And 8/1 Respectively. Achieve, But Do Not Exceed, Boiler Maximum Steam Flow Output Rating. Measure Fuel Input At Minimum And Maximum Firing Rates. Maximum Carbon Monoxide: 200 Ppm Throughout The Firing Rate. Flame Shall Be Stable, With No Pulsations, Shall Be Retained Near Burner, No Blowoff Or Flashback, No Constant Impingement On Refractory Or Water Tubes. No Visible Smoke; Must Comply With Local Emissions Regulations. Must Follow All Boiler Efficiency Institute (bei) Guidelines (provided Locally). Flue Gas Oxygen: 2.5 4.2% O2 (up To 5.2% At Loads Below 40% Of Maximum Steam Output, No Upper Limit At Minimum Firing Rate, Oxygen Can Be 1% Point Higher On Oil Firing On Singlepoint Positioning Systems). Flue Gas Oxygen (low Excess Air Burners): 1 2% (up To 2,5% At Loads Below 40% Of Maximum Steam Output, No Upper Limit At Minimum Firing Rate, Oxygen Can Be 1% Point Higher On Oil Firing On Single-point Positioning Systems). For Semi-annual Preventive Maintenance In Accordance With Vha Directive 1810, Contractor Shall Conduct Testing And Ensure All Boiler Safety Devices Listed Below Are Functioning Correctly And All Associated Boiler Room Equipment Operates Safely Within Desired Operational Settings And Parameters. Low-water Cutoff On Each Boiler (slow-drain) Auxiliary Low Water Cut Off On Each Boiler (slow Drain) High Water Alarm On Each Boiler Low Water Alarm On Each Boiler High Steam Pressure Cut-out (recycle) On Each Boiler High Steam Pressure Cut-out (non-recycle) On Each Boiler Relief Valves Lift Test On Each Boiler Steam Safety Valves Accumulation Test At High Fire On Each Boiler Flame Scanner On Each Boiler Gas Train Vent Valves For Leaks On Each Boiler High Gas Psi Cut Off On Each Boiler Low Gas Psi Cut Off On Each Boiler Gas Shut Off Valves Proof Of Closure On Each Boiler Gas Shut Off Valves Leak Test Each Boiler Low Atomizing Pressure For Fuel Oil For Each Boiler High Fuel Oil Pressure Cut Off For Each Boiler Fuel Oil Safety Shut Off Valves Proof Of Closure For Each Boiler Leak Test Fuel Oil Safety Shut Off Valves On Each Boiler Propane Pilots Start Up On Each Boiler Low Pilot Gas Psi Cut Off On Each Boiler. Emergency Boiler Service Requirements: Contractor Shall Provide Repair Service Call Support For Emergency Corrective Maintenance To The Wrjvamc Boiler Plant 24 Hours A Day, 7 Days Per Week. Emergency Service Shall Include Labor, Parts, And Travel. In An Emergency Such As An Event That Jeopardizes Va N+1 Boiler Redundancy Requirements, An Emergency Service Call Will Be Initiated By A Wrjvamc Boiler Plant Operator Or Facilities Engineer To The Contractor S Service Center Via Telephone, Email, And/or Text Messaging. Contractor Shall Acknowledge The Call For Emergency Service Within 4 Hours, Shall Provide Support By Qualified Technicians On Site Within 8 Hours, And Shall Endeavor To Return Equipment To Normal Operation Within 24 Hours. Normal Operation Means That Defective Parts Have Been Replaced With Parts That Meet Or Exceed Manufacturer's Original Specifications And Va Requirements, And That The Equipment Meets Or Exceeds The Manufacturer's Original Performance Specifications. During Regular Preventive Maintenance, The Contractor Shall Recommend Long-lead-time Critical Parts That The Va Facility Should Keep In Supply To Avoid Service Disruption. The Contractor Shall Replenish Any Va Inventory Consumed In The Course Of Preventive Maintenance Or Emergency Service. For Emergency Calls/service The Contractor Will Furnish All Factory Repair Parts And Service Not To Exceed A Tbd Amount Per Year. The Contractor Shall Provide By Email, A Requested Itemized Quote To Include Hourly Rate And Travel Within 24 H For Any Scheduled Services And Or Parts. The Contractor Shall Provide By Email, An Invoice For Any Emergency Call Outs Within 48 H Of Emergency Service Completion. The Contractor Shall Be Familiar With All Terms, Conditions, And Requirements Herein Contained With Warranty Items And Conditions. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For All Damages To Persons Or Property That Occurs Because Of The Contractor S Fault Or Negligence. Bid Price Schedule Contractor Shall Provide Itemized Pricing For The Following: Base Bid Year A. Semi-annual Boiler Maintenance And Annual Inspection B. Emergency Boiler Service A. Not-to-exceed Line Item. This Is Estimated Amount That May Increase Or Decrease Depending On Number And Price Of Parts. B. This Line Item Must Be Approved By The Va Contracting Officer (co) Prior To Any Work Performed. C. Installation Of New Feedwater System (base Year Only) Option Years 1 4 A. Semi-annual Boiler Maintenance And Annual Inspection B. Emergency Boiler Service A. Not-to-exceed Line Item. This Is Estimated Amount That May Increase Or Decrease Depending On Number And Price Of Parts. B. This Line Item Must Be Approved By The Co Prior To Any Work Performed. Work Schedule Work Shall Be Completed In Conformance With The Time Schedule Requested By Wrjvamc. Contractor Is Solely Responsible For All Necessary Regulatory Notifications To Meet The Time Schedule. 1. Semi-annual Preventive Maintenance Shall Be Done Once In The Spring, Preferably In Early May, Preceding Summer Months, And Once In The Fall, Preferably In Early November, Preceding Winter Months. 2. Annual Inspections Shall Occur Over 3 Visits Per Year, One Visit For Each Boiler, With One Internal Inspection And One External Inspection Occurring Per Visit. 3. Contractor Shall Notify The Wrjvamc Boiler Plant Supervisor And The Cor At Least Two Weeks Prior To Performing Regular (semi-annual And Annual) Preventive Maintenance On Site. 4. Work Cannot Be Scheduled During Heavy Steam Load Periods. Only One Boiler At A Time Can Be Out Of Service For The Inspection, Testing, And Calibration Procedures. 5. Normal Working Hours Are From 7:30 Am To 4:30 Pm, Monday Through Friday. Contractor Shall Not Perform Work At Va Facility Outside Of Those Hours Or On Government Holidays Without Prior Notification To And Approval From The Cor, Except For Emergency Service. 6. To Maintain Schedule, Regular Preventive Maintenance Work May Be Allowed To Be Performed Outside Of Normal Working Hours. Contractor Shall Coordinate After-hours Work With The Wrjvamc Boiler Plant Supervisor And The Cor With A Minimum 48-hour Notice. Privacy Statement Information Security The Certification And Authorization Requirements Do Not Apply; A Security Accreditation Package Is Not Required. Incidental Exposure To Protected Health Information May Occur From Accessing The Work Site. Contractor Personnel Will Follow All Va Privacy & Security Policies And Procedures. The Boiler Maintenance Service Shall Involve Connection Of Electronic Devices Or Systems To The Va Computer Network And Does Not Involve Sensitive Va Data. Records Management The Following Standard Items Relate To Records Generated In Executing The Contract And Should Be Included In A Typical Procurement Contract: Citations To Pertinent Laws, Codes And Regulations Such As 44 U.s.c Chapters 21, 29, 31 And 33; Freedom Of Information Act (5 U.s.c. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.s.c. 552a); 36 Cfr Part 1222 And Part 1228. Contractor Shall Treat All Deliverables Under The Contract As The Property Of The U.s. Government For Which The Government Agency Shall Have Unlimited Rights To Use, Dispose Of, Or Disclose Such Data Contained Therein As It Determines To Be In The Public Interest. Contractor Shall Not Create Or Maintain Any Records That Are Not Specifically Tied To Or Authorized By The Contract Using Government It Equipment And/or Government Records. Contractor Shall Not Retain, Use, Sell, Or Disseminate Copies Of Any Deliverable That Contains Information Covered By The Privacy Act Of 1974 Or That Which Is Generally Protected By The Freedom Of Information Act. Contractor Shall Not Create Or Maintain Any Records Containing Any Government Agency Records That Are Not Specifically Tied To Or Authorized By The Contract. The Government Agency Owns The Rights To All Data/records Produced As Part Of This Contract. The Government Agency Owns The Rights To All Electronic Information (electronic Data, Electronic Information Systems, Electronic Databases, Etc.) And All Supporting Documentation Created As Part Of This Contract. Contractor Must Deliver Sufficient Technical Documentation With All Data Deliverables To Permit The Agency To Use The Data. Contractor Agrees To Comply With Federal And Agency Records Management Policies, Including Those Policies Associated With The Safeguarding Of Records Covered By The Privacy Act Of 1974. These Policies Include The Preservation Of All Records Created Or Received Regardless Of Format [paper, Electronic, Etc.] Or Mode Of Transmission [e-mail, Fax, Etc.] Or State Of Completion [draft, Final, Etc.]. No Disposition Of Documents Will Be Allowed Without The Prior Written Consent Of The Contracting Officer. The Agency And Its Contractors Are Responsible For Preventing The Alienation Or Unauthorized Destruction Of Records, Including All Forms Of Mutilation. Willful And Unlawful Destruction, Damage Or Alienation Of Federal Records Is Subject To The Fines And Penalties Imposed By 18 U.s.c. 2701. Records May Not Be Removed From The Legal Custody Of The Agency Or Destroyed Without Regard To The Provisions Of The Agency Records Schedules. Contractor Is Required To Obtain The Contracting Officer's Approval Prior To Engaging In Any Contractual Relationship (sub-contractor) In Support Of This Contract Requiring The Disclosure Of Information, Documentary Material And/or Records Generated Under, Or Relating To, This Contract. The Contractor (and Any Sub-contractor) Is Required To Abide By Government And Agency Guidance For Protecting Sensitive And Proprietary Information.

Details: Advanced Research Announcement (ara) fa9451-21-s-0001 directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (deter) air Force Research Laboratory/directed Energy Directorate naics Code: The Naics Code For This Acquisition Is 541715 For Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology), And The Small Business Size Standard Is 1,000 Employees federal Agency Name: Air Force Research Laboratory, Directed Energy, Phillips Research Site, Kirtland Afb Nm (afrl/rd) ara Title: Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research Announcement (deter) ara Type: This Is An Open Ara With Calls; Initial Announcement ara Number: Fa9451-21-s-0001 program Summary: this Is An Open Ara Announcement Pursuant To The Authority Of 10 U.s.c. §4023 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2373). Afrl/rd Is Interested In Receiving White Papers And Proposals Through A Two-step Process To Perform Research And Development (r&d), Modeling And Simulation (m&s), Design, Component/subsystem, Prototype Risk Reduction, Fabrication/purchase, Assembly, Integration, And Testing Of Directed Energy Source Components (to Include Spares And Alternate Component Technologies), And/or Systems And Any Required Accessories, Materials, And Supplies For Laboratory Research And Experimentation And Field Trials In A Relevant Environment To Demonstrate System Capabilities. Dialogue Between Prospective Offerors And Government Representatives Is Strongly Encouraged. *note: Afrl/rd Reserves The Right To Collapse A White Paper/two-step Into A One-step If The Situation Warrants The White Paper Contains Sufficient Technical Detail To Do Full Technical Proposal Evaluation Instead Of White Paper Evaluation. *please See The Attached Deter Industry User Guide For Guidance On Definitions, Processes, Submission Requirements And Evaluation Criteria.* background: Afrl/rd Equips The Joint Warfighter With Next-generation Technologies, Advanced Concepts, And Weapon System Options Across All Operational Domains To Become More Agile And Increase The Commercialization Potential Of Directed Energy Investments To Ensure The National Defense. this Solicitation Intends To Use Acquisition Authorities Provided By 10 U.s.c. §4023 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2373). This Authority Applies To Acquisition Of Items Related To “…ordnance, Signal, Chemical Activity, Transportation, Energy, Medical, Space-flight, And Aeronautical Supplies, Including Parts And Accessories, And Designs Thereof, That Are Necessary For Experimental Or Test Purposes In The Development Of The Best Supplies That Are Needed For The National Defense.” Consequently, White Papers And Proposals Should Address How The Proposed Effort Provides Benefits To The National Defense And A Strategy For Verifying Those Intended Benefits. the Proposed Solutions Should Be Innovative And Substantially Improve National Defense Capabilities Across The Domains Of Directed Energy. While The Government Describes Discrete Topic Areas Below, It Also Anticipates That Certain Comprehensive Technology Solutions And Prototypes May Require Multidiscipline Approaches That Address Two Or More Topic Areas. The Topic Areas Are Covered Under This Announcement, Which May Be Used In Any Combination. The Government Reserves The Right To Add, Delete Or Modify The Topic Areas As Necessary. communication Between Prospective Offerors And Government Representatives: Dialogue Between Prospective Offerors And Government Representatives Is Strongly Encouraged Throughout The Life Of This Ara. However, Communication Will Be Limited Once Full-proposals Are Submitted For Evaluation/review. Prospective Offerors Are Welcome To Request Sit-downs And Provide Demonstrations Of Their Capabilities. Discussions Shall Not Constitute A Commitment By The Government To Subsequently Fund Or Award Any Proposed Effort. No Guidance Related To Technical Approach Will Be Given. However, Questions Related To The Objectives Of The Effort Or Prior Similar Efforts May Be Answered. Offerors Are Advised That Only Contracting Officers Are Legally Authorized To Contractually Bind Or Otherwise Commit The Government. this Will Be A Hybrid Announcement: This Announcement Has An Open Request For White Papers As Described Below. Calls May Be Issued Under This Announcement For Discrete Requirements. Call Types Can Vary And May Include, But Are Not Limited To, One-step, Two-step, Open, Closed, Staggered, Limited Calls Or Any Combination Therein. Afrl/rd Reserves The Right To Collapse A White Paper/two-step Into A One-step If The Situation Warrants The White Paper Contains Sufficient Technical Detail To Do Full Technical Proposal Evaluation Instead Of White Paper Evaluation. open Announcement Request: Afrl/rd Kirtland Air Force Base Is Soliciting White Papers On The Research Effort Described In The Below Topic Areas Pursuant To The Authority Of 10 U.s.c. §4023 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2373), Procurement For Experimental Purposes. open Announcement Submission: White Papers Must Be Submitted To Https://usg.valideval.com/teams/deter/signup. If It Is Determined That A Classified White Paper Is Required, Please Do Not Deliver Any Classified Portion Of The White Paper, But Rather Contact The Deter Org Mailbox For Specific Delivery Instructions. Further Instructions For White Paper Submission Can Be Found In The Deter Industry User Guide Attached To This Announcement. call Request: Calls, Other Than Limited Calls, Will Be Issued Under This Announcement Via The Government Point Of Entry (gpe) At Https://beta.sam.gov. Notification Of Calls May Be Announced On Other Platforms (i.e. Www.grants.gov) And Will Direct Offerors To The Gpe For Full Solicitation Details. call Submission: Submission Requirements For Calls Will Be Specified In The Solicitation Documentation Of Each Call. call Variations: Variations Of The Ara Call Process Are Available For Use. The Following Types Are Commonly Used, But Are Not Considered All Inclusive. one-step: The One-step Process Is Used To Request Full Technical And Cost Proposals From Each Offeror. The Proposals Are Reviewed In Accordance With The Solicitation Criteria And Typically All Of A Selected Proposal, Part Of A Selected Proposal, Or None Of The Proposals May Be Selected For Award. two-step: The Two-step Process Is Sometimes Used When A Large Number Of Proposals Are Anticipated. Potential Offerors Are Invited To Submit Brief Descriptive White Papers In Lieu Of Full Proposals. The Call Must State Whether An Unfavorable White Paper Review Will Bar The Offeror From Further Consideration. The Government May Retain Unselected White Papers For A Specific Period Of Time, Which Will Be Identified In The Solicitation. Full Proposals Are Requested From Those Offerors Selected In The White Paper Review Process. After Proposals Are Received, They Are Reviewed Consistent With The Process For One-step Aras. open Call: This Approach Allows For White Paper And/or Proposal Submittals At Any Time Within A Specified Period. Open Calls Will Be Updated No Less Frequently Than Annually. White Papers/proposals Are Reviewed When Received During The Period That The Ara Is Open. closed Call: This Approach Allows For White Paper And/or Proposal Submittals At A Specified Date And Time As Set Forth In The Ara. staggered-closed Call: The Staggered-closed Call States A Specified Date And Time For Receipt Of Proposals Or White Papers, But Also Allows For Proposals/white Papers After The Date And Time Set For Proposal Receipt. All Offerors Should Be Cautioned, However, That The Likelihood Of Funding Proposals Received After The Specified Date And Time Is Substantially Reduced. limited Call: This Approach Allows For Solicitation To A Limited Group Of Potential Offerors. Request For Proposals (rfp) Or Requests For White Papers Will Be Issued Directly To Potential Offerors Without A Requirement To Publish To The Gpe. the Government May Issue Solicitations That Combine One Or More Of The Above Approaches. open Announcement Modifications: Due To The Dynamically Evolving Nature Of Us Warfighter Directed Energy Needs, This Announcement Is Subject To Updates, Revisions, Or Additional Topic Areas. Therefore, Offerors Are Highly Encouraged To Continually Monitor Https://beta.sam.gov To Ensure They Receive The Latest Guidance For This Announcement. The Government Shall Provide Updates To This Announcement No Less Than Annually. Updates May Include Changes To: Topic Areas, Submission Requirements, Administrative Changes, Evaluation Criteria, Solicitation Methods, Etc. (not An Inclusive List). type Of Contract/instrument: The Air Force Reserves The Right To Award The Instrument Best Suited To The Nature Of The Research Proposed. Accordingly, The Government May Award Any Appropriate Contract/instrument Type Under The Authorities Below: federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 10 U.s.c. §4021 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2371) "other Transaction For Research 10 U.s.c. §4022 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2371b) "other Transaction For Prototype" 10 U.s.c. §4023 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2373) "procurement For Experimental Purposes" 10 U.s.c. §4025 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2374) "prize Competitions" dod Grant And Agreement Regulation (dodgars) the Government Anticipates That A Mix Of Contract/instrument Types Will Be Used Throughout The Life Of This Ara. Generally, Awards Under This Announcement Or Any Calls May Be Cost-plus-fixed Fee (completion And Term), Cost Contract, Firm Fixed Price, Other Transaction Authority, Etc. note: If Proposing A Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Type Contract, The Far Clauses Will Be Referenced At The Call Level Or Within The Request For Proposal. The Far And Supplement Provisions And Clauses Are Incorporated By Reference. The Full Text Of These Provisions And Clauses Can Be Found At Https://www.acquisition.gov. if Proposing An Assistance Instrument (grants Or Cooperative Agreements) Then Articles And Guidance Found Under Dodgars, Code Of Federal Regulations (cfr) And Omb/dod Policy Shall Be Used And Followed As Appropriate. if Proposing An Other Transaction (ot) These Far References And Clauses Would Not Apply. The Terms And Conditions Of An Ot Agreement Should Be Developed And Negotiated On A Case-by-case Basis. estimated Program Cost: The Overarching Announcement Has An Unrestricted Ceiling. However, Individual Calls May Elect To Provide An Estimated Program Value Or Funding Profile For Planning Purposes. anticipated Number Of Awards: The Air Force Anticipates Awarding Multiple Awards For This Announcement. However, The Air Force Reserves The Right To Award Zero, One, Or More Agreements, Other Transactions, Or Contracts For All, Some Or None Of The Solicited Effort Based On The Offeror’s Ability To Perform Desired Work And Funding Availability. There Is No Limit On The Number Of Awards That May Be Made To An Individual Offeror. schedule: The Anticipated Period Of Performance Will Be Determined Through Dialogue Between Prospective Offerors And Government Representatives For Each Topic Area And Specified In Each Individual Award. deliverables: Hardware And Software Deliverables Will Be Specified Within A Separately Priced Line Items And Data Deliverables Will Be Specified On Individual Cdrl(s) In Any Resultant Contract Or An Ot Article. within Scope Award Modifications: Offerors Are Advised That Due To The Inherent Uncertainty Of Research And Development Efforts, Awards Resulting From This Announcement May Be Modified During Performance To Make Within Scope Changes, To Include But Not Limited To, Modifications Which Increase Overall Contract/award Ceiling Amount. system For Award Management (sam) Registration: Before The Government Can Issue An Award, An Offeror Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam). If An Offeror Was Previously Registered In Central Contractor Registration (ccr), The Information Has Been Transferred To Sam. However, It Is In The Offeror’s Interest To Visit Sam And Ensure That All Of Their Data Is Up To Date From Sam And Other Databases To Avoid Delay In Award. Sam Replaced Ccr, Online Representations And Certifications Application (orca), And The Excluded Parties List System (epls). Sam Allows Firms Interested In Conducting Business With The Federal Government To Provide Basic Information On Business Capabilities And Financial Information. To Register, Visit Https://www.sam.gov. science & Technology (s&t) Program Protection [summary Only -- See Attached Industry Guide For Full Details]: offerors Are Notified That Completion Of A S&t Program Protection Review With An Acceptable Risk Determination Is Required For All Awards Issued Under This Ara. To Reach An Acceptable Risk Level, Offerors May Be Asked To Provide A Mitigation Plan For Any Identified S&t Protection Risks. Offerors Selected For A Potential Award Will Be Required To Submit: 1.) Sf424 "research And Related Senior And Key Person Profile," 2.) Security Program Questionnaire And 3.) Privacy Act Statement. The (3) Template Documents Are Attached To This Announcement. the Government Reserves The Right To Determine An Offeror Unawardable Based On An Unacceptable S&t Protection Risk Determination. During The Security Review Process, If It Is Determined That Covered Individuals Are Identified As Potentially Having A Conflict Of Interest/commitment, The Government Will Not Award The Contract/agreement. announcement Period: The Overarching Announcement Has No End Date And Is Considered To Be In Effect Until Further Closed Or Rescinded. submit All Questions To The Deter Org Mailbox (afrl.deter.ara@us.af.mil) note: Call Points Of Contact Will Be Specified At The Call Level.   topic Areas 1. Directed Energy (de) Sources this Category Of Supplies Covers Research, Development And Testing For All Directed Energy Sources In The Near-term And Far-term In Support Of National Defense. This Area Covers The Design, Component/subsystem, Prototype Risk Reduction, Fabrication/purchase, Assembly, Integration, And Testing Of Directed Energy Source Components (to Include Spares And Alternate Component Technologies), And/or Systems And Any Required Accessories, Materials, And Supplies For Laboratory Research And Experimentation And Field Trials In A Relevant Environment To Demonstrate System Capabilities. Systems May Also Be Hardened To Meet Specific Requirements Imposed For Operations In Any Domain To Include Ground/sea, Airborne, And/or Space. This Area Also Covers The Redesign, Refurbishment, Modification, And/or Upgrade Of Existing Sources, If Required, To Support Laboratory Experimentation, Field Or Flight Trials, And/or Demonstrations. examples Of Directed Energy Sources Include, But Are Not Limited To: a. Laser Sources b. High Power Electromagnetic (hpem) Sources 2. Acquisition Tracking Pointing (atp), Beam Control (bc) And Atmospheric Compensation (ac) Systems this Area Covers The Design, Component/subsystem Prototype Risk Reduction, Fabrication/purchase, Assembly, Integration, And Testing Of Any Hardware, Sensors, Control Electronics, And Software/firmware Required To Develop Atp, Bc And Ac Systems To Control The Propagation Of Directed Energy So As To Maximize Energy/irradiance On Target. This Area Also Includes Any Required Accessories, Materials, Supplies, And/or Services Necessary To Conduct Laboratory Experimentation And Field Trials In A Relevant Environment To Demonstrate System Capabilities. Systems May Also Be Hardened To Meet Specific Requirements Imposed For Operations In Any Domain To Include Ground/sea, Airborne, And/or Space. 3. De Weapon Systems this Area Covers The Design, Component/subsystem Prototype Risk Reduction, Fabrication/purchase, Assembly, Integration, And Testing Of De Weapon Components And Systems, Diagnostics, Accessories, Materials, Supplies, And Services Necessary To Build/integrate Complete Weapon Systems For Laboratory Research, Experimentation And Field Trials In A Relevant Environment To Demonstrate System Capabilities. Systems May Also Be Hardened To Meet Specific Requirements Imposed For Operations In Any Domain To Include Ground/sea, Airborne, And/or Space. Systems Engineering Design/analysis And/or Trade Studies Are Relevant In Regards To Size, Weight, And Power (swap). specific Topics Of Interest Include The Following Areas: a. Feasibility Studies Of Innovative Hpem Applications b. Integration Of Disparate Technologies For The Fielding Of New Hpem Systems And Weapons c. Identification And Quantification Of Useful -hpem Effects d. Development Of Hpem Sources That Have A Role In Future Applications e. System Integration And Demonstration Of Future Hpem Capabilities f. Power Subsystems g. Thermal Management Subsystems h. Command And Control Subsystems i. Platform Integration j. Detection, Targeting And Tracking Subsystems k. Dotmlpf-p Studies And Experimentation l. Conops, Conemps, Ttp Development And Experimentation m. Performance Enhancement Technologies For Existing Systems 4. De Effects Testing provide Testing Of Materials, Components, Subsystems, And Systems To Determine The Vulnerability, Susceptibility, And Accessibility Of Potential De Targets To De Exposure. This Includes The Design, Component/subsystem Prototype Risk Reduction, Fabrication/purchase, Assembly, Integration, And Testing Of Unique De Components, Sources, And Systems And Any Required Diagnostic And/or Special Test Equipment/tooling And Materials Necessary To Conduct De-material Interaction Physics Experimentation To Establish The Efficacy Of De Waveforms To Support The Development Of De Weapons System Requirements And/or Assessment Of Proposed De Weapon Systems. Develop Survivability Requirements And Recommendations For Space Systems And Support Vulnerability Predictions. 5. Modeling, Simulation And Analysis (ms&a) this Area Covers The Development/procurement, Testing, Maintenance, Modification, Upgrade/reuse, And Execution Of Scientific Modeling, Simulation And Analysis Software And Requisite It Hardware Systems Necessary To Efficiently Execute Software To Support De Weapon System Design, Development, Testing, And Data Analysis Of Test Results. This Includes Campaign-level, Engagement-level, System, And Component-level Ms&a Codes To Create Test Scenarios, Assess Design Reference Mission Compliance, Provide Pre-test Predictions, And Conduct Post-test Assessment Of System Performance. In Addition, Sound Principles For Software Engineering And Development Must Be Employed For All Developed Software And Documentation. Robust Software Testing, Validation, And Verification Are Critical To Software Development Efforts. As Appropriate, Software Must Scale To Large Simulation Sizes And Be Portable To Massively Parallel Computer Architecture. Ms&a Software May Include Fast Running Engineering Codes And Detailed Physics Modeling Codes. examples Of Ms&a Sub-topic Areas Include, But Are Not Limited To: a. De System Performance Ms&a b. De System Effects Ms&a c. De System Target Assessment d. De System Biosafety And Biological Effects e. De Source And Component Virtual Design f. Satellite Signatures And Radiometric/photometric Assessments Of Space Objects. g. Assess Electro-optical Space Domain Awareness (sda) Systems And Architectures. h. Space System Functional Modeling And Response i. Conduct Space Domain Awareness In Non-traditional Orbits j. Quantify Safe Operating Conditions For Lasers Operating Through The Atmosphere And Space 6. Wargaming this Area Covers The Development/procurement, Testing, Maintenance, Modification, Upgrade/reuse, And Execution Of Wargaming And Scientific Modeling, Simulation And Analysis Software And Their Requisite It Hardware Systems Necessary To Efficiently Execute This Software To Support De Weapon System Design, Development, Testing, And Data Analysis Of Wargaming Results. This Includes Campaign-level, Engagement-level, System, And Component-level Wargaming Ms&a Codes To Create Test Scenarios, Assess Design Reference Mission Compliance, Provide Pre-test Predictions, And Conduct Post-test Assessment Of System Performance. In Addition, Sound Principles For Software Engineering And Development Must Be Employed For All Developed Software And Documentation. Robust Software Testing, Validation, And Verification Are Critical To Software Development Efforts. As Appropriate, Software Must Scale To Large Wargaming And Simulation Sizes And Be Portable To Massively Parallel Computer Architecture. Wargaming Ms&a Software May Include Fast Running Engineering Codes And Detailed Physics Modeling Codes. Additionally, The Wargaming Area Should Provide General Wargaming Support To Include De Wargame Planning, Table Top, Ms&a, And Field Execution, And Wargame Reporting. In Addition, Provide Required Hardware, Software/firmware, Accessories, Materials, Supplies, Infrastructure, Diagnostics, Targets, Safety Equipment, And Services Necessary To Conduct Wargame Research, Experiments, Field And/or Range Testing Of De Components, Subsystems, Systems And Demonstrations Under Operationally Relevant Conditions. 7. Innovative Space Domain Awareness provide Basic & Applied Research, Algorithms, Software/firmware, Materials, Supplies, And Services Necessary To Conduct Technology Maturation For Ground-based Surveillance Of Space Objects. Examples Include, But Are Not Limited To: a. Closely-spaced Object Detection And Characterization. b. Daytime Detection And Custody Of Satellites. c. Orbit Determination Techniques And Algorithms For Satellites Significantly Affected By Lunar And Solar Gravity. d. Rapid, On-demand Orbit Determination. e. Extremely Wide Field-of-view Image Exploitation For Satellite Discovery And Custody. f. Multi-phenomenology Sensor Integration (e.g. Optical, Radar, Passive Radiofrequency). g. Active Optical Techniques For Satellite Ranging And Characterization (e.g. Lidar, Ladar). h. Sharp Imaging Of Satellites Through The Atmosphere At Low Elevation Angles. i. Characterization Of Atmospheric Deep Turbulence For Image Restoration. j. Techniques, Algorithms, Architecture Designs, Etc. For Collaborative Autonomous Telescope Networks. k. Multispectral, Hyperspectral, And Polarimetric Characterization Of Space Objects. l. Techniques To Improve And Exploit Short- And Long-wave Infrared Characterization Of Space Objects. m. Machine Learning Algorithms To Advance The State-of-the-art In Areas Such As: • Point Spread Function Correction. • Space Object Image Classification Using Resolved Or Non-resolved Sensor Imagery. • Uncorrelated Track Association. • Space Object Feature Identification, Model Inference, And Attitude Regression. • Space Object Detection In Noisy Image Backgrounds. • Generation Of Realistic Space Scene Imagery / Discernment Of Real Vs. Synthetic. • Detection Of Subtle, Unique Image Artefacts Of Interest In A Large Dataset. 8. Experiments, Testing And Demonstrations provide General And Specialized Test Support To Include De Test Planning, Laboratory And Field Demonstration, And Reporting. Provide Required Hardware, Software/firmware, Accessories, Materials, Supplies, Infrastructure, Diagnostics, Targets, Safety Equipment, And Services Necessary To Conduct Testing Of De Components, Subsystems, Systems, And Demonstrations Under Operationally Relevant Conditions. 9. Laboratory Materials, Supplies And Services In Support Of Experimentation provide Required Ancillary Support Systems, Equipment, Materials, Supplies, Infrastructure, And Services Necessary To Support The Development, Operation, Maintenance, And Testing Required To Evaluate De Through Experimentation In The Laboratory And Field During Trials Or Flight/range Testing. Examples Include, But Are Not Limited To: a. Clean Rooms, Anechoic Chambers And Necessary Equipment, Materials, Supplies And/or Services To Support All Aspects Of De Source Development, Laboratory Experimentation, And Field Trials. b. Diagnostic And/or Special Test Equipment/tooling Required For: • Quality Assurance Of Components Used In The Fabrication Of De Sources • Damage Assessments And Root Cause Analysis Of Component, Subsystem And System Failures • Characterization Of Target Physical, Chemical, And Electromagnetic Properties • Fabrication, Assembly, Integration, Testing, Operation And Maintenance Of De Sources • Direct/indirect Measurements Of De Source Performance c. Power Systems Required To Operate The Source And Any Required Ancillary Equipment Or Services Necessary To Install, Operate And/or Maintain These Systems d. Unique Chemicals To Operate, Clean, And/or Maintain Direct Energy Systems And/or Laboratory Facilities Used For Directed Energy Experimentation As Well As Any Required Materials, Accessories Or Services Required For Safe Storage, Use, Operations, And Proper Disposal Of Any Hazardous Materials e. Thermal Management Components And Systems, To Include System-level And Facility-level Systems, Necessary To Support Safe Operations Of De Sources. This Includes Materials, Supplies, Accessories, Services And/or Any Support Required For Safe Operations And Maintenance Of The System As Well As Proper Disposal Of Hazardous Materials/waste. f. Any Required Safety Related Items Necessary To Fabricate, Assemble, Integrate, Test, Operate And Maintain Directed Energy Sources. g. Transportation: This Area Covers All Transportation, To And From, Various Research Facilities And Sites To Conduct Field And/or Flight Experimentation, Testing And/or Trials Of Directed Energy Components, Sub-systems And Systems And Demonstrations. This Includes Such Items As Associated Support/handling Equipment, Special Test Equipment/tooling, Spares, And Diagnostic/testing Equipment. Specialized Transportation Requirements May Include: Design, Fabrication And/or Purchase Of Specialized Packaging, Crating, Enclosures, Trailers, And/or Vehicles From Which The Transported Item(s) Will Be Operated/maintained To Conduct Experimentation, Testing And/or Trials Outside Of Traditional Laboratory Spaces. Additionally, This Area Covers Aspects Of Safe Transportation To And From Remote Field Locations, Department Of Defense Test Ranges, And Installations In Support Of Field And/or Flight Experimentation, Testing And/or Trials. ***updates As Of 09 Dec 2021*** a) Deter Industry User Guide, Amendment 02 Updateto Section 2.b., White Papers Shall Be Submitted Using The Following Link Https://usg.valideval.com/teams/deter/signuppapers Update To Section 2.c.2. b) Deter White Paper Cover Sheet, Attachment 1, Amendment 1 ***updates As Of 06 Jan 2022*** Corrects The Valid Eval Web Address In The Open Announcement Description Above From: Https://usg.valideval.com/teams/deter/signuppapers To: Https://usg.valideval.com/teams/deter/signup ***updates As Of 11 Aug 2022*** a.) Update Statute Renumbering Throughout Deter Ara And Industry Guide 10 U.s.c. §4021 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2371) "other Transaction For Research 10 U.s.c. §4022 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2371b) "other Transaction For Prototype" 10 U.s.c. §4023 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2373) "procurement For Experimental Purposes" 10 U.s.c. §4025 (formerly 10 U.s.c. §2374) "prize Competitions" b.) Update Deter Contracting Points Of Contact primary: Mr. Bill Sherrod, Afrl/rdk c.) Include Requirement For Science & Technology (s&t) Program Protection all Proposal Responses (not Required For White Paper Submission) Are Required To Submit The Following With All Responses: 1.) A Sf424 (research And Related Senior/key Person Profile)(see Attachments), And 2.) Completed Program Security Questionnaire (see Attachments) 3.) Privacy Act Statement (see Attachments) d.) Request For 500 Word Abstract On White Paper Submissions offerors Shall Include A Short 500 Word Abstract As A Part Of The White Paper Narrative That Broadly Describes The Fundamental Intent Of The Proposed Effort Along With The Intended Approach. e.) Duplicate White Paper Submissions offerors Advised That Duplicate White Paper Submissions Within The Same 12 Month Timeframe Will Not Be Separately Evaluated. Please Do Not Submit Duplicate White Paper Submissions Within The Same 12 Month Period. ***updates As Of 08 Oct 2024*** a.) Summary Of Awards: below Is A Summary Of All Awards Made From Inception (8 Feb 2021) To Date (08 Oct 2024), Under The Deter Ara: 1.) Calls: 15 Calls Have Been Issued Or Are In Progress 13 Awards Have Been Issued Or Are In Progress, With A Combined Value Of $188m 2.) White Paper Open Announcement: 193 White Papers Have Been Received 32 Awards Have Been Issued Or Are In Progress, With A Combined Value Of $165m b.) Updated Evaluation Rubric: slight Changes Have Been Made To The Evaluation Rubric, Which Can Be Found Under The Attached "valid Eval Rubric (version 2.0)". The Updated Evaluation Rubric Will Be Used For All White Paper And Proposal Evaluations Effective Immediately. c.) Afrl Directed Energy -- Virtual Industry Day: date: Wednesday, 6 Nov 2024 location: Virtual Only (tentative Platform: Microsoft Teams Conference) schedule: 0900-1000 Rdl Laser Division Q&a Session 1000-1100 Rds Space Electro-optics Q&a Session 1300-1400 Rdh High Power Electro-magnetics Q&a Session 1400-1500 Rdm Modeling, Simulation & Wargaming Q&a Session discussion Level: Controlled Unclassified Information (cui). Participants Are Required To Have A Current And Active Dd Form 2345 To Access Or Participate In Any Virtual Q&a Session registered Participants May Attend One, Some Or All Of The Q&a Sessions registration Link: Https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/h8zzpzdnht registration Closes Wednesday, 30 Oct 24 At 1700 Mt. 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Details: Description Republic Of The Philippines Department Of Health Caraga Regional Hospital Surigao City Ooooooooo @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Bids And Awards Committee Invitation To Bid Ib No. 2024-02-06 (124) Supply And Delivery Of One (1) Lot Of One (1) Unit Console-type Ultrasound Machine And One (1) Unit Of Portable Ultrasound Machine Approved Budget For The Contract: Php 21,500,000.00 ========================================================= 1. The Caraga Regional Hospital (crh), Through The Fy2024 Internally Generated Fund (igf) Intends To Apply The Sum Of Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) Of Twenty One Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos Only ( Php 21,500,000.00 ) As To Payment Under The Contract For Supply And Delivery Of One (1) Lot Of One (1) Unit Console-type Ultrasound Machine And One (1) Unit Of Portable Ultrasound Machine. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening And Items Below Are Subject For A Competitive Bidding As Framework Agreement List. This Is A Lot Bid. Item No. Description Qty Unit Of Measure Unit Cost Total Cost 1 One (1) Lot Of One (1) Unit Console-type Ultrasound Machine And One (1) Unit Of Portable Ultrasound Machine 1 Lot 21,500,000.00 21,500,000.00 Technical Specifications Of One (1) Unit Of Console-type Ultrasound Machine A. Main Equipment 1. Top-of-the-line 2. Capable Of Multi-line Signal, And Massive Parallel Image Processing With The Latest Software Of Receive Beam Former Technology 3. The System Should Be A Shared Service Ultrasound System With Built-in Multidisciplinary Applications And Also Equipped With The Following Key Technologies: A. Display Depth Of Up To 40 Cm B. 2d Shear Wave Elastography C. Fusion Imaging Capability D. Advanced Needle Visualization Enhancement With Needle Trajectory Display E. Fat Quantification F. 3d/4d Capable G. Color Doppler And Power Doppler Capable H. With Ai (artificial Intelligence) Technology Integration 4. Compact And Weighs No More Than 135 Kg Without Peripherals 5. Power Supply: 220v-240v Ac, 50/60 Hz As Applicable To The Mains Power Supply Of The Hospital 6. With Built-in Battery Backup 7. No Separate Volt Conversion 8. Power Consumption Must Be Clearly Stipulated 9. Mechanical Parts Should Be Heavy-duty Type 10. Equipment Should Be Maintainable And Serviceable With 24/7 Support, Preferably A Service Support Center Within The Visayas And Mindanao Areas. B. Ultrasound System Structure 1. Led Monitor Display Specifications: A. Display Size Of At Least 15 Inches B. Monitor Resolution Of At Least Full Hd (1920 X 1080) C. The Monitor Can Be Folded Down For Transport 2. Control Panel Specifications: A. Display Size At Least 15 Inches B. Aspect Ratio Must Be 16:9 C. Tilt Angle At Least 30 Degrees Up To 50 Degrees D. Left And Right Swivel At Least ± 45 Degrees Or Better E. Height Ranges From At Least 53 Inches To 67 Inches F. Adjustable Arms For A 180-degree Panel Rotation G. Emergency Central Brake And Swivel Lock H. Full-sized Backlit Keyboard I. Customizable Annotation J. Programmable Keys K. Segment Tg Control 3. Touch Screen Panel Specifications: A. At Least 13.3 Inches High Sensitivity Color Touch Screen B. A Resolution Of 1920 X 1080 C. Customizable/editable Buttons D. Tilt Angle At Least 30 To 60 Degrees E. Support Touchscreen Gestures 4. Transducer Management: A. Up To 6 Transducer Cup Holders Support Both Probes And Gel Bottle B. Connectors Must Be Compact-pin Less C. Must Have An Integral Gel Warmer With Temperature Control D. The Audio Speaker Must Be Integrated With The Control Panel E. Active Ports (4 Active And 1 Parking) 5. Transducers Specifications: A. Curved/convex Transducer I. Frequency Bandwidth At Least 1.0 Mhz Up To 6.0 Mhz (with Biopsy Needle Guide Attachments) Ii. Field Of View (fov) Of At Least 50 To 80 Degrees Iii. Maximum Depth Of At Least 40 Cm Iv. Application: Obstetrics, Gynecology, Abdomen, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Urology, Nerve, Elastography, And Fat Quantification B. Linear Transducer I. Frequency Bandwidth At Least 4.0 Mhz Up To 14.0 Mhz Ii. Field Of View (fov) Of At Least 3.8 Cm To 6.0 Cm Iii. Application: Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Abdomen, Pediatric, Thoracic, & Elastography C. Micro-convex Transducer I. Frequency Bandwidth Of At Least 2.6 Mhz Up To 12.8 Mhz Ii. Field Of View (fov) Of 90 Degrees Iii. Application: Abdomen, Peripheral Vascular, Neonatal, Small Parts, And Urology D. Linear Transducer For Pediatric Applications I. Frequency Bandwidth Within The Range Of At Least 7.6 Mhz To 20.0 Mhz Ii. Field Of View (fov) At Least 2.86 Cm Iii. Application: Cranial, Musculoskeletal, Nerve, Small Anatomical Parts, And Vascular Applications E. Endo-cavity Transducer I. Frequency Bandwidth Within The Range Of At Least 2.9 Mhz To 8.1 Mhz Ii. Field Of View (fov) Of 176 Degrees Or More Iii. Application: Obstetrics, Gynecology, And Urology F. 3d/4d Transducer I. Frequency Bandwidth Of 3.0 Mhz To 11 Mhz Ii. Field Of View (fov) Of 170 Degrees Or More Iii. Application: Obstetrics, Gynecology, And General Abdomen 6. Imaging Parameters: A. B Mode B. M Mode C. Cine Captures Up To 300 Seconds D. Tissue Harmonic Imaging E. Color Doppler Imaging F. Power Doppler Imaging G. Anatomical M Mode H. Curved Anatomical M Mode 7. Advanced Features: A. Fusion Imaging B. Contrast Agent Imaging Or Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound (ceus) C. Color And Power Mode D. Automatic Tissue Equalizations E. Artifact Reduction Technology F. Real-time Panoramic Imaging G. Shear Wave Elastography (swe) H. Point Shear Wave Elastography I. Strain Elastography J. Fat Quantification Assessment 8. Data Storage And Transfer: A. Must Have A Separate Cpu (central Processing Unit) And Gpu (graphics Processing Unit) Processor. B. Dicom (digital Imaging And Communications In Medicine) Compatibility: Dicom 3.0 Standard, Connectivity Should Be Compatible With The Existing Pacs (picture Archiving And Communication System) Of The Hospital At No Extra Cost To The Purchaser In The Process Of Installation, Connection, And Integration Of The Equipment. C. A Storage Of At Least 120 Gigabytes Ssd (solid State Drive) For The Software Program And 1 Terabyte Hdd (hard Disk Drive) For The Dicom Data. D. Usb Ports Must Have At Least 2 To 5 Ports (at Least Two Ports Are Usb 3.0 And At Least One Is A Usb Type-c Port) For Importing And Exporting Protocols And Exams, Archiving, And Servicing. C. Accessories 1. One (1) Unit Of Uninterruptible Power Supply (ups) Of At Least A 3-hour Standby Power With Trolley/drawer And Caster Lock, Compatible With The Equipment Power Requirement And With Proper Grounding When Needed. Biopsy Needle Guide Attachments 2. At Least Two 32 Gb Storage Usb 3.0 Flash Drives For Exporting Images 3. One (1) Unit Computer Desktop Workstation With Medical Grade Monitor And One (1) Unit Heavy-duty Printer D. Consumables 1. At Least 10 Rolls Of Thermal Paper For Printing 2. Black And White (b/w) Digital Terminal Thermal Printer And Colored Printer For 3d/4d Images. 3. At Least 3 Gallons Of Ultrasonic Gel 4. At Least 5 Bottles Of A Cleansing Solution Cleaner For The Probes And The Cleansing Solution Should Not Cause Damage Or Membrane Swelling Of Transducer Probes When Used. 5. At Least 10 Pieces Of Skin Marking Pen Or Surgical Marking Pen For Interventional Studies Technical Specifications Of One (1) Unit Of Portable-type Or Lighweight Ultrasound Machine A. Main Equipment 1. Led Display Monitor Of At Least 15 Inches Or Better 2. Full Hd Or High-resolution Display Monitor Of At Least 1920 X 1080 Or Better 3. Preferably Lightweight Less Than 70 Kg With Cart And Other Peripherals 4. The Operating Console Can Be Detachable Or Non-detachable (fixed) From The Mobile Trolley Or Cart. 5. One (1) Pencil Probe Port Connected To A Transducer With A Probe Extend Module To Provide Three (3) Active Probe Ports At A Time 6. Programmable Keys For User-defined Functions 7. With 8-segment Time Gain Compensation (tgc) Control 8. Equipment Should Be Maintainable And Serviceable With 24/7 Support, Preferably A Service Support Center Within The Visayas And Mindanao Areas. B. Power Supply And Battery 1. Built-in Battery Of At Least 90 Minutes Or Higher When Used Continuously 2. Full Battery Should Last More Than 24 Hours When In Standby Mode 3. Power Supply: 220v-240v Ac, 50/60 Hz As Applicable To The Mains Power Supply Of The Hospital 4. No Separate Volt Conversion 5. Power Consumption Must Be Clearly Stipulated C. Applications And Software 1. Total Recall Imaging For Multi-modal Post-processing Capabilities On Archived Images Such As Measurements And Calculations 2. Needle Visualization Enhancement 3. Real-time Panoramic Imaging D. Mobile Cart 1. Material Type Of Mobile Cart: Magnesium Alloy With Locking Wheel 2. Gel Warmer And Probe Holder With At Least 5 Holders 3. Height Adjustment Up To 25 Cm 4. Maximum Weight With Peripherals At Least 40 Kg 5. Mechanical Parts Should Be Heavy-duty Type E. Transducers 1. Curvilinear Transducer A. Frequency Bandwidth: 1.4 Mhz To 5.0 Mhz B. Field Of View (fov) At Least 61 Degrees C. Depth Of At Least 40 Cm D. Application: Obstetrics, Gynecology, Abdomen, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Urology, Nerve, Elastography, And Fat Quantification 2. Linear Transducer A. Frequency Bandwidth: 2.7 Mhz To 10.5 Mhz B. Field Of View (fov) Of At Least 3.4 Cm C. Depth Of At Least 35 Cm D. Application: Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Abdomen, Pediatric And Thoracic 3. Endo-cavity Transducer A. Frequency Bandwidth: 3.0 Mhz To 11.0 Mhz B. Radius: 1.1 Cm C. Application: Obstetrics, Gynecology, And Urology 4. Micro-convex Transducer A. Frequency Bandwidth Of At Least 2.6 Mhz Up To 12.8 Mhz B. Field Of View (fov) Of 90 Degrees C. Application: Abdomen, Peripheral Vascular, Neonatal, Small Parts, And Urology F. Imaging Features 1. High-resolution Color Doppler Imaging 2. Spatial Compound Imaging 3. Auto Optimization Button 4. Trapezoid Imaging And Extended Field Of View (fov) 5. Speckle Suppression Imaging 6. Supports Measurements And Calculations On Archived Exams And Images 7. Workstation Dedicated To Patient Exam Management G. Imaging Modes 1. B-mode 2. Tissue Harmonic Imaging 3. M-mode / Color M-mode 4. Anatomical M-mode 5. Curved Anatomical M-mode 6. Color Doppler Imaging 7. Power Doppler Imaging 8. Pulsed Wave Doppler 9. Continuous Wave Doppler 10. Panoramic Imaging H. Data Storage And Transfer 1. Storage Of At Least 240 Gigabytes Ssd (solid State Drive) Or Higher 2. Boot-up Time Must Be Less Than 30 Seconds 3. Boot-up Time From Standby Must Be Less Than 10 Seconds 4. Dicom (digital Imaging And Communications In Medicine) Compatibility: Dicom 3.0 Standard, Connectivity Should Be Compatible With The Existing Pacs (picture Archiving And Communication System) Of The Hospital At No Extra Cost To The Purchaser In The Process Of Installation, Connection, And Integration Of The Equipment. I. Accessories 1. One (1) Unit Of Uninterruptible Power Supply (ups) Of At Least A 3-hour Standby Power With Trolley/drawer And Caster Lock, Compatible With The Equipment Power Requirement And With Proper Grounding When Needed. 2. Must Have Three (3) Active Extended Probe Ports 3. Must Have One (1) Mobile Trolley With Drawer And One (1) Hard Case Luggage Bag 4. One (1) Unit Military Grade Laptop Computer Must Include One (1) Unit Of Host Military Laptop With The Following Specifications: A. Processor: Core I7 Or Equivalent In Other Brands. B. Ram: At Least 8 Gb C. Hard Drive: At Least 1 Tb Ssd D. Connectivity: Wi-fi, Bluetooth E. Ports: Usb, Usb-c, Hdmi, Network Extension For Ethernet/side Mechanical Docking, Headphone/microphone F. Durability: Mil-std 810g Tested G. At Least 14 Inches Monitor Display H. At Least 1 Mp Web Camera I. Battery Life Average Of At Least 13 Hours On Common (document/report Generation) Use, Should Include Adapter For Rapid Charging Up To 80% In 1 Hour. J. Should Be Installed With The Latest Licensed Os Compatible With The Base Unit To Ensure Communication. K. Should Be Installed With Licensed Applications/programs For Data Processing In Spreadsheet And Report Generation. L. To Include Optical Mouse (bluetooth And Rechargeable) M. Warranty On Parts And Service For At Least One (1) Year N. Laptop Should Include Carrying Bag. J. Consumables 1. At Least 10 Rolls Of Thermal Paper For Printing 2. B/w Digital Terminal Thermal Printer 3. At Least 3 Gallons Of Ultrasonic Gel 4. At Least 5 Bottles Of A Cleansing Solution Cleaner For The Probes And The Cleansing Solution Should Not Cause Damage Or Membrane Swelling Of Transducer Probes When Used. 5. At Least 10 Pieces Of Skin Marking Pen Or Surgical Marking Pen For Interventional Studies Other Terms Of Reference And Conditions 1. The Console-type And Portable-type Ultrasound Machines Should Be Of The Same Brand Or Manufacturer To Have The Same Service Maintenance Provider. 2. Must Have Three (3) Years Warranty For Parts And Services. 3. Certification From The Manufacturer A. That The Bidder Has The Capability For Corrective And Preventive Maintenance Of The Unit B. That The Bidder Has The Service Engineer(s) Trained And Capable Of Corrective And Preventive Maintenance For The Equipment Model. Service Engineer Should Be Presently Employed By The Bidder/supplier Or Authorized By The Manufacturer. C. Guaranteeing Delivery Of Equipment And All Accessories Within The Time Period Set By The Bids And Awards Committee (bac). D. Guaranteeing Of All Spare Parts For The Next Ten (10) Years Duly Authenticated By The Philippine Embassy In The Country Of Origin. E. That The Equipment Is A Brand-new Unit And Not A Discontinued Model. F. That The Terms And Conditions Stated In The Contract Shall Be Honored By The Manufacturer If A Change Of Exclusive Distributorship Will Occur During The Duration Of The Said Contract. 4. The Supplier’s Engineer Shall Perform Preventive Maintenance On The Machine During The Warranty Period Of At Least Quarterly. 5. The Supplier’s Engineer Must Provide The Complete Calibration Report Containing The Testing Parameters And Data Of Measurements Of The Ultrasound Machines To The Hospital’s Health/medical Physicist Before Clinical Acceptance. 6. The Bidder Must Provide A Certification Type Of Training On The Applications/operations, And Basic Maintenance For Users And Maintenance Personnel Of The Hospital. 7. Certificate Of Exclusive Distributorship From The Unit Manufacturer Mentioning The Name Of The Philippine Representative. 8. Certification From The Bidder Of 95% Uptime Guarantee For The Equipment Offered Within The Warranty Period. Accumulated Downtime In Excess Of 5% Shall Be Added To The Warranty Period. 9. The Bidder Must Submit The Original Brochure With Technical Specifications In English Language Both Hard And Soft Copy. 10. The Machine Should Conform To The International Electrotechnical Commission (iec) Standards Or Its Equivalent National Standard. The Bidder Must Provide Certificate Of Declaration Of Conformity. 11. Manufacturer/supplier Should Have Iso Certification For Quality Standards. 12. The Equipment Should Be A Us-fda Or Ce-approved Product. 13. Inventory Of Spare Parts For The Unit/model Offered Duly Signed By The Manufacturer. 14. Certification From The Foreign Ministry Of Health That The Company Can Sell The Product/model In That Country Of Origin. 15. The Bidder Shall Specify Post-warranty Comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Costs Including List And Price Of Major Spare Parts For The Next Three Years After Warranty. 16. Training Of End-users In Operation And Basic Maintenance Shall Be Provided 17. User, Technical, Operational, And Maintenance Manuals Are To Be Supplied In English Language. 18. All Services For Installation, Connection, And Integration Of The Machines To The Existing Pacs/ris Of The Hospital Shall Be Shouldered By The Bidder At No Additional Cost To The End Users. 19. Full Support To The Mid Staff Requiring Attendance To Technical, In-depth, Hands-on, And Extensive Face-to-face Training Programs Or Courses (such As But Not Limited To Elastography, Fat Quantification, And 3d/4d) Outside Of The Hospital Shall Be Made Available To The End User. 20. Full Support To The Mid Staff For Their Annual Continuing Medical/professional And Educational/learning Development While The Machines Are Under Warranty. 21. Must Have A Service Center Within The Caraga Region, Cebu City, Cagayan De Oro City, Or Davao City. 22. The Conduct Of Post-qualification Activity Shall Be At The Cost Of The Supplier And The Site Visit Shall Be Held At The Nearest Hospital. Failure To Comply With The Preferred Schedule Of The Procuring Entity For The Post Qualification Can Be A Ground For Disqualification. (no Extensions Allowed.) 23. The Delivery Of The Equipment Shall Commence Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice To Proceed. To Be Delivered At Caraga Regional Hospital, Rizal Street, Brgy. Washington, Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte. Technical Specification And Terms Of Reference Are Hereby Posted In Philgeps And Form An Integral Part Of This Invitation To Bid. 2. The Crh Now Invites Bids For The Procurement Of The Above-captioned Project. Delivery Of The Goods Is Required Within The Period Specified Under Section Vi (schedule Of Requirements). Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Two (2) Years From The Date Of Submission And Receipt Of Bids, A Contract Similar To The Project. Section 23.4.1.3.(ra 9184). The Bidder Must Have Completed A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc. Slcc Must Be Within 2 Years From The Submission Of Bids. (based On The Completion Date). The Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) Shall Be The Same Or Similar In Nature, As Determined And Defined By The Bids And Awards Committee ( Bac ). For Procurement Where The Procuring Entity Has Determined, After The Conduct Of Market Research, That Imposition Of Either (a) Or (b) Will Likely Result To Failure Of Bidding Or Monopoly That Will Defeat The Purpose Of Public Bidding: The Bidder Should Comply With The Following Requirements: A. Completed At Least Two (2) Similar Contracts, The Aggregate Amount Of Which Should Be Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) In The Case Of Non-expendable Supplies And Services Or Twenty-five Percent (25%) In The Case Of Expendable Supplies] Of The Abc For This Project; And B. The Largest Of These Similar Contracts Must Be Equivalent To At Least Half Of The Percentage Of The Abc As Required Above. 3. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using A Nondiscretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) 9184, Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines, And To Citizens Or Organizations Of A Country The Laws Or Regulations Of Which Grant Similar Rights Or Privileges To Filipino Citizens, Pursuant To Ra 5183. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From The Bids And Awards Committee (bac) Secretariat, Caraga Regional Hospital, Surigao City And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Above During 8:00 Am – 5:00 Pm, Monday To Friday. 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders On December 28, 2024 To February 06, 2025 On Or Before 10:00 A.m. From The Address Above And Upon Payment Of The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, In The Amount Specified Below: Bidding Schedule Pre-bidding Conference January 16, 2025 At 9:00 A.m. Via Zoom Platform Link: Join Zoom Meeting Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84427775771?pwd=3ljykccird98psr6rpzotkfaaug2il.1 Meeting Id: 844 2777 5771 Passcode: 947752 Deadline Of Submission Of Bids February 06, 2025 At 10:00 A.m... Via Online And Submit Your Bidding Documents To This Email Address: Crhbac2020@gmail.com. Please Be Advised That Failure To Submit Bidding Documents To The Designated Official Email Address Will Result In Automatic Rejection And Disqualification. Opening Of Bids February 06, 2025 At 2:00 P.m. Via Zoom Platform Link: Join Zoom Meeting Https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89960742667?pwd=szuuabrns2l0zbey780rlzpinl9ynw.1 Meeting Id: 899 6074 2667 Passcode: 984011 Complete Philippine Bidding Documents Please Click The Link Below For The Complete Pbd: Https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-bugnrw-ewejdoqlxztwwuw89zqwnt3x?usp=sharing Bidding Documents Php 25,000.00 It May Also Be Downloaded Free Of Charge From The Website Of The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps) And The Website Of The Procuring Entity, Provided That Bidders Shall Pay The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later Than The Submission Of Their Bids. The Following Phlippine Bidding Documents Can Be Accessed In The Philgeps And All Form And Part Of This Invitation To Bid, To Wit: A. Technical Specification / Terms Of Reference/ List Of Items B. Instruction To Bidders: B.1. Documents To Be Submitted (checklist- This Will Be Discussed During The Pre-bid Conference) B.2. Memorandum Of Undertaking – Provision Thereof Is Strictly Implemented C. Guidelines On The Conduct Of The Electronic Submission And Receipt Of Bids By The Procuring Entity – Caraga Regional Hospital (crh) D. Philippine Bidding Documents 6. The Crh Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On The Above-mentioned Date, Time And Venue, Which Shall Be Opened To Prospective Bidders. The Pre-bidding Conference And Opening Of Bids Shall Be Conducted Through Videoconferencing, Webinar Or Virtual. Please Send Your Intent To Participate To Our Email Address As Provided Below. 7. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat At Via Designated Email On Or Before February 06, 2025 At 10:00 O’clock In The Morning. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bid Opening Shall Be On February 06, 2025 At 2:00 O’clock In The Afternoon At The Bac Conference Room, Beside Procurement Office, Caraga Regional Hospital, Rizal Street, Surigao City As Virtual / Electronic Bidding Via Zoom Platform. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Above. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted Under Any Circumstances May It Cause. 8. Furthermore, The Standard Philippine Bidding Document (pbd) Is Form And Part Of This Invitation In Accordance To Ra 9184 And Other Applicable Laws, Rules And Policy. 9. The Crh Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award In Accordance With Section 41 Of Ra 9184 And Its Irr, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 10. The Opening And Receipt Of Bids Is Strictly Implemented Through Electronic Submission. Given The Covid-19 Pandemic, Procurement Activity Has Been Expedient And One Of This Is The Conduct Of Electronic Submission Of Bids. The Crh Thru The Bids And Awards Committee (bac) Has Submitted Certification, Certified By The Highest Official Managing The Information Technology, Describing The Electronic System Or Procedure To Be Used By The Crh For The Electronic Submission And Receipts Of Bids And A Statement That The Same Is Compliant With The Gppb Resolution No. 12-2020 Requirements. 11. Bidding Documents Shall Be Emailed To This Email Address, With Activated Password To: Crhbac2020@gmail.com. You May Deposit On Line For The Payment Of The Bidding Documents To This Account Below: Bank Name: Land Bank Of The Philippines Account Name: Caraga Regional Hospital-trust Fund Account Number: 0982 -1288 – 70 12. Furthermore Deposit Slip Shall Be Submitted Via Email To: Crhprocurement.bac@gmail.com 13. The Procuring Entity Will No Longer Accept Nor Entertain Any Form Of Bids Submission Except Electronic. Failure To Comply Electronic Submission Will Be Immediately Disqualified. Guideline On The Electronic Submission Is Hereby Attached. 14. Join The Caraga Regional Hospital Supplier Network By Filling Out The Registry Form From This Link : Https://bit.ly/crh_suppliersregistry 15. For Further Information, Please Inquire To: Bac Secretariat Caraga Regional Hospital. Rizal Street, Surigao City Tel. Nos. (086) 826-1575 Local 194 (086) 826-9058 Mobile Nos: Globe: 0953-9212-832 / Smart: 0985-0508-783 E-mail Address: Crhprocurement.bac@gmail.com Fb Page: Caraga Regional Hospital – Bids And Awards Committee Approved By: (sgd) Fermarie C. Dulpina, Rmt, Mpa, Jd Chief Health Program Officer Chairman, Bids And Awards Committee

Details: *** Notice Of Update To Anticipated Procurement Schedule *** please Be Aware That The Project Requirement Is On A Hold Status. the Purpose Of This Revision To This Sources Sought Notice Is To Provide Industry With Updates On The Anticipated Procurement Schedule. Please Refer To The Section In This Notice For Theanticipated Dates For Procurement And Project:for Details.the Anticipated Dates For The Procurement And Project Are Only Estimates And Contingent Upon Several Unknown Factors. This Procurement Action Is Subject To The Availability Of Appropriated Funds. businesses May Submit Updated Details Described In Therequests For Informationsection. If Any Information Has Been Already Provided To The Requests For Information Then Please Do Not Resubmit. *** End Of Notice *** this Is A Sources Sought Synopsis For The General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, Region 8. This Is Not A Solicitation Announcement, And There Is No Request For Proposal Or Related Documents. This Synopsis Is A Means Of Market Research To, In Part, Identify Small Businesses Interested In This Opportunity With The Capabilities, Knowledge And Resources To Perform The Work. Additionally, Information Gathered From Market Research May Be Used To Assess The Competitive Environment, Method Of Solicitation, Interest From Potential Sources, Type Of Contract, Content Of The Solicitation, Method Of Evaluation, And Type Of Set-aside Used In The Procurement (if Any). Furthermore, Information Gathered From This Sources Sought Notice May Be Used For Any Other Planning Purposes And Decisions About The Procurement Process. this Sources Sought Notice Shall Not Be Construed As A Request For Proposal Nor As A Commitment By The Government. This Notice Does Not Commit The Government To Issue A Solicitation Or Make An Award For The Described Project Requirements. Submission Of Any Information In Response To This Notice Is Voluntary And The Government Assumes No Responsibility, Financial Or Otherwise, For Any Costs Incurred Or Information Relied Upon In This Sources Sought Notice. Any Information Described In This Sources Sought Notice Is Subject To Change At The Sole Discretion Of The Government. place Of Performance: Fox Street Garage, 1300 Fox Street, Denver, Co 80202 general Description Of The Anticipated Scope: The General Services Administration (gsa), Public Buildings Service (pbs), Rocky Mountain Region (region 8) Requires A Contractor To Provide Commercial Services For Parking Management And Administration At The Fox Street Garage, 1300 Fox Street, Denver, Co 80202. The Parking Garage Consists Of Approximately 250 To 300 Parking Spaces. The Parking Spaces Will Be Fully Administered And Managed By The Contractor. The Following Is A Summary Of The Parking Management Services. the Contractor Shall Provide, Develop, And Coordinate The Parking Contracts For Monthly Parking Of Private Vehicles Belonging To Employees Who Work For The Federal Government. the Contractor Shall Issue Parking Contracts And Applications With Federal Employees Who Desire To Obtain Parking Privileges. the Contractor Shall Develop And Distribute Communication Materials To Parking Customers Detailing Relevant Procedures Such As How To Open A Parking Account, How To Make Payments (including Applicable Payment Dates), How To Join The “waiting List” If Applicable, And Where And How To Obtain Replacement Access Cards (if Applicable). The Method For Distribution Of These Communications Materials Should Include Electronic Transmission Such As Email. These Materials Must Discuss Policies Related To Nonpayment By Specific Due Dates Each Month (e.g., Deactivation Of Access Cards And Termination Of Access To The Garage, Etc.). All Communication Materials Shall Be Submitted To The Contracting Officer Representative (cor) For Approval Before Release To The Customer. the Contractor Shall Notify And Communicate To The Gsa Building Manager And Cor Any Major Or Extraordinary Matters And Decisions Affecting The Parking Garage, Including, Without Limitation, Any Security Concerns, Operational Concerns, Problems, Accidents, Space Utilization Decisions Or Concerns, And Operations. the Contractor Shall Collect Monthly Parking Lease Payments From Individual Parking Tenants Under Contract. (note: The Monthly Tenant Parking Rate Will Be Established By The Government And Provided Upon Contract Award). the Contractor Shall Submit Monthly Parking Lease Payments To Gsa’s Finance Collection Office On Or Before The First Day Of Each Month Of The Term. The Address Will Be Provided By The Government Upon Contract Award. The Term Begins The First Full Calendar Month In The Terms And Ends With The Last Day In The Month In The Term. Prorated Payments Are Not Allowed. the Contractor Shall Establish Online/automatic Payment Processing. The Contractor Is Responsible For All Convenience Fees Or Surcharges Associated With Credit/debit Card Processing. The Contractor Shall Provide Any Available Payment Options Such As Via Mail, Credit Card, Check, Cash, Or Other Means Of Payment. the Contractor Shall Maintain A Prioritized First-come-first-serve List For New Employees Waiting For Parking Contracts Based On The Date Of Application. the Contractor Shall Offer Current Federal Employee Patrons First-right Privileges To Have Their Existing Assigned Spaces Re-assigned Under The Terms Of This Contract. the Contractor Shall Communicate Parking Non-compliance To Gsa; Otherwise The Federal Employee Is Subject To Ticketing Or Towing Subject To Advance Review And Approval By Gsa. the Contractor Shall Manage All Communications Associated With The Management Of Parking Tenants. the Contractor Shall Immediately Report Any Parking Incidents To The Government’s Cor. The Cor Information Will Be Provided By The Government Upon Contract Award. the Contractor Shall Provide Monthly Reports To The Gsa Cor And/or Other Designated Representatives. the Contractor Shall Administer And Manage The Parking Garage In A Professional And Businesslike Manner. the Contractor Is Responsible For Any Needed Equipment, Supplies, And Materials (e.g., Printers, Telephones, Fax, Computers, Radios, Paper, Uniforms, Etc.) In The Performance Of The Work Required By This Contract. the Contractor Shall Coordinate With The Government To Establish A Process For Garage Access Of Authorized Parking Tenants. ***udpated 10/30/2024 *** Anticipated Dates For Procurement And Project: anticipated Release Of Solicitation: March 2025 anticipated Award Date: May 2025 anticipated Effective Start Date: June 1, 2025 anticipated Period Of Performance: One-year Base Period With Four, One-year Options the Above Dates Are For Informational And Planning Purposes Only And May Be Subject To Change. contract Type: The Anticipated Type Of Contract Is A Firm-fixed Price Contract (or Agreement). The Government Intends To Award A Single-award Contract Vehicle. The Project Method Of Delivery Is Through Performance-based Services For Operations And Maintenance Services And Facilities Engineering. naics: The Naics Code For This Procurement Is 812930, Parking Lots And Garages, With A Size Standard Of $47.0 Million. subcontracting: In Accordance With Far 52.219-14, Limitations On Subcontracting, Contractors Must Perform At Least 50 Percent Of The Cost Of The Contract. set-aside: The Government Intends To Use Information From This Sources Sought And Other Market Research To Guide Decisions About Any Type Of Set-aside. At This Time, No Decision Has Been Made To Set-aside This Requirement. method Of Evaluation: The Government Plans To Evaluate Proposals (or Quotes) Through A Best Value Selection And Tradeoff Process. Factors That May Be Evaluated Include Past Performance, Relevant Experience, And Price. It Is Anticipated That Selection Will Be Made Based On The Proposal (or Quote) That Represents The Best Value To The Government. The Government Reserves The Right To Establish A Competitive Range In The Interest Of Conducting An Efficient Procurement. The Details Of The Method Of Evaluation Are Subject To Change Based On Planning Decisions, And Interested Parties Should Reference The Solicitation After It Has Been Posted To Contract Opportunities Through The System For Award Management (or Ebuy System If Solicited Under Gsa's Mas Program). *** Updated 10/30/2024 *** Requests For Information: Provided A Response Has Not Already Been Provided To This Sources Sought Notice, Interested Parties Capable Of Performing The Services As A Prime Contractor Are Encouraged To Submit The Requested Information No Later Than January 25, 2025, Via Email To The Gsa Contracting Officer, Dylan White, At Dylan.whgite@gsa.gov. Please Include In The Email The Following Information In The Subject Line: Fox Street Garage Parking Management And Administration Services. In Response To This Sources Sought Do Not Exceed More Than Three Standard Size Pages (8.5”x11”) With A Legible Font Size And Style. Interested Businesses May Submit The Following Information-- company Name, Address, And Sam Unique Entity Identifier; company Size And Applicable Socioeconomic Status Under Naics Code 812930; And a Brief Overview Of Capabilities And Experience. note: Any Proprietary Information Submitted In Response Must Be Clearly Marked. other Information: If A Solicitation Is Released For The Need Described Above, Then All Interested Firms Must Be Registered In The Government's System For Award Management (sam) To Be Eligible To Submit An Offer.

Details: No Totals Required. Where The Estimated Value Of The Goods Or Services To Be Procured Is Below The Lowest Applicable Threshold Value Of Any Relevant Trade Agreement, Service New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Give Preferential Treatment To A Prospective Supplier From New Brunswick. Should This Right Be Exercised, The Following Order Of Priority Will Apply: A) Firstly, New Brunswick Manufacturers If The Goods To Be Procured Are Manufactured In New Brunswick; And B) Secondly, New Brunswick Vendors. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On Price: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid And The Bid Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Be Limited To 10%. When The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid Before Preferential Treatment Is Applied Is A New Brunswick Vendor, The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Manufacturer Preference Will Be Applied Will Be Limited To 5%. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Making The Award To The Nb Supplier. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On A Point System: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Pricing Component Of The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission And The Pricing Component Of The Bid(s) Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Be Limited To 10%. When The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission Before Preferential Treatment Is Applied Is A New Brunswick Vendor, The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Manufacturer Preference Will Be Applied Will Be Limited To 5%. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Allotting A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points To New Brunswick Manufacturers' Total Scores And 4% To Nb Vendors' Total Scores. If No Bid From A New Brunswick Manufacturer Has Been Retained For Preferential Treatment, New Brunswick Vendors May Receive A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points Rather Than 4%. The Decision To Apply A Preference Will Be At The Sole Discretion Of Service New Brunswick. To Be Eligible, Suppliers Must Meet The Definition Of Nb Supplier As Identified By The Regulation Under The Procurement Act. Nb Manufacturers Should Indicate In Their Bid That They Are A Nb Manufacturer To Be Considered For The Nb Manufacturer Preference. Where Permissible Under The Applicable Trade Agreements And The Regulation Under The Procurement Act, Service New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Give Preferential Treatment To A Prospective Supplier From New Brunswick. Should This Right Be Exercised, The Following Order Of Priority Will Apply: A) Firstly, New Brunswick Manufacturers If The Goods To Be Procured Are Manufactured In New Brunswick; And B) Secondly, New Brunswick Vendors. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On Price: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid And The Bid Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Vary Between 2.5% And 10% Depending On The Total Estimated Value Of The Procurement, In Accordance With The Ranges Set Out In The Regulation Under The Procurement Act. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Making The Award To The Nb Supplier. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On A Point System: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Pricing Component Of The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission And The Pricing Component Of The Bid(s) Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Vary Between 2.5% And 10% Depending On The Total Estimated Value Of The Procurement, In Accordance With The Ranges Set Out In The Regulation Under The Procurement Act. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Allotting A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points To New Brunswick Manufacturers' Total Scores And 4% To Nb Vendors' Total Scores. If No Bid From A New Brunswick Manufacturer Has Been Retained For Preferential Treatment, New Brunswick Vendors May Receive A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points Rather Than 4%. The Decision To Apply A Preference Will Be At The Sole Discretion Of Service New Brunswick. To Be Eligible, Suppliers Must Meet The Definition Of Nb Supplier As Identified By The Regulation Under The Procurement Act. Nb Manufacturers Should Indicate In Their Bid That They Are A Nb Manufacturer To Be Considered For The Nb Manufacturer Preference. New Brunswick Manufacturer Preference By Stating Yes In The Input Box, I Confirm That I Am A Manufacturer Of Goods With A Place Of Business In New Brunswick As Defined Below And Am Therefore Eligible To Be Considered For The Nb Manufacturer Preference As Defined In This Solicitation Document. If The Input Box Is Left Incomplete The Bid May Be Ineligible For The New Brunswick Manufacturer Preference. Place Of Business Means An Establishment Where A Manufacturer Regularly Conducts Its Activities On A Permanent Basis, Is Clearly Identified By Name And Is Accessible During Normal Business Hours. Dti Is In The Process Of Identifying Options For The Design Of An Improved Dykeland System Solution ("the Project") To Protect The Chignecto Isthmus. This Request For Proposals Is Pertaining To The Collection Of Information About Existing Environmental Constraints That Are Needed To Assist With Future Design Work And Help With Refining The Project Alignment. This Is A Tender Notice Only. In Order To Submit A Bid, You Must Obtain Official Tender Documents From The New Brunswick Opportunities Network, Another Authorized Tendering Service Or As Indicated In The Tender Notice. Solicitation Documents Will Be Provided In Either Of The Province Of New Brunswick's Two Official Languages; English Or French Upon Request. Instructions For Bid Submission 1. Effective April 15, 2020, Service New Brunswick Is No Longer Accepting Paper Bids, And The Central Tendering Branch Is Closed To The Public. Public Tender Openings Are No Longer Taking Place; However, Results Continue To Be Posted On Nbon. 2. Bids Will Only Be Accepted By Electronic Transmission As Follows: A. By E-bidding Through Nbon (when E-bidding Is Possible); Or B. By Fax To: (506) 444-4200 (fax To Dedicated Mailbox). Note: Proposals In Response To A Request For Proposals (rfp) Will Not Be Accepted By Fax; Or C. By Email To Nbbids@snb.ca Or Soumissionsnb@snb.ca (do Not Submit Bids To Any Other Email). Click Here Instructions For Bid Submission For Important Instructions On How To Submit Bids By Email. D. Please Refrain From Submitting Your Bid Through Multiple Electronic Channels To Avoid Duplicate Bids. 3. All Bids Must Be Properly Signed By An Authorized Person. A. For Bids Submitted By Email Or Fax: Typed Signatures (in Any Font) That Are Not On The Bid Itself (i.e. In The Body Of The Email Or On The Fax Cover Sheet) Will Not Be Accepted. 4. All Bids Must Be Legible, Properly Completed And Contain The Proper Solicitation Number. 5. The Proponent Is Solely Responsible For Ensuring That The Bid Submission In Its Entirety, Including All Attachments, Is Received Before Closing Date And Time As Indicated On The Solicitation Documents. A. The Proponent Bears All Risk Associated With Delivering Its Bid By Electronic Submission, Including But Not Limited To Delays In Transmission Between The Proponent's Computer And The Province's Electronic Mail System, Nbon Or Fax. B. The Date And Time Of Official Receipt Of The Bid Will Be The Time Of Receipt Recorded In The Nbon System (for E-bids) Or The Time Of Receipt In The Province's Electronic Mail System (for Fax And Email Bid Submissions). 6. All Bids Must Be Stated In Canadian Funds. Sales Taxes Should Not Be Included In The Unit, Extended Or Total Prices. 7. All Tenders Must Be F.o.b. Destination, Freight Prepaid. 8. This Invitation Is Being Conducted Under The Provisions Of The Procurement Act And Regulation 2014-93 As Of The Date Of The Issuance Of The Invitation. Direct Deposit The Province Of New Brunswick Is Now Using Direct Deposit As The Standard Method Of Issuing Payments. Suppliers Are Required To Provide Bank Account Information And An Email Address For The Notice Of Remittance. Please Send The Completed Direct Deposit Form To Service New Brunswick (e-mail Address And Mailing Address Are Indicated On The Form). Please Click On The Link Below To View The Direct Deposit Form. Https://www2.snb.ca/content/dam/snb/procurement/directdepositvirementdirect.pdf A Bidder Must Obtain Official Solicitation Documents From A Distribution Service, Authorized By The Minister Of Service New Brunswick, In Order To Submit A Bid. The Current Authorized Distribution Services Are The New Brunswick Opportunities Network (nbon) (operated By Service New Brunswick, Province Of Nb), Bidsalert (operated By Tendering Publications Ltd.) And Merx (operated By Mediagrif Interactive Technologies). Bids Should Be Submitted On The Official Bid Documents Obtained From These Authorized Distribution Services. The Province Of New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Negotiate Pricing, Value Added And Other Savings Opportunities With The Successful Proponent At Time Of Award And Throughout The Contract. All Suppliers Engaged To Deliver Services On Behalf Of The Government Of New Brunswick Must Ensure Compliance With The Official Languages Act In The Delivery Of Those Services. For More Information, Please Refer To The Official Languages Act. The Atlantic Provinces Standard Terms & Conditions For Goods And Services Apply To This Procurement And Are Considered To Be Incorporated Into This Document. By Submitting A Bid, You Agree And Accept These Terms And Conditions. Current "atlantic Provinces Standard Terms And Conditions" Are Available On The New Brunswick Opportunities Network, The Council Of Atlantic Premiers' Website Or From An Authorized Service Provider. Questions: Written Questions Relating To This Opportunity May Be Submitted To The Address Provided Below Via Email By Clicking On Questions. Please Be Sure To Include The Solicitation/tender Number In The Subject Line. Email Address: Bidquestionssoumissions@snb.ca Note: This Email Account Is Strictly For The Receipt Of Questions On Open Opportunities. This Email Is Not For The Submission Of Bids. Under Canadian Law (and International Agreements), Your Bid Must Arrive Separately And Independently, Without Conspiracy, Collusion Or Fraud; See Http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/home For Further Information. Pay Equity Does Your Organization Have 50 Or More Employees? The Government Of New Brunswick Is Committed To Encouraging And Incentivizing The Adoption Of Pay Equity By Employers Doing Business With Government. Prior To The Award Of Procurements For Goods And Services Valued Over $1,000,000, Suppliers, With Fifty (50) Or More Employees Will Be Required To Complete The Pay Equity Learning Module Developed By The Women's Equality Branch. Suppliers Should Provide A Copy Of Their Certificate Of Completion With Their Bid Submission. To Complete The Online Module And Obtain Your Certificate, Please Visit Www.gnb.ca/payequity. For Questions, Please Contact The Pay Equity Bureau Toll Free: (877) 253-0266 Or By Email: Peb-bes@gnb.ca. All Discounts Quoted Will Be Considered To Be Without Limitations. Award Of Contracts: No Contract Shall Be Awarded And No Payment Shall Be Made To A Vendor Unless Authorized By The Minister Or His Delegates. The Minister May Make An Award To The Preferred Vendor Conditional On The Negotiation And Acceptance Of A Detailed Contract Between The Province And The Vendor. In Such Cases, Should The Detailed Contract Negotiations Not Be Completed In A Reasonable Period Of Time, The Province Reserves The Right To Discontinue Negotiations With The Vendor And Subsequently Enter Into Negotiations With The Second Preferred Vendor. No Right Or Duty, In Whole Or In Part, Of The Vendor Under A Contract Issued May Be Assigned Or Delegated Without The Prior Consent Of The Strategic Procurement Branch. Unless Indicated Otherwise In This Tender Notice Or Attached Documents, All Prices Must Be Extended And Totalled. All Suppliers Engaged To Deliver Goods Or Services To The Government Of New Brunswick Must Ensure Compliance With The Designated Materials Regulation In The Provision Or Delivery Of Those Goods Obligated Under That Regulation. Please Refer To Recycle Nb's Website And The Designated Materials Regulation For Specifics. Payment Of Invoices Payment Of Invoices Is The Responsibility Of The Department Or Organization To Whom The Goods Are Shipped Or Services Are Supplied. Where The Estimated Value Of The Goods Or Services To Be Procured Is Below The Lowest Applicable Threshold Value Of Any Relevant Trade Agreement, Service New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Give Preferential Treatment To A Prospective Supplier From New Brunswick. Should This Right Be Exercised, The Following Order Of Priority Will Apply: A) Firstly, New Brunswick Manufacturers If The Goods To Be Procured Are Manufactured In New Brunswick; And B) Secondly, New Brunswick Vendors. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On Price: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid And The Bid Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Be Limited To 10%. When The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid Before Preferential Treatment Is Applied Is A New Brunswick Vendor, The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Manufacturer Preference Will Be Applied Will Be Limited To 5%. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Making The Award To The Nb Supplier. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On A Point System: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Pricing Component Of The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission And The Pricing Component Of The Bid(s) Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Be Limited To 10%. When The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission Before Preferential Treatment Is Applied Is A New Brunswick Vendor, The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Manufacturer Preference Will Be Applied Will Be Limited To 5%. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Allotting A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points To New Brunswick Manufacturers' Total Scores And 4% To Nb Vendors' Total Scores. If No Bid From A New Brunswick Manufacturer Has Been Retained For Preferential Treatment, New Brunswick Vendors May Receive A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points Rather Than 4%. The Decision To Apply A Preference Will Be At The Sole Discretion Of Service New Brunswick. To Be Eligible, Suppliers Must Meet The Definition Of Nb Supplier As Identified By The Regulation Under The Procurement Act. Nb Manufacturers Should Indicate In Their Bid That They Are A Nb Manufacturer To Be Considered For The Nb Manufacturer Preference.

Details: – The realization of studies; – The manufacture of four cylinders and their equipment, namely for each cylinder: the cylinder yoke and its axis, the analog sensor, the copy bar, the rigid and flexible supply piping, the drilled block, the hydraulic valve and the universal joint; – The delivery of the cylinders on site in storage packaging (storage oil, plugs); – All transport operations, loading, unloading, personnel, and equipment necessary for delivery to the Créteil site Rue De L'écluse 94000 Créteil; – The provision of execution and as-built plans in Word, Excel, Autocad 2010 Civil3d and PDF formats on computer format; – Before Delivery, Carrying Out Tests on the Holder’s Premises in the Presence of the Project Manager Including the Preparation of a Report for Each Cylinder; – Supply and Delivery of Spare Parts.

Details: Va - Va Esf Tinkerbell Dam Prep Eng. Svcsnotice Of Intent (a&e Solicitation For Sf330: Doiffb0250021)presolicitation Notice Of Intent. This Is Not A Request For Proposal. This Is A Request For Standard Form (sf) 330 Architect-engineer Qualification Packages Only. All Information Needed To Submit Sf 330 Documents Is Contained Herein. No Solicitation Package, Technical Information, Or Bidder¿s List Will Be Issued. The Government Will Not Pay, Nor Reimburse Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement.1. Introduction: This Is A Pre-solicitation Notice For Pr Number 0044001195 Which Requires Architect And/or Engineering (a&e) Services To Provide Characterization Of The Current Conditions At Tinkerbell Dam On Tinker Creek (roanoke County, Va) In Preparation For Removal Of The Structure. Tinkerbell Dam Is Located Off Of Tinkerbell Lane, In Roanoke County, Virginia And Is Named Ardagh Dam In The Virginia Dam Safety Registry. Tinkerbell Dam Is Approximately 3 M High And Creates And Impoundment That Is Approximately 0.4 Stream Km In Length. This Project Is A 100% Set-aside For Small Business Concerns. The Naics Code For This Procurement Is 541330 - Engineering Services, And The Annual Small Business Size Standard Is $25.5m. All Information Needed To Submit Sf330 Documents Is Contained Herein. Federal Acquisition Regulations (far) 36.6 Selection Procedures Apply. The Architectural/engineering Sources Listed Herein Are Being Procured Utilizing The Selection Ofarchitects And Engineer's Statute, Also Known As The Brooks Act Or Qualifications Based Selection (qbs), Far Part 36.6. All Submissions Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With (iaw) The Evaluation Criteria Identified In The Selection Criteria. Only The Top Three (3) Firms Deemed To Be The Most Highly Qualified, After Initial Source Selection, May Be Chosen For Discussions/interviews. Please Note That The Technical Evaluation Board May Choose Not To Engage Firms In Discussions/interviews If The Initial Selection Evaluation Is Determined Sufficient To Proceed Without Conducting Discussions/interviews. Firms Will Be Selected Based On Demonstrated Competence And Qualifications For The Required Work As Submitted.2. Description: Tinkerbell Dam Is Located On Private Property And The Landowner Recently Agreed To Have The Dam Removed. In Order To Prepare For Removal, Several Design Elements Need To Be Completed To Apply For Appropriate Permits And Develop A Construction Bid Package. The Government Is Seeking An A&e Firm To Provide All Professional Services Required To Complete The Following Tasks:1. development Of A Hydraulic Model To Evaluate The Projected Shear Stresses On Streambanks Within The Current Impoundment Upon Dam Removal,2. design Of Any Bank Stabilization And Restoration And/or In-stream Structures Necessary To Ensure Streambank And Long-term Protection Of Buildings Adjacent To The Current Impoundment Upon Dam Removal,3. floodplain Analysis And Appropriate Coordination With Local, State, And Federal Entities Concerned With Changes In The Tinker Creek Floodway Upon Dam Removal, In Order To Receive A Conditional Letter Of Map Revision, If Necessary,4. preparation Of All Engineering Design Plans Required For State, Federal, And Local Permit Applications For Dam Removal, Including Responses To Comments From These Agencies And Plan Revisions, And5. preparation Of Final Engineering Design Plans, Specifications, And Associated Documents To Be Utilized In Preparation Of A Construction Bid Package For Dam Removal.3. Inquiries: Personal Visits For The Purpose Of Discussing This Announcement Will Not Be Entertained Or Scheduled. Selection Shall Be In The Order Of Preference From The Firms Considered Most Highly Qualified. Questions May Be Directed Only By Email To: Jerry_perry@fws.gov4. Selection Process: Sf 330s Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Selection Criteria As Stated In This Pre-solicitation Notice. These Evaluations Will Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firms For This Requirement. In Accordance With Far 36.602-3-(c), Three (3) Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms Will Then Be Notified Of The Government's Intent To (or Not To) Hold Discussions/interviews. If Held, Discussions Will Be Held With The Most Highly Qualified Firms In The Form Determined To Be Most Advantageous And Economical By The Contracting Officer. This May Include In Writing, Via Phone Interview, Or In-person Interview Presentations. The Firms Invited To Participate In Discussions Will Be Notified By Email And Provided Further Instructions, Including Any Questions Or Topics To Address. Following The Completion Of Discussions, The Firms Will Be Evaluated And Ranked For Selection Based On The Selection Criteria, And The Most Highly Qualified Firm Will Be Selected And Subsequently Sent The Solicitation. The Final Evaluation And Ranking Will Consider The Sf 330 Submission For Each Firm, As Well As Additional Information Obtained Via Discussions. A Site Visit May Be Authorized For The Highest Rated Firm During The Negotiation Process At No Cost To The Government. If Negotiations Are Not Successful With The Highest-rated Firm, The Firm Will Be Notified That Negotiations Have Been Terminated. Negotiations Will Then Be Initiated With The Next Highest Rated Firm, And So On Until An Award Can Be Made Or The Requirement Is Canceled.5. Submission Requirements: All Responding Firms Are Required To Submit Standard Form 330, Architect-engineer Qualifications, Part I And Part Ii. Instructions And Fillable Copies Of The Sf 330 Document May Be Obtained From The Gsa Forms Library Or On-line At Https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms/architectengineer-qualifications. The Sf 330, Part Imust Clearly Indicate The Office Location Where The Work Will Be Performed, The Qualification Of The Individuals And Subcontractors Proposed To Work On The Contract, And Their Geographical Location.you Must Submit Your Qualifications, And Any Supplemental Information (such As Past Performance, Spreadsheets, Backup Data, And Technical Information), Electronically To Jerry_perry@fws.gov No Later Than: 2:00pm (eastern), Tuesday, January 17, 2025. Email Subject Lines Must Be Labeled: A&e Sol# Doiffb0250021 - Tinkerbell Dam Prep.files Must Be Readable Using The Current Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf). A. Late Sf 330 Submissions Received After The Due Date And/or Time Will Be Handled In Accordance With Far 15.208(b). Please Allow Sufficient Time For Your Sf 330 Package To Be Received Prior To The Proposed Closing Date/time.b. Please See Far 15.207(c) For A Description Of The Steps The Government Shall Take Regarding Unreadable Offers.c. To Avoid Rejection Of An Offer, Vendors Must Make Every Effort To Ensure Their Electronic Submission Is Virus-free.d. Password-protecting Your Offer Is Not Permitted.e. Please Note That The Government Shall Not Accept .zip Files.f. Package Limitations: Sf 330s Shall Be Limited To A Maximum Of Thirty (30), Single Sided, Single-spaced, And Numbered Pages. This Includes A Cover/title Page, Table Of Contents, And Any Other Relevant Information. If More Than Thirty (30) Single-sided Pages Are Submitted, All Pages After Thirty (30) Pages Will Not Be Evaluated. The Font For Text Shall Be Times New Roman 12-point Or Larger.part Ii Of The Sf 330 And Any Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (cpars) Reports And Past Performance Questionnaires Will Not Count As Part Of The Page Limitations.the Sf 330 Shall Be Submitted In One Email And Have A File Size No Larger Than 5 Mb. No Hard Copies Will Be Accepted.page Limits Apply To The Following Sections Of The Sf 330: Section E - Resumes (limit To 1 Page Per Team Member) Section F - Example Projects (limit To 1 Page Per Project) Section G - Key Personnel Participation In Example Projects (limit 1 Page) Section H - Additional Information (limit This Section To 8 Pages Total) Provide Additional Information Demonstrating The Proposed Team's Qualifications And Past Experience To Fulfill The Contract Requirements.g. All Sf 330 Submissions Must Include The Following Information Either On The Sf 330 Or By Accompanying Document: 1) Cage Code; 2) Unique Entity Identifier (uei); 3) Tax Id Number; 4) Primary Point Of Contact; 5) Email Address And Phone Number Of The Primary Point Of Contact;h. Note: Only Submissions From Small Business Concerns Will Be Acceptable For This Project. To Be Considered, The Firm Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) Database (www.sam.gov) And Certified By The Sba As A Small Business Concern; Failure To Accomplish The Aforementioned Tasks By The Time The Sf 330 Is Due Shall Result In Elimination From Consideration As A Proposed Contractor.9. Fws Primary Point Of Contact: Jerry W. Perry, Contracting Officer, Email: Jerry_perry@fws.gov.10. Selection Criteria: The Fws Will Utilize The Following Selection Criteria In Descending Order Of Importance To Evaluate Firms:(a) Technical Proposal - Sf 330 Evaluation - Stage I (pre-selection)factor 1 - Professional Qualification(1) Professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services.a. The A&e Firm Must Be Registered And Licensed To Complete Design Work For Projects Completed In The Commonwealth Of Virginia.b. Specific Qualifications (i.e., Education, Training, Registration, Certifications, Overall Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm) Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project.c. The A&e Must Have At Least Five (5) Years Of Engineering Experience.d. Provide Professional License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure Of Key Personnel Proposed To Complete Work On The Project.factor 2 - Specialized Experience And Technical Competence(2) Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required:a. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence Will Be Evaluated Based On The Team Members' Knowledge, Both Individually And Collectively As A Team. Experience Should Include: I. Experience And Knowledge Of The Tasks Identified In Paragraph 2 Of This Notice Ii. Facility Upgrades Iii. Construction Inspection Services V. Site Investigations Vi. Life Safety And Certification Services And Reports Vii. Construction And Renovations, Including Demolitionb. Firms Shall Submit Project Information On At Least Three (3) But No More Than Five (5) Designs For Projects That Best Match The Scope Of This Project. Designs Must Be Complete Or Substantially Complete Prior To The Due Date Of This Pre-solicitation Notice Of Intent.c. Describe Processes In Relation To Design Quality Management Procedures, Computer-aided Design And Drafting/building Information Modeling, Building Information Modeling, Equipment Resources, And Any Proposed Subcontractors.factor 3 - Schedule And Capacity(3) Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time. Provide The Following Items To Demonstrate Capacity:a. Provide Project Lists For Designs In Progress Or Completed By The Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project; Indicate How The Team Accomplishes Multiple, Large, And Small Projects Simultaneously, At Different Locations, Within Required Timeframes.b. Provide The Number Of And Types Of Employees (prime And Subcontractor), Including The Availability Of Additional Competent, Regular Employees For Support Of Projects, And The Depth And Size Of The Organization.c. For Any Work Awarded By Fws, Provide Volume Of Work During The Previous 12 Months To The Prime And All Subcontractors.factor 4 - Relevant Past Performance(4) Past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. A. Submit The Prime Firm's Past Performance Information To Determine The Degree To Which It Demonstrates The Likelihood It Can Successfully Perform The Requirements Of The Work As Described Herein. Submit Evaluation Information For All Projects Submitted For Factor 2, Specialized Experience, And Technical Competence. If Unable To Obtain A Completed Cpars, Past Performance Questionnaires (ppq) Are Acceptable. Please Utilize The Attached Ppq Document. If Unable To Obtain A Completed Ppq For A Factor 2 Project, Provide The Customer's Contact Information Along With The Contract Information. In The Case Of A Joint Venture, Llc, Or Other Teaming Arrangement Formed For The Purpose Of Competing For This Contract, The Government Will Evaluate The Past Performance Of The Entities That Comprise The Newly Formed Entity. The Government Will Use The Information Either Furnished By The Offeror And Reference(s) And/or Information Obtained From Other Independent Data Sources In Evaluating Past Performance.b. Submit Any Performance Rating Information, Especially For Fws Projects, As Well As Information About The Reputation And Standing Of The Firm And Its Principal Officials With Respect To Professional Performance, General Management, And Cooperativeness.c. Submit Any Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services.d. For Firms Without A Record Of Relevant Past Performance Or For Whom Relevant Past Performance Information Is Not Available, The Firm Will Not Be Evaluated Favorably Or Unfavorably. However, Firms Must Document Having At Least Five (5) Years Of Experience.e. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified.factor 5 - Location(5) Location In The General Geographical Area Of The Project And Knowledge Of The Locality Of The Project; Provided, That Application Of The Criterion Leaves An Appropriate Number Of Qualified Firms Given The Nature And Size Of The Project.a. Firms Must Demonstrate Knowledge Of The Locality Which May Include State Licenses Or Projects Completed For Designs Of Projects Within The State Where The Design Shall Be Constructed.(b) Priced Proposal - Stage Iifactor 6 - Price(1) price. When Requested By The Contracting Officer, And Following Evaluations Of Stage I, Sf 330s, The Offeror Shall Submit A Price Proposal On The Schedule For Each Item. When Completing The Price Schedule Of The Item(s), The Offeror Shall Provide Fully Loaded Labor Rates. Fully Loaded Rates Shall Include Wages, Overhead, General, Administrative Expenses, And Profit.table 1. Rating Evaluation Factors:adjectival Descriptionoutstandingproposal Meets Requirements And Indicates An Exceptional Approach, Understanding And Capability Of The Requirements. Strengths Far Outweigh Any Weaknesses. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is Very Low.excellentproposal Meets Requirements And Indicates A Thorough Approach, Understanding And Capability Of The Requirements. Proposal Contains Strengths Which Outweigh Any Weaknesses. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is Low.acceptableproposal Meets Requirements And Indicates An Adequate Approach, Understanding, And Capability Of The Requirements. Strengths And Weaknesses Are Offsetting Or Will Have Little Or No Impact On Contract Performance. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is No Worse Than Moderate.marginalproposal Does Not Clearly Meet Requirements And Has Not Demonstrated An Adequate Approach, Understanding And Capability Of The Requirements. The Proposal Has One Or More Weaknesses Which Are Not Offset By Strengths. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is High.unacceptable Proposal Does Not Meet Requirements And Contains One Or More Deficiencies. Proposal Will Not Result In An Award.neutral (for Past Performance Only)no Recent/relevant Performance Record Is Available, Or The Offeror's Performance Record Is So Sparse That No Meaningful Confidence Assessment Rating Can Be Reasonably Assigned.

Details: Notice Of Intent (a&e Solicitation For Sf330: Doiffb0250022)presolicitation Notice Of Intent. This Is Not A Request For Proposal. This Is A Request For Standard Form (sf) 330 Architect-engineer Qualification Packages Only. All Information Needed To Submit Sf 330 Documents Is Contained Herein. No Solicitation Package, Technical Information, Or Bidder¿s List Will Be Issued. The Government Will Not Pay, Nor Reimburse Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement.1. Introduction: This Is A Pre-solicitation Notice For Pr Number 0044001767 Which Requires Architect And/or Engineering (a&e) Services To Evaluate The Impact Of Incorporating Electric Vehicle (ev) Charging Stations, Update The Estimate Of Probable Costs, And Perform A Code Review For The Phase Ii Addition To The Administration Facility Located At The E. B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Atlantic County, New Jersey, That Was Initially Designed In 2015. This Project Is A 100% Set-aside For Small Business Concerns. The Naics Code For This Procurement Is 541330 ¿ ¿engineering Services¿ And The Annual Small Business Size Standard Is $25.5m. All Information Needed To Submit Sf330 Documents Is Contained Herein. Federal Acquisition Regulations (far) 36.6 Selection Procedures Apply. The Architectural/engineering Sources Listed Herein Are Being Procured Utilizing The Selection Ofarchitects And Engineer¿s Statute, Also Known As The Brooks Act Or Qualifications Based Selection (qbs), Far Part 36.6. All Submissions Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With(iaw) The Evaluation Criteria Identified In The Selection Criteria. Only The Top Three (3) Firms Deemed To Be The Most Highly Qualified, After Initial Source Selection, May Be Chosen For Discussions/interviews. Please Note That The Technical Evaluation Board May Choose Not To Engage Firms In Discussions/interviews If The Initial Selection Evaluation Is Determined Sufficient To Proceed Without Conducting Discussions/interviews. Firms Will Be Selected Based On Demonstrated Competence And Qualifications For The Required Work As Submitted.2. Description: The Government Is Seeking An A&e Firm To Provide All Professional Services Required To Complete The Following Tasks:1) code And Permitting Review: - Identify Updates To Applicable Codes And Environmental Permitting Requirements Since The Original Design. - The Following Codes And Standards Will Be Reviewed And Analyzed For Updates: International Building Code (ibc) International Energy Conservation Code (iecc) American Society Of Heating, Refrigerating, And Air-conditioning Engineers (ashrae) Standard 90.1 Applicable National Fire Protection Association (nfpa) Codes State And Local Environmental Regulations Architectural Barriers Act (aba) Guiding Principles For Sustainable Federal Buildings Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 36.601-3(a), Including Requirements For: - Use Of Recovered Materials - Energy Conservation, Pollution Prevention, And Waste Reduction - Specification Of Energy Star Or Femp-designated Products (per Far Subpart 23.2) Fws Agency-specific Requirements For It Infrastructure Fws Standardized Physical Security Countermeasure Handbook - Deliver A Discipline-specific Summary Report Detailing Code Changes, Their Impact On The Project And, Required Updates To Construction Documents. 2) ev Charging Station Analysis:- Coordinate With U.s. Fish & Wildlife Service (fws) Staff To Establish The Desired Number Of Ev Charging Stations.- Analyze The Impact Of These Additions On The Phase Ii Design.3) cost Estimate Update- Update The Estimate Of Probable Costs To Reflect Current Market Conditions For Materials, Labor, And Other Project Costs. This Will Include: Base Bid Four (4) Additive Items Proposed Ev Charging Stations. 4) Project Review - Conduct A Web-based Review Meeting To Discuss The Findings And Recommendations Outlined In The Summary Report.3. Inquiries: Personal Visits For The Purpose Of Discussing This Announcement Will Not Be Entertained Or Scheduled. Selection Shall Be In The Order Of Preference From The Firms Considered Most Highly Qualified. Questions May Be Directed Only By Email To: Jerry_perry@fws.gov4. Selection Process: Sf 330s Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Selection Criteria As Stated In This Pre-solicitation Notice. These Evaluations Will Determine The Mosthighly Qualified Firms For This Requirement. In Accordance With Far 36.602-3-(c), Three (3) Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms Will Then Be Notified Of The Government¿s Intentto (or Not To) Hold Discussions/interviews. If Held, Discussions Will Be Held With The Most Highly Qualified Firms In The Form Determined To Be Most Advantageous And Economical By The Contracting Officer. This May Include In Writing, Via Phone Interview, Or In-person Interview Presentations. The Firms Invited To Participate In Discussions Will Be Notified By Email And Provided Further Instructions, Including Any Questions Or Topics To Address. Following The Completion Of Discussions, The Firms Will Be Evaluated And Ranked For Selection Based On The Selection Criteria, And The Most Highly Qualified Firm Will Be Selected And Subsequently Sent The Solicitation. The Final Evaluation And Ranking Will Consider The Sf 330 Submission For Each Firm, As Well As Additional Information Obtained Via Discussions. A Site Visit May Be Authorized For The Highest Rated Firm During The Negotiation Process At No Cost To The Government. If Negotiations Are Not Successful With The Highest-rated Firm, The Firm Will Be Notified That Negotiations Have Been Terminated. Negotiations Will Then Be Initiated With The Next Highest Rated Firm, And So On Until An Award Can Be Made Or The Requirement Is Canceled.5. Submission Requirements: All Responding Firms Are Required To Submit Standard Form 330, Architect-engineer Qualifications, Part I And Part Ii. Instructions And Fillablecopies Of The Sf 330 Document May Be Obtained From The Gsa Forms Library Or On-line At Https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms/architectengineer-qualifications. The Sf 330, Part Imust Clearly Indicate The Office Location Where The Work Will Be Performed, The Qualification Of The Individuals And Subcontractors Proposed To Work On The Contract, And Theirgeographical Location.you Must Submit Your Qualifications, And Any Supplemental Information (such As Past Performance, Spreadsheets, Backup Data, And Technical Information), Electronically Tojerry_perry@fws.gov No Later Than: 3:00pm (eastern), Tuesday, January 10, 2025.email Subject Lines Must Be Labeled:¿a&e Sol# Doiffb0250022 ¿ E.b. Forsythe Nwr Es Addition To Hq Code Review¿. Files Must Be Readable Using The Current Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf). A. Late Sf 330 Submissions Received After The Due Date And/or Time Will Be Handled In Accordance With Far 15.208(b). Please Allow Sufficient Time For Your Sf 330package To Be Received Prior To The Proposed Closing Date/time.b. Please See Far 15.207(c) For A Description Of The Steps The Government Shall Take Regarding Unreadable Offers.c. To Avoid Rejection Of An Offer, Vendors Must Make Every Effort To Ensure Their Electronic Submission Is Virus-free.d. Password-protecting Your Offer Is Not Permitted.e. Please Note That The Government Shall Not Accept .zip Files.f. Package Limitations: Sf 330s Shall Be Limited To A Maximum Of Thirty (30), Single Sided, Single-spaced, And Numbered Pages. This Includes A Cover/title Page, Table Ofcontents, And Any Other Relevant Information. If More Than Thirty (30) Single-sided Pages Are Submitted, All Pages After Thirty (30) Pages Will Not Be Evaluated. The Fontfor Text Shall Be Times New Roman 12-point Or Larger.part Ii Of The Sf 330 And Any Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (cpars) Reports And Past Performance Questionnaires Will Not Count As Part Of Thepage Limitations.the Sf 330 Shall Be Submitted In One Email And Have A File Size No Larger Than 5 Mb. No Hard Copies Will Be Accepted.page Limits Apply To The Following Sections Of The Sf 330:* Section E - Resumes (limit To 1 Page Per Team Member)* Section F - Example Projects (limit To 1 Page Per Project)* Section G - Key Personnel Participation In Example Projects (limit 1 Page)* Section H - Additional Information (limit This Section To 8 Pages Total) Provide Additional Information Demonstrating The Proposed Team's Qualifications And Past Experience To Fulfill The Contract Requirements.g. All Sf 330 Submissions Must Include The Following Information Either On The Sf 330 Or By Accompanying Document: 1) Cage Code; 2) Unique Entity Identifier (uei); 3) Tax Id Number; 4) Primary Point Of Contact; 5) Email Address And Phone Number Of The Primary Point Of Contact;h. Note: Only Submissions From Small Business Concerns Will Be Acceptable For This Project. In Order To Be Considered, The Firm Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) Database (www.sam.gov) And Certified By The Sba As A Small Business Concern; Failure To Accomplish Either Aforementioned Task By The Time The Sf 330 Is Due Shall Result In Elimination From Consideration As A Proposed Contractor.9. Fws Primary Point Of Contact: Jerry W. Perry, Contracting Officer, Email: Jerry_perry@fws.gov.10. Selection Criteria: The Fws Will Utilize The Following Selection Criteria In Descending Order Of Importance To Evaluate Firms:(a) Technical Proposal - Sf 330 Evaluation - Stage I (pre-selection)factor 1 - Professional Qualification(1) Professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services.a. The A&e Firm Must Be Registered And Licensed To Complete Design Work For Projects Completed In The State Of New Jersey.b. Specific Qualifications (i.e., Education, Training, Registration, Certifications, Overall Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm) Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project.c. The A&e Must Have At Least Five (5) Years Of Engineering Experience.d. Provide Professional License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure Of Key Personnel Proposed To Complete Work On The Project.factor 2 - Specialized Experience And Technical Competence(2) Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required:a. Specialized Experience And Technical Competence Will Be Evaluated Based On The Team Members' Knowledge, Both Individually And Collectively As A Team. Experience Should Include: I. Experience And Knowledge Of The Tasks Identified In Paragraph 2 Of This Notice Ii. Facility Upgradesiii. Construction Inspection Services V. Site Investigations Vi. Life Safety And Certification Services And Reportsvii. New Construction And Renovationsb. Firms Shall Submit Project Information On At Least Three (3) But No More Than Five (5) Designs For Projects That Best Match The Scope Of This Project. Designs Must Be Complete Or Substantially Complete Prior To The Due Date Of This Pre-solicitation Notice Of Intent.c. Describe Processes In Relation To Design Quality Management Procedures, Computer-aided Design And Drafting/building Information Modeling, Building Information Modeling, Equipment Resources, And Any Proposed Subcontractors.factor 3 - Schedule And Capacity(3) Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time. Provide The Following Items To Demonstrate Capacity:a. Provide Project Lists For Designs In Progress Or Completed By The Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project; Indicate How The Team Accomplishes Multiple, Large, And Small Projects Simultaneously, At Different Locations, Within Required Timeframes.b. Provide The Number Of And Types Of Employees (prime And Subcontractor), Including The Availability Of Additional Competent, Regular Employees For Support Of Projects, And The Depth And Size Of The Organization.c. For Any Work Awarded By Fws, Provide Volume Of Work During The Previous 12 Months To The Prime And All Subcontractors.factor 4 - Relevant Past Performance(4) Past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules.a. Submit The Prime Firm's Past Performance Information To Determine The Degree To Which It Demonstrates The Likelihood It Can Successfully Perform The Requirements Of The Work As Described Herein. Submit Evaluation Information For All Projects Submitted For Factor 2, Specialized Experience, And Technical Competence. If Unable To Obtain A Completed Cpars, Past Performance Questionnaires (ppq) Are Acceptable. Please Utilize The Attached Ppq Document. If Unable To Obtain A Completed Ppq For A Factor 2 Project, Provide The Customer's Contact Information Along With The Contract Information. In The Case Of A Joint Venture, Llc, Or Other Teaming Arrangement Formed For The Purpose Of Competing For This Contract, The Government Will Evaluate The Past Performance Of The Entities That Comprise The Newly Formed Entity. The Government Will Use The Information Either Furnished By The Offeror And Reference(s) And/or Information Obtained From Other Independent Data Sources In Evaluating Past Performance.b. Submit Any Performance Rating Information, Especially For Fws Projects, As Well As Information About The Reputation And Standing Of The Firm And Its Principal Officials With Respect To Professional Performance, General Management, And Cooperativeness.c. Submit Any Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services.d. For Firms Without A Record Of Relevant Past Performance Or For Whom Relevant Past Performance Information Is Not Available, The Firm Will Not Be Evaluated Favorably Or Unfavorably. However, Firms Must Document Having At Least Five (5) Years Of Experience.e. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified.factor 5 - Location(5) Location In The General Geographical Area Of The Project And Knowledge Of The Locality Of The Project; Provided, That Application Of The Criterion Leaves An Appropriate Number Of Qualified Firms Given The Nature And Size Of The Project.a. Firms Must Demonstrate Knowledge Of The Locality Which May Include State Licenses Or Projects Completed For Designs Of Projects Within The State Where The Design Shall Be Constructed.(b) Priced Proposal - Stage Iifactor 6 - Price(1) Price. When Requested By The Contracting Officer, And Following Evaluations Of Stage I Technical Proposals, The Offeror Shall Submit A Price Proposal On The Schedule For Each Item. When Completing The Price Schedule Of The Item(s), The Offeror Shall Provide Fully Loaded Labor Rates. Fully Loaded Rates Shall Include Wages, Overhead, General, Administrative Expenses, And Profit.table 1 - Rating Evaluation Factors:table 1. Rating Evaluation Factorsadjectival Descriptionoutstandingproposal Meets Requirements And Indicates An Exceptional Approach, Understanding And Capability Of The Requirements. Strengths Far Outweigh Any Weaknesses. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is Very Low.excellentproposal Meets Requirements And Indicates A Thorough Approach, Understanding And Capability Of The Requirements. Proposal Contains Strengths Which Outweigh Any Weaknesses. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is Low.acceptableproposal Meets Requirements And Indicates An Adequate Approach, Understanding, And Capability Of The Requirements. Strengths And Weaknesses Are Offsetting Or Will Have Little Or No Impact On Contract Performance. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is No Worse Than Moderate.marginalproposal Does Not Clearly Meet Requirements And Has Not Demonstrated An Adequate Approach, Understanding And Capability Of The Requirements. The Proposal Has One Or More Weaknesses Which Are Not Offset By Strengths. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is High.unacceptable Proposal Does Not Meet Requirements And Contains One Or More Deficiencies. Proposal Will Not Result In An Award.neutral (for Past Performance Only)no Recent/relevant Performance Record Is Available, Or The Offeror's Performance Record Is So Sparse That No Meaningful Confidence Assessment Rating Can Be Reasonably Assigned.

Details: Description Request For Expression Of Interest Consultancy Services For The Conduct Of Regulatory Impact Assessment (ria) In The Updating Of The Comprehensive Clean Air Action Plan And Framework Of The Philippine Clean Air Act (ra8749) Reoi No. 2024-12-013-aqms 1. The Department Of Environment And Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (denr-emb), Through The General Appropriation Act Of 2021 Intends To Apply The Sum Of Ph490,000.00 Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For Purchase Request No. 2024-1679 Dated November 28, 2024. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At The Opening Of The Financial Proposal. 2. The Department Of Environment And Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (denr-emb) Now Calls For The Submission Of Expression Of Interest And Eligibility Document For The Consultancy Services For The Conduct Of Regulatory Impact Assessment (ria) In The Updating Of Comprehensive Clean Air Action Plan And Framework Of The Philippine Clean Air Act (ra 8749) 3. Interested Consultant/consulting Firm Must Submit Their Expression Of Interest And Eligibility Document On Or Before January 13, 2024, 2:00 P.m. At Emb-afmd Hrd Building, Denr Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City. Applications For Eligibility Will Be Evaluated Based On A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. 4. The Bac Shall Draw Up The Short List Of Consultant/consulting Firms From Those Who Have Submitted Their Expression Of Interest And Eligibility Document And Have Been Determined As Eligible In Accordance With The Provisions Of Republic Act 9184 (ra 9184), Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”, And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr). The Short List Shall Invite And Engage In Negotiation With A Sufficient Number Of Consultant/consulting Firm Who Will Be Entitled To Submit Bids Subject To The Condition Laid Down In The Rirr Of Ra9184 Relative To The Instances When The Required Number Of Shortlisting Is Not Met. 5. Scope Of Work 1. Review Existing Air Quality Data, Emission Inventories, And Regulatory Frameworks To Identify Gaps And Opportunities For Improvement. 2. Conduct Stakeholder Consultations With Government Agencies, Industry Representatives, Environmental Organizations, And Other Relevant Stakeholders. 3. Analyze The Potential Impacts Of Proposed Regulatory Measures On Key Sectors, Including Energy, Transportation, Industry, And Agriculture. 4. Assess The Feasibility And Cost-effectiveness Of Different Policy Options And Regulatory Interventions. 5. Assess The Potential Economic, Social, And Environmental Impacts Of Proposed Regulatory Measures To Improve Air Quality. 6. Identify The Costs And Benefits Associated With Implementing The Clean Air Action Plan And Framework. 7. Inform Decision-makers About The Potential Consequences Of Different Policy Options And Regulatory Interventions. 8. Prepare Unit Cost Of Activities In Implementing Each Provision Under Its Framework. I. Methodology: 1. Economic Modeling Techniques For Assessing The Costs And Benefits Of Regulatory Measures, Such As Cost-benefit Analysis Or Cost-effectiveness Analysis. 2. Social Impact Assessment Methods For Evaluating The Distributional Effects Of Regulatory Interventions On Different Population Groups. 3. Environmental Impact Assessment Tools For Quantifying The Potential Reductions In Air Pollution And Associated Health And Environmental Benefits. 4. Incorporation Of Uncertainty And Sensitivity Analysis To Account For Variability And Risk Factors In The Assessment. Ii. Data Collection And Analysis: 1. Outline The Data Collection And Analysis Plan, Including: A. Gathering Data On Air Quality, Emissions, Economic Indicators, Social Demographics, And Environmental Outcomes From Reliable Sources. B. Conducting Statistical Analysis, Modeling, And Scenario Planning To Forecast The Potential Impacts Of Regulatory Measures Under Different Scenarios. 2. Engaging With Subject Matter Experts And Stakeholders To Validate Assumptions, Refine Models, And Interpret Findings. Iii. Reporting And Deliverables: 1. Submission Of The Expected Deliverables Of The Ria, Such As: A. Interim Progress Reports Detailing The Methodology, Data Sources, And Preliminary Findings. B. Final Ria Report Summarizing Key Findings, Methodologies, Results, And Conclusions. 2. Presentation Of Results To Policymakers, Regulators, And Other Stakeholders Through Workshops, Seminars, Or Webinars. 3. Documentation Of The Ria Process, Including Data Sources, Assumptions, And Limitations, To Ensure Transparency And Accountability. Iv. Stakeholder Engagement: 1. Describe How Stakeholders Will Be Engaged Throughout The Ria Process, Including: A. Establishing A Stakeholder Advisory Group Or Working Committee To Provide Input And Feedback On The Ria Methodology And Findings. 2. Conducting Stakeholder Consultations, Focus Groups, And Public Hearings To Solicit Input On Regulatory Measures And Their Potential Impacts. 3. Providing Opportunities For Stakeholders To Review And Comment On Draft Reports And Recommendations Before Finalization. V. Budget: Total Contract Cost Four Hundred Ninety Thousand Pesos (php 490,000.00) Only Covering Personnel Costs, Including Salaries And Benefits For Project Staff. Equipment And Supplies For Air Sampling, Laboratory Analysis, And Data Processing. Travel And Fieldwork Expenses, Including Transportation. Vi. Schedule Of Activities Month Activities Deliverables 1st – 2nd Month - Submission Of Inception Report - Mobilization, Consolidation And Review Of Initial Data - Preliminary Discussions -inception Report -assessment Of Initial Data -minutes Of Preliminary Discussions 2nd – 5th Month - Minimum 2 Consultation Meetings With Emb Co With Relevant Stakeholders - Data Gathering And Conduct Of Statistical Analysis In Relation To Economic Impacts -minutes Of Consultation Meetings -statistical Analysis Report 5th – 6th Month - Minimum 2 Consultation Meetings With Stationary And Mobile Sector With Relevant Stakeholders - Presentation And Submission Of First Draft Of The Report - Minutes Of Consultation Meetings - First Draft Of The Ria Report 6th – 8th Month - Minimum 2 Consultation Meetings With Cross Cutting Source Sector With Relevant Stakeholders - Presentation And Submission Of Second Draft Of The Report - Minutes Of Consultation Meetings - Second Draft Of The Ria Report 8th – 10th Month - Minimum 2 Consultation Meetings With Ngas And Emb Regional Offices With Relevant Stakeholders - Presentation And Submission Of Third Draft Of The Report - Minutes Of Consultation Meetings - Third Draft Of The Ria Report 10th – 12th Month - Final Submission Draft Ria Report - Presentation And Submission Of The Final Draft Of The Report - Final Draft Ria Report Vii. Responsibilities Of Emb The Emb Central Office Shall Be Responsible For The Following: 1. Facilitate And Monitor Project Implementation; 2. Organize The Meetings And Consultations; 3. Reproduce The Materials For The Meetings And Consultations. 4. Provide The Venue And Meals Of The Participants During The Meetings And Consultations; 5. Review And Accept/approve The Output Of The Technical Consulting Firm; And 6. Pay The Necessary Fees For The Services Rendered By The Technical Consulting Firm. The Corresponding Remuneration Is Enumerated In Section Viii; Viii. Responsibilities Of Technical Consultant The Technical Consulting Firm Shall Perform The Following: 1. Perform Activities Under Item Iii To Vii; 2. Ensure Timely Submission Of Deliverables; And 3. Provide Hardcopies Of Deliverables Including Minutes/proceedings Of Meetings. Ix. Outputs, Deliverables And Schedule Of Payments Outputs And Deliverables Of The Technical Consulting Firm Shall Be As Follows: Output/deliverable Number Of Months Payment 1. Submission And Acceptance Of Inception Report, Assessment Of Initial Data And Minutes Of Preliminary Discussions. Month 1 To 2 20% Of The Contract Amount 2. Submission And Acceptance Of The Statistical Analysis Report, First Draft Of The Ria Report And Minutes Of Consultation Meetings. Month 6 30% Of The Contract Amount 3. Submission And Acceptance Of The Second Draft Of The Report And Minutes Of Consultation Meetings. Month 8 30% Of The Contract Amount 4. Submission And Acceptance Of The Final Report And Minutes Of Consultation Meetings. Month 12 20% Of The Contract Amount Total 12 Months 100% Renumeration: A Lump Sum Quotation Is Required Including Fees For Writing The Annual Report And Information Sheet. Payment Will Be Linked To Deliverables. X. Qualifications And Skills 1. University Degree In Communications, Science, Engineering Or Other Related Fields 2. At Least 8 Years Of Progressive Work Experience In A Relevant Field 3. Previous Results-based Annual Report Writing Experience 4. Knowledgeable In Results-based Management And Results-oriented Approach To Project Implementation 5. Previous Experience In Copy-editing And Fact-checking 6. High Level Proficiency In Standard Computer Software, In Particular, Microsoft Word And Excel 7. Excellent Written And Oral Communication Skills In English, Of Publication Standard 8. Persistence In Follow Up, Tact And Diplomacy 9. Demonstrated Ability To Meet Deadlines All Interested Applicants To Send Application, Stating The Position With The Following Documents To Recordsco@ Emb.gov.ph And Aqmsco@emb.gov.ph; 1. Application Letter And Timetable On How The Assignment Will Be Carried Out Completed With Clear Deliverables 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Samples Of Writing 4. Financial Proposal Specifying A Total Lump Sum Amount Highlighting Deliverables. 6. The Contract Shall Be Completed Within Twelve (12) Months Or May Be Extended As Agreed By Both Parties As The Need Arises. 7. The Prospective Bidder/consultant Shall Submit The Complete, Recent/updated Eligibility Document As Stated Below (ra9184 Irr Annex H, Appendix A): A) Expression Of Interest (with Financial Bid) B) Company Profile With Professional License/curriculum Vitae Of Consultant • If Consulting Firm, A Company Profile Indicating Its Qualifications, Experience, And Capability (including Its Track Record In Module Writing And Projects That Include Assisting Schools In Developing Modules And/or Conducting Training Among Schools On Module Development) • If Individual Consultant, A Curriculum Vitae/profile Indicating Its Qualifications, Experience, And Capability (including Its Track Record In Module Writing And Projects That Include Assisting Schools In Developing Modules And/or Conducting Training Among Schools On Module Development) C) Philgeps Registration Number/proof Of Philgeps Registration D) Income/business Tax Return E) Proposal (including The Firm Or Consultant’s Plan/methodology In Conducting The Project) F) Omnibus Sworn Statement (required/must Be Submitted With Bid/eoi) 8. The Department Of Environment And Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (denr-emb) Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Annul The Bidding Process, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. Engr. Rodney V. Diaz Oic-property And General Service Section Omnibus Sworn Statement (revised) [shall Be Submitted With The Bid] _________________________________________________________________________ Republic Of The Philippines ) City/municipality Of ______ ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: 1. [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] I Am The Sole Proprietor Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; 2. [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] As The Owner And Sole Proprietor, Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached Duly Notarized Special Power Of Attorney; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate, Board/partnership Resolution, Or Special Power Of Attorney, Whichever Is Applicable;)]; 3. [name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board, By Itself Or By Relation, Membership, Association, Affiliation, Or Controlling Interest With Another Blacklisted Person Or Entity As Defined And Provided For In The Uniform Guidelines On Blacklisting; 4. Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; 5. [name Of Bidder] Is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; 6. [select One, Delete The Rest:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] The Owner Or Sole Proprietor Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Partnership Or Cooperative:] None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Corporation Or Joint Venture:] None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; 7. [name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And 8. [name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Responsibilities As A Bidder In Compliance With The Philippine Bidding Documents, Which Includes: A. Carefully Examining All Of The Bidding Documents; B. Acknowledging All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; C. Making An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And D. Inquiring Or Securing Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The [name Of The Project]. 9. [name Of Bidder] Did Not Give Or Pay Directly Or Indirectly, Any Commission, Amount, Fee, Or Any Form Of Consideration, Pecuniary Or Otherwise, To Any Person Or Official, Personnel Or Representative Of The Government In Relation To Any Procurement Project Or Activity. 10. In Case Advance Payment Was Made Or Given, Failure To Perform Or Deliver Any Of The Obligations And Undertakings In The Contract Shall Be Sufficient Grounds To Constitute Criminal Liability For Swindling (estafa) Or The Commission Of Fraud With Unfaithfulness Or Abuse Of Confidence Through Misappropriating Or Converting Any Payment Received By A Person Or Entity Under An Obligation Involving The Duty To Deliver Certain Goods Or Services, To The Prejudice Of The Public And The Government Of The Philippines Pursuant To Article 315 Of Act No. 3815 S. 1930, As Amended, Or The Revised Penal Code. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This __ Day Of ___, 20__ At ____________, Philippines. [insert Name Of Bidder Or Its Authorized Representative] [insert Signatory’s Legal Capacity] Affiant [jurat] [format Shall Be Based On The Latest Rules On Notarial Practice]