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Details: Description: This Is A Pre-solicitation Notice For The Establishment Of An Architect-engineering (a-e) Design Contract With Services To Be Performed At The Charles George Va Medical Center Located At Asheville, Nc 28734. This Requirement Is Being Executed Under A 100% Set-aside To Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) Firms. This Announcement Is Not A Request For Proposal; No Solicitation Package Will Be Issued Until After An Evaluation Has Been Made On The Provided Sf-330s. The Sf-330 Can Be Downloaded Through The Gsa Forms Library At: Http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/top, Scroll Down To Locate And Click On The Sf-330 Hyperlink Entitled, Architect-engineer Qualifications. Interested Firms Should Submit Their Sf-330, Parts I And Ii, To Quentin.norvell@va.gov. The Sf-330s Are Due No Later Than 1:00 Pm, Est, February 12, 2024.
scope Of Work: This Project Requires The Services Of An Architectural Engineering Firm (ae) Having Special Knowledge Of Medical Facility Design. The Ae Shall Be Responsible For Providing Services Necessary To Deliver A Constructable Design, For The Full Removal Of Existing Main Fire Pump And Jockey Pump, Demolition Of Piping And Check Valves And Control System. The Ae Shall Design For The Install Of New Piping And Check Valves, The Install Of A New Pump And Jockey Pump, And The Install Of A New Control System. Design Includes Fire Protection Engineer, Architectural, Mechanical Engineering, And Electrical Engineering Disciplines.
intent
this Project Is Intended For The Architect/engineer (ae) To Design For The Replacement Of The Existing Fire Pump Serving Buildings 47 At The Charles George Vamc, Asheville, Nc. Fire Pump And Jockey Pump Shall Be Sized To Meet The Pressures Needed For The Sprinkler System To Serve The Nearly 500,000 Square Feet Of Hospital Building That Has 6 Floors Plus A Penthouse. Work Includes Investigating The Site, Taking Calculation, And Designing For The Replacement Of The Main Pump, Jockey Pump, Check Valves, Piping, And Control System. The New System Will Replace The Existing System In The Exact Location. Design Includes Fire Protection Engineer, Architectural, Mechanical Engineering, And Electrical Engineering Disciplines.
requirements
the Ae Selected Is Expected To:
part Ia Preparation Of Existing Conditions And Conceptual Design Investigative Services: Preparation Of Existing Conditions Plan And Conceptual Design Which Includes Site Investigation For Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, And Environmental Hazards Such As Suspect Asbestos Containing Material (acm). Work Will Consist Of Ae Personnel Reviewing Existing Drawings, Removing Ceiling Tile (s) And Tracing Ductwork, Electrical, And Plumbing Above Ceilings. Perform Project Site Investigation In Accordance With The Site Investigations Section Of The Scope Of Work.
physically Survey As Well As Review Record Drawings Of The Existing Building. Inform Co/cor Of Supplemental Information Gathering That May Be Required.
conduct On-site Work Session With User Group And Other Members Of The Integrated Project Team To Discuss Conceptual Options.
describe All Measures Available To Achieve The Project Objectives, Including The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Each Measure, To Guide Decisions By The Facility During Schematic Design. The Decision Of Which Alternatives To Select For The Construction Project Rests With The Va.
develop And Describe A Construction Strategy That Allows Existing Functions To Continue During Construction. Develop This Strategy In Development Of Construction Documents.
participate In A Conference Call After Va Has Completed Schematic Design Review
ae Shall Review Needs Identified By The Ipt For The Area Under Consideration For Design And Provide Recommendations. In Addition, The Project Shall Be Phased To Minimize The Impact To The Medical Center Operations And Patient Care. Prior To Submission Of Schematic Design Material, The Ae Shall Meet With The Vamc S Cor To Discuss Proposed Phasing Requirements For The Project. These Phasing Requirements Shall Describe The General Sequence Of The Project Work, Estimated Project Duration, And What Va Constraints Will Exist That Will Influence The Contractor's Approach To The Construction Project. The Ae Shall Be Responsible For Documenting The Phasing Requirements.
the Ae Shall Make Site Visits As Required To Determine Existing As-built Conditions Affecting This Project. Information, Including Drawings And Other Documentation, Provided To The Ae Shall Be Used As Reference Only. The Ae Is Responsible For Verifying All Existing Site Conditions To Include But Not Be Limited To Crawling In Crawlspaces, Looking Above Ceilings And The Building Penthouse.
coordinate Visits With The Cor As Assigned At The Ntp. The Ae Shall Arrange For And Oversee The Performance Of Such Investigations Necessary For The Proper Design Of The Project. Autocad Background Drawings Shall Be Provided By The Va Upon Request If Available And Shall Be Used As Reference Only. The Ae Shall Field Verify Every Aspect That Relates To The Project.
perform Photographic Documentation During Investigative Services; Files Are To Be Maintained For Future Reference Of Existing Conditions For Construction Documents And Unforeseen Unit Costing Basis.
the Contractor Shall Prepare Digital Photo Documentation Of Construction Work, Including Sites, Buildings, And Field Activities. Digital Photos Shall Be Submitted In Jpeg Format To The Project Website, And To A Resolution Sufficient And Appropriate For The Type Of Work Photographed. The Contractor Shall Provide An Index For Each Set Of Photographs Submitted Identifying The Contractor, Base, Facility, Project Number, Date, And A Brief Description. The Contractor Shall Coordinate Photography Of Any Kind Through The Cor.
the Ae Shall Complete All Necessary Site Investigations Prior To The 15% Schematic Design Submission.
part Ib Preparation Of Contract Drawings And Specifications Design Development: Preparation And Submission Of Construction Bid Documents, Interim Design Document Submittals, And The Final Construction Bid Documents At The Completion Of The Design Development Process In Accordance With The Design Package Submission Schedule Section. Design Document Packages Shall Contain A Complete Set Of Documents As Specified In The Design Requirements/ Submissions Section Of This Scope Of Work. The Ae Shall Develop A Design Necessary To Meet The Requirements In The Project Scope Section Of The Scope Of Work. Design Shall Include Engineering Services Rendered Necessary By The Va At The End Of Part Ia Investigative Services Within The Construction Cost Parameters.
design And Produce Construction Documents For Implementation Of The Selected Alternatives.
submittals Must Include The Components Listed On The A/e Submission Instructions For Minor And Nrm Construction Program Https://www.cfm.va.gov/ Til/ Ae/ Aesubmin.doc.
submittal Register - Provide A List To The Va Of Technical Submittals That Will Be Required.
intended For Long-term Use, The Project Design Specifications Must Provide, To The Maximum Extent Practicable, A Final Product Of Enduring Quality; Energy And Water Efficient; Environmentally Conscious; Functional And Requiring Low Maintenance; Durable; Flexible For Changing Uses; Universally Accessible; Sustainable; Operationally Cost Effective; Compliant With Appropriate Codes, Statutes, And Vha Requirements.
construction Documents Must Be Complete, Clear, Specific, Accurate, Coordinated Between Disciplines, Quantifiable, And Explicit In Quality Expectations For Suitable Materials, Systems, And Workmanship.
throughout The Design Phases Of The Project, The A/e Shall Work Closely With The Cor And Integrated Project Team To Ascertain And Confirm All Project Requirements.
the Contractor Shall Attend Meetings And Teleconferences To Discuss Technical Requirements, Issues, And Project Progress And Status As Required. The Contractor Shall Prepare, And Submit For Review, Presentation Materials For Meetings And An Agenda. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Taking Meeting Minutes, Prepare And Submit Minutes For All Meetings Attended No Later Than 3 Business Days, Except For The Ipt Meetings As Discussed In Previous Paragraph, After The Meeting Has Occurred. The Minutes Shall Be Sent To The Contracting Officer And Cor For Coordination And Approval Prior To Distribution.
the Ae Shall Provide An Evaluation, Cost Estimate And Conceptual Plans To Determine The Feasibility Of Completing The Project Within Project Budget. Disadvantages And Advantages Shall Be Provided Including Impacts To Patient Care/medical Center Operations And Order Of Magnitude Cost Estimates (with Cost Of Patient Care Factored Into The Economy/feasibility)
part Ii - Construction Period Services: Review And Provide Concise Recommendations On All Submittals, Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, Rfi S (questions & Clarification Requests), Change Order Proposals, Etc. In Accordance With Construction Period Services Section Of This Scope Of Work. Services Shall Include Providing Record Drawings Based On Finalized Contractor Red-line As-builts.
assist In Answering Questions And Provide Clarifications As Deemed Necessary By The Contracting Officer Or Cor During Solicitation And Issuing Any Addendums, Revise Drawings/specifications, Etc. Necessary To Address Questions Fully And Completely Any And All Questions Submitted By The Cor, Contracting Officer And Awarded Construction Contractor.
serve As An Advisor And Aid The Va To Determine Whether The Contractor Or Subcontractor Meets Technical Qualification Requirements, Assist In The Review Of Contractor Proposals For Technical Acceptability, Support By Written Recommendations Of Any Problems Or Litigation Encountered In Past Performance Based On First-hand Knowledge.
review All Submissions And Provide Concise Direction To The Va. Provide Direction Within 5 Business Days Upon Request For Shop Drawings, Product Data, Installation Instructions, Samples, Etc. Provide Direction Within 5 Business Days For Rfi S And Change Order Proposals. Changes To Contract Documents Based On Errors And Omissions In Design Will Be At No Cost To The Va To Include Cost Estimates For The Change. The Co Shall Make The Final Determination On What Is Or Is Not An Error Or Omission.
provide Commissioning For All Affected Systems.
prepare Record Drawings Based On Contractor Red-line As-built Drawings With Correspondence Performed During Construction. The Ae Shall Provide A Set Of Updated Drawings And Specifications On Cd Within 20 Business Days Of Construction Contract Completion To The Cor.
the Ae Shall Function As The Commissioning Agent For All Necessary Commissioning Actions. The Ae Shall Provide Testing, Inspection And Reporting Services During Construction. The Ae Must Conduct A Site Visit, At Least Once A Month, During Each Phase Of The Project, And Must Be Present For Every Test Or Inspection And To Document The Outcome.
part Iii Construction Period Site Visits: Visit The Site At The Request Of The Va In Accordance With Section Site Visits In The Scope Of Work. The Ae Shall Respond On Site Within An 8-hour Period When Requested. The Total Number Of Site Visits During The Construction Period Is Estimated To Be Two (2) For This Project, Which May Be Finalized After Selection Of The Ae And During Negotiation Of The Proposal. Each Site Visit Shall Be Documented Through A Field Report Denoting The Purpose And Results Of The Site Visit.
make Site Visits On Requests Of The Va And Prepare Documented Field Reports Denoting The Purpose And Results Of The Site Visit, To Include Agreed Upon Changes In Design As Determined Necessary During The Construction. Visits Made Based On Errors And Omissions In Design Will Be At No Cost To The Va.
participate In Partial/final Acceptance Inspections (in-wall, Above Ceiling, And Final) As Scheduled And Generate Punch List Items For Completion. Inspections Shall Cover Quality Of Installations And Locations/placement Of Items In Accordance With The Contract Documents. The Punch List Shall Reference The Contract Documents For Specific Deficiencies (i.e. Specification Section, Drawing Detail, Etc.).
attend The Pre-bid And Pre-construction Conference To Review And Confirm Project Scope.
during Construction, Allow For A Minimum Of Site Visits As Negotiated For The Contract, As Directed And Scheduled By The Cor.
offerors Will Be Evaluated On The Following Criteria:
the Submitted Sf-330 S Shall Be A Maximum Of 30 Total Pages (not Including Cpars/ppqs). Cpars And/or Ppqs Must Be In A Separate Attachment To The Sf330 Or Included At The End Of The Sf330. All Necessary Information To Meet The 5 Criterions Shall Be Contained Within Those 30 Pages.
the Submitted Sf-330s Will Be Evaluated On The Following Criteria:
this Acquisition Will Be In Accordance With Far Part 36.602-1 And Vaar Part 836.601-1. The
following Evaluation Criteria Will Be Used To Evaluate Sf 330 Technical Proposals:
the A/e Must Demonstrate Its Qualifications With Respect To The Published Evaluation Criteria For
all Services. Evaluation Criteria (1) Through (4) Are Considered The Most Important And Listed In Descending
order Of Importance; Criteria (5) Is Of Significantly Less Importance Than (1) Through (4) But The Associated Value Of 1 Through 4 Are In A Declining Value And Order Of Importance. Criterion (1) Is The Highest With Criterion (5) Being The Lowest.
(1) Professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services.
(2) Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Including,
where Appropriate, Experience In Medical Facility Design.
(3) Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time.
(4) Past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost
control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules.
(5) Location In The General Geographical Area Of The Project And Knowledge Of The Locality Of The
project: If Application Of This Criterion Leaves An Appropriate Number Of Qualified Firms,
given The Nature And Size Of The Project.
criterion 1 - Professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services. Offerors Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of The Qualifications, Competence And Experience Of The Key Personnel And Technical Team Proposed To Accomplish This Work. Key Personnel Are Individuals Who Will Have Major Contract Or Project Management Responsibilities And/or Will Provide Unusual Or Unique Expertise. Provide A Balanced Licensed And Or Certified Workforce In The Following Disciplines Architectural, Mechanical, Plumbing, And Fire Protection Engineer.
submission Requirements: Provide Resumes For All Proposed Key Personnel. Resumes Are Limited To One Page Each And Should Cite Project Specific Experience And Indicate Proposed Role In This Contract. Provide Professional Registration, Certification, Licensure And/or Accreditation. Indicate Participation Of Key Personnel In Example Projects In The Sf-330 Part 1 Section G.
criterion 2 - Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Including, Where Appropriate, Experience In Medical Facility Design. Offerors Will Be Evaluated On Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Performance Of Services Like Those Anticipated Under This Contract About:
special Knowledge Of Fire Suppression/fire Pump Plumbing Systems For Multiple Story Hospital Space
experience Working In And Around An Operational Hospital.
specific Experience And Qualifications Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team.
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submission Requirements: Provide Up To Five (5) Projects Completed Or Substantially Completed Within The Past Ten (10) Years That Best Illustrate Specialized Experience Of The Proposed Team In The Areas Outlined Above. Example Projects Shall Note Project S Square Footage. All Projects Provided In The Sf-330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/regional Office/individual Team Member Proposed To Manage And/or Perform Work Under This Contract. To Enable Verification, Firms Should Include The Duns Number Along With Each Firm Name In The Sf-330 Part 1, Section F Item 25 Firms From Section C Involved In This Project, Block (1). Include A Contract Number Or Project Identification Number In Block 21. Include An E-mail Address And Phone Number For The Point Of Contact In Block 23(c). Include In The Project Description, The Contract Period Of Performance, Award Contract Value, Current Contract Value, And Summary Of The Work Performed That Demonstrates Relevance To Specialized Experience As Outlined Above. If The Contractor Served As A Subcontractor On A Project, Indicate The Value Of The Work They Provided Towards The Performance Of The Overall Project. If A Project Was Performed By A Joint Venture, And Not All Joint Venture Partners Are On The Team Proposed For This Contract, The Offeror/team Should Specifically Address The Work Performed By The Joint Venture Partner Offering/teaming On This Contract. Likewise, If The Offeror/team Member Worked As A Subcontractor On A Project, The Description Should Clearly Describe The Work Performed By The Offeror/team Member And The Roles And Responsibilities Of Each On The Project, Rather Than The Work Performed On The Project As A Whole. If The Project Description Does Not Clearly Delineate The Work Performed By The Entity/entities Offering/teaming On This Contract, The Project Could Be Eliminated From Consideration. Additionally, Firms Are Required To Return And Submit The Attachment B Titled Criterion 2 Format, Which Will Clearly Demonstrate Specific Experiences And Qualifications Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team. Specifically List Similar Scoped Projects Covering The Previous 10 Years And Clearly Show Participation. (see Sf330 Part I Section G, But Not Excluding Other Information Provided On The Sf330 And Supporting Documentation.)
note: If The Offeror Is A Joint Venture, Information Should Be Submitted As A Joint Venture; However, If There Is No Information For The Joint Venture, Information Should Be Submitted For Either Joint Venture Partner, Not To Exceed A Total Of Six (5) Projects For This Criterion. Projects Shall Be Submitted On The Sf-330. For Submittal Purposes, A Task Order On An Idiq Contract Is Considered A Project, As Is A Stand-alone Contract Award. Do Not List An Idiq Contract As An Example Of A Completed Project. Instead, List Relevant Completed Task Orders Or Stand-alone Contract Awards That Fit Within The Definition Above. Examples Of Project Work Submitted That Do Not Conform To This Requirement Will Not Be Evaluated.
failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Rated Lower.
all Information For Criterion 2 Should Be Submitted In Part 1, Section F Of The Sf-330. The Government Will Not Consider Information Submitted In Addition To Part 2, Section F In Evaluating Criterion 2.
criterion 3 - Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time. Firms/teams Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of Their Ability To Plan For And Manage Work Under The Contract And Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time.
submission Requirements: Describe The Firm S Ability To Concurrently Perform And Manage Multiple Projects In Different Locations To Meet Aggressive Schedules, Multiple Disciplines, And Control Costs And The Firm S Capacity To Accomplish Multiple Projects Simultaneously. Additionally, Prospective Contractors Are Required To Provide A List Of Current Projects With A Design Fee Of Greater Than $25,000 Currently Being Designed In The Firms Office. Indicate The Availability Of The Proposed Project Team (including Sub-consultants) For The Specified Contract Performance Period In Terms Of: (1.) Both The Average And Maximum Number Of Projects Being Worked Simultaneously For The Previous Twelve (12) Month Period, For Each Key Personnel Member, (2.) The Number Of Projects Currently Being Worked By Each Key Personnel Member Identified In The Sf330, And (3.) The Number Of Projects That Could Be Added To Workload, Given Size And Complexity.
criterion 4 - Past Performance Offerors Will Be Evaluated On Past Performance With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Work Quality, Compliance With Schedules, Cost Control, And Stakeholder/customer Satisfaction. Evaluating Past Performance And Experience Will Include Information Provided In Past Performance Questionnaires (ppqs) Or Cpars/acass For Criterion 1 Projects And May Include Other Information Provided By The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, And Other Information Available To The Government Including Contacts With Points Of Contact In Other Criteria. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Rated Lower. Note: Past Performance Information For Projects Listed Under Criterion 1.
project Recency: A Project Will Be Considered Recent Only If Performance Was Completed Within Five (5) Years Of The Date Of Issuance Of This Public Announcement. Ongoing Projects Will Not Be Considered As No Accurate Performance Record Can Exist For Work Not Yet Completed.
submission Requirements: Submit A Completed Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Included In This Notice Is Provided For The Offeror Or Its Team Members To Submit To The Client For Each Project The Offeror Includes Under Criterion 1. Ensure Correct Phone Numbers And Email Addresses Are Provided For The Client Point Of Contact. Submit No Less Than Three (3) And No More Than Five (5) Past Performance References For Recent And Relevant Projects Identified On Sf330 Part I Section F. Completed Ppqs Should Be Submitted With Your Sf-330. If The Offeror Is Unable To Obtain A Completed Ppq From A Client For A Project(s) Before The Response Date Set Forth In This Notice, Offerors Should Complete And Submit With Their Responses The First Page Of The Ppq (attachment A), Which Will Provide Contract And Client Information For The Respective Project(s). Offerors May Submit A Ppq Previously Submitted Under A Different Notice/rfp (legible Copies Are Acceptable) If It Is On The Same Form As Posted With This Synopsis. Offerors Should Follow Up With Clients/references To Ensure Timely Submittal Of Questionnaires. If Requested By The Client, Questionnaires May Be Submitted Directly To The Government's Point Of Contact, Network Contracting Office 6, Attn: Quentin Norvell Via Email At Quentin.norvell@va.gov And Alternate Keith Hunter Via Email At Keith.hunter@va.gov Prior To The Response Date. Offerors Shall Not Incorporate By Reference Into Their Response Ppqs Or Cpars Previously Submitted In Response To Other A/e Services Procurements. However, This Does Not Preclude The Government From Utilizing Previously Submitted Ppq Information In The Past Performance Evaluation.
criterion 5 - Location In The General Geographical Area (asheville, Nc) And Knowledge Of The (asheville, Nc); Provided, That Application Of This Criterion Leaves An Appropriate Number Of Qualified Firms, Given The Nature And Size Of The Project. Provided That The Application Of This Criterion Leaves An Appropriate Number Of Qualified Firms, Given The Nature And Size Of The Contract, Firms/teams Will Be Evaluated On The Locations Of Their Office Or Offices That Will Be Performing The Work Under This Contract.
submission Requirements: Indicate Firms/teams Location, Including Main Offices, Branch Offices And Any Sub Consultants Offices And Demonstrate How This Will Be Advantageous To The Government.
selection Process: The Agency Has Convened An Evaluation Board For The Evaluation Of Responses To This Notice. Responses Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute (public Law 92-582), Formerly Known As The Brooks Act, And Implemented In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 36.6. Specifically, Sf 330 Submissions Will Be Evaluated To Identify The Most Highly Qualified Firms, Using The Selection Criteria Identified Above. Discussions Will Be Held With At Least Three (3) Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms. Interviews May Be Conducted. The Processes At Far 36.602-4 And Far 36.606 Will Then Be Followed.
selection Interview:
interviews Shall Be Scheduled With Firms Slated As The Most Highly Qualified. Firms Slated For Interviews Will Be Asked A Series Of Established Questions. Elaborate Presentations Are Not Desired.
general Information:
all Design And Work Will Conform To The Current Edition Of The Va Master Specifications And Va Design Standards As Published At The Following Site: Www.cfm.va.gov; Asme, Osha, Ibc 2009, Nfpa And Nec Building Codes And Standards. Coordinate All Work Through The Cor Of Facilities Management Service. Contractor Is Responsible For All Cleanups And Refuse Disposal Throughout The Construction Period. The A-e Firm Will Prepare Drawings And Specifications In Enough Detail Such That Qualified Outside General Contracting Companies Can Prepare Accurate And Timely Proposals For The Desired Construction Work. Microsoft Project Scheduling And Management Software Will Be Used By Both The A-e And Contractors To Allow For Regular Tracking Of Schedules And Work By The Va Medical Center. Schedules With Ms Project Will Be Regularly Sent To The Cor Upon Project Initiation And Whenever Significant Changes Occur In The Schedule. The Estimated Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $ 250,000.00 And $500,000.00. The A-e Will Provide An Initial Estimate Of Cost To Perform The Above Work And Will Design Only Those Items That Can Be Provided Within The Cost Limitation. The Estimated Cost Of Construction (ecc) Shall Only Be Provided To The Contractor In Which A Formal Proposal Is Sought For The Purposes Of Providing A Proposal. The Medical Center Must Remain Operational Throughout The Construction Period And A Detailed Sequence Of Work Will Be Provided By The A-e To Minimize Impact Of The Construction. The A-e Will Provide Documents At Each Submission As Indicated In The Statement Of Work. The Naics Code For This Procurement Will Be 541330, Engineering Services. The Current Small Business Size Standard For 541330 Is $25.5 Million.
design Costs: All Offerors Are Advised That In Accordance With Vaar 836.606-71(a) The Total Cost Of The Architect Or Engineer Services Contracted For Must Not Exceed Six Percent (6%) Of The Estimated Cost Of The Construction Project Plus Any Fees For Related Services And Activities. Additionally, Far 52.236-22 Design Within Funding Limitations, Will Be Applicable To This Procurement Action. Design Limitation Costs Will Be Provided To The Most Highly Rated A-e Firm(s) Selected In Accordance With The Outlined Process.
limitations On Subcontracting: In Accordance With Vaar 852.219-73, Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business And 13 Cfr 125.6, A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern (sdvosb) Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, It Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To Firms That Are Not Similarly Situated. Firms That Are Similarly Situated Are Those That Are Also Cve-registered Sdvosbs.
requirement For Electronic Submission
unless Paper Offers Are Specifically Authorized, All Responses To This Pre-solicitation Notice Must Be Submitted Electronically As Described Below.â The Only Acceptable Paper Form For This Requirement Is The Receipt Of Past Performance Questionnaires. Failure To Comply With This Requirement May Jeopardize The Possibility Of Receiving An Award For The Contract Due To Non-compliance With The Terms Of The Solicitation.â You Must Submit Your Electronic Offer, And Any Supplemental Information (such As Spreadsheets, Backup Data, Technical Information), Using Any Of The Electronic Formats And Media Described Below.
in Addition, Contractors Are Notified Of The Award Via An Electronic Notice Of Award E-mail.â The Award Document Will Be Attached To The Notice Of Award E-mail.
acceptable Electronic Formatsâ (software) For Submission Of Offers
files Readable Using The Current Microsoft* Office Version Products: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Or Access.â Spreadsheet Documents Must Be Sent In A Format That Includes All Formulas, Macro, And Format Information.â Print Or Scan Images Of Spreadsheets Are Not Acceptable.â â Please See Security Note Below For Caution Regarding Use Of Macros. When Submitting Construction Drawings Contractors Are Required To Submit One Set In Autocad And One Set In Adobe Pdf. (purpose: Contracting Can Open The Pdf Version And Engineering Can Open Autocad Files)
files In Adobe* Pdf (portable Document Format) Files:â When Scanning Documents Scanner Resolution Should Be Set To 200 Dots Per Inch, Or Greater.
another Electronic Format.â â If You Wish To Submit An Offer Using Another Format Than Those Described In These Instructions, E-mail The Contracting Officer/specialist Who Issued The Solicitation. Please Submit Your Request At Least Five (5) Calendar Days Before The Scheduled Closing Date Of The Solicitation.â â Request A Decision As To The Format Acceptability And Make Sure You Receive Approval Of The Alternate Format Before Using It To Send Your Offer.
please Note That We Can No Longer Accept .zip Files Due To Increasing Security Concerns.
e-mail Submission Procedures: For Simplicity In This Guidance, All Submissions In Response To A Solicitation Will Be Referred To As Offers.
subject Line:â Include The Solicitation Number, Name Of Company, And Closing
date Of Solicitation.â Â
size:â Maximum Size Of The E-mail Message Shall Not Exceed Ten (10) Megabytes.â the Sf330, In Its Entirety, Shall Not Exceed One Email Of 5mb. The Sf330 (not Including Past Performance Questionnaires) Are Limited To 30 Pages. If The Page Limits Are Exceeded, The Pages In Excess Of The Limit Will Not Be Read Nor Considered. Only One Email Is Permitted Unless Otherwise Stated In This Paragraph Or In Writing By The Contract Officer Submitting The Solicitation. Due To Va It Security Protocols, Email Submissions Are Limited To 10mb Per Email. Furthermore, It Is The Sole Responsibility Of The Prospective Firms To Confirm Receipt Of Their Submission In Its Entirety Prior To The Closing Date & Time Of Their Submission In Response To This Synopsis.
the Microsoft Outlook © Email Time/date Stamp Will Be Used To Date And Time Stamp Offers For The Official Record Of Receipt For The Submission. The Date And Time Stamp In Recipient S Inbox Is The Official Record Of Receipt.
security Issues, Late Bids, Unreadable Offers
late Submission Of Offers Is Outlined At Far Parts 52.212-1(f), 52.214-7, And 52.215-1(c)(3).â Attention Is Warranted To The Portion Of The Provision That Relates To The Timing Of Submission.â
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please See Far 15.207(c) For A Description Of The Steps The Government Shall Take With Regard To Unreadable Offers.
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to Avoid Rejection Of An Offer, Vendors Must Make Every Effort To Ensure Their Electronic Submission Is Virus-free.â Submissions Or Portions Thereof Submitted And Which The Automatic System Detects The Presence Of A Virus, Or Which Are Otherwise Unreadable Will Be Treated As Unreadable Pursuant To Far Parts 14.406 And Far 15.207(c).
the Virus Scanning Software Used By Our E-mail Systems Cannot Always Distinguish A Macro From A Virus. Therefore, Sending A Macro Embedded In An E-mail Message Or An E-mail Attachment May Cause The E-mail Offer To Be Quarantined. You May Send Both The Spreadsheet And The Spreadsheet Saved In Pdf Format To Ensure That Your Proposal Is Readable.
password Protecting Your Submission Is Not Permitted. The Contracting Officer Will File The Offer Electronically Which Will Allow Access Only By Designated Individuals.
vha Supplemental Contract Requirements For Ensuring Adequate Covid-19 Safety Protocols For Federal Contractors
contractor Employees Who Work In Or Travel To Vha Locations Must Comply With The Following:
documentation Requirements:
if Fully Vaccinated, Shall Show Proof Of Vaccination.
note: Acceptable Proof Of Vaccination Includes A Signed Record Of Immunization From A Health Care Provider Or Pharmacy, A Copy Of The Covid-19 Vaccination Record Card (cdc Form Mls-319813_r, Published On September 3, 2020), Or A Copy Of Medical Records Documenting The Vaccination.
if Unvaccinated And Granted A Medical Or Religious Exception, Shall Show Negative Covid-19 Test Results Dated Within Three Calendar Days Prior To Desired Entry Date. Test Must Be Approved By The Food And Drug Administration (fda) For Emergency Use Or Full Approval. This Includes Tests Available By A Doctor S Order Or An Fda Approved Over-the-counter Test.
documentation Cited In This Section Shall Be Digitally Or Physically Maintained On Each Contractor Employee While In A Va Facility And Is Subject To Inspection Prior To Entry To Va Facilities And After Entry For Spot Inspections By Contracting Officer Representatives (cors) Or Other Hospital Personnel.
documentation Will Not Beâ collectedâ by The Va;â contractorsâ shall, At All Times,â adhere To And Ensure Compliance Withâ federal Laws Designed To Protect Contractor Employee Health Informationâ and Personally Identifiable Information.â
contractor Employees Are Subject To Daily Screening For Covid-19 And May Be Denied Entry To Va Facilities If They Fail To Pass Screening Protocols. As Part Of The Screening Process Contractors May Be Asked Screening Questions Found On The Covid-19 Screening Tool. Check Regularly For Updates.
contractor Employees Who Work Away From Va Locations, But Who Will Have Direct Contact With Va Patients Shall Self-screen Utilizing The Covid-19 Screening Tool, In Advance, Each Day That They Will Have Direct Patient Contactâ and In Accordance With Their Person Or Persons Who Coordinate Covid-19 Workplace Safety Efforts At Covered Contractor Workplaces. Contractorsâ shall, At All Times,â adhere To And Ensure Compliance Withâ federal Laws Designed To Protect Contractor Employee Health Informationâ and Personally Identifiable Information.â
contractor Must Immediately Notify Their Cor Or Contracting Officer If Contract Performance Is Jeopardized Due To Contractor Employees Being Denied Entry Into Va Facilities.
important Notice: Apparent Successful Offerors Must Apply For And Receive Verification From The Small Business Administration (sba) In Accordance With 38 Cfr Part 74 And Vaar 819.70 By Submission Of Documentation Of Veteran Status, Ownership, And Control Enough To Establish Appropriate Status, Offerors Must Be Both Visible And Verified By The Small Business Administration (sba) At The Time Of Submission Of Offers And At The Time Of Award.â Failure To Be Both Verified By Sba And Visible On Vetcert At The Time Of Submission Of Offers And At The Time Of Award Will Result In The Offeror S Proposal Being Deemed Non-compliant. All Offerors Are Urged To Contact The Sba And Submit The Required Documents To Obtain Sba Verification Of Their Sdvosb Status If They Have Not Already Done So.
important Addendum To 852.219-73 Va Notice Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set Aside: Va S Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database Is No Longer Active. Small Business Administration Will Now Verify Sdvosb Status. Offerors Must Be Listed On Sba S Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) Database At Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.
852.219-73 Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses.
as Prescribed In 819.7011, Insert The Following Clause:
va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (nov 2022)
(a) Definition. For The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvosb :
(1) Means A Small Business Concern -
(i) Not Less Than 51 Percent Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or, In The Case Of Any Publicly Owned Business, Not Less Than 51 Percent Of The Stock Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or Eligible Surviving Spouses (see Vaar 802.201, Surviving Spouse Definition);
(ii) The Management And Daily Business Operations Of Which Are Controlled By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans (or Eligible Surviving Spouses) Or, In The Case Of A Service-disabled Veteran With Permanent And Severe Disability, The Spouse Or Permanent Caregiver Of Such Veteran.
(iii) The Business Meets Federal Small Business Size Standards For The Applicable North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Identified In The Solicitation Document.
(iv) The Business Has Been Verified For Ownership And Control Pursuant To 38 Cfr Part 74 And Is Listed In Va's Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database At Https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/; And
(v) The Business Will Comply With Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Small Business Administration (sba) Regulations Regarding Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125, Provided That Any Reference Therein To A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Va Verified And Vip-listed Sdvosb, Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause.
(2) The Term Service-disabled Veteran Means A Veteran, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(2), With A Disability That Is Service-connected, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(16).
(3) The Term Small Business Concern Has The Meaning Given That Term Under Section 3 Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632).
(4) The Term Small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Veterans With Service-connected Disabilities Has The Meaning Given The Term Small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Service-disabled Veterans Under Section 3(q)(2) Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632(q)(2)), Except That For A Va Contract The Firm Must Be Listed In The Vip Database (see Paragraph (a)(1)(iv) Of This Clause).
(b) General.
(1) Offers Are Solicited Only From Vip-listed Sdvosbs. Offers Received From Entities That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs At The Time Of Offer Shall Not Be Considered.
(2) Any Award Resulting From This Solicitation Shall Be Made To A Vip-listed Sdvosb Who Is Eligible At The Time Of Submission Of Offer(s) And At The Time Of Award.
(3) The Requirements In This Clause Apply To Any Contract, Order Or Subcontract Where The Firm Receives A Benefit Or Preference From Its Designation As An Sdvosb, Including Set-asides, Sole Source Awards, And Evaluation Preferences.
(c) Representation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(e), Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs Are Considered Eligible To Receive Award Of A Resulting Contract. By Submitting An Offer, The Prospective Contractor Represents That It Is An Eligible Sdvosb As Defined In This Clause, 38 Cfr Part 74, And Vaar Subpart 819.70.
(d) Agreement. When Awarded A Contract Action, Including Orders Under Multiple-award Contracts, An Sdvosb Agrees That In The Performance Of The Contract, The Sdvosb Shall Comply With Requirements In Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Sba Regulations On Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Part 121 And Part 125, Including The Non-manufacturer Rule And Limitations On Subcontracting Requirements In 13 Cfr 121.406(b) And 13 Cfr 125.6. Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause, A Requirement In 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125 That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Also Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. For The Purpose Of Limitations On Subcontracting, Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs (including Independent Contractors) Shall Be Considered Eligible And/or Similarly Situated (i.e., A Firm That Has The Same Small Business Program Status As The Prime Contractor). An Otherwise Eligible Firm Further Agrees To Comply With The Required Certification Requirements In This Solicitation (see 852.219-75 Or 852.219-76 As Applicable). These Requirements Are Summarized As Follows:
(1) Services. In The Case Of A Contract For Services (except Construction), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs (excluding Direct Costs To The Extent They Are Not The Principal Purpose Of The Acquisition And The Sdvosb/vosb Does Not Provide The Service, Such As Airline Travel, Cloud Computing Services, Or Mass Media Purchases). When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Service Portion Of The Contract
(2) Supplies/products.
(i) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies Or Products (other Than From A Non-manufacturer Of Such Supplies), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. When A Contract Includes Both Supply And Services, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Supply Portion Of The Contract.
(ii) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies From A Non-manufacturer, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Supply The Product Of A Domestic Small Business Manufacturer Or Processor, Unless A Waiver As Described In 13 Cfr 121.406(b)(5) Has Been Granted. Refer To 13 Crf 125.6(a)(2)(ii) For Guidance Pertaining To Multiple Item Procurements.
(3) General Construction. In The Case Of A Contract For General Construction, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 85% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs.
(4) Special Trade Construction Contractors. In The Case Of A Contract For Special Trade Contractors, No More Than 75% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, May Be Paid To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs.
(5) Subcontracting. An Sdvosb Must Meet The Naics Size Standard Assigned By The Prime Contractor And Be Listed In Vip To Count As Similarly Situated. Any Work That A First Tier Vip-listed Sdvosb Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The Percent Of Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. For Supply Or Construction Contracts, The Cost Of Materials Is Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Portion Of The Contract With The Preponderance Of The Expenditure Upon Which The Assigned Naics Is Based. For Information And More Specific Requirements, Refer To 13 Cfr 125.6.
(e) Required Limitations On Subcontracting Compliance Measurement Period. An Sdvosb Shall Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting As Follows:
x By The End Of The Base Term Of The Contract Or Order, And Then By The End Of Each Subsequent Option Period; Or
__by The End Of The Performance Period For Each Order Issued Under The Contract.
(f) Joint Ventures. A Joint Venture May Be Considered Eligible As An Sdvosb If The Joint Venture Is Listed In Vip And Complies With The Requirements In 13 Cfr 125.18(b), Provided That Any Requirement Therein That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. A Joint Venture Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, The Applicable Percentage Specified In Paragraph (d) Of This Clause Will Be Performed By The Aggregate Of The Joint Venture Participants.
(g) Precedence. The Va Veterans First Contracting Program, As Defined In Vaar 802.101, Subpart 819.70, And This Clause, Takes Precedence Over Any Inconsistencies Between The Requirements Of The Sba Program For Sdvo Sbcs, And The Va Veterans First Contracting Program.
(h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(g), Any Business Concern, Including All Its Principals, That Is Determined By Va To Have Willfully And Intentionally Misrepresented A Company's Sdvosb Status Is Subject To Debarment From Contracting With The Department For A Period Of Not Less Than Five Years (see Vaar 809.406-2 Causes For Debarment).
(end Clause)
Closing Date12 Feb 2024
Tender AmountUSD 59.3 K
This is an estimated amount, exact amount may vary.
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
Others
Corrigendum : Closing Date Modified
United States
Details: Combined Synopsis-solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services
effective Date: 03/15/2023
revision: 01
description
this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested, And A Written Solicitation Document Will Not Be Issued.
this Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03.
this Solicitation Is Set-aside For Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses.
the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 532120, Truck, Utility Trailer, And Rv (recreational Vehicle) Rental And Leasing With A Small Business Size Standard Of $38.5m. The Fsc/psc Is W023, Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, And Cycles.
the Great Lakes Acquisition Center, On Behalf Of The Jesse Brown Va Medical Center, In Chicago, Il Is Seeking To Lease A Siemens Brand Name Only 1.5t Mobile Mri Trailer For The Period Of One Year.
all Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotations For The Following:
supplies/services
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description
quantity
unit Of Measure
unit Price
total Price
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one (1) Mobile Siemens 1.5 T System, To Be Housed In A Mobile Coach.
12
month
description/specifications/work Statement
scope.
contractor Shall Provide All Materials, Tools, Equipment, Maintenance, And Repair Of All Contractor Furnished Equipment (including A Mobile Trailer/unit) Necessary To Perform Mobile Mri Services Utilizing A Siemens 1.5t Sola/aera 70cm Open Bore Design Mri System Or Better With A Medrad Power Injector At Jesse Brown Va Medical Center Located At 820 S. Damen, Chicago, Il 60612. All Equipment To Be Used During The Performance Of The Contract Must Be Fda Approved Imaging Equipment And Placed At A Location Designated By The Onsite Cor At Jesse Brown Va Medical Center. Contractor Shall Be Required To Make Whatever Adaptations Are Necessary So That The Contractor S Equipment Is Compatible With The Va System And Structure Of The Bay. Contractor Shall Be Responsible To Maintain All Equipment In Good Working Order Throughout The Duration Of The Contract And Shall Make Alternate Accommodations For The Va For Lost Time Resulting From Defective Workmanship Or Equipment Failure.
jesse Brown Va Medical Center Requires A Siemens 1.5t Sola/aera 70cm Open Bore Mri System To Be Placed On-site And In A Mobile Trailer, With The Most Updated/current Version Hardware And Software Available From The Manufacturer. The System Must Include 3d Reconstruction Package And Be Capable Of Performing The Highest Quality Mri Scans Possible. The System Must Include Vascular Scanning For Mr Angiography. Software And Hardware Shall Be Upgraded In Concurrence With Newest Oem Factory Releases No Later Than 3 Months Post Release From Oem.
specific Tasks.
imaging Services Shall Be Performed By Va Staff In The Unit An Estimated 24/7 Hours Per Week.
equipment Shall Include But Not Be Limited To A Fully Equipped Siemens 1.5t Sola/aera Open Bore Mri System With Medrad Power Injector. Contractor Furnished Mobile Trailer Where Studies Will Be Performed On State-of-the-art Equipment Furnished By The Contractor. As Further Defined In 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, Contractor Shall Submit Their Equipment Specifications On Which Mri Scan Procedures Will Be Performed; Include Name Of Manufacturer, Model Number, Make And All Pertinent Information. All Equipment To Be Used Will Be Fda Approved Imaging Equipment Placed At A Location Designated By The Cor Onsite At Jesse Brown Va Medical Center. The Entire Offering Of A Siemens 1.5t Sola/aera Open Bore Mri System Trailer Service Shall Meet All Local, State, Federal, Industry, Tjc, Nec, Nfpa, Va, Osha, And Other Regulatory Standards Internal Or External Which Jesse Brown Va Medical Center Are Currently Held Accountable.
the Contractor Shall Provide A Mobile Siemens 1.5t Sola Open Bore Mri System That Is A Full Body Mri Scanner System And Medrad Power Injector Onsite In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of This Contract. The Unit Shall Have The Ability To Perform A Wide Range Of Exams As Listed Below:
complete Mri Body Imaging Such As: Mri Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis, Whole Body, Etc.
mri Of The Head, Neck, And Spine
mr Angiography (mra) Of The Entire Body (head, Neck, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis, Runoff, Etc.)
cardiac Mri
breast Mri
3d Imaging
3d Non-contrast Enhanced Peripheral Arterial Imaging
diffusion/perfusion Weighted Imaging
all Other Mri Procedures
equipment List: To Be Provided At No Additional Cost To Jesse Brown Va Medical Center.
siemens 1.5t Sola/aera Open Bore Mri System
1.5 Tesla
70cm Open Bore Design
tim 4g Coil Portfolio And Biomatrix Technology
turbo Suite And Go Technologies
inline Compressed Sensing Grasp-vibe
tiltable Biomatrix Head/neck 20- Tilt 18 Degrees
resolve Diffusion
simultaneous Multi-slice Tse
mrcp With 3d T2w Space
biomatrix Beat Sensor
whole-body Dot Engine
syngo Mr Xa30 Platform
biomatrix Select&go
biomatrix Dockable Table With Edrive
blade Sequences
ciss Sequences
dose Reduction Software.
metal Reduction Software.
spatial Resolution.
dicom Va Vista Rad And Vista Imaging Compatible
hard Copy And Digital Copy, If Available, Of The Original Oem System Manuals, Software Cd/dvds, Schematic Drawings, And Any Additional Oem Documents For Both Mri Scanner And Injector.
injector:
medrad Contrast Injector To Remotely Inject During Contrast Enhanced Mri Exams.
hard Copy And Digital Copy, If Available, Of The Original Oem System Manuals, Software Cd/dvds, Schematic Drawings, And Any Additional Oem Documents For Both Mri Scanner And Injector.
dicom Va Vista Rad And Vista Imaging Compatible; If Applicable
additional Requirements:
the Semi-trailer That Houses The Mri Scanner Must Have Sufficient Space To Provide For Patient Wheelchair Access As Well As Service Access. This Is Typically Provided With 2 Slide-out Extensions Within The Mri Scan Room. In Addition, An Operator Control Room With A Door And An Additional Room For An Office Or Storage. The Control Room Shall Have Lockable Storage Cabinets. A Medrad Dual Syringe Power Injector Shall Be Positioned On A Wheel Stand In The Scan Room With Operator Controls Integrated Into The Mri Scanner Console. The Injector Shall Have Adequate Length Power Cables To Reach To Either Side Of The Mri Table As Needed.
contractor Will Need To Install Protocols From Existing Current Siemens Mri Scanner To The Lease Scanner Prior To Start Of Operating Contract To Ensure Equipment Is Ready For Patient Care.
two Height Adjustable Office Chairs With Wheels, To Fit The Space Constraints, Will Be Provided By The Vendor.
the Mri Trailer Must Meet Federal Codes For Mri Safety, Etc.
the Mri Trailer Must Have An Ada Patient Lift With Guardrails For Wheelchair & Stretcher Patient Access With An Outside Remote Switch Hand Control. Heavy Duty Non-slip Stairs With Dual Handrails Must Also Be Provided For Safe Staff And Patient Access. Stairs Must Meet Approval From The Jb Safety Manager. Vendor Will Provide Accessories And Positioning Devices Including Mri Slicker, Positioning Pads And Sponges, Chin & Body Straps, Head Coil, Spine Coil, 2 Body Coils, Knee Coil, Foot/ankle Coil, Runoff Coil, Small Medium And Large Flex Coils, Blanket Warmer For Patient Comfort.
the Mri Unit Shall Have The Ability To Perform Mri Exams Of The Head, Neck, Body, And Extremities, With The Capability To Perform 3d Mr Angiography, With A Minimum Table Capacity Of 550 Lbs. And Gantry Bore Of 70 Cm.
vendor Must Provide Full-service Maintenance Service And Oem Parts & Labor, Including Preventative Maintenance (pm) As Recommended By The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Specifications For All Systems And Devices Provided (mri And Injector). Vendor Must Schedule Pms With The Contracting Officer S Representative (cor) With At Least 1-month Advance Notice. Technical Phone Support Must Be Available Within 1 Hour From Initial Call For Service Sunday Through Saturday, 24 Hours Per Day 7 Days A Week, 365 Days Per Year. Oem Service (including Emergency Repair) Sunday Through Saturday, 24 Hours Per Day 7 Days A Week, 365 Days Per Year Must Be Available Within 4 Hours From Initial Call For Service And All Repairs Must Be Completed Within 48 Hours From Initial Call. Contractor Shall Provide A Phone Number To Call For Technical/repair Services.
vendor Must Provide Full-service Maintenance And Parts (all Parts) On The Mri Trailer, Including Heating, Electrical And Air Conditioning. In Addition, Monthly And Annual Safety Inspections In Accordance With Local/national Regulations Such As National Fire Protection Association (nfpa) 10, 101, 110 And Joint Commission Ec Standards Must Be Performed. This Includes, But Is Not Limited To Fire Alarm, Fire Extinguishers And Emergency Lighting. Monthly Emergency Generator Testing Will Also Be Required. These Reports Will Be Provided To The Cor. Contractor Shall Provide A Phone Number To Call For Technical/repair Services.
service Tickets Indicating Work Being Done On The Trailer, Injector, Mri System Will Be Provided To The Cor As The Work Is Done.
staffing: Jb Mri Technologists Will Staff And Operate The Unit.
the Contractor Shall Provide 1 Week Of Clinical Applications Training For Two (2) Jb Mri/radiologic Technologists.
mri Unit Must Send Images Via Dicom To Our Jb Vista Pacs Archiving System And Must Be An Already Approved Veteran Admiration (va) Dicom Interface Verified By The Contractor. Contractors Responding To This Solicitation Will Provide Compliance With Va And Dicom Standards. Contactor Shall Assist The Jb Vista Pacs Administrator And Jb It Department To Set Up The Mri Unit And Demonstrate That The Images Are Transmitting To The Jb Vista Pacs System.
Adequate Length Electrical & Data Cables Must Be Provided To Reach Our Connections On The Outside Of The Building And Shall Be Compatible With Jb Current Outside Connectors.
jb Will Provide An Estimated 24-foot-wide By 48-foot-deep Pad With Power And Data Outlets. Vendor Will Validate That Existing Utilities And Pad Will Be Sufficient For Their System.
mri Scanner Must Be Certified/calibrated To Oem Specifications And Must Be Maintained With Original Oem Parts, Including The Mri System.
medrad Dual Power Injector Must Be Certified/calibrated To Oem Specifications And Must Be Maintained With Original Oem Parts.
mobile Unit Must Have Air Conditioning, Heating, And Emergency Backup Generator. Backup Generator Will Be Tested Upon Arrival And Tested By The Vendor Monthly And Will Be Expected To Operate Correctly. Vendor Shall Provide Diesel Fuel For The Generator.
at The End Of The Lease Or Any Time A Hard Disk Drive Is Required To Be Replaced Or Removed The Drive Must Be Removed By The Vendor And Turned Over To The Cor For Destruction At No Cost To The Jb Or, Patient Data Must Be Removed To The Satisfaction Of The Information Security Officer (iso).
any Removable Media Used For Diagnostic Purposes Will Be Required To Be Scanned By Jb Prior To Use. Coordinate With The Cor.
contractor Will Deliver, Set-up And Test Unit.
the Contractor Will Be Required To Pay For A Jb Approved Licensed Radiation Physicist To Inspect The Ct Scanner Upon Delivery (if Required By Acr/joint Commission) And To Inspect The Operation Any Time Maintenance Or Repair On The System Would Impact Radiation Output To Ensure Proper Operation (i.e. Tube Changes). Mandatory Annual Testing Is Included In This Requirement. The Vendor Will Make Sure A Copy Of The Physicist Report Is Provided To The Cor Each Time The System Is Inspected.
the Mri Unit Is Required To Be Operational 98% Of The Time. The 98% Monthly Uptime Is Calculated By The Number Of Hours The System Can See Patients Monthly By The Number Of Hours That The Clinic Is Available To See Patients. Downtime Is Not Counted For Lack Of Facility Staff, Patient No Shows Or Other Situations, Such As Weather Closures, Where It Was Not The Fault Of The Mri System. Failure Of The Contractor To Perform In Accordance With This Requirement May Constitute A Sufficient Basis For Termination Of The Contract. The Following Criteria Apply For Determining Appropriate Action:
notifications: The Cor Shall Notify The Contract Holder Of Failure To Meet The Uptime Standard Through Electronic Mail Within 1 Hour Of Occurrence Of Downtime.
contractor Furnished Equipment:
mobile Mri Scanner Shall Include A Ramp And/or A Lifting Device For Non-walking Patients. Services Shall Include Equipment Maintenance, (scheduled And Unscheduled) And Required Supplies Necessary To Perform Services Detailed Herein. Contractor Shall Also Be Responsible For The Control Of Waste Management And Proper Disposal Of All Waste Materials.
equipment Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To, A Fully Equipped Mri. Contractor Shall Submit An Equipment Specification List Of All Equipment By Location, Including The Mri Unit(s) With Contractor S Signed Quote. Contractor Should Already Have The Mri Unit Certified By Physicist Prior To Delivering Unit Or On Site At Time Of Commissioning Unit. Contractor Shall Provide All Equipment Service Records Upon Request.
include Name Of Manufacturer, Model Number, Manufacturer S Brochures Cut Sheets, Equipment Specifications And All Pertinent Data With Offer. All Equipment To Be Used Will Be Fda Approved Imaging Equipment Placed At A Location Designated By The Cor.
mri Positing Pads And Table Straps.
mri Sandbags
mri Safe Wheelchair And Stretcher With Iv Pole (gurney)
nonferrous Mri Safe Oxygen Cylinder
capability To Provide Patient Exam On Cd.
dressing, Waiting, And Storage Areas.
mri License For Pacs
interface Between Mri Scanner And Pacs, Dicom Print, Store And Work List
optical Disk Archival Device Compatible With Pacs
code Kit And Code Call Button
mri Compatible 02 Saturation Monitor Mri Safe Patient Monitor
patient Oxygen Delivery Capabilities
contrast Media And Warmer
mri Medrad Compatible Power Injector
housekeeping:
contractor Shall Be Responsible For Any Serious Health/cleaning Issues, Infestations, Water Damage, Etc. The Government Will Be Responsible For Daily Cleaning Of Debris And Other Sanitation Matters.
type Of Mri Scans (minimum)
mri Head/neck
mri Brain Without Contrast
-mri Brain With & Without Contrast
-mri Iac Without Contrast
-mri Iac With & Without Contrast
-mri Pituitary Gland Without Contrast
-mri Pituitary Gland With & Without Contrast
-mri Orbit Without Contrast
-mri Orbit With & Without Contrast
-mri Face Without Contrast
-mri Face With & Without Contrast
-mri Trigeminal Neuralgia Without Contrast
-mri Trigeminal Neuralgia With & Without Contrast
-mri Soft Tissue Neck Without Contrast
-mri Soft Tissue Neck With & Without Contrast
-mri Tmj Without Contrast
-mri Tmj With & Without Contrast
mri Head/neck
mri Brain Without Contrast
-mri Brain With & Without Contrast
-mri Brain Seizure Protocol 3 Tesla Without Contrast
-mri Brain Seizure Protocol 3 Tesla With & Without Contrast
-mri Iac Without Contrast
-mri Iac With & Without Contrast
-mri Pituitary Gland Without Contrast
-mri Pituitary Gland With & Without Contrast
-mri Orbit Without Contrast
-mri Orbit With & Without Contrast
-mri Face Without Contrast
-mri Face With & Without Contrast
-mri Trigeminal Neuralgia Without Contrast
-mri Trigeminal Neuralgia With & Without Contrast
-mri Soft Tissue Neck Without Contrast
-mri Soft Tissue Neck With & Without Contrast
-mri Tmj Without Contrast
-mri Tmj With & Without Contrast
-mri Multiple Myeloma Brain Without Contrast
-mri Multiple Myeloma Brain With & Without Contrast
-mri Multiple Sclerosis Brain Without Contrast
-mri Multiple Sclerosis Brain With & Without Contrast
-mra Head Without Contrast
-mrv Head Without Contrast
-mrv Head With & Without Contrast
-mra Neck Without Contrast
-mra Neck With & Without Contrast
-mra Neck Without Contrast Dissection
-mra Neck With & Without Contrast Dissection
mri Neuro/spine
-mri Cervical Spine Without Contrast
-mri Cervical Spine With & Without Contrast
-mri Thoracic Spine Without Contrast
-mri Thoracic Spine With & Without Contrast
-mri Lumbar Spine Without Contrast
-mri Lumbar Spine With & Without Contrast
-mri Cord Compression Survey Complete Spine
-mri Multiple Myeloma Cervical Spine Without Contrast
-mri Multiple Myeloma Cervical Spine With & Without Contrast
-mri Multiple Myeloma Thoracic Spine Without Contrast
-mri Multiple Myeloma Thoracic Spine With & Without Contrast
-mri Multiple Myeloma Lumbar Spine Without Contrast
-mri Multiple Myeloma Lumbar Spine With & Without Contrast
-mri Brachial Plexus Left Without Contrast
-mri Brachial Plexus Left With & Without Contrast
-mri Brachial Plexus Right Without Contrast
-mri Brachial Plexus Right With & Without Contrast
-mri Sacral Plexus Without Contrast
-mri Sacral Plexus With & Without Contrast
mri Body
-mri Chest Wall/pec Muscle Tear Without Contrast
-mri Chest Wall/pec Muscle Tear With & Without Contrast
-mri Abdomen Without Contrast
-mri Abdomen With & Without Contrast
-mri Renal/abdomen Without Contrast
-mri Renal/abdomen With & Without Contrast
-mri Adrenal/abdomen Without Contrast
-mri Adrenal/abdomen With & Without Contrast
-mr Elastography
-mrcp/abdomen Without Contrast
-mrcp/abdomen With & Without Contrast
-mri Urogram With & Without Contrast
-enterography With & Without Contrast (oral & Iv)
-mri Female Pelvis Without Contrast
-mri Female Pelvis With & Without Contrast
-mri Prostate Pelvis Without Contrast
-mri Prostate Pelvis Without & With Contrast
-mri Soft Tissue Pelvis Without Contrast
-mri Soft Tissue Pelvis With & Without Contrast
-mri Rectal Cancer/pelvis Without Contrast
-mri Rectal Cancer/pelvis With & Without Contrast
-mri Perianal Fistula Without Contrast
-mri Perianal Fistula With & Without Contrast
-mri Periurethral Diverticulum Without Contrast
-mri Periurethral Diverticulum With & Without Contrast
-mri Scrotum/penis Without Contrast
-mri Scrotum/penis With & Without Contrast
-mri Penile Prosthesis Without Contrast
-mri Penile Prosthesis With & Without Contrast
-mra Chest Without Contrast Non-cardiac
-mra Chest With & Without Contrast Non-cardiac
-mra Abdomen Without Contrast
-mra Abdomen With & Without Contrast
-mra Pelvis Without Contrast
-mra Pelvis With & Without Contrast
-mra Abdomen/pelvis/le Runoff Without Contrast
-mra Abdomen/pelvis/le Runoff With & Without Contrast
e.mri Msk Extremity Upper
-mri Shoulder Right Without Contrast
-mri Shoulder Right With & Without Contrast
-mri Shoulder Left Without Contrast
-mri Shoulder Left With & Without Contrast
-mri Humerus (long Bone) Right Without Contrast
-mri Humerus (long Bone) Right With & Without Contrast
-mri Humerus (long Bone) Left Without Contrast
-mri Humerus (long Bone) Left With & Without Contrast
-mri Elbow Right Without Contrast
-mri Elbow Right With & Without Contrast
-mri Elbow Left Without Contrast
-mri Elbow Left With & Without Contrast
-mri Forearm (long Bone) Right Without Contrast
-mri Forearm (long Bone) Right With & Without Contrast
-mri Forearm (long Bone) Left Without Contrast
-mri Forearm (long Bone) Left With & Without Contrast
-mri Wrist Right Without Contrast
-mri Wrist Right With & Without Contrast
-mri Wrist Left Without Contrast
-mri Wrist Left With & Without Contrast
-mri Hand Right Without Contrast
-mri Hand Right With & Without Contrast
-mri Hand Left Without Contrast
-mri Hand Left With & Without Contrast
-mri Finger Right 1st Digit (thumb) Without Contrast
-mri Finger Right 1st Digit (thumb) With & Without Contrast
-mri Finger Right 2nd Digit (index) Without Contrast
-mri Finger Right 2nd Digit (index) With & Without Contrast
-mri Finger Right 3rd Digit (middle) Without Contrast
-mri Finger Right 3rd Digit (middle) With & Without Contrast
-mri Finger Right 4th Digit (ring) Without Contrast
-mri Finger Right 4th Digit (ring) With & Without Contrast
-mri Finger Right 5th Digit (pinky) Without Contrast
-mri Finger Right 5th Digit (pinky) With & Without Contrast
-mri Finger Left 1st Digit (thumb) Without Contrast
-mri Finger Left 1st Digit (thumb) With & Without Contrast
-mri Finger Left 2nd Digit (index) Without Contrast
-mri Finger Left 2nd Digit (index) With & Without Contrast
-mri Finger Left 3rd Digit (middle) Without Contrast
-mri Finger Left 3rd Digit (middle) With & Without Contrast
-mri Finger Left 4th Digit (ring) Without Contrast
-mri Finger Left 4th Digit (ring) With & Without Contrast
-mri Finger Left 5th Digit (pinky) Without Contrast
-mri Finger Left 5th Digit (pinky) With & Without Contrast
-mr Arthrogram Shoulder Right
-mr Arthrogram Shoulder Left
-mr Arthrogram Wrist Right
-mr Arthrogram Wrist Left
-mra Upper Extremity Right
-mra Upper Extremity Left
mri Msk Extremity Lower
-mri Bony Pelvis Without Contrast
-mri Bony Pelvis With & Without Contrast
-mri Sacrum/si Joints Without Contrast
-mri Sacrum/si Joints With & Without Contrast
-mri Hip Right Without Contrast
-mri Hip Right With & Without Contrast
-mri Hip Left Without Contrast
-mri Hip Left With & Without Contrast
-mri Athletic Pubalgia Without Contrast
-mri Athletic Pubalgia With & Without Contrast
-mri Femur (long Bone) Right Without Contrast
-mri Femur (long Bone) Right With & Without Contrast
-mri Femur (long Bone) Left Without Contrast
-mri Femur (long Bone) Left With & Without Contrast
-mri Knee Right Without Contrast
-mri Knee Right With & Without Contrast
-mri Knee Left Without Contrast
-mri Knee Left With & Without Contrast
-mri Tibia & Fibula (long Bone) Right Without Contrast
-mri Tibia & Fibula (long Bone) Right With & Without Contrast
-mri Tibia & Fibula (long Bone) Left Without Contrast
-mri Tibia & Fibula (long Bone) Left With & Without Contrast
-mri Ankle Right Without Contrast
-mri Ankle Right With & Without Contrast
-mri Ankle Left Without Contrast
-mri Ankle Left With & Without Contrast
-mri Forefoot Right Without Contrast
-mri Forefoot Right With & Without Contrast
-mri Forefoot Left Without Contrast
-mri Forefoot Left With & Without Contrast
-mr Arthrogram Hip Right
-mr Arthrogram Hip Left
-mra Lower Extremity Right
-mra Lower Extremity Left
mri Cardiac
-mra Chest Aorta Without Contrast Ekg Gated
-mra Chest Aorta With & Without Contrast Ekg Gated
-mri Cardiac Without Contrast
-mri Cardiac With & Without Contrast
mri Whole Body
breast Mri
new Hardware And Software Necessary For The Ability To:
transmit Mri Images To Jesse Brown Va Medical Center Pacs For Interpretation.
perform Required Post Processing, Reformats, And Reconstructions Such As Multi Planar Reconstruction (mpr) And Maximum Intensity Projections (mip)
inject Contrast Via Power Injector (medrad Injection System).
dicom Network Connection To Existing Version Of Afga Impax
the Mobile Unit Shall Be Equipped With An Optical Disk Archival System. The Patient Data And Optical Disk Is The Property Of Jesse Brown Va Medical Center.
the Mobile Unit Shall Be Equipped With Cd-r Burning Capabilities As A Backup To Network Transfer Of Data.
the Mobile Unit Shall Be Equipped With An Analysis Station.
accessory Equipment: Accessory Equipment That Shall Be Provided By The Contractor:
handicap Accessibility.
intercom System Between The Control Room And Scanning Room.
equipment Specifications: The Following Minimum Performance Characteristics Of The Equipment Are Required:
contractor Will Be Required To Make Whatever Adaptations Are Necessary So That The Contractor S Equipment Is Compatible With The Va Furnished Services Defined Herein.
the Mobile Mri Trailer Must Fit On A 58 X 18 (6 Thick) Concrete Slab At Jesse Brown Va Medical Center.
the Mri Shall Provide Images With Consistently High Technical Quality.
the Mri Unit Shall Have A Multi-gradient Detector And Be Capable Of Acquiring A Volume Of Images Within One Breath Hold For Different Body Parts.
the Mri Unit Shall Be Capable Of Acquiring Data For Anatomic Localization.
the Mri System Shall Have Attenuation Correction Algorithm(s) That Are Designed To Use Non-contrast Enhanced Mri Data.
the Mri Multimodality Review Station Shall Have Attenuation Correction Algorithm(s) That Are Designed To Use Mri Data With Intravenous Contrast Enhancement.
the Mri Multimodality Review Station Shall Have Attenuation Correction Algorithm(s) That Are Designed To Use Mri Data With Oral Contrast Enhancement With Group Ii Gadolinium Agents.
the Mri System Shall Have Attenuation Correction Algorithm(s) That Are Designed To Use Mri Data With Oral Contrast Enhancement With Negative Contrast (water).
two Mri Review Stations Shall Be Provided As Follows:
one Standard Mri Review Station And
one Multimodality Review Station: This Review Station Shall Have Multimodality Display Capability, Including Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computerized Tomography, Radiography, Ultrasonography Etc. With The Capability To Reconstruct And/or Post-process Magnetic Resonance And Computerized Tomographyâ as Well As Mri And Cardiac Imaging.
both Review Stations Shall Be Of Diagnostic Quality And Shall Have The Capacity To Handle The Computational Load Of 3-dimensional Datasets.
the Mri Review Station Shall Have Software Packages That Are Designed To Reconstruct/post-process Mprs And Mips.
the Review Stations Shall Have Computers With High Processing Performance And Large Memory Capacity To Achieve Real-time Interactive Navigation Without Compromising The Native Resolution Of Mri Images (spatial Resolution And Dynamic Range).
the Review Stations Shall Have Image Fusion And Inline Composing Capability.
the Review Stations Shall Have Software Tools That Allow Interpreting Physicians To Navigate Between Multidimensional Mri Datasets Efficiently With Ease.
the Review Stations Shall Have Software Tools That Can Provide Three Orthogonal Planes Of The Mri Images Alone.
the Mobile Mri Unit Shall Be Ready For Use Regardless Of Outside Environmental Conditions.
the Mobile Mri Unit Shall Maintain A Temperature To Assure Proper Operation Of The Scanner Without Frequent Calibration And Provide For Patient Comfort.
meet All Federal, State, And Local Fire And Safety Requirements, Including, But Not Limited To, Proper Magnet Shielding Of The Trailer.
telecommunications: The Mobile Unit Shall Be Equipped With An Outlet Connection Capable Of Transmitting Data.
the Government Will Provide The Connection Required For The Transmission Of Images And Data. The Contractor S Mobile Unit Must Be Able To Connect To Vista Imaging Network And To Transmit All Images To Vista Imaging To Include Being Compatible To Dicom 3 Imaging Standards.
performance Monitoring
contractor Shall Maintain A Quality Assurance Documentation Of The System And Proficiency Of The Staff Prior To And During The Time The Services Are Utilized By Jesse Brown Va Medical Center And Should Be Able To Provide Such Documentation Upon Request. As Necessary, The Contractor Shall Maintain Staff Training Documentation And Equipment Service Records To Document Performance Reports.
the Contractor Shall Provide Mri Scanners That Can Consistently Produce Images That Are Of High Quality And For Ready Interpretation. The Government May Evaluate The Quality Of Images.
security Requirements
remote Connection Must Be Coordinated Through Information Security At Jesse Brown Va Medical Center.
pacs Interface Contact Person Shall Be Provided To The Successful Contractor During The Post-award Orientation.
clinical Or Other Medical Records Of Va Beneficiaries That Are Released To The Contractor Shall Be Returned To The Va. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For The Safekeeping Of Both The Electronic And Paper Medical Records (whichever Is Applicable). Patient Privacy Provisions And The Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act Of 1996 (hipaa) Regulations Are Applicable To The Release Of Patient Information.
if The Contractor Must Be Onsite To Perform Service, All Mobile Media (i.e. Flash Drives, Cd/dvd Disks, Etc.) That Are Required To Complete Repairs Or Updates On The System Must Be Given To Biomedical Engineering To Be Scanned For Viruses Prior To Being Connected To Va Equipment.â if The Vendor Must Connect A Vendor-owned Laptop To Perform The Repairs, They Must Show Proof That The Laptop Has Current Anti-virus Software And That A Recent Scan Shows No Infections On The Laptop.
all Electronic Storage Media Used On Non-va Leased Or Non-va Owned It Equipment That Is Used To Store, Process, Or Access Va Information Must Be Handled In Adherence With Va Handbook 6500.1, Electronic Media Sanitization Upon: (i) Completion Or Termination Of The Contract Or (ii) Disposal Or Return Of The It Equipment By The Contractor/subcontractor Or Any Person Acting On Behalf Of The Contractor/subcontractor, Whichever Is Earlier. Media (hard Drives, Optical Disks, Cds, Back-up Tapes, Etc.) Used By The Contractors/subcontractors That Contain Va Information Must Be Returned To The Va For Sanitization Or Destruction Or The Contractor/subcontractor Must Self-certify That The Media Has Been Disposed Of Per 6500.1 Requirements. This Must Be Completed Within 30 Days Of Termination Of The Contract.
bio-medical Devices And Other Equipment Or Systems Containing Media (hard Drives, Optical Disks, Etc.) With Va Sensitive Information Must Not Be Returned To The Vendor At The End Of Lease, For Trade-in, Or Other Purposes. The Options Are:
vendor Must Accept The System Without The Drive.
va S Initial Medical Device Purchase Includes A Spare Drive Which Must Be Installed In Place Of The Original Drive At Time Of Turn-in; Or
va Must Reimburse The Company For Media At A Reasonable Open Market Replacement Cost At Time Of Purchase.
due To The Highly Specialized And Sometimes Proprietary Hardware And Software Associated With Medical Equipment/systems, If It Is Not Possible For The Va To Retain The Hard Drive, Then:
the Equipment Vendor Must Have An Existing Baa If The Device Being Traded In Has Sensitive Information Stored On It And Hard Drive(s) From The System Are Being Returned Physically Intact; And
any Fixed Hard Drive On The Device Must Be Non-destructively Sanitized To The Greatest Extent Possible Without Negatively Impacting System Operation. Selective Clearing Down To Patient Data Folder Level Is Recommended Using Va Approved And Validated Overwriting Technologies/methods/tools. Applicable Media Sanitization Specifications Need To Be Preapproved And Described In The Purchase Order Or Contract.
a Statement Needs To Be Signed By The Director (system Owner) That States That The Drive Could Not Be Removed And That (a) And (b) Controls Above Are In Place And Completed.
the Iso Needs To Maintain The Documentation.
for Additional Security Requirements, Please See Attachment A.
Government-furnished Equipment (gfe)/government-furnished Information (gfi)
va Shall Provide The Following Utilities/services (if Necessary) For Operation Of The Mobile Unit:
water (â¾ Male Water Supply Connector)
electricity* (the Provided Receptacle Is A Russellstoll #df2504frabo)
telephone Line(s) ** (hubbell Phone Connectors, Model Ph-6597 Provided)
data Port (10base2 (coax) Ethernet Connection Provided)
housekeeping***
in Accordance With The Original Equipment Manufacturers (oem) Electrical Specifications.
the Government Will Provide All Direct Patient Care Medical Supplies. These Include, But Are Not Limited To, Contrast Materials, Syringes, Iv Tubing, Oxygen Masks And Tubing, Needles, Emesis Basins, Gowns, And Other Similar Direct Patient Care Items.
** Use Of Telephone Extension While Mobile Unit Is On Site To Permit Personnel Of The Unit To Make And Receive Telephone Calls, And To Facilitate The Movement Of Patients To And From The Unit.
*** Va Shall Be Held Responsible For Areas Within The Hospital Facility Prior To Entrance Of The Mobile Trailer. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For All Housekeeping Duties And Responsibilities Within The Trailer Itself As Further Defined Herein.
other Pertinent Information Or Special Considerations.
identification Of Possible Follow-on Work.
not Applicable
b. Identification Of Potential Conflicts Of Interest (coi).
not Applicable
c. Identification Of Non-disclosure Requirements.
all Patient Medical Records Shall Be And Remain The Property Of Va And Shall Not Be Removed Or Transferred From Va Except In Accordance With U.s.c.551a (privacy Act), 38 U.s.c. 5701 (confidentiality Of Claimants Records), 5 U.s.c. 552 (foia), 38 U.s.c. 5705 (confidentiality Of Medical Quality Assurance Records) 38 U.s.c. 7332 (confidentiality Of Certain Medical Records) And Federal Laws, Rules, And Regulations. The Contractor Must Purge All Equipment Of All Patient Medical Records And Data Prior To The Removal Of The Mobile Ct Scanner From The Facility.
d. Packaging, Packing And Shipping Instructions.
the Contractor Will Work With The Cor To Schedule The Delivery And Installation Of The Mobile Mri Scanner.
e. Inspection And Acceptance Criteria.
the Va Reserves The Right To Conduct Inspection Of The Mobile Mri Unit Prior To Accepting Delivery.
risk Control
the Contractor S Mri Trailer Shall Provide The Space Sufficient For The Monitoring Of Patients And Conducting Cpr And Code If Needed.
place Of Performance.
the Mobile Mri Unit Will Be Placed On The Mobile Mri Pad At Jesse Brown Va Medical Center Located At 820 S. Damen Ave., Chicago, Il 60612.
period Of Performance.
april 01, 2024 March 31, 2025.
one Year Starting On Delivery.
(end Of Scope Of Work)
The Full Text Of Far Provisions Or Clauses May Be Accessed Electronically At Http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.
the Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition:
far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) Refer To Attachment 1 Addendum To Far 52.212-1
far 52.204-7, System For Award Management (oct 2018)
far 52.204-16, Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020)
far 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (oct 2018)
far 52.217-5, Evaluation Of Options (jul 1990)
far 52.233-2, Service Of Protest (sept 2006)
end Of Addendum To 52.212-1
far 52.212-2, Evaluation-commercial Items (nov 2021)
refer To Attachment 2, Addendum To 52.212-2
far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Items
offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required.
the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition:
far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Items (nov 2023)
far 52.203-16, Preventing Personal Conflicts Of Interest (jun 2020)
far 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights And Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights (jun 2020)
far 52.204-4, Printed Or Copied Double-sided On Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (may 2011)
far 52.204-13, System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018)
far 52.204-18, Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020)
far 52.211-11, Liquidated Damages-supplies, Services, Or Research And Development. (sep 2000)
far 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification (apr 1984)
far 52.224-2, Privacy Act (apr 1984)
far 52.227-14, Rights In Data-general (may 2014)
far 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (nov 2021) (deviation Aug 2020)
vaar 852.211-72, Technical Industry Standards (nov 2018)
vaar 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising
vaar 852.211-70, Equipment Operations And Maintenance Manuals
vaar 852.219-73, Va Notice Of Total Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside
vaar 852.232-72, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests
vaar 852.233-70, Protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution
vaar 852.233-71, Alternate Protest Procedure
vaar 852.246-71, Rejected Goods
vaar 852.270-1, Representatives Of Contracting Officers
vaar 852.212-71, Gray Market Items (apr 2020)
vaar 852.219-74, Limitations On Subcontracting Monitoring And Compliance (jul 2018) (deviation)
vaar 852.219-75, Subcontracting Commitments Monitoring And Compliance (jul 2018) (deviation)
vaar 852.219-78, Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Supplies And Products (sep 2021) (deviation)
vaar 852.242-71, Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020)
vaar 852.247-71, Delivery Location (oct 2018)
vaar 852.247-74, Advance Notice Of Shipment (oct 2018)
end Of Addendum To 52.212-4
far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2022)
refer To Attached Far 52.212-5 For Subparagraphs The Contractor Shall Comply With The Following Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services.
all Quoters Shall Submit The Following:
quotation In Accordance With Addendum To Far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors, Attachment 1: Tailored Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services
authorization Letter Or Other Documents From The Oem Verifying Offeror Is An Authorized Dealer, Distributor Or Reseller
a Completed Copy Of Certificate Of Compliance For Supplies And Products At Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 852.219-78, Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Supplies And Products
statement Specifying The Extent Of Agreement With All Terms, Conditions, And Provisions Included In The Solicitation. Offers That Fail To Furnish Required Representations Or Information Or Reject The Terms And Conditions Of The Solicitation May Be Excluded From Consideration.
all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Glac, Contracting Officer Steven Macdonald At Steven.macdonald@va.gov.
award Will Be Based Upon A Comparative Evaluation Of Quotes In Accordance With The Simplified Acquisition Procedures Of Far 13. Comparative Evaluation Is The Side By Side Pairwise Comparison Of Quotes Based On Factors Resulting In A Contracting Officer Decision For The Quote Most Favorable To The Government.
the Following Are The Decision Factors:
price
technical
speed Of Delivery
veteran Involvement
the Award Will Be Made To The Response Most Advantageous To The Government.
responses Should Contain Your Best Terms, Conditions.
to Facilitate The Award Process, All Quotes Must Include A Statement Regarding The Terms And Conditions Herein As Follows:
"the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document Without Modification, Deletion, Or Addition."
or
"the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document With The Exception, Deletion, Or Addition Of The Following:"
Quoters Shall List Exception(s) And Rationale For The Exception(s), If Any.
submission Of Your Response Shall Be Received Not Later Than 11am Central Standard Time On April 01, 2024. Responses Should Be Sent To The Contracting Officer Steven Macdonald At Steven.macdonald@va.gov.
late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f).
any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below.
point Of Contact
steven Macdonald,
contracting Officer
network Contracting Office 12
steven.macdonald@va.gov
see Attached Document: Attachment 1 Tailored 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors.
see Attached Document: Attachment 2 Tailored 52.212-2 Evaluation Of Offerors.
see Attached Document: Attachment 3
Closing Date1 Apr 2024
Tender AmountRefer Documents
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
Healthcare and Medicine
United States
Details: Description
this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested, And A Written Solicitation Document Will Not Be Issued.
this Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular [2024-03, Effective Date 02/23/2024].
this Solicitation Is Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb).
the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 339115, With A Small Business Size Standard Of 1,000 Employees.
the Fsc/psc Is 6515.
the Hudson Valley Va Medical Center In Wappingers Falls, New York Is Currently Seeking To Replace 7 Slit Lamps, 7 Tonometers, 5 Deluxe Stands, And 4 Chairs For The Optometry Cbocs (community Based Outpatient Clinics). This Request Will Be Brand Name Only.
all Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotations For The Following:
scope Of Work:
contractor Is Required To Furnish And Deliver Following Items Below:
(7) Haag-streit Bm900 Slit Lamp - With Led Slit Illumination, - Basic Model
(7) Haag-streit R900 Tonometer W/ 2 Prisms (soaking/wiping Prism With Alcohol Will Void Warranty)
(5) Marco Deluxe Stands
(4) Marco Automatic Chairs Warm Grey, 1284
upholstery - Color Required, Encore Cushion-charcoal
(5) Installations:
1 Slit Lamp And 1 Tonometer At Port Jervis, Monticello, And New City
2 Slit Lamps And 2 Tonometers For Carmel And Goshen
5 Deluxe Stands, 2 At Goshen, 1 At Monticello, 1 At Carmel, And 1 At New City
4 Automatic Chairs, 2 At Goshen, 1 At Carmel, 1 New City
item #
description
qty
sl0hs900bmleds
haag-streit Bm900 Slit Lamp - With Led Slit Illumination, Basic Model
7
to0hsr900
haag-streit R900 Tonometer W/ 2 Prisms
7
cs0ma1207wgfg
marco Deluxe Stand, Warm Grey - Includes Deluxe Refractor Arm
5
cs0ma1220wg
marco Encore Automatic Chair - Warm Grey, 1284 Upholstery
4
cs0ma1284ch
encore Cushion-charcoal
4
the Slit Lamp Microscope Is Used To Microscopically Examine The Exterior, Middle And Internal Portion Of The Eye. It Is Probably One Of The Most Essential Pieces Of Equipment In The Ophthalmic Field. In Addition, The Tonometer, Which Is Attached To The Slit Lamp, Is Used To Measure Intra-ocular Pressure. The Current Slit Lamps & Tonometers At The Clinics Above Have Been In Service For Over 20 Years. They Are All Quality Microscopes But At This Point Biomed Is Unable To Procure Replacement Parts When They Are Needed. They Are All Well Beyond Their Replacement Dates. While They Still Are In Working Order, Most Of Them Do Not Glide Smoothly When Scanning Internal And External Surfaces, Which Can Impact Patient Care. The Marco Chairs Are Compatible And Connect To The Haag-streit Slit Lamps And Tonometers. The Contractor Shall Provide All Resources Necessary To Accomplish The Deliverables Described In This Statement Of Work. This Request Will Be Brand Name Only.
the Purchase Order/contract Period Of Performance Is 30 Days After Award, Fob Destination.
place Of Performance/place Of Delivery
castle Point Va Medical Center
bldg. 44 Receiving
41 Castle Point Rd,
wappingers Falls, Ny 12590
installations And Delivery Shall Occur At The Following Cboc S:
goshen Va Clinic
30 Hatfield Lane, Suite 204
goshen, Ny 10924-6768
monticello Va Clinic
55 Sturgis Road
monticello, Ny 12701-1225
carmel Va Clinic
1875 Route 6, Provident Bank, 2nd Floor.
carmel, Ny 10512-2316
new City
345 North Main Street, Upper Level
new City, Ny 10956-4312
port Jervis Va Clinic
100 Pike Street, Port Jervis Plaza
port Jervis, Ny 12771-1831
the Full Text Of Far Provisions Or Clauses May Be Accessed Electronically At Http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.
the Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition:
far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023).
far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services
(nov 2023).
offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required.
the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition:
far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023).
far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (dec 2023).
the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable:
(a)â the Contractorâ shallâ comply With The Following Federalâ acquisitionâ regulation (far) Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable Toâ acquisitionsâ ofâ commercial Productsâ andâ commercial Services:
(1)â 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statementsâ (jan 2017)â (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)).
(2)â 52.204-23, Prohibition Onâ contractingâ for Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entitiesâ (dec 2023)â (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91).
(3)â 52.204-25, Prohibition Onâ contractingâ for Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment.â (nov 2021)â (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232).
(4)â 52.209-10, Prohibition Onâ contractingâ with Inverted Domestic Corporationsâ (nov 2015).
(5)â 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments Toâ small Business Subcontractorsâ (mar 2023)â (â 31 U.s.c. 3903â andâ 10 U.s.c. 3801).
(6)â â â 52.233-3, Protest After Awardâ (aug 1996)â (â 31â u.s.c.â 3553).
(7)â â â 52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contractâ claimâ (oct 2004)â (public Laws 108-77 And 108-78 (â 19â u.s.c.â 3805â note)).
(a) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Following Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services:
far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (dec 2022)
far 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998)
vaar 852.208-70 Service-disabled Veteran-owned And Veteran-owned Small Business Evaluation Factors Orders Or Bpas (jan 2023)
vaar 852.208-71 Service-disabled Veteran-owned And Veteran-owned Small Business Evaluation Factor Commitments--orders And Bpas (jan 2023)
vaar 852.211-70 Equipment Operation And Maintenance Manuals (nov 2018)
vaar 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments (oct 2019)
vaar 852.219-73 Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses.
vaar 852.219-74 Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Veteran-owned Small Businesses.
vaar 852.219-76 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Supplies And Products.
vaar 852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018)
vaar 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020)
vaar 852.247-73 Packing For Domestic Shipment (oct 2018)
far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (dec 2023)
far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023)
far 52.225-1 Buy American Supplies
far 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate
far 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998)
far 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021)
far 52.233-2 Service Of Protest (sep 2006)
vaar 852.233-70 Protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution (oct 2018)
vaar 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure [oct 2018]
far 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021)
far 52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023)
all Quoters Shall Submit The Following: One (1) Copy.
all Quotes Shall Be Sent To: Jonatan.rondon@va.gov
award Will Be Based Upon A Comparative Evaluation Of Quotes In Accordance With The Simplified Acquisition Procedures Of Far 13. Comparative Evaluation Is The Side By Side Pairwise Comparison Of Quotes Based On Factors Resulting In A Contracting Officer Decision For The Quote Most Favorable To The Government.
the Following Are The Decision Factors:
award Shall Be Made To The Contractor Whose Quotation Offers The Best Value To The Government, Considering Technical Capability, Past Performance, And Price. Comparative Evaluations May Be Considered For This Procurement. The Government Shall Evaluate Information Based On The Following Evaluation Criteria: (1) Technical Capability Factor Meeting Or Exceeding The Requirement, (2) Past Performance, And (3) Price.
the Award Will Be Made To The Response Most Advantageous To The Government.
responses Should Contain Your Best Terms, Conditions.
far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021)
(a) North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code And Small Business Size Standard. The Naics Code(s) And Small Business Size Standard(s) For This Acquisition Appear Elsewhere In The Request For Quote (rfq). However, The Small Business Size Standard For A Concern That Submits A Quote, Other Than On A Construction Or Service Acquisition, But Proposes To Furnish An End Item That It Did Not Itself Manufacture, Process, Or Produce Is 500 Employees If The Acquisition
(1) Is Set Aside For Small Business And Has A Value Above The Simplified Acquisition Threshold; Or
(2) Uses The Hubzone Price Evaluation Preference Regardless Of Dollar Value, Unless The Quoter Waives The Price Evaluation Preference; Or
(3) Is An 8(a), Hubzone, Service-disabled Veteran-owned, Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned, Or Women-owned Small Business Set-aside Or Sole-source Award Regardless Of Dollar Value.
(b) Submission Of Quotes. Submit Signed And Dated Quotes To The Office Specified In This Request For Quote (rfq) At Or Before The Exact Time Specified. Quotes May Be Submitted On Letterhead Stationery, Or As Otherwise Specified In The Rfq. As A Minimum, Quotes Must Show
(1) The Solicitation Number;
(2) The Time Specified In The Solicitation For Receipt Of Quotations;
(3) The Name, Address, And Telephone Number Of The Quoter;
(4) A Technical Description Of The Items Being Quoted In Sufficient Detail To Evaluate Compliance With The Requirements In The Solicitation. This May Include Product Literature, Or Other Documents, If Necessary;
(5) Terms Of Any Express Warranty;
(6) Price And Any Discount Terms;
(7) "remit To" Address, If Different Than Mailing Address;
(8) A Completed Copy Of The Representations And Certifications At Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 52.212-3 (see Far 52.212-3(b) For Those Representations And Certifications That The Quoter Shall Complete Electronically);
(9) Acknowledgment Request For Quotation Amendments;
(10) Past Performance Will Not Be Considered In Simplified Acquisition Procurements.
(11) Quote Should Include A Statement Specifying The Extent Of Agreement With All Terms, Conditions, And Provisions Included In The Solicitation. Quotes That Fail To Furnish Required Representations And Certifications, Information Requested In (1) To (9) And Accept The Terms And Conditions Of The Solicitation May Be Excluded From Consideration.
(c) Period For Acceptance Of Quotes. The Quoter Agrees To Hold The Prices In Its Quote Firm For 30 Calendar Days From The Date Specified For Receipt Of Quotes, Unless Another Time Period Is Specified In An Addendum To The Solicitation.
(d) Product Samples. When Required By The Solicitation, Product Samples Shall Be Submitted At Or Prior To The Time Specified For Receipt Of Quotes. Unless Otherwise Specified In This Solicitation, These Samples Shall Be Submitted At No Expense To The Government, And Returned At The Sender S Request And Expense, Unless They Are Destroyed During Testing.
(e) Multiple Quotes. Quoters Are Encouraged To Submit Multiple Quotes Presenting Alternative Line Items (provided That The Alternative Line Items Are Consistent With Far Subpart 4.10), Or Alternative Commercial Products Or Commercial Services For Satisfying The Requirements Of This Solicitation. Each Quote Submitted Will Be Evaluated Separately.
(f) Late Submissions, Revisions, And Withdrawals Of Quotes.
(1) Quoters Are Responsible For Submitting Quotes To Reach The Government Office Designated In The Solicitation By The Time Specified In The Solicitation. If No Time Is Specified In The Solicitation, The Time For Receipt Is 4:30 P.m., Local Time, For The Designated Government Office On The Date That Quotes Are Due.
(2) Any Quotation Received At The Government Office Designated In The Solicitation After The Exact Time Specified For Receipt Of Quotes Is "late" And May Not Be Considered Unless It Is Received Before Purchase Order Issuance And The Contracting Officer (co) Determines That Accepting The Late Quotation Would Not Unduly Delay The Acquisition.
(3) If An Emergency Or Unanticipated Event Interrupts Normal Government Processes So That Quotations Cannot Be Received At The Government Office Designated For Receipt Of Quotes By The Exact Time Specified In The Solicitation, And Urgent Government Requirements Preclude A Notice Of An Extension Of The Closing Date, The Time Specified For Receipt Of Quotes Will Be Deemed To Be Extended To The Same Time Of Day Specified In The Solicitation On The First Work Day On Which Normal Government Processes Resume.
(g) Issuance Of Purchase Order. The Government May Issue A Purchase Order To One Or More Quoters As Identified In The Request For Quote (rfq). Therefore, The Quoter S Initial Quote Should Contain The Best Terms From A Price And Technical Standpoint. However, The Government May Reject Any Or All Quotes If Such Action Is In The Public S Best Interest. The Contracting Officer (co) May Issue A Purchase Order To Other Than The Quoter With The Lowest Priced Quotation.
(h) Multiple Awards. The Government May Issue A Purchase Order For Any Item Or Group Of Items Of A Quotation, Unless The Quoter Qualifies The Quotation By Specific Limitations. Unless Otherwise Provided In The Schedule, Quotations May Not Be Submitted For Quantities Less Than Those Specified. The Government Reserves The Right To Issue A Purchase Order For A Quantity Less Than The Quantity Quoted, At The Unit Prices Quoted, Unless The Quoter Specifies Otherwise In The Quotation.
(1) Availability Of Requirements Documents Cited In The Solicitation.
(i) The Gsa Index Of Federal Specifications, Standards And Commercial Item Descriptions, Fpmr Part 101-29, And Copies Of Specifications, Standards, And Commercial Item Descriptions Cited In This Solicitation May Be Obtained For A Fee By Submitting A Request To- Gsa Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L Enfant Plaza, Sw Washington, Dc 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.
(ii) If The General Services Administration, Department Of Agriculture, Or Department Of Veterans Affairs Issued This Solicitation, A Single Copy Of Specifications, Standards, And Commercial Item Descriptions Cited In This Solicitation May Be Obtained Free Of Charge By Submitting A Request To The Addressee In Paragraph (i)(1)(i) Of This Provision. Additional Copies Will Be Issued For A Fee.
(2) Most Unclassified Defense Specifications And Standards May Be Downloaded From The Following Assist Websites:
(i) Assist ( Https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).
(ii) Quick Search ( Http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).
(3) Documents Not Available From Assist May Be Ordered From The Department Of Defense Single Stock Point (dodssp) By-
(i) Using The Assist Shopping Wizard ( Https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);
(ii) Phoning The Dodssp Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-fri, 0730 To 1600 Est; Or
(iii) Ordering From Dodssp, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.
(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) Standards Must Be Obtained From The Organization Responsible For Their Preparation, Publication, Or Maintenance.
(j) Unique Entity Identifier (uei). Applies To All Quotes That Exceed The Micro-purchase Threshold, And Quotes At Or Below The Micro-purchase Threshold If The Solicitation Requires The Contractor To Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam).) The Quoter Must Enter, In The Block With Its Name And Address On The Cover Page Of Its Quote, The Annotation "unique Entity Identifier" Followed By The Unique Entity Identifier That Identifies The Quoters Name And Address. The Quoter Also Must Enter Its Electronic Funds Transfer (eft) Indicator, If Applicable. The Eft Indicator Is A Four-character Suffix To The Uei. The Suffix Is Assigned At The Discretion Of The Quoter To Establish Additional Sam Records For Identifying Alternative Eft Accounts (see Far Subpart 32.11) For The Same Entity. If The Quoter Does Not Have A Uei, It Should Contact The Entity Designated At Www.sam.gov For Uei Establishment Directly To Obtain One. The Quoter Should Indicate That It Is A Quoter For A Government Contract When Contacting The Entity Designated At Www.sam.gov For Establishing The Uei.
(l) Requests For Information. The Co Will Not Notify Unsuccessful Quoters That Responded To This Request For Quotation (rfq). However, Quoters May Request Information On Purchase Order(s) Resulting From This Solicitation With The Co.
(end Of Provision)
to Facilitate The Award Process, All Quotes Must Include A Statement Regarding The Terms And Conditions Herein As Follows:
"the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document Without Modification, Deletion, Or Addition."
or
"the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document With The Exception, Deletion, Or Addition Of The Following:"
Quoters Shall List Exception(s) And Rationale For The Exception(s), If Any.
52.225-2 Buy American Certificate.
as Prescribed In 25.1101(a)(2), Insert The Following Provision:
buy American Certificate (oct 2022)
(a)
(1) The Offeror Certifies That Each End Product, Except Those Listed In Paragraph (b) Of This Provision, Is A Domestic End Product And That Each Domestic End Product Listed In Paragraph (c) Of This Provision Contains A Critical Component.
(2) The Offeror Shall List As Foreign End Products Those End Products Manufactured In The United States That Do Not Qualify As Domestic End Products. For Those Foreign End Products That Do Not Consist Wholly Or Predominantly Of Iron Or Steel Or A Combination Of Both, The Offeror Shall Also Indicate Whether These Foreign End Products Exceed 55 Percent Domestic Content, Except For Those That Are Cots Items. If The Percentage Of The Domestic Content Is Unknown, Select No .
(3) The Offeror Shall Separately List The Line-item Numbers Of Domestic End Products That Contain A Critical Component (see Far 25.105).
(4) The Terms Commercially Available Off-the-shelf (cots) Item, Critical Component, "domestic End Product," "end Product," And "foreign End Product" Are Defined In The Clause Of This Solicitation Entitled "buy American-supplies."
(b)foreign End Products:
line-item No.
country Of Origin
exceeds 55% Domestic Content
(yes/no)
(b)[list As Necessary]
(c) Domestic End Products Containing A Critical Component:
line-item No. ___
[list As Necessary]
(d) The Government Will Evaluate Offers In Accordance With The Policies And Procedures Of Part 25 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation.
submission Of Your Response Shall Be Received Not Later Than March 12th, 2024, 1600 Hours Est At Jonatan.rondon@va.gov.
any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below.
point Of Contact
jonatan Rondon
contracting Officer
network Contracting Office (nco2)
margaret Cochran Corbin Va Campus
423 East 23rd Street, 14045-w
new York, Ny 10010
212-686-7500 Ex. 5588
jonatan.rondon@va.gov
Closing Date12 Mar 2024
Tender AmountRefer Documents
DEPT OF THE NAVY USA Tender
Aerospace and Defence
United States
Details: Mvcs Rab Repairs – Sole Source Notice--
(redacted)
subj: Sole Source Justification Memorandum For The Repair Of Hpa’s And Rab
1. Identification Of The Agency And The Contracting Activity, And Specific Identification Of The Document As A “sole Source Justification.”
this Is A Sole Source Justification. Contracting Activity Is Nswc-pcd, Code 024, 110 Vernon Ave., Panama City, Fl, 32407.
2. Nature And/or Description Of The Action Being Approved.
this Action Will Award A Firm Fixed Price Contract To Reliable System Services Corporation For The Analysis And Repairs Listed In Paragraph 3 Of This Document.
3. A Description Of The Supplies Or Services Required To Meet The Agency’s Needs (including The Estimated Value).
line
description
qty.
1
analysis And Repair Of 224851 (hpa 2w Bit 2.2-2.4 Ghz) S/n: 0026
1
2
analysis And Repair Of 224569 (hpa 70w Bit 2.2-2.4 Ghz) S/n: 0035
1
3
analysis And Repair Of 224120 Radio Amplifier Box (rab) S/n: 0028
1
(redacted)the Government's Minimum Needs Have Been Verified By The Certifying Technical And Requirements Personnel. This Memo Does Not Authorize Acquisition For Other Requirements. (redacted)
4. Identification Of The Justification Rationale And, If Applicable, A Demonstration Of The Proposed Contractor’s Unique Qualifications To Provide The Required Supply Or Service. 10 U.s.c. 2304(c) - Only One Responsible Source And No Other Supplies Or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, Far 6.302-1.
the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (nswc Pcd) Currently Has A Requirement For The Equipment Repairs Listed In Paragraph 3. Reliable System Services Corporation Is The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) For The Equipment Requiring Repairs. As Such, They Are Privy To Proprietary Information Pertaining To The Equipment. If Another Vendor Were To Perform The Repair Services, They Would Not Have The Required Information To Correctly Analyze And Repair The Equipment To The Oem Specification.
as Such, The Government Does Not Expect Significant Savings Through Competition And It Is More Advantageous To The Government To Award On A Sole Source Basis To Reliable System Services Corporation For The Repairs Listed In Paragraph 3 Of This Document.
5. A Determination By The Ordering Activity Contracting Officer That The Order Represents The Best Value Consistent With Far 13.106-1(b).
the Contracting Officer Has Determined That The Order Represents The Best Value And Results In The Lowest Overall Cost Alternative (considering Price, Special Features, Administrative Costs, Etc.) To Meet The Government’s Needs.
6. A Description Of The Market Research Conducted Among Schedule Holders And The Results Or A Statement Of The Reason Market Research Was Not Conducted.
for The Reasons Specified In Paragraph 4 Above, Reliable System Services Corporation Is The Only Source That Can Meet The Government’s Needs. (redacted)
7. Any Other Facts Supporting The Justification.
none.
8. A Statement Of The Actions, If Any, The Agency May Take To Remove Or Overcome Any Barriers That Led To The Restricted Consideration Before Any Subsequent Acquisition For The Supplies Or Services Is Made.
as Stated In Paragraph 4 Above, Reliable System Services Corporation Is The Only Source That Can Meet This Requirement.
signature Page Follows
section F - Deliveries Or Performance
f.o.b.
52.247-29 Fob Origin
52.247-34 Fob Destination,
section G
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests And Receiving Reports (dec 2018)
252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (dec 2018)
section I – Contract Clauses
52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions (jun 2020)
52.203-19 Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017)
52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018)
52.204-19 Incorporation By Reference Of Representations And Certifications (dec 2014)
52.204-25 Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or
equipment (dec 2021)
52.204-27 Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023)
52.209-6 Protecting The Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or
proposed For Debarment (dec 2021)
52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Items (dec 2021)
52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (nov 2021)
preselected:
52.203-19 Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statement (jan 2017)
52.209-10 Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (nov 2021)
52.233-3 Protest After Award (aug 1996)
52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (oct 2004)
select As Applicable For Set Aside Type:
52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020)
required:
52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021)
52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (jun 2020)
52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer--system For Award Management (oct 2018)
52.222-53 Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For
certain Services--requirements (may 2014)
52.217-7 Option For Increased Quantity-separately Priced Line Item (mar 1989)
52.217-8 Option To Extend Services (nov 1999)
52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract (mar 2000)
52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards
52.232-39 Unenforceability Of Unauthorized Obligations (jun 2013)
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (dec 2021)
52.245-1, Government Property (jan 2017)
52.245-9, Use And Charges (apr 2012)
52.246-4 Inspection Of Services (aug 1996)
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation Of Former Dod Officials (sep 2011)
252.203-7002 Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights (sep 2013)
252.204-7003 Control Of Government Work Product (apr 1992)
252.204-7009 Limitations On The Use Or Disclosure Of Third-party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information
(oct 2016)
252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information And Cyber Incident Reporting (dec 2019)
252.204-7015 Notice Of Authorized Disclosure Of Information By Litigation Support (may 2016)
252.204-7020 Nist Sp 800-171 Dod Assessment Requirements (nov 2020)
252.211-7007, Reporting Of Government-furnished Property (mar 2022)
252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items (jun 2013)
252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments (dec 2006)
252.245-7001, Tagging, Labeling, And Marking Of Government-furnished Property (apr 2012)
252.245-7002, Reporting Loss Of Government Property (dec 2017)
252.245-7003, Contractor Property Management System Administration (apr 2012)
252.245-7004, Reporting, Reutilization, And Disposal (dec 2017)
252.246-7007 Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection And Avoidance System (aug 2016)
252.246-7008 Sources Of Electronic Parts (may 2018)
252.247-7023 Transportation Of Supplies By Sea (feb 2019)
252.215-7013 Supplies And Services Provided By Nontraditional Defense Contractors. (jan 2018)
52.252-1-solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998)
52.252-2-clauses Incorporated By Reference (may 2019)
section K – Representations
2.203-18 Prohibition On Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or
statements--representation (jan 2017)
52.204-19 Incorporation By Reference Of Representations And Certifications (dec 2014)
52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or
equipment.(nov 2021)
52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services-representation (oct 2020)
52.209-11 Representation By Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction (feb 2016)
52.212-3 Alt 1 Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Items (may 2022)
252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (oct 2016)
52.222-52 Exemption From Service Contract Labor Standards (may 2014)
section L - Instructions Conditions And Notices To Bidders
52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors—commercial Items (nov 2021)
52.204-7 System For Award Management (oct 2018)
52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018)
52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (jan 2017)
52.211-14 Notice Of Priority Rating (apr 2008)
52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options (july 1990)
252.213-7000 Notice To Prospective Suppliers On Use Of Supplier Performance Risk System In Past Performance
evaluations (sep 2019)
section M – Evaluation Factors For Award
52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (nov 2021)
far Part 13 Best Value, Sprs Past Performance Ratings, Price And Delivery Terms
g-232-h005 Supplemental Instructions Regarding Invoicing (navsea) (jan 2019)
(a) For Other Than Firm Fixed Priced Contract Line Item Numbers (clins), The Contractor Agrees To Segregate Costs
incurred Under This Contract/task Order (to), As Applicable, At The Lowest Level Of Performance, Either At The Sub Line
item Number (slin) Or Clin Level, Rather Than At The Total Contract/to Level, And To Submit Invoices Reflecting Costs
incurred At That Level. Supporting Documentation In Wide Area Workflow (wawf) For Invoices Shall Include
summaries Of Work Charged During The Period Covered As Well As Overall Cumulative Summaries By Individual Labor
categories, Rates, And Hours (both Straight Time And Overtime) Invoiced; As Well As, A Cost Breakdown Of Other Direct
costs (odcs), Materials, And Travel, By Technical Instruction (ti), Slin, Or Clin Level. For Other Than Firm Fixed
price Subcontracts, Subcontractors Are Also Required To Provide Labor Categories, Rates, And Hours (both Straight Time
and Overtime) Invoiced; As Well As, A Cost Breakdown Of Odcs, Materials, And Travel Invoiced. Supporting
documentation May Be Encrypted Before Submission To The Prime Contractor For Wawf Invoice Submittal.
subcontractors May Email Encryption Code Information Directly To The Contracting Officer And Contracting Officer
representative (cor). Should The Subcontractor Lack Encryption Capability, The Subcontractor May Also Email
detailed Supporting Cost Information Directly To The Contracting Officer And Cor; Or Other Method As Agreed To By
the Contracting Officer.
(b) Contractors Submitting Payment Requests And Receiving Reports To Wawf Using Either Electronic Data
interchange (edi) Or Secure File Transfer Protocol (sftp) Shall Separately Send An Email Notification To The Cor
and Contracting Officer On The Same Date They Submit The Invoice In Wawf. No Payments Shall Be Due If The
contractor Does Not Provide The Cor And Contracting Officer Email Notification As Required Herein.
(end Of Text)
g-242-h001 Government Contract Administration Points-of-contact And
responsibilities (navsea) (oct 2018)
(a) The Government Reserves The Right To Administratively Substitute Any Of The Points Of Contact Listed Below At Any
time.
(b) The Contracting Officer Is The Only Person Authorized To Change This Contract Or Orders Issued
thereunder. The Contractor Shall Not Comply With Any Order, Direction Or Request Of Government Personnel
- That Would Constitute A Change - Unless It Is Issued In Writing And Signed By The Contracting Officer Or Is
pursuant To Specific Authority Otherwise Included As Part Of This Contract. If, In The Opinion Of The Contractor,
an Effort Outside The Existing Scope Of This Contract Is Requested, The Contractor Shall Promptly Comply With
the Notification Of Changes Clause Of This Contract.
(c) The Points Of Contact Are As Follows:
(i) The Procuring Contracting Officer (pco) Is:
see Page 1, Block 24
(ii) The Contract Specialist Is:
name: Alan Tyler Bounds
e-mail: Alan.t.bounds.civ@us.navy.mil
phone: (850) 625-1117
(iii) The Administrative Contracting Officer (aco) Is:
not Applicable
(d) The Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) Is The Contracting Officer’s Appointed Representative For
technical Matters. The Cor Is Not A Contracting Officer And Does Not Have The Authority To Direct The
accomplishment Of Effort Which Is Beyond The Scope Of The Contract Or To Otherwise Change Any Contract
requirements. An Informational Copy Of The Cor Appointment Letter, Which Provides A Delineation Of Cor Authority
and Responsibilities, Will Be Provided Upon Award Of This Contract.
the Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) Is:
not Applicable
(e) The Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (acor) Is Responsible For Cor Responsibilities And
functions In The Event That The Cor Is Unavailable Due To Leave, Illness, Or Other Official Business. The Acor Is
appointed By The Contracting Officer; A Copy Of The Acor Appointment Will Be Provided Upon Award Of This Contract.
the Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (acor) Is:
not Applicable
(f) The Technical Point Of Contact (tpoc) Is The Contracting Officer’s Representative For Technical Matters When A
cor Is Not Appointed. The Tpoc Is Responsible For Technical Issues Of Contract Administration, Such As Providing
all Items Of Government Furnished Information (gfi), Government Furnished Material (gfm) And Government
furnished Equipment (gfe) If Specified In The Contract As Well As The Inspection And Acceptance Of All Contract
deliverables.
the Technical Point Of Contact (tpoc) Is:
name:
email:
(g) The Alternate Technical Point Of Contact (atpoc) Is Responsible For Tpoc Responsibilities And Functions In The
event That The Tpoc Is Unavailable Due To Leave, Illness, Or Other Official Business.
the Alternate Technical Point Of Contact (atpoc) Is:
not Applicable
(h) The Ombudsman Will Review Complaints From The Contractors And Ensure That All Contractors Are Afforded A Fair
opportunity To Be Considered, Consistent With The Procedures In The Contract.
the Ombudsman Is:
not Applicable
(i) The Authorized Ordering Person(s) For Per-call Maintenance Is Responsible For Issuing And Maintaining Records For
any Per-call Orders For Remedial Maintenance Placed Under This Contract. No Per-call Order Shall Be Placed Outside The
scope Of This Contract And The Cumulative Total Of All Orders Shall Not Be In Excess Of Any Not-to-exceed Amount Specified
in The Contract. Per-call Orders Shall Not, In Any Way, Modify Any Terms And Conditions Of The Contract.
(j) The Authorized Ordering Person(s) For Per-call Maintenance Is:
person(s) Listed In (f) With Approval From Persons Listed In ( C ) (i) And (ii).
(k) The Contractor's Point Of Contact For Performance Under This Contract Is:
name:
e-mail:
address: See Block 9
phone
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g-242-h002 Hours Of Operation And Holiday Schedule (navsea) (jul 2021)
(a) The Policy Of This Activity Is To Schedule Periods Of Reduced Operations Or Shutdown During Holiday Periods.
deliveries Will Not Be Accepted On Saturdays, Sundays Or Holidays Except As Specifically Requested By The [insert
activity Name]. All Goods Or Services Attempted To Be Delivered On A Saturday, Sunday Or Holiday Without Specific
instructions From The Contracting Officer Or His Duly Appointed Representative Will Be Returned To The Contractor At
the Contractor’s Expense With No Cost Or Liability To The U.s. Government.
(b) The Federal Government Observes Public Holidays That Have Been Established Under 5 U.s.c. 6103. The Actual
date Of Observance For Each Of The Holidays, For A Specific Calendar Year, May Be Obtained From The Opm Website At
opm.gov Or By Using The Following Direct Link:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/.
(c) Delayed Opening, Early Dismissal And Closure Of Government Facilities. When A Government Facility Has A
delayed Opening, Is Closed Or Federal Employees Are Dismissed Early (due To Severe Weather, Security Threat, Security
exercise, Or A Facility Related Problem) That Prevents Personnel From Working, Onsite Contractor Personnel Regularly
assigned To Work At That Facility Shall Follow The Same Reporting And/or Departure Directions Given To Government
personnel. The Contractor Shall Not Direct Charge To The Contract For Such Time Off, But Shall Follow Parent Company
policies Regarding Taking Leave (administrative Or Other). Non-essential Contractor Personnel, Who Are Not Required To
remain At Or Report To The Facility, Shall Follow Their Parent Company Policy Regarding Whether They Should Go/stay
home Or Report To Another Company Facility. Subsequent To An Early Dismissal, Delayed Opening, Or During Periods Of
inclement Weather, Onsite Contractors Should Monitor The Opm Website As Well As Radio And Television
announcements Before Departing For Work To Determine If The Facility Is Closed Or Operating On A Delayed Arrival
basis.
(d) When Federal Employees Are Excused From Work Due To A Holiday Or A Special Event (that Is Unrelated To Severe
weather, A Security Threat, Or A Facility Related Problem), On Site Contractors Shall Continue Working Established Work
hours Or Take Leave In Accordance With Parent Company Policy. Those Contractor Employees Who Take Leave Shall Not
direct Charge The Non-working Hours To The Contract. Contractors Are Responsible For Predetermining And Disclosing
their Charging Practices For Early Dismissal, Delayed Openings, Or Closings In Accordance With The Far, Applicable
cost Accounting Standards, And The Company’s Established Policy And Procedures. Contractors Shall Follow Their
disclosed Charging Practices During The Contract Period Of Performance, And Shall Not Follow Any Verbal Directions To
the Contrary. The Contracting Officer Will Make The Determination Of Cost Allowability For Time Lost Due To Facility
closure In Accordance With Far, Applicable Cost Accounting Standards, And The Contractor's Established Accounting
policy And Procedures.
(e) If You Intend To Visit The Contracts Office, It Is Advised That You Call For An Appointment At Least 24 Hours In
advance.
(f) The Hours Of Operation Are As Follows:
area From To
nswc-pcd And/or Nedu 0700 1600*
(g) All Deliveries To The Receiving Officer, (see Delivery Schedule, Section F), Shall Be Made Monday Through
friday From 0700 To 1600 Local Time, Unless Otherwise Specified. Deliveries Will Not Be Accepted After 1600. No
deliveries Will Be Accepted On Federal Government Holidays.
***note*** Trucks Must Gain Access To The Base Prior To 1430.
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g-242-w001 Contract Administration Functions (navsea) (oct 2018)
(a) In Accordance With Far 42.302(a) All Functions Listed Are Delegated To The Aco Except The Following Items To Be
retained By The Pco:
all Functions Listed Will Be Retained By The Pco.
(b) In Accordance With Far 42.302(b), The Following Additional Functions Are Delegated To The Aco: None
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l-204-h003 Notification Of Use Of Navy Support Contractors For Official
contract Files (navsea) (apr 2019)
(a) Navsea May Use A Contractor To Manage Official Contract Files Hereinafter Referred To As "the Support
contractor", Including The Official File Supporting This Procurement. These Official Files May Contain Information That
is Considered A Trade Secret, Proprietary, Business Sensitive Or Otherwise Protected Pursuant To Law Or Regulation,
hereinafter Referred To As “protected Information”. File Management Services Consist Of Any Of The Following:
secretarial Or Clerical Support; Data Entry; Document Reproduction, Scanning, Imaging, Or Destruction; Operation,
management, Or Maintenance Of Paper-based Or Electronic Mail Rooms, File Rooms, Or Libraries; And Supervision In
connection With Functions Listed Herein.
(b) The Cognizant Contracting Officer Will Ensure That Any Navsea Contract Under Which These File Management
services Are Acquired Will Contain A Requirement That
(1) The Support Contractor Not Disclose Any Information;
(2) Individual Employees Are To Be Instructed By The Support Contractor Regarding The Sensitivity Of The Official
contract Files;
(3) The Support Contractor Performing These Services Be Barred From Providing Any Other Supplies And/or
services, Or Competing To Do So, To Navsea For The Period Of Performance Of Its Contract And For An Additional
three Years Thereafter Unless Otherwise Provided By Law Or Regulation; And,
(4) In Addition To Any Other Rights The Offeror May Have, It Is A Third Party Beneficiary Who Has The Right Of
direct Action Against The Support Contractor, Or Any Person To Whom The Support Contractor Has Released Or
disclosed Protected Information, For The Unauthorized Duplication, Release, Or Disclosure Of Such Protected
information.
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Closing Date18 Mar 2024
Tender AmountRefer Documents
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
Healthcare and Medicine
United States
Details: Request For Information Mobile X-ray And Ultrasound Imaging For Clinics
this Is A Request For Information. This Is Not A Solicitation For Proposals, Proposal Abstracts, Or Quotations. The Purpose Of This Notice Is To Obtain Information Regarding The Availability And Capability Of All Qualified Sources To Perform A Potential Requirement.
services Required: The Department Of Veterans Affairs (va), Veterans Health Administration (vha) Mt. Home Vamc And Surrounding Area Clinics Have A Need For Mobile X-ray And Ultrasound Imaging.
purpose And Objectives: Your Responses To The Information Requested Will Assist The Government In Determining The Appropriate Acquisition Method.
projected Naics Code: 621512 And Sized Standard Is $19.0 Million.
note: Respondent Claiming Sdvosb And Vosb Status Must Be Registered And Verified In Sba Vetcert. Additionally, All Offerors Responding To A Solicitation Must Have An Active Registration In The System For Award Management (sam) At The Time Of Quote Submission.
anticipated Period Of Performance: Services Are Needed October 1, 2024.
rfi Questionnaire
company Name ___________________________________________
poc ___________________________________________
phone Number ___________________________________________
email Address ___________________________________________
uei ___________________________________________
1. Is Your Firm Considered A Small Business? The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Is Tentatively 621512; The Small Business Size Standard For This Naics Code Is $19.0 Million.
a Size Standard, Which Is Usually Stated In Number Of Employees Or Average Annual Receipts, Represents The Largest Size That A Business (including Its Subsidiaries And Affiliates) May Be To Remain Classified As A Small Business For Small Business Administration And Federal Contracting Programs. The Definition Of "small" Varies By Industry. Is Your Business Considered Any Of The Following?
[ ] Yes [ ] No Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb)**
[ ] Yes [ ] No Veteran Owned Small Business (vosb)**
[ ] Yes [ ] No Historic Underutilized Business Zone (hubzone)
[ ] Yes [ ] No Small Disadvantaged Business (sdb)
[ ] Yes [ ] No Woman Owned Small Business (wosb)
[ ] Yes [ ] No Small Business (sb)
if You Are A Small Business, Are You Able To Comply With Far 52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting? [ ] Yes [ ] No
2. Does Your Firm Have An Active Registration In The System For Award Management (sam)?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
3. Have You Provided Mobile X-ray And Ultrasound Imaging To A Federal Agency In The Past? If So, Please List Experience.
4. Do You Have X-ray And Ultrasound Technicians Who Are Available To Provide These Services? Please Provide Details, To Include How Many Available Providers, Their Location, Etc.
5. What Type And Size Of Vehicle Will Be Required To Provide This Mobile Service?
6. How Long Would It Take To Procure And/or Assemble The Necessary Equipment Needed To Meet This Requirement After Award?
7. Provide Any Additional Feedback That You Feel Is Relevant (i.e., Problems Or Any Other Issues Experienced With Similar Contracts).
note: Do Not Include Proprietary, Classified, Confidential, Or Sensitive Information In Responses.
please E-mail Your Questionnaire Response With The Above Information To Christina Curley (christina.curley@va.gov) With The Subject Line "request For Information: Mobile X-ray And Ultrasound Imaging For Clinics By 10:00am Ct On May 20, 2024.
disclaimer And Important Notes. This Notice Does Not Obligate The Government To Award A Contract Or Otherwise Pay For The Information Provided In Response. The Government Reserves The Right To Use Information Provided By Respondents For Any Purpose Deemed Necessary And Legally Appropriate. Any Organization Responding To This Notice Should Ensure That Its Response Is Complete And Sufficiently Detailed To Allow The Government To Determine The Organization S Qualifications To Perform The Work. Respondents Are Advised That The Government Is Under No Obligation To Acknowledge Receipt Of The Information Received Or Provide Feedback To Respondents With Respect To Any Information Submitted. After A Review Of The Responses Received, A Pre-solicitation Synopsis And Solicitation May Be Published To The System For Award Management. However, Responses To This Notice Will Not Be Considered Adequate Responses To A Solicitation.
general Information
contract Opportunity Type:â sources Sought (original)
all Dates/times Are:â (utc-10:00) Central Time, Chicago, Usa
original Published Date:â april 24, 2024
original Response Date:â may 20,2024; 10:00 Am Ct
agency: Department Of Veterans Affairs (va), Network Contracting Office 9 (nco 9)
For The James H. Quillen Vamc (jhqvamc)
classification
original Set Aside: Unrestricted
product Service Code:â q522 Medical Diagnostic Imaging
naics Code: 621512 And Size Standard $19.0 Million
place Of Performance: Mt. Home Vamc And Surrounding Area Clinics
description
this Request For Information (rfi) / Sources Sought (ss) Notice Is For Market Research, Information, And Planning Purposes Only And Shall Not Be Construed As A Solicitation Or As An Obligation On The Part Of Va Or The James H. Quillen Va Medical Center. This Is Not A Solicitation For Proposals, Proposal Abstracts Or Quotations. The Purpose Is To Obtain Information Regarding The Availability And Capability Of All Qualified Sources To Perform A Potential Requirement.
this Is A New Requirement For Mobile X-ray And Ultrasound Services. Services Are To Be Provided To 10 Rural Community Based Outpatient Clinics (cbocs) In The Mountain Home Va Catchment Area. The Contractor Shall Provide All Resources And Equipment Necessary To Provide These Services.
a Two-week Period Is Being Given To Respond To Potential Contractor Questions. If You Are Interested And Have Questions, Please Submit Your Questions Via E-mail To Christina.curley@va.gov By 10:00 Am On May 9, 2024. Questions Will Be Answered Via An Amendment To This Sources Sought Notice.
performance Work Statement
general Information
introduction And Overview
visn 9, Mountain Home Vamc, Requires Contractual Services To Provide Mobile Imaging Services Onsite At The Corner Of Sydney And Lamont St., Mountain Home, Tennessee And/or Downtown West Outpatient Center, Knoxville, Tn And/or Mountain Home Affiliate Community Based Outpatient Clinic (cboc). See Attachment A For List Of All Potential Areas Of Service. Mobile Imaging Services Includes A Primary Non-18 Wheeled Trailer/coach Containing Radiographic X-ray And Ultrasound Unit With Option For The Secondary To Be 18 Wheeled If Shortest Unit Available Close To Length As Non-18 Wheeled Vehicle In Order To Service Smaller Cboc Locations. Vehicle Platform For This Contract Is To Utilize A Mobile Platform That Is The Smallest Possible To Ensure Reliability And Travel In Winter Weather Conditions. The Targeted Platforms Include Sprinter And Box. Mobile Vehicle Will Transport Equipment And Personnel To Multiple Locations On A Rotating Schedule. Radiographic X-ray Equipment Will Be Diagnostic X-ray Unit To Include Chest Board, Table Bucky, Overhead Railing, X-ray Generator And All Other Equipment To Be Fully Operational. Ultrasound Unit Will Be Full Diagnostic System To Perform All Ultrasound Exams On All Body Habitus. Ultrasound Unit Will Have The Ability To Acquire Images Within The Coach And/or Transported Into A Government Provided Space To Perform Ultrasound Examinations. All Acquired Images Will Be Transmitted In Real-time Electronically With Contractor Supplied Solution. Government Will Have Option To Operate With Government Qualified Technologists Or Government May Request Contractor To Supply Qualified Technologist Staffing. The Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Materials, Equipment, Maintenance, And Repair Of All Contractor-furnished Equipment (including The Mobile Vehicle Unit). Contractor Shall Be Responsible To Always Maintain All The Equipment In Good Working Order And Shall Reimburse The Vamc For Lost Time, Which May Result From Defective Workmanship Or Equipment Failure. Services Shall Be Performed As Listed In The Schedule Of Pricing.
contractor Responsibilities Summary But To Include All Items Within This Contract And Requirements To Be Fully Operational As A Vehicle And As Imaging Units.
contractor Shall Provide All Personnel, Transportation, And Equipment.
services Shall Be Performed By Certified Technologists
contractor Shall Provide A Mobile Service Solution That Shall Include A State-of-the-art Fixed X-ray Unit In A Suitable Automobile.
shall Provide State-of-the-art Ultrasound Unit That Shall Be Transported (properly Secured_ In The Same Automobile Unit). Once On Site, The Ultrasound Unit Shall Be Transported Inside Government Facility.
contractor Shall Provide One Tech Each For Ultrasound And X-ray In Addition To A Driver. Driver Is At The Discretion Of The Contractor. This Driver Position Is Not A Mandate And Depends On The Cdl Rating Of The Coach Vehicle As The Technologists May Be Able To Drive Based On Size.
all Patients Scheduled And/or Added On Will Be Scanned By The Contractor Staff And/or Government Staff With All Digital Images Transferred To Va Picture Archiving Communication System (pacs). Technologist Will Verify Image Transfer On All Exams And Complete All Requirement Work To Bring Exam To Completion.
supplies
contractor Shall Solely Be Responsible For The Procurement, Receipt, Dispensing, Administration And Safekeeping Of All Supplies Defined Herein. These Supplies Include Items For Maintaining Equipment, Patient Positioning, Computer Systems, And Any Other Items Required To Operate Equipment And Perform Exams.
term Of The Contract
the Resulting Contract Shall Be Effective For A Base Period Of One Year From Date Of Award Plus Nine (9) One-year Option Periods, Renewable At The Government S Discretion. This Contract Is Subject To The Availability Of Vamc Funds; No Service Shall Be Performed After End Of Contract Term, Unless Authorized By The Administrative Contracting Officer.
contractor S Furnished Equipment
equipment Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To, A Contractor-furnished, Fully Equipped, Non-18 Wheeled Vehicle/coach, Housing A Fully Diagnostic X-ray Unit With Table And Upright Chest Board, Not A Portable X-ray Unit, And A Fully Diagnostic Ultrasound, Non-laptop, Unit That Can Be Wheeled Into On-site Location. Mobile X-ray Imaging Services Will Be Performed On A Mobile Unit That Meets Facility Approval (documentation Of Proposed Units To Be Provided With Bid). Ultrasound Imaging Unit Must Meet Facility Approval. Equipment Specifications Will Include Year, Manufacturer, Model Number, And Make Of All Pertinent Information. All Equipment Used Will Be Fda Approved Imaging Equipment. The Entire Offering Of A Mobile Radiology Services Shall Meet All Local, State, Federal, Industry, Jcaho, Nec, Nfpa, Va, Osha And Other Regulatory Standards Internal And External For Which The Vamc Is Currently Accountable And Will Be Kept Current With All Federal And State Regulations.
system Capability Requirements
contractor Shall Provide An On-site Mobile Ultrasound And X-ray Unit That Is A Full System In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of This Contract. The Unit Shall Have The Ability To Perform All General X-rays And Ultrasound Exams.
mobile Unit Capabilities And Requirements
the Mobile Unit Must Have The Following:
hardware And Software To Support Fully Diagnostic Uncompressed Images To Include Compatible Post Processing Advanced Imaging.
fips 140-2 Compliant On All Systems Directly Interfacing With Government Network.
ability To Create, Store And Export Dicom, Jpeg And Mpeg File Formats.
dicom 3.0 Network Capability For Export Of Images Within Vamc. Transport Of Images Will Be Va-supplied Network Infrastructure.
the Mobile Unit Shall Be Equipped With A Cd-r Burner For A Backup To Transfer Data And To Burn Disc For Patients On Request.
the Mobile Unit Shall Provide Sub Space Sufficient To Allow Patient To Undress/dress In Private.
the Mobile Unit Shall Provide The Space Sufficient And The Appropriate Equipment For Performing Cpr, If Necessary.
the Mobile Unit Will Require Network Connection For Government Furnished Computer To Be Utilized By Technologists To Complete All Government Requirements For Exam Completion.
contractor Shall Provide Network Connection Solution For Transferring Of Images To Va Network That Meets All Security Requirements. Provide Solution/s And/or Options With Proposal For Bid.
mobile Unit Accessories
the Following Accessory Equipment Shall Be Provided By The Contractor:
handicap Accessibility
intercom System Between The Control Room And The Scanning Room
the Mobile Unit Shall Provide All Equipment Compatible With Mobile Unit, E.g. Pads, Sponges, Patient Moving Accessories, Wheelchair, And Etc.
equipment Specifications
the Following Minimum Performance Characteristics Of The Equipment Are Required:
the Imaging Equipment Shall Provide Images With Consistently High Technical Quality To Be Assessed By Va-employed Experts. Poor Image Quality Will Be Considered Non-performance Under This Contract And Must Be Remedied Within 10 Days Of Notification Or Incur Default.
the Imaging Equipment Shall Be Capable Of Acquiring Images To Meet All Protocols To Include Dual Energy Chest.
the Imaging Equipment Shall Be Capable Of Acquiring Images And All Post Processing Requirements To Deliver High Quality Diagnostic Images.
contractor Shall Provide Generator For Self-contained Power To Fully Operate Entire Coach And All Equipment Within, Possibly For Extended Periods Of Time.
the Ultrasound Unit Shall Have:
all Ultrasound Transducers To Perform All Ultrasound Exams To Include All Body Habitus.
the Mobile Imaging Unit Shall Be Ready For Use Regardless Of Outside Environmental Conditions, And Shall Adhere To The Following:
the Mobile Unit Shall Maintain A Temperature To Assure Proper Operation Of Equipment Without Frequent Calibration And Provide For Patient Comfort.
the Mobile Unit And Imaging Equipment Shall Meet All Federal, State, Fire And Safety Requirements.
the Mobile Unit Shall Be Equipped With Outlet Jack S Connections Capable Of Transmitting Data And Voice Through Government-provided Category Five (5) And Dual Power Phone Cable.
the Mobile Unit Shall Be Equipped With Secured Landline And Wireless Technology That Will Allow For Transmission Of Images. Contractor Shall Provide Full Solution Within Proposal.
pedestal Power And Landline Network Will Not Be Provided By Government Due To Separate Existing Building Lease Contract Restraints. Contractor May Work Independently With Building Owner To Establish Pedestal Power And Landline At Contractor Expense. Please Note Each Location Is Unique Environment And All Have Different Building Owners.
the Imaging Equipment Shall Support Dicom Modality Worklist (dmwl) For Future Use And Shall Be Able To Export Dicom Images To At Least One Destination.
the Imaging Systems Must Be On The Vista Imaging Approved Dicom Modality Interface List.
equipment Maintenance / Repairs
equipment Provided Shall Be Always In Good Working Order In Order To Provide High Quality Scans Required Under This Contract. Contractor Shall Be Completely Responsible For The Preventive Maintenance, Emergency And General Repairs, Safety, Cleaning, And Upkeep Of All Equipment Furnished By The Contractor. Preventative Maintenance/repairs On The Mobile Unit And All Associated Equipment Shall Be Performed In Accordance With The Conformance Standards And Manufacturer S Recommendations. If The Equipment Should Fail During Normal Working Hours, Every Effort Should Be Taken In Order To Reduce Equipment Downtime By Expediting Repairs.
exams Canceled Or Postponed Due To Failure Of Services Provided By The Contractor Must Be Rescheduled And Performed By The Contractor At The Original Imaging Site Within Seven (7) Calendar Days Of The Initial Appointment During The Normal Operating Hours Of The Clinic Services. If It Is Not Possible To Reschedule The Patient Within Seven (7) Calendar Days And The Vamc Must Make Alternate Arrangement To Have The Patient Sent To Another Local Facility For The Tests, The Contractor Shall Bear The Costs Associated With Such Re-procurement. The Vamc Will Provide The Contractor With An Itemized List Of Costs As A Result Of Any Service Failure And Cost Will Be Deducted From The Contractor S Invoice For The Period Involved.
contractor Shall Be Responsible For The Overall Housekeeping Of The Unit Including But Not Limited To Removal And Proper Disposal Of All Debris Daily Or As Often As Necessary To Maintain A Sanitized And Neat Environment In Accordance With The Conformance Standards.
contractor Shall Be Responsible For All Equipment While On Vamc Premises. At Least One Of Contractor S Personnel Must Be Present During Working Hours While The Equipment Is Located On The Vamc Campus. The Vamc Will Not Be Held Responsible For Any Loss Or Damage To The Contractor S Property, Which May Be Vandalized Or Damaged, Including The Mobile Unit While On Site. Contractor Shall Maintain Property Insurance On All Equipment Throughout The Duration Of The Contract And The Successful Contractor Shall Provide Proof Of Insurance As Required Herein.
Contractor Key Personnel Qualifications And Responsibilities
a Proposal Will Be Considered Only From Offerors Who Are Regularly Established In The Business Called For, Who Are Financially Responsible And Have The Necessary Equipment And Personnel To Furnish Service In The Volume Required For All Items Under This Solicitation. The Successful Contractor Shall Meet All Federal, State And Local Codes And Requirements For The Operation Of This Service And Equipment Provided. Employees Authorized By The Contractor To Perform Services Under This Specification And Any Resulting Contract, (including All Technologists) Shall Be Licensed And/or Registered In A State, Territory Or Commonwealth Of The United States Or The District Of Columbia. Contractor Shall Provide With His Or Her Signed Proposal, A Description Of All Personnel, Who Will Be Providing Services Under This Rfp. These Personnel Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To The Technologists, Support And Driver Staff Who May Visit A Medical Center As Part Of Their Duties Under This Contract Or Have Access To Confidential Personal Patient Information. In Addition, The Technologists Shall Be Certified In The Specific Modality Being Performed As Defined Herein. The Contractor Shall Provide Documentation Of Training And Competency Of All Proposed Technologists In All Of The Following Areas:
ultrasound Imaging
general Radiology Imaging
operation Of Mobile Unit/s And Software Applications
license To Operate Motorized Vehicle
Contractor Key Personnel Qualifications And Responsibilities
contractor Shall Provide All Required Modality Certified Technologists And Any Qualified Support Staff (as Patient Volume Requires) Necessary To Provide Services For The Vamc Patients Unless Government Opts To Utilize Qualified Government Staff.
if Additional Technologists Are Required To Increase Services Under This Contract, The Contractor Shall Be Requested To Provide A Written Description Of Those Personnel To The Administrative Contracting Officer For Approval And Security Clearance (background Investigation) Prior To The Commencement Of Any Additional Services.
the Contractor Is Required To Develop And Maintain The Following Documents For Each Contractor Employee Working On The Contract: Credentials And Qualifications For The Job; A Current Competence Assessment Checklist (an Assessment Of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Behaviors Required To Perform A Job Correctly And Skillfully; Including Knowledge And Skills Required To Provide Care For Certain Patient Populations, As Appropriate.); A Current Performance Evaluation Supporting Ability Of The Contractor Employee To Successfully Perform The Work Required In This Solicitation; And Listing Of Relevant Continuing Education For The Last Two (2) Years. The Contractor Will Provide Current Copies Of These Records At The Time Of Contract Award And Annually On The Anniversary Date Of Contract Award To The Contracting Officer S Representative (cor), Or Upon Request, For Each Contractor Employee Working On The Contract. Qualifications Of Personnel Are Subject To Review And Final Approval By The Facility Chief Of Staff And Chief Of Radiology.
personnel Assigned By The Contractor To Perform The Services Covered By This Contract Shall Be Proficient In Written And Spoken English (38 Usc 7402). Contractor S Technologists Will Be Required To Pull From Ris Worklist And/or Type Patient Information Into The Imaging System Computer Ensuring That All Images Are Identified With The Correct Patient Information To Include Full Name, Social Security Number, Date/accession Number And Modality Type. Contractor S Assigned Personnel Must Be Computer Literate In The Type Of Software And/or Hardware Associate With Their Duties.
the Technologist Shall Complete Training For Government Supplied Software And Hardware Required For Completion Of Exams Performed.
mobile Unit Driver Shall Be Licensed As Applicable To Operate And Drive The Mobile Vehicle In Which The Unit Is Housed. Contractor Technical Employees Shall Be Cpr Bls Certified And Are Authorized To Initiate This Life-saving Act If Necessary.
the Imaging Technologists Shall Be Trained And Qualified To Identify Contraindications To Imaging Exams.
imaging Technologist Shall Be Responsible To Screen Patients Prior To Performing Exams To Verify The Patient S Identification, Pregnancy Status, Breastfeeding Status, And Confirm The Procedure To Be Performed Prior To Commencement Of Any Services. Disqualification Of A Patient From The Exam Must Be Documented And Provided To Radiologist And/or Cor Before The Patient Leaves The Imaging Unit.
the Technologist Is Responsible For The Initial Assessment And Identification Of Medical Emergencies And Initiating The Emergency Response Procedure For Patients In Their Care. The Training For This Will Be A Part Of Initial Facility Orientation.
technologist Shall Ensure That All Imaging Exams Shall Be Acquired And Processed Per Procedures And Protocols Provided By The Facility Radiology Physicians. Raw And Processed Data Remain The Property Of The Government.
va Radiology Physicians Will Perform Interpretations Of The Examination(s). Unsatisfactory/non-diagnostic Examinations Shall Be Re-performed At The Discretion Of Designated Radiology Physician.
Certifications / Licensing Of Technologist
vendors Shall Submit With Their Offer The Following Documents:
copy Of All Personnel S Current Licenses (certification / Registration)
list Of Experience Of Proposed Contract Employees
competency Checklist
cpr Bls Certificate
Additional Requirements For Contractor Personnel And Contractor Operation:
contractor Shall Provide The Vamc Seven (7) Day Per Week Telephone Access To The Mobile Company Used In Performance Of This Contract.
services Provided By The Contractor Shall Be Performed Within The Policies, Procedures And Regulations Of The Vamc, To Include The Following Medical Center Memorandums: To Be Updated Before Being Published.
the Contractor's Radiation And Patient Safety Policies Must Meet Or Exceed The Vamc Policies For Standards Of Care. The Contractor S Current Policies For Radiation And Patient Safety Must Be Included With Proposal For Review By The Vamc. If Policies Are Found To Be Less Stringent Than Vamc Policies, Contractor Must Meet Or Exceed The Vamc Policies For Standards Of Care.
contractor Shall Meet The Safety Requirements Of Posting Radiation Hazardous Signs Around The Mobile Unit And Make Certain The Electrical Power Cable Is Under A Metal Cover, If It Crosses The Crosswalk.
neither The Contractor Nor The Contract Personnel Shall In Any Way Undertake The Practice Of Medicine, Render Medical Opinions Or Services Other Than Those Services Required To Support The Well-being Of The Patient, Or In Any Way With The Patient Other Than To Provide All Ancillary And Technical Services Required For The Operation Of The Unit. The Government May Evaluate The Quality Of Professional And Administrative Services Provided But Retains No Control Over The Medical Aspects Of Services Rendered, In Accordance With Far 37.401(b), Non-personal Health Care Services.
Personnel Policy
the Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Protecting The Personnel Furnishing Services Under This Contract. To Carry Out This Responsibility, The Contractor Shall Provide The Following For These Personnel:
worker S Compensation
professional Liability Insurance
income Tax Withholding
social Security Payments
holiday Pay
health Examinations, Including, But Not Limited To:
Tuberculosis Testing Contractor Shall Provide Proof Of A Negative Reaction To Purified Protein Derivative (ppd) Testing. A Negative Chest Radiographic Report For Active Tuberculosis Shall Be Provided In Cases Of Positive Ppd Results. The Ppd Test Shall Be Repeated Annually.
Rubella Testing Contractor Shall Provide Proof Of Immunization For Measles, Mumps, Rubella Or A Rubella Titer Of 1.8 Or Greater. If The Titer Is Less Than 1.8, A Rubella Immunization Shall Be Administered With Follow-up Documentation To The Cor.
Oig List Of Excluded Individuals / Entities
in Accordance With The Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (hipaa) And The Balanced Budget Act (bba) Of 1977, The Office Of Inspector General Has Established A List Of Parties And Entities Excluded From Federal Health Care Programs. Specifically, The Listed Parties And Entities May Not Receive Federal Health Care Program Payments Due To Fraud And/or Abuse Of The Medicare And Medicaid Programs.
therefore, All Offerors Shall Review The Oig List Of Excluded Individuals/entities On The Oig Web Site At Www.hhs.gov/oig To Ensure That The Proposed Candidate(s) And/or Firm(s) Are Not Listed. Offerors Should Note That Any Excluded Individual Or Entity That Submits A Claim For Reimbursement To A Federal Health Care Program, Or Causes Such A Claim To Be Submitted, May Be Subject To A Civil Monetary Penalty (cmp) Of $10,000 For Each Item Or Service Furnished During A Period That The Person Or Entity Was Excluded And May Also Be Subject To Treble Damages For The Amount Claimed For Each Item Or Service. Cmp S May Also Be Imposed Against Health Care Providers And Entities That Employ Or Enter Into Contracts With Excluded Individuals Or Entities To Provide Items Or Services To Federal Program Beneficiaries.
by Signing The Offer, The Contractor Certifies That He/she Has Reviewed The Oig List Of Excluded Individuals/entities And That The Proposed Candidate(s) And/or Firm Are Not Listed As Of The Date The Offer Was Signed.
Tort Claims
the Federal Tort Claims Act Does Not Cover Contractor Employees. When A Contractor S Employee Has Been Identified As A Provider In A Tort Claim, The Contractor Employee Is Responsible For Notifying The Contractor S Legal Counsel And/or Insurance Carrier. Any Settlement Or Judgment Arising From A Contractor Employee S Action Or Non-action Is The Responsibility Of The Contractor And/or Insurance Carrier.
supporting Information
schedule
contractor Shall Perform Clinical Services Up To 10 Hours Per Day On A Weekday Or Weekend To Be Established Independently With The Vamc. Services Are Based On Demand Of Patient Exam Volumes And/or Limited Equipment Availability Internal To Va. If There Is A Need To Increase The Number Of Days Per Week In Order To Accommodate Patient Services, The Government Reserves The Right To Increase The Number Of Days As Noted Herein. Contractor Will Be Given At Least Sixty (60) Calendar Days Notice Of The Vamc S Intention Of Increasing The Number Of Days Per Month For Which The Contractor Will Perform Services On Site. Additional Days Periodically May Be Added To Meet Backlog Of Exams With Sufficient Notice, Not To Exceed Thirty (30) Days. Additional Days Of Service Will Be Performed For Same Daily Lease Rate Or Less. Contractor Will Provide Additional Services For Emergency Patient/s During Same Service Date If Required For Patient Care. Overtime Charges Are Not Authorized. Schedule Rate Will Be Based On 8 Hour Or 10-hour Days Of Direct Clinical Care. Start Of Time And/or Qc Time Will Be Outside Of Direct Clinical Care Hours. Unresolved Scheduling Conflicts Will Be Decided By The Administrative Contracting Officer; The Decision Made Will Be Final.
the Contractor Shall Be Required To Confirm The Scheduled Examinations, By Contacting The Cor Or Designee Two (2) Business Days Prior To The Date Of Services. Procedures Will Be Established And Will Be Mutually Agreed Upon Between The Cor, Aco And The Successful Contractor During The Post-award Orientation.
the Contractor, Based On The Knowledge Of Their Imaging System Shall Determine A Maximum Number Of Patients That May Be Imaged Within A Day Where The First Patient Begins At 8:00 A.m. In Accordance With The Above, Vendors Shall Submit With His/her Signed Proposal, A Proposed Schedule Based Upon The Level Of Expertise Of The Proposed Contractor Personnel.
normal Hours Of Operation
contractor Personnel Shall Be Available On Site To Perform Exams On Patients On The Scheduled Weekday, Excluding Federal Holidays. The First Exam Will Start At 8:00 A.m. Unit Delivery, Setup And Daily Quality Control Procedures Shall Be Performed Prior To First Exam And Will Not Delay The Start Of The Examinations. Contractor And Cor Shall Mutually Agree Upon A Schedule Establishing Dates And Time For The Mobile Unit With Technicians To Be Present On Station. Hours Of Operation Must Be Approved In Advance By The Cor.
national Holidays And The Weekly Schedule
the Eleven (11) Holidays Observed By The Federal Government Are New Year S Day, Martin Luther King S Birthday, Washington S Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, And Christmas, And Any Other Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States To Be A National Holiday. The Government Reserves The Right To Request An Alternate Day For Performing Services To Be Agreed Upon Between The Cor And The Contractor.
daily Access To The Cboc Facilities
the Contractor Will Be Responsible For Contacting The Cboc Office Manager At The Site Of Service At The Time Of Arrival. The Contractor Will Also Be Responsible For Contacting The Va Police At The Closing Of Each Workday To Ensure That Both The Building And The Data Port Connections Are Secured. The Location And Contact Numbers Will Be Provided By The Cor To The Contractor Following Contract Award.
commencement Of Services
commencement Of Service Date Is To Be Coordinated With The Cor. Unit Must Be Ready For Patient Services No Later Than 45 Days After Contract Award, Unless Otherwise Agreed To Between The Contracting Officer And The Contractor.
inspection And Acceptance
the Delivery Location Of The Mobile Unit Site Shall Be Coordinated With The Cor; Inspection And Acceptance Of All Work Performance, Reports And Other Deliverables Under This Contract Shall Be Performed At The Place Of Delivery.
deliverables Will Be Inspected For Content, Completeness, And Accuracy And Conformance To Contract Requirements By The Cor Or His/her Designee. Inspection Will Include Validation Of Information Or Software Through The Use Of Automated Tools And/or Testing Of The Deliverables, As Specified In The Contract Order. The Scope And Nature Of This Testing Must Be Negotiated Prior To The Contract Award And Will Be Sufficiently Comprehensive To Ensure The Completeness, Quality And Adequacy Of All Deliverables.
reports, Documents, And Narrative Type Deliverables Will Only Be Accepted When All Discrepancies, Errors Or Other Deficiencies Identified In Writing By The Government Have Been Corrected.
maintenance Logs Will Be Made Available Upon Request.
non-conforming Products Or Services
non Conforming Products Or Services Will Be Rejected. Unless Otherwise Agreed By The Parties, Deficiencies Will Be Corrected Within Seven (7) Days Of The Rejection Notice. If The Deficiencies Cannot Be Corrected Within Seven (7) Days, The Contractor Will Immediately Notify The Cor And The Administrative Contracting Officer Of The Reason For The Delay And Provide A Proposed Corrective Action Plan Within Seven (7) Working Days.
contractor S Responsibilities
contractor Will Be Responsible For The Following:
training Vamc Staff On The Use Of The Contractor-provided Workstations And Image Analysis Software.
timely Delivery Of The Mobile Unit Such That Contractor May Facilitate The Following Startup Functions Prior To The Commencement Of Services:
contractor Shall Perform Tests As Necessary So That The Mobile Unit And All Associated Equipment Is Fully Operational, Safe, And Ready For Services So That The Schedule Of Patients Is Maintained At All Times.
contractor Shall Ensure That The Mobile Unit Is Properly Positioned And Docked. The Temperature Within The Unit Is Set And Maintained Prior To Performing Services.
contractor Shall Ensure That The Mobile Unit Is Level And Set For The Safety Of Patients And The Appropriate Utilities Connected For Proper Warm-up Of All Onboard Systems.
contractor Shall Allow For Sufficient Time For Contacting The Va Police When Gaining Access To The Vamc.
communications Will Be Operational.
daily Quality Control Time Must Not Interfere With The Regular Scheduling Of Patients For Exams. This Start Up Functions Must Be Completed Prior To 8:00 A.m. On Each Day When Unit Is Scheduled To Be On Site In Time For The First Patient To Be On Table At 8:00a.m.
contractor Will Be Responsible For Providing Quality Review To Ensure Quality Diagnostic Images At All Sites. The Vamc Reserves The Right To Require Corrective Action If Image Quality Or Other Service Problems Are Brought To The Attention Of The Contractor.
contractor Will Be Responsible For Monitoring The Number Of Scans Performed, By Maintaining A Daily Log.
contractor Shall Be Joint Commission Accreditation Of Healthcare Organizations (jcaho) Certified Or Shall Follow Established Jcaho Guidelines As They Pertain To Mobile Operations, And Patient Safety And Shall Follow The Guidelines Of The Department Of Veterans Affairs (va) And Occupational Safety Health Administration (osha). Jcaho Accredited Quality Assurance Survey Reports Shall Be Provided To The Contracting Officer S Representative (cor) Consistent With Joint Commission Recommendations.
emergency Repairs
contractor Shall Provide, At No Cost To The Vamc, All Emergency Services To Include All Required Personnel, Parts And Labor, And Preventive Maintenance/repairs Of Structure And Equipment To Maintain A Safe Environment As Recommended By The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Recommendations/specifications In Accordance With The Agreed Upon Schedule With The Cor.
in The Event Of An Equipment Failure During Normal Working Hours While In The Performance Of The Contractor S Services, The Contractor Shall Notify The Cor Or Designee Immediately After Discovery Of Equipment Failure While On Site. All Emergency Repairs Are The Responsibility Of The Contractor.
the Cor Shall Determine If Appointments Previously Scheduled Should Be Cancelled And Rescheduled As A Result Of The Equipment Failure. In The Event That The Equipment Fails, And The Failed Equipment Is Un-repairable, The Contractor Must Obtain An Alternate Unit Which Will Be Available On The Next Scheduled Day, And Which Meets All The Requirements Of The Resulting Contract To Ensure That Schedule Services Will Be Performed As Agreed Upon Under This Contract.
Contractor-furnished Facilities, Services, Supplies And Equipment
contractor Shall Contact The Cor To Make The Necessary Arrangements For A Site Visit Of The Actual Locations Where The Mobile Unit Will Be Located So That Precise Measurements Can Be Taken By The Contractor Who Shall Be Responsible To Confirm Compatibility Of Space.
contractor Shall Be Held Responsible For Any Damages, Which May Be Done To The Property During Delivery, Hookup And/or Removal Of Equipment At The Site. Any Damages Caused By The Contractor Shall Be Performed At The Contractor S Expense To The Satisfaction Of The Facility Chief Of Engineering.
proper Installation/staging Of The Contractor S Furnished Equipment Including The Mobile Unit Must Be Completed In Accordance With Industry Standards, All Osha Regulations, And Applicable Manufacturer S Recommendations. The Above Must Be Completed Prior To Commencement Of Services. Dates And Time For Completion Of The Above Shall Be Mutually Agreed Upon Between The Vamc And The Contractor.
the Contractor Will Supply All It Technical Support And Vendor Specific Engineer For All Provided Systems. Contractor Provided Information Systems Technical Support And Engineer Will Assure Connectivity And Functionality Of All Equipment During Initial Setup And Thereafter. Contractor Will Assure Availability Of All Support For Timely Contact And Resolution.
Government-furnished Facilities, Services, Supplies And Equipment
the Vamc Shall Provide All Patient Services, With Exception Of The Services Required Of The Contractor Within This Contract, Including The Following:
retain Full Medical Responsibility For Its Patients. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Patient Upon Pickup At The Vamc Designated Waiting Area, While On The Mobile Unit And During The Entire Scanning Procedure Until Patient Is Returned To The Designated Waiting Area.
approval And Scheduling Of Patients For Exams Will Be Provided By The Vamc Where The Services Are Provided. The Vamc Will Fax A Patient List Of Exams And Exam Times To The Contractor In A Fashion That Is Timely And Convenient To The Contractor. The Contractor Will Follow Up With Phone Verification Of The Patient List.
the Vamc Will Be Responsible For Transporting Patients To And From The Facility Furnished Waiting Area. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Picking Up And Transporting The Patient To The Mobile Unit. Upon Completion Of Services, The Contractor Shall Return Patient To The Designated Waiting Area Within The Vamc.
the Vamc Shall Ensure Each Patient Arriving For The Scans Has Physician Orders To Receive Services And Such Other Forms Or Information As Required. Contractor Is Required To Identify Patients Using Two Unique Full Identifiers Prior To Performing Radiology Exams.
the Vamc Will Designate In Writing One Or More Qualified Physicians Who Will Review Orders For Appropriateness, Interpret Reports And Take Such Other Steps As May Be Medically Necessary.
the Vamc Will Provide All Medical Supplies, Facilities, Personnel, And Physicians Required To Provide Patients With Such Emergency Medical Care As May Be Required, Including Oxygen, Aspirator And Defibrillator When Deemed Necessary.
the Vamc Nurses And Physicians Will Have The Ability To Provide Medication For Exam Specific Procedures.
contactor Shall Provide, During The Post Award Orientation, A Reasonable List Of Incidental Supplies Which May Be Necessary (excluding Those Which Are Defined As The Contractor S Responsibility).
the Contractor Agrees To Ensure Compliance/acceptance Testing Of The Imaging Equipment Is Performed On At Least An Annual Basis Or If Major Components Of The Machine Is Serviced Or Replaced. The Compliance/acceptance Tests Will Be Done In Accordance With Nationally Recognized Standards.
the Contractor Is Responsible For Ensuring The Compliance Testing Of The Mobile Imaging Device By A Qualified Medical Physicist. A Qualified Medical Physicist As Defined Is An Individual Who Is Certified By The American Board Of Radiology, American Board Of Health Physics, Or American Board Of Medical Physics In The Appropriate Disciplines Of Radiologic Physics And Maintain State Certification As A Health Physicist In The States Of Tennessee.
Cancellations / No Charge Services
the Contractor Will Not Charge The Vamc For Services Or Supplies When The Vehicle And/or Imaging Units Are Inoperable Due To Equipment Malfunction, Staff Shortage, Or Any Other Fault On The Part Of The Contractor.
Removal Of Contractor S Equipment
contractor Will Be Responsible For The Timely Removal Of The Mobile Imaging Unit From The Vamc Premises As Agreed Upon With The Cor Not To Exceed An Eight (8) Hour Period After Completion Of The Last Procedure Is Performed Unless Otherwise Agreed Upon By The Cor, Aco And The Contractor. Contractor Will Also Be Responsible For The Following Daily Exit Functions:
ensure That The Day S Entire Exam Data Is Completely Transferred To Each Contractor-provided Advanced Analysis Workstation Inside The Vamc And To The Vista Imaging Archiving System. Contractor Personnel Will Complete A Checklist To Assure That All Patient Images Transferred Completely To The Primary Contractor-provided Advanced Analysis Workstation And Provide This Signed Checklist To The Cor Or Other Designee.
all Patient Exam Data Is Purged From Contractor S Computer Systems Once It Is Verified That Exams Are Viewable On The Primary Contractor-provided Advanced Analysis Workstation.
at The Termination Of The Contract, The Contractor Will Remove The Hard Drives Of The Workstations And Supply Them To The Cor.
va Information Retained By The Imaging Units And Other Contractor Equipment Will Be Erased At The End Of The Day After The Last Patient Exam Has Been Confirmed To Have Been Transmitted Successfully To Va Picture Archiving System To Include Thin Slices If Further Post Processing Is Required. The Security Of Information Retained By The Imaging Units And Other Contractor Equipment Both During The Contract Period And Post Contract Period Will Be The Responsibility Of The Vendor.
all Connections From The Unit To Property Are Properly Disconnected.
any Temporary Site Preparations Are Removed Upon Completion Of Services On A Daily Basis.
Documentation / Reports
the Contractor Will Provide To The Cor Equipment And Maintenance Reports If Requested By The Cor During The Duration Of The Contact. The Contractor Will Also Provide System Pre-check And Associated Documentation At The Time The Unit Is Set Up At The Site Where Services Are To Be Performed. This Is To Ensure Safety Of Equipment Utilized By Vamc Personnel/beneficiaries.
the Contractor Will Permit On-site Inspection By Personnel Selected Without Prior Notice To Ensure The Contractor S Equipment Is Operated In Accordance With Appropriate Safety Guidelines And/or Regulations As Applicable.
additional Reports/documentation Required By The Successful Contractor Prior To Commencement Of Services Of Both Technologist And Pm/repair Services, Unless Otherwise Stated. This Visn May Require Specialized Documentation To Satisfy The Requirements Of Local State And Federal Government Agencies, And Independent Consultants Such As The Joint Commission On Accreditation For Hospitals, As Well As For Services Rendered Verification For Payment Of Monthly Statement. At A Minimum, The Following Information Will Be Provided To The Contracting Officer:
Certificate Of Insurance, Including, But Not Limited To, Professional Liability, Worker S Compensation, Liability, And Property Insurance Of Contractor S Furnished Equipment Which Shall Be Submitted To The Administrative Contracting Officer Within Ten (10) Calendar Days Of Receipt Of Notification Of Award. It Is Agreed Upon And Understood That The Vamc Will Not Be Held Responsible For Any Damage Or Vandalism, Which May Be Caused To The Contractor S Equipment While On Premises.
Copy Of Appropriate Business License Submitted With Proposal.
Contractor S Employees Certifications/registrations, Competency Check List And Training Certificates To Be Submitted With Signed Proposal As Defined Herein.
Technologists Health Examination Records Of Annual Tb Skin Test And Recent Chest X-ray If There Is A History Of Positive Tb Skin Test. Copies Of Records Shall Be Submitted To The Contracting Officer Prior To Commencement Of Services.
Copies Of All Required Federal, State, And Local Licenses, Annual Physicist Inspection, And Physicist Inspections Post Tube Replacements.
Documentation Of Scanner(s) Make, Model, And Year Of Manufacture And Specifications, Plus Brand And Release Number Of Reconstruction Software For Contractor Supplied Independent Interpretation Workstation. Documentation To Be Submitted With Signed Proposal.
A Copy Of The Coach Requirements For Parking/space Will Be Submitted With Signed Proposal.
documentation Of A Proposed Schedule Included In The Submission Along With Maximum Throughput Of Proposed System(s) Will Be Submitted With Signed Proposal.
documentation Of Jcaho Certification (if Available) Will Be Submitted With Signed Proposal.
attachment A
potential Areas Of Service
main Campus
james H Quillen Vamc
99 Sidney St
mountain Home, Tn 37684
(gps Location)
james H. Quillen Vamc
809 Lamont St
johnson City, Tn 37604
community Based Outpatient Clinics (cboc):
below Are Potential Sites For Service But Not Limited To:
norton Va Clinic
654 Highway 58 East
Norton, Va 24273
bristol, Va
Suite 201
3130 Lee Highway
Bristol, Va 24202
vansant Va Clinic
1941 Lover S Gap Road, Suite A
Vansant, Va 24656
marion Va Clinic
1583b North Main Street
Marion, Va 24354
jonesville Va Clinic
32613 Wilderness Road, Suite 101
Jonesville, Va 24263
morristown Va Clinic
925 E. Morris Boulevard
Morristown, Tn 37813
campbell County Va Clinic
130 Independence Lane, 3rd Floor
Lafollette, Tn 37766
rogersville Va Clinic
401 Scenic Drive
Rogersville, Tn 37857
dannie A Carr Va Clinic
1124 Blanton Dr
Sevierville, Tn 37862
mountain City Va Clinic
1141 Cold Springs Road
Mountain City, Tn 37683
Closing Date20 May 2024
Tender AmountRefer Documents
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The Actual Rate Depends On The Operator) 4g Transmission Rate: 1.6 Gbps/150 Mbps (theoretical Value. 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Two-door Personal Refrigerator Key Lock-side Hard Refrigerator Top Weight 26.4 Kg Dimensions L 53 X W 49 X H 85 (cm) 3.5 Cu.ft. Two-door Personal Refrigerator Key Lock-side Hard Refrigerator Top Tempered Glass Shelves Stainless Look Door Space Saver 80 Watts Direct Cool Frost System Energy Efficient – Consumes Very Minimal Electricity Big Freezer Space Built With Hardtop 35 Water Dispenser 10 Unit Hfswd-700 Free Standing Water Dispenser Hot And Cold Compressor Type Cooling With Mini Storage Cabinet 420w | (l-12″ W-12″ H-34.5″) 36 Airconditioner, Window 1 Unit Capacity: 1.5hp Weight 39.5 Kg Dimensions L 70.8 X W 56 X H 37.5 (cm) Features Full Dc Inverter Blue Fins Smart Controller Quick Cooling R32 Refrigerant High Eer Soft Touch Panel Multi-stage Air Filtration Horizontal Auto Swing Filter Dirty Alarm Self Diagnosis Precise Control Wide Voltage Range Auto Memory Soft Start-up Technical Specifications Cooling Capacity 13,210 Kj/h (3960-14300) Power Supply 1 Ph / 230v / 60hz Rated Current 7.9 A Rated Power 1140 (300-1280) Eer 11.6 Kj/hw (13.5-11.6) Refrigerant R-32 / 460g Area (unloaded Space) 19 – 24 M² Sound Level (hi/mi/lo) 51 / 49 / 48 Db(a) 37 Coffee Maker 1 Unit Warranty Duration - 12 Months Warranty Type - Manufacturer Warranty Coffee Machine Type - Drip Coffee Maker Coffee Machine Capacity - 12 Cups & Above Weight - 1.13kg Coffee Machine Features - Anti-drip Feature Input Voltage - 220v Power Consumption - 800w Dimension (l X W X H) - 235x164x320mm Pack Size - 1.13kg 38 Electric Fan Tower 1 Unit Warranty Duration - 12 Months Fan Type - Tower Fans Fan Speed - 3 Speeds Number Of Fan Blades - No Blade Fan Features - Oscillate, Remote Control, Timer, Variable Speed Settings Warranty Type - Manufacturer Warranty Weight - 4.36kg Power Consumption - 45w Input Voltage - 220v Dimension (l X W X H) - 280×280×1006mm 39 Humidifier 1 Unit Material: Abs Plastic Container Volume: 5l Capacity: 25w Humidification: 250-340ml / Hour Automatic Shut Off When Out Of Water: Yes Voltage Source: 220v / 50hz-60hz Range Of Use: Best At 25-35m2 Weight: 1.1kg▪product Size: 21.8 × 21.8 × 33.2cm Air Purifier Features - Humidifier Volume Capacity - 5l 40 Airconditioner, Split Type, 1 Hp 1 Unit Motor Type - Inverter Motor Air-conditioner Type - Split-system Air Conditioner Air Con Features - Air Direction Control, Auto Cleaning, Fast Cooling, Silent Mode, Timer Cooling/ Heating - Cooling Weight - 80kg Room Size - 25m2 Capacities:1hp 41 Airconditioner, Split Type, 1.5 Hp 1 Unit 1.5hp Alpha Inverter, Split Type Air Conditioner R32 Refrigerant Eer 11.3 Cooling Capacity 13,000kj/hr Power Input 1150w Sound Level At Low 23dba Unit Dimension (mm) (wxhxd): Indoor: 789 X 293 X 230 Mm Unit Dimension (mm) (wxhxd): Outdoor: 660 X 530 X 240 Mm Warranty: 1yr On Parts And Labor, Additional 4yrs Warranty On Compressor Installation Is Separate And Will Be Quoted By An Accredited Installer 42 Exhaust Fan 1 Unit Model: Xfw-300 Size: 300mm (12")case Size: 40.5 X 14 X 40.5 (cm) Voltage: 230vfrequency: 60 Hz Net Weight: 3.8kg Climate: Class T Consumption: 50 Watts 43 Airconditioner, Split Type, 2 Hp 1 Unit Warranty Type - Supplier Warranty Motor Type - Inverter Motor Air-conditioner Type - Split-system Air Conditioner Air Con Features - Air Direction Control, Auto Cleaning, Dehumidifier, Fast Cooling, Silent Mode Cooling/ Heating - Cooling Room Size - 34m2 44 Vacuum Cleaner 1 Unit Model: Lt18128b-6gl Power Supply: 240v Rated Frequency: 50/60hz Max Power: 1200w Tank Capacity: 23 Liter / 6 Gal Kilo Pascal: 15 Kpa A Warranty Shall Be Required From The Contract Awardee For A Minimum Period Of One (1) Year, In The Case Of Equipment, After The Acceptance By The Procuring Entity Of The Goods And/or Equipment. The Obligation For The Warranty Shall Be Covered By Either Retention Money In An Amount Equivalent To At Least One Percent (1%) Of Every Progress Payment, Or A Special Bank Guarantee Equivalent To At Least One Percent (1%) Of The Total Contract Price. The Special Bank Guarantee Must Be Contract Specific, That Is, It Shall Be Executed For The Special Purpose Of Covering The Warranty For The Subject Procurement Contract. The Warranty Shall Only Be Released After The Lapse Of The Warranty Period, Provided That The Goods Supplied Are Free From Patent And Latent Defects And All The Conditions Imposed Under The Contract Have Been Fully Met. Note: Price Must Be Inclusive Of Vat, Freight And Other Fees Contact The End-user Directly For Any Deliberation Related To Specs Once Notice To Proceed Is Served To Avoid Confusion And Error During Delivery Submit Sample For Final Approval Delivery Terms: Full Delivery Within 45 Days Upon Issuance Of Notice To Proceed Delivery Area: Most Main Building, Cotabato City
Closing Date3 Apr 2024
Tender AmountPHP 3.6 Million (USD 64.5 K)
Province Of Iloilo Tender
Philippines
Details: Description Bids And Awards Committee Iloilo Provincial Government Procurement Of Ict Equipment Bid No. Tou-24-877-b Philippine Bidding Documents Sixth Edition July 2020 Table Of Contents Section I. Invitation To Bid……………………………………………………..3 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders………………………………………..…...5 1. Scope Of Bid ………………………………………………………………………. 5 2. Funding Information………………………………………………………………. 5 3. Bidding Requirements ……………………………………………………………. 5 4. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 5 5. Eligible Bidders…………………………………………………………………… 5 6. Origin Of Goods ………………………………………………………………….. 6 7. Subcontracts ……………………………………………………………………… 7 8. Pre-bid Conference ………………………………………………………………. 7 9. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents …………………………… 7 10. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components …………. 7 11. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component …………………………... 7 12. Bid Prices …………………………………………………………………………. 8 13. Bid And Payment Currencies ……………………………………………………… 8 14. Bid Security ………………………………………………………………………. 8 15. Sealing And Marking Of Bids ……………………………………………………… 9 16. Deadline For Submission Of Bids …………………………………………………. 9 17. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids ………………………………….. 9 18. Domestic Preference ……………………………………………………………… 9 19. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids ……………………………………. 9 20. Post-qualification ………………………………………………………………… 10 21. Signing Of The Contract …………………………………………………………… 10 Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet …………………………………………………..11 Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract ……………………...………..12 1. Scope Of Contract ………………………………………………………………… 12 2. Advance Payment And Terms Of Payment ……………………………………….. 12 3. Performance Security ……………………………………………………………. 12 4. Inspection And Tests ……………………………………………………………… 12 5. Warranty …………………………………………………………………………. 13 6. Liability Of The Supplier ………………………………………………………….. 13 Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract ………………………………….14 Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements ……………………………………....16 Section Vii. Technical Specifications …………………………………………17 Section Viii. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents …………..18 Section I. Invitation To Bid Purchase Of Ict Equipment Bid No. Tou-24-877-b 1.the Iloilo Provincial Government Through The Capital Outlay 2024 Intends To Apply The Sum Of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (php 100,000.00) Being The Abc To Payments Under The Contract For The Purchase Of Ict Equipment. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 2.the Iloilo Provincial Government Now Invites Bids For The Above Procurement Project. Delivery Of The Goods Is Required By 14 Days Upon Receipt Of The Notice To Proceed (ntp). Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Three (3) Years From The Date Of Submission And Receipt Of Bids, A Contract Similar To The Project. The Description Of An Eligible Bidder Is Contained In The Bidding Documents, Particularly, In Section Ii (instructions To Bidders). 3.bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) No. 9184. 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 No. 5183. 4.prospective Bidders May Obtain Further Information From The Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat Of The Iloilo Provincial Government And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below During 8:00 A.m. To 5:00 P.m. 5.a Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders On July 9, 2024 From The Given Address And Website(s) Below And Upon Payment Of The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, In The Amount Of Five Hundred Pesos (php 500.00). The Procuring Entity Shall Allow The Bidder To Present Its Proof Of Payment For The Fees In Person. 6.the Iloilo Provincial Government Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference[ In Case The Abc Is One Million Pesos (php1,000,000) Or More, And For Contracts Involving The Procurement Of Equipment And Vehicles Regardless Of The Amount Of The Abc.] On July 16, 2024 At The 5th Floor, Bac Secretariat Office, Iloilo Provincial Capitol And/or Through Video Conferencing Or Webcasting, Upon Request At Least Three (3) Days Before The Pre-bid Conference, Via Zoom Or Other Videoconferencing Portals, Which Shall Be Open To Prospective Bidders. 7.bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat Through Manual Submission At The 5th Floor, Bac Secretariat Office, Iloilo Provincial Capitol On Or Before July 30, 2024 At 9:00 A.m. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 8.all Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 14. 9.bid Opening Shall Be On July 30, 2024 At 9:01 A.m. At The 5th Floor, Bac Secretariat Office, Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Iloilo City Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Representatives Who Choose To Attend The Activity. 10.a. The Participating Bidder/supplier Or Its Authorized Representative Must Indicate In Any Of The Eligibility Documents, An Email Address Or A Working Fax Number. The Absence Of Which Shall Be A Ground For Disqualification. Notice To The Bidder/supplier Through The Use Of Either Of These Means (email/fax) Is Considered Sufficient Notice. The Date Of Filing Of Reconsideration And All Communications With The Bac Shall Be Its (bac) Date Of Receipt. B. The Bidder(s)/awardee(s) Or Its Authorized Representative Must Conform To The Notice Of Award Within Three (3) Calendar Days From Receipt Of Such Notice And The Winning Bidder Shall Post The Required Performance Security And Enter Into Contract With The Procuring Entity Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Winning Bidder Of The Notice Of Award In Accordance With Section 37.2.1 Of The Revised Irr Of R.a. No. 9184. C. The Bidder/supplier Must Have No Pending Unaccepted Notice To Proceed Three (3) Days From The Date Of Acceptance And Signing Of The Purchase Order. Otherwise, It Shall Be A Ground For Disqualification And The Bidder Will Be Rated "failed" During The Preliminary Examination Of Bids And/or Its Bid Shall Be Declared As "non-responsive" During Post-qualification. D. The Bidder/supplier Must Have No Notice Of Award Pending Its Conformity Three (3) Days From The Date Of Its Receipt Of The Notice Of Award. Otherwise, It Shall Be Aground For Disqualification And The Bidder Will Be Rated "failed" During The Preliminary Examination Of Bids And/or Its Bid Shall Be Declared As "non-responsive" During Post-qualification. E. The Bidder/supplier Shall Submit A List Of All Its Ongoing And Completed Projects With The Iloilo Provincial Government Indicating The Delivery Periods And Accomplishments Of Such Projects. F. The Bidder/supplier At The Time Of The Bidding Must Have No Pending Unposted Performance Or Warranty Security, As The Case May Be, Beyond The Period Allowed In The Notice Of Award. Otherwise, It Shall Be A Ground For Disqualification And The Bidder Will Be Rated "failed" During The Preliminary Examination Of Bids And/or Its Bid Shall Be Declared As "non-responsive" During Post-qualification. G. When An Occurrence Of A Tie Among Bidders Takes Place, I.e., Two Or More Of The Bidders Are Determined And Declared As The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bidder (lcrb), The Winning Bidder Shall Be Determined By Draw Lots Upon Notice To The Bidders Concerned And/or Their Authorized Representatives In Accordance With The Relevant Circulars Issued By The Government Procurement Policy Board (gppb). 11.the Iloilo Provincial Government 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 Sections 35.6 And 41 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 12.for Further Information, Please Refer To: Atty. Raemman M. Lagrada Bac Secretariat Head 5th Floor, Bids And Awards Committee Iloilo Provincial Capitol Email Address: Ipg_bacs@yahoo.com Website: Iloilo.gov.ph Telephone Number: (033) 336-0736 13.you May Visit The Following Websites For Downloading Of Bidding Documents: Ipg.gov.ph And/or Philgeps.com July 3, 2024 Atty. Dennis T. Ventilacion Chairman, Bids And Awards Committee Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 1.scope Of Bid The Procuring Entity, Iloilo Provincial Government Wishes To Receive Bids For The Purchase Of Ict Equipment With Bid No. Tou-24-877-b. The Procurement Project (referred To Herein As “project”) Is Composed Of Two (2) Item/s, The Details Of Which Are Described In Section Vii (technical Specifications). 2.funding Information 2.1.the Gop Through The Source Of Funding As Indicated Below For 2024 In The Amount Of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (php 100,000.00). 2.2.the Source Of Funding Is: A.lgus, The Annual Or Supplemental Budget, As Approved By The Sanggunian. 3.bidding Requirements The Bidding For The Project Shall Be Governed By All The Provisions Of Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr, Including Its Generic Procurement Manuals And Associated Policies, Rules And Regulations As The Primary Source Thereof, While The Herein Clauses Shall Serve As The Secondary Source Thereof. Any Amendments Made To The Irr And Other Gppb Issuances Shall Be Applicable Only To The Ongoing Posting, Advertisement, Or Ib By The Bac Through The Issuance Of A Supplemental Or Bid Bulletin. The Bidder, By The Act Of Submitting Its Bid, Shall Be Deemed To Have Verified And Accepted The General Requirements Of This Project, Including Other Factors That May Affect The Cost, Duration And Execution Or Implementation Of The Contract, Project, Or Work And Examine All Instructions, Forms, Terms, And Project Requirements In The Bidding Documents. 4.corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices The Procuring Entity, As Well As The Bidders And Suppliers, Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of The Contract. They Or Through An Agent Shall Not Engage In Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices Defined Under Annex “i” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Or Other Integrity Violations In Competing For The Project. 5.eligible Bidders 5.1. Only Bids Of Bidders Found To Be Legally, Technically, And Financially Capable Will Be Evaluated. 5.2. A. Foreign Ownership Exceeding Those Allowed Under The Rules May Participate Pursuant To: I.when A Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement As Provided In Section 4 Of The Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr Allow Foreign Bidders To Participate; Ii.citizens, Corporations, Or Associations Of A Country, Included In The List Issued By The Gppb, The Laws Or Regulations Of Which Grant Reciprocal Rights Or Privileges To Citizens, Corporations, Or Associations Of The Philippines; Iii.when The Goods Sought To Be Procured Are Not Available From Local Suppliers; Or Iv.when There Is A Need To Prevent Situations That Defeat Competition Or Restrain Trade. 5.3. Pursuant To Section 23.4.1.3 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No.9184, The Bidder Shall Have An Slcc That Is At Least One (1) Contract Similar To The Project The Value Of Which, Adjusted To Current Prices Using The Psa’s Cpi, Must Be At Least Equivalent To: A.for The Procurement Of Non-expendable Supplies And Services: The Bidder Must Have Completed A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc. B.for The Procurement Of Expendable Supplies: The Bidder Must Have Completed A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Twenty-five Percent (25%) Of The Abc. C.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: [select Either Failure Or Monopoly Of Bidding Based On Market Research Conducted] I.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 Ii.the Largest Of These Similar Contracts Must Be Equivalent To At Least Half Of The Percentage Of The Abc As Required Above. 5.4. The Bidders Shall Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Under Section 23.4.1 Of The 2016 Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 6.origin Of Goods There Is No Restriction On The Origin Of Goods Other Than Those Prohibited By A Decision Of The Un Security Council Taken Under Chapter Vii Of The Charter Of The Un, Subject To Domestic Preference Requirements Under Itb Clause 18. 7.subcontracts 7.1.the Bidder May Subcontract Portions Of The Project To The Extent Allowed By The Procuring Entity As Stated Herein, But In No Case More Than Twenty Percent (20%) Of The Project. The Procuring Entity Has Prescribed That: Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 8.pre-bid Conference The Procuring Entity Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference For This Project On The Specified Date And Time And Either At Its Physical Address As Indicated In Paragraph 6 Of The Ib. 9.clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents Prospective Bidders May Request For Clarification On And/or Interpretation Of Any Part Of The Bidding Documents. Such Requests Must Be In Writing And Received By The Procuring Entity, Either At Its Given Address Or Through Electronic Mail Indicated In The Ib, At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Deadline Set For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10.documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 10.1.the First Envelope Shall Contain The Eligibility And Technical Documents Of The Bid As Specified In Section Viii (checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents). 10.2.the Bidder’s Slcc As Indicated In Itb Clause 5.3 Should Have Been Completed Within Three (3) Years Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10.3.if The Eligibility Requirements Or Statements, The Bids, And All Other Documents For Submission To The Bac Are In Foreign Language Other Than English, It Must Be Accompanied By A Translation In English, Which Shall Be Authenticated By The Appropriate Philippine Foreign Service Establishment, Post, Or The Equivalent Office Having Jurisdiction Over The Foreign Bidder’s Affairs In The Philippines. Similar To The Required Authentication Above, For Contracting Parties To The Apostille Convention, Only The Translated Documents Shall Be Authenticated Through An Apostille Pursuant To Gppb Resolution No. 13-2019 Dated 23 May 2019. The English Translation Shall Govern, For Purposes Of Interpretation Of The Bid. 11.documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 11.1.the Second Bid Envelope Shall Contain The Financial Documents For The Bid As Specified In Section Viii (checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents). 11.2.if The Bidder Claims Preference As A Domestic Bidder Or Domestic Entity, A Certification Issued By Dti Shall Be Provided By The Bidder In Accordance With Section 43.1.3 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 11.3.any Bid Exceeding The Abc Indicated In Paragraph 1 Of The Ib Shall Not Be Accepted. 11.4.for Foreign-funded Procurement, A Ceiling May Be Applied To Bid Prices Provided The Conditions Are Met Under Section 31.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 12.bid Prices 12.1. Prices Indicated On The Price Schedule Shall Be Entered Separately In The Following Manner: A.for Goods Offered From Within The Procuring Entity’s Country: I.the Price Of The Goods Quoted Exw (ex-works, Ex-factory, Ex-warehouse, Ex-showroom, Or Off-the-shelf, As Applicable); Ii.the Cost Of All Customs Duties And Sales And Other Taxes Already Paid Or Payable; Iii.the Cost Of Transportation, Insurance, And Other Costs Incidental To Delivery Of The Goods To Their Final Destination; And Iv.the Price Of Other (incidental) Services, If Any, Listed In E. B.for Goods Offered From Abroad: I.unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, The Price Of The Goods Shall Be Quoted Delivered Duty Paid (ddp) With The Place Of Destination In The Philippines As Specified In The Bds. In Quoting The Price, The Bidder Shall Be Free To Use Transportation Through Carriers Registered In Any Eligible Country. Similarly, The Bidder May Obtain Insurance Services From Any Eligible Source Country. Ii.the Price Of Other (incidental) Services, If Any, As Listed In Section Vii (technical Specifications). 13.bid And Payment Currencies 13.1.for Goods That The Bidder Will Supply From Outside The Philippines, The Bid Prices May Be Quoted In The Local Currency Or Tradeable Currency Accepted By The Bsp At The Discretion Of The Bidder. However, For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation, Bids Denominated In Foreign Currencies, Shall Be Converted To Philippine Currency Based On The Exchange Rate As Published In The Bsp Reference Rate Bulletin On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 13.2.payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In: Philippine Pesos. 14.bid Security 14.1.the Bidder Shall Submit A Bid Securing Declaration[ In The Case Of Framework Agreement, The Undertaking Shall Refer To Entering Into Contract With The Procuring Entity And Furnishing Of The Performance Security Or The Performance Securing Declaration Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of Notice To Execute Framework Agreement.] Or Any Form Of Bid Security In The Amount Indicated In The Bds, Which Shall Be Not Less Than The Percentage Of The Abc In Accordance With The Schedule In The Bds. 14.2.the Bid And Bid Security Shall Be Valid Until One Hundred Twenty (120) Days. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 15.sealing And Marking Of Bids Each Bidder Shall Submit One Copy Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. The Procuring Entity May Request Additional Hard Copies And/or Electronic Copies Of The Bid. However, Failure Of The Bidders To Comply With The Said Request Shall Not Be A Ground For Disqualification. 16.deadline For Submission Of Bids 16.1. The Bidders Shall Submit On The Specified Date And Time At Its Physical Address As Indicated In Paragraph 7 Of The Ib. 17.opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 17.1.the Bac Shall Open The Bids In Public At The Time, On The Date, And At The Place Specified In Paragraph 9 Of The Ib. The Bidders’ Representatives Who Are Present Shall Sign A Register Evidencing Their Attendance. In Case Videoconferencing, Webcasting Or Other Similar Technologies Will Be Used, Attendance Of Participants Shall Likewise Be Recorded By The Bac Secretariat. In Case The Bids Cannot Be Opened As Scheduled Due To Justifiable Reasons, The Rescheduling Requirements Under Section 29 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Shall Prevail. 17.2.the Preliminary Examination Of Bids Shall Be Governed By Section 30 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 18.domestic Preference 18.1. The Procuring Entity Will Grant A Margin Of Preference For The Purpose Of Comparison Of Bids In Accordance With Section 43.1.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 19.detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 19.1.the Procuring Bac Shall Immediately Conduct A Detailed Evaluation Of All Bids Rated “passed,” Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criteria. The Bac Shall Consider The Conditions In The Evaluation Of Bids Under Section 32.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 19.2.if The Project Allows Partial Bids, Bidders May Submit A Proposal On Any Of The Lots Or Items, And Evaluation Will Be Undertaken On A Per Lot Or Item Basis, As The Case Maybe. In This Case, The Bid Security As Required By Itb Clause 15 Shall Be Submitted For Each Lot Or Item Separately. 19.3.the Descriptions Of The Lots Or Items Shall Be Indicated In Section Vii (technical Specifications), Although The Abcs Of These Lots Or Items Are Indicated In The Bds For Purposes Of The Nfcc Computation Pursuant To Section 23.4.2.6 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. The Nfcc Must Be Sufficient For The Total Of The Abcs For All The Lots Or Items Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. 19.4.the Project Shall Be Awarded As Follows: Complete Bid - One Project Having Several Items That Shall Be Awarded As One Contract In Case Of Complete Bid. Line Bidding/partial Bidding - One Project Having Several Items, Which Shall Be Awarded As Separate Contracts Per Item 19.5.except For Bidders Submitting A Committed Line Of Credit From A Universal Or Commercial Bank In Lieu Of Its Nfcc Computation, All Bids Must Include The Nfcc Computation Pursuant To Section 23.4.1.4 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, Which Must Be Sufficient For The Total Of The Abcs For All The Lots Or Items Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. For Bidders Submitting The Committed Line Of Credit, It Must Be At Least Equal To Ten Percent (10%) Of The Abcs For All The Lots Or Items Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. 20.post-qualification Within A Non-extendible Period Of Five (5) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid, The Bidder Shall Submit Its Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Filed And Paid Through The Bir Electronic Filing And Payment System (efps) And Other Appropriate Licenses And Permits Required By Law And Stated In The Bds. 21.signing Of The Contract 21.1. The Documents Required In Section 37.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Shall Form Part Of The Contract. Additional Contract Documents Are Indicated In The Bds. Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 5.3 For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Shall Be: A.refers To The Contracts To Be Bid Or The Object Of The Contract; B.completed Within Three (3) Years Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 7.1 Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 12 The Price Of The Goods Shall Be Quoted Ddp Provincial Culture, Arts, History And Tourism Office (pcahto), Casa Real Building, Iloilo Provincial Capitol Or The Applicable International Commercial Terms (incoterms) For This Project. 14.1 The Bid Security Shall Be In The Form Of A Bid Securing Declaration, Or Any Of The Following Forms And Amounts: A.the Amount Of Not Less Than Two Percent (2%) Of Abc, If Bid Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; Or B.the Amount Of Not Less Than Five Percent (5%) Of Abc, If Bid Security Is In Surety Bond. 15 Bidders Shall Prepare An Original Of The First (eligibility And Technical) And Second (financial) Envelopes. In Addition, Bidders Shall Submit Separate Copies Of The First And Second Envelopes (copy 1, Copy 2) And Each Set Of Documents Must Clearly Indicate Whether The Same Is Original, Copy 1, Or Copy 2. In The Event Of Any Discrepancy Between The Original And The Copies, The Original Shall Prevail. 19.3 No Further Instructions. 20.2 For The Procurement Of Drugs And Medicines And Medical Equipment/supplies, The Bidder Shall Submit The Following: A. Certificate Of Product Registration From Food And Drug Administration (fda) For Easy Validation During The Post-qualification; B. Certificate If Good Manufacturing Practice From Fda, For Easy Validation During The Post-qualification; C. Batch Release Certificate From Fda, For Easy Validation During The Post-qualification; D. If The Supplier Is Not The Manufacturer, Certification From The Manufacturer That The Supplier Is An Authorized Distributor/ Dealer Of The Products / Items For Easy Validation During The Post-qualification; E. For The Procurement Of Regulated Drugs, The Applicable Type Of S-license: S-1, S-3 (retailer) S-4 (wholesaler) S-5c (manufacturer) S-5d (bulk Depot/storage) S-5e S-5i (importer); F. License To Operate (lto) Issued By Fda, If Applicable; G. After-sales Services/parts, If Applicable; H. Manpower Requirements, If Applicable. 21.2 No Further Instructions. Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 1.scope Of Contract This Contract Shall Include All Such Items, Although Not Specifically Mentioned, That Can Be Reasonably Inferred As Being Required For Its Completion As If Such Items Were Expressly Mentioned Herein. All The Provisions Of Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr, Including The Generic Procurement Manual, And Associated Issuances, Constitute The Primary Source For The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, And Thus, Applicable In Contract Implementation. Herein Clauses Shall Serve As The Secondary Source For The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. This Is Without Prejudice To Sections 74.1 And 74.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Allowing The Gppb To Amend The Irr, Which Shall Be Applied To All Procurement Activities, The Advertisement, Posting, Or Invitation Of Which Were Issued After The Effectivity Of The Said Amendment. Additional Requirements For The Completion Of This Contract Shall Be Provided In The Special Conditions Of Contract (scc). 2.advance Payment And Terms Of Payment 2.1.advance Payment Of The Contract Amount Is Provided Under Annex “d” Of The Revised 2016 Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 2.2.the Procuring Entity Is Allowed To Determine The Terms Of Payment On The Partial Or Staggered Delivery Of The Goods Procured, Provided Such Partial Payment Shall Correspond To The Value Of The Goods Delivered And Accepted In Accordance With Prevailing Accounting And Auditing Rules And Regulations. The Terms Of Payment Are Indicated In The Scc. 3.performance Security Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award By The Bidder From The Procuring Entity But In No Case Later Than Prior To The Signing Of The Contract By Both Parties, The Successful Bidder Shall Furnish The Performance Security In Any Of The Forms Prescribed In Section 39 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 4.inspection And Tests The Procuring Entity Or Its Representative Shall Have The Right To Inspect And/or To Test The Goods To Confirm Their Conformity To The Project Specifications At No Extra Cost To The Procuring Entity In Accordance With The Generic Procurement Manual. In Addition To Tests In The Scc, Section Iv (technical Specifications) Shall Specify What Inspections And/or Tests The Procuring Entity Requires, And Where They Are To Be Conducted. The Procuring Entity Shall Notify The Supplier In Writing, In A Timely Manner, Of The Identity Of Any Representatives Retained For These Purposes. All Reasonable Facilities And Assistance For The Inspection And Testing Of Goods, Including Access To Drawings And Production Data, Shall Be Provided By The Supplier To The Authorized Inspectors At No Charge To The Procuring Entity. 5.warranty 6.1.in Order To Assure That Manufacturing Defects Shall Be Corrected By The Supplier, A Warranty Shall Be Required From The Supplier As Provided Under Section 62.1 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 6.2.the Procuring Entity Shall Promptly Notify The Supplier In Writing Of Any Claims Arising Under This Warranty. Upon Receipt Of Such Notice, The Supplier Shall, Repair Or Replace The Defective Goods Or Parts Thereof Without Cost To The Procuring Entity, Pursuant To The Generic Procurement Manual. 6.liability Of The Supplier The Supplier’s Liability Under This Contract Shall Be As Provided By The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. If The Supplier Is A Joint Venture, All Partners To The Joint Venture Shall Be Jointly And Severally Liable To The Procuring Entity. Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract Gcc Clause 1 Delivery And Documents – For Purposes Of The Contract, “exw,” “fob,” “fca,” “cif,” “cip,” “ddp” And Other Trade Terms Used To Describe The Obligations Of The Parties Shall Have The Meanings Assigned To Them By The Current Edition Of Incoterms Published By The International Chamber Of Commerce, Paris. The Delivery Terms Of This Contract Shall Be As Follows: [for Goods Supplied From Within The Philippines, State:] “the Delivery Terms Applicable To This Contract Are Delivered To Provincial Culture, Arts, History And Tourism Office (pcahto),, Casa Real Building, Iloilo Provincial Capitol Risk And Title Will Pass From The Supplier To The Procuring Entity Upon Receipt And Final Acceptance Of The Goods At Their Final Destination.” Delivery Of The Goods Shall Be Made By The Supplier In Accordance With The Terms Specified In Section Vi (schedule Of Requirements). For Purposes Of This Clause The Procuring Entity’s Representative At The Project Site Is The Authorized Employee/official Of The Iloilo Provincial Government. Incidental Services – The Supplier Is Required To Provide All Of The Following Services, Including Additional Services, If Any, Specified In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements: A.performance Or Supervision Of On-site Assembly And/or Start-up Of The Supplied Goods; B.furnishing Of Tools Required For Assembly And/or Maintenance Of The Supplied Goods; C.furnishing Of A Detailed Operations And Maintenance Manual For Each Appropriate Unit Of The Supplied Goods; The Contract Price For The Goods Shall Include The Prices Charged By The Supplier For Incidental Services And Shall Not Exceed The Prevailing Rates Charged To Other Parties By The Supplier For Similar Services. Packaging – The Supplier Shall Provide Such Packaging Of The Goods As Is Required To Prevent Their Damage Or Deterioration During Transit To Their Final Destination, As Indicated In This Contract. The Packaging Shall Be Sufficient To Withstand, Without Limitation, Rough Handling During Transit And Exposure To Extreme Temperatures, Salt And Precipitation During Transit, And Open Storage. Packaging Case Size And Weights Shall Take Into Consideration, Where Appropriate, The Remoteness Of The Goods’ Final Destination And The Absence Of Heavy Handling Facilities At All Points In Transit. The Packaging, Marking, And Documentation Within And Outside The Packages Shall Comply Strictly With Such Special Requirements As Shall Be Expressly Provided For In The Contract, Including Additional Requirements, If Any, Specified Below, And In Any Subsequent Instructions Ordered By The Procuring Entity. The Outer Packaging Must Be Clearly Marked On At Least Four (4) Sides As Follows: Name Of The Procuring Entity Name Of The Supplier Contract Description Final Destination Gross Weight Any Special Lifting Instructions Any Special Handling Instructions A Packaging List Identifying The Contents And Quantities Of The Package Is To Be Placed On An Accessible Point Of The Outer Packaging If Practical. If Not Practical The Packaging List Is To Be Placed Inside The Outer Packaging But Outside The Secondary Packaging. Transportation – Where The Supplier Is Required Under Contract To Deliver The Goods Cif, Cip, Or Ddp, Transport Of The Goods To The Port Of Destination Or Such Other Named Place Of Destination In The Philippines, As Shall Be Specified In This Contract, Shall Be Arranged And Paid For By The Supplier, And The Cost Thereof Shall Be Included In The Contract Price. Where The Supplier Is Required Under This Contract To Transport The Goods To A Specified Place Of Destination Within The Philippines, Defined As The Project Site, Transport To Such Place Of Destination In The Philippines, Including Insurance And Storage, As Shall Be Specified In This Contract, Shall Be Arranged By The Supplier, And Related Costs Shall Be Included In The Contract Price. Where The Supplier Is Required Under Contract To Deliver The Goods Cif, Cip Or Ddp, Goods Are To Be Transported On Carriers Of Philippine Registry. In The Event That No Carrier Of Philippine Registry Is Available, Goods May Be Shipped By A Carrier Which Is Not Of Philippine Registry Provided That The Supplier Obtains And Presents To The Procuring Entity Certification To This Effect From The Nearest Philippine Consulate To The Port Of Dispatch. In The Event That Carriers Of Philippine Registry Are Available But Their Schedule Delays The Supplier In Its Performance Of This Contract The Period From When The Goods Were First Ready For Shipment And The Actual Date Of Shipment The Period Of Delay Will Be Considered Force Majeure. The Procuring Entity Accepts No Liability For The Damage Of Goods During Transit Other Than Those Prescribed By Incoterms For Ddp Deliveries. In The Case Of Goods Supplied From Within The Philippines Or Supplied By Domestic Suppliers Risk And Title Will Not Be Deemed To Have Passed To The Procuring Entity Until Their Receipt And Final Acceptance At The Final Destination. 2.2 Partial Payment Is Not Allowed. 4 The Inspections And Tests That Will Be Conducted Are Through Physical Inspection. Description Quantity Total Delivered, Weeks/months Laptop Computer 1 1 Processor: Six-core Processor With At Least 4.40.0ghz Boost Frequency (minimum) Ram: 8 Gb Ddr4 3200 Mhz Or Higher Sodimm (minimum) Ssd;512gb (minimum) M.2 Nvme With Hdd Slot (minimum) Gpu: Integrated Screen:14” Fhd (1920x1080) Connectivity: Gigabit Wlan With Built In Bluetooth And Wifi Inputs: Standard Updated Input Devices Or Ports Camera: At Least 720p (with Camera/privacy Shutter) Battery: Maximum Of 48 Watts Or Lower. Os: Latest Licensed 64-bit Operating System With Ms Office Application And Wireless Mouse Supplier Must Have A Dti Accredited Services Center Printer Specs: Copy, Scan, Print & Wifi Functions Copying: Maximum Copies From Standalone: 20 Copies Maximum Copy Resolution: 600x600 Dpi Maximum Copy Size: A4, Letter Iso 29183, A4 Simple (black/color): Up To 7.0 Ipm/1.7 Ipm Scanning: Scanner Type: Flatbed Color Image Scanner Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements The Delivery Schedule Expressed As Weeks/months Stipulates Hereafter A Delivery Date Which Is The Date Of Delivery To The Project Site. Sensor Type: Cis Optical Resolution: 600x1200 Dpi Maximum Scan Area: 216x297mm Scanner Bit Depth (color): 48-bit Input, 24-bit Output Scanner Bit Depth (grayscale): 16-bit Input, 8-bit Output Scanner Bit Depth (black&white): 16-bit Input, 1-bit Output Printing Technology: Print Method: On-demand Inkjet (piezoelectric) Print Language: Esc/p-r, Esc/p Raster Nozzle Configuration: 180x 1 Nozzle Black, 59 X 1 Nozzles Per Colour (cyan, Magenta, Yellow) Maximum Scan Area: 216x297mm Scanner Bit Depth (color): 48-bit Input, 24-bit Output Scanner Bit Depth (grayscale): 16-bit Input, 8-bit Output Scanner Bit Depth (black&white): 16-bit Input, 1-bit Output Printing Technology: Print Method: On-demand Inkjet (piezoelectric) Print Language: Esc/p-r, Esc/p Raster Nozzle Configuration: 180x 1 Nozzle Black, 59 X 1 Nozzles Per Colour (cyan, Magenta, Yellow) Maximum Scan Area: 216x297mm _____________________________ Signature Over Printed Name Section Vii. Technical Specifications Bid No.: Tou-24-877-b Item Specification Statement Of Compliance [bidders Must State Here Either “comply” Or “not Comply” Against Each Of The Individual Parameters Of Each Specification Stating The Corresponding Performance Parameter Of The Equipment Offered. Statements Of “comply” Or “not Comply” Must Be Supported By Evidence In A Bidders Bid And Cross-referenced To That Evidence. Evidence Shall Be In The Form Of Manufacturer’s Un-amended Sales Literature, Unconditional Statements Of Specification And Compliance Issued By The Manufacturer, Samples, Independent Test Data Etc., As Appropriate. A Statement That Is Not Supported By Evidence Or Is Subsequently Found To Be Contradicted By The Evidence Presented Will Render The Bid Under Evaluation Liable For Rejection. A Statement Either In The Bidder's Statement Of Compliance Or The Supporting Evidence That Is Found To Be False Either During Bid Evaluation, Post-qualification Or The Execution Of The Contract May Be Regarded As Fraudulent And Render The Bidder Or Supplier Liable For Prosecution Subject To The Applicable Laws And Issuances.] 1. Laptop Computer Processor: Six-core Processor With At Least 4.40.0ghz Boost Frequency (minimum) Ram: 8 Gb Ddr4 3200 Mhz Or Higher Sodimm (minimum) Ssd;512gb (minimum) M.2 Nvme With Hdd Slot (minimum) Gpu: Integrated Screen:14” Fhd (1920x1080) Connectivity: Gigabit Wlan With Built In Bluetooth And Wifi Inputs: Standard Updated Input Devices Or Ports Camera: At Least 720p (with Camera/privacy Shutter) Battery: Maximum Of 48 Watts Or Lower. Os: Latest Licensed 64-bit Operating System With Ms Office Application And Wireless Mouse Supplier Must Have A Dti Accredited Services Center Printer Specs: Copy, Scan, Print & Wifi Functions Copying: Maximum Copies From Standalone: 20 Copies Maximum Copy Resolution: 600x600 Dpi Maximum Copy Size: A4, Letter Iso 29183, A4 Simple (black/color): Up To 7.0 Ipm/1.7 Ipm Scanning: Scanner Type: Flatbed Color Image Scanner Sensor Type: Cis Optical Resolution: 600x1200 Dpi Maximum Scan Area: 216x297mm Scanner Bit Depth (color): 48-bit Input, 24-bit Output Scanner Bit Depth (grayscale): 16-bit Input, 8-bit Output Scanner Bit Depth (black&white): 16-bit Input, 1-bit Output Printing Technology: Print Method: On-demand Inkjet (piezoelectric) Print Language: Esc/p-r, Esc/p Raster Nozzle Configuration: 180x 1 Nozzle Black, 59 X 1 Nozzles Per Colour (cyan, Magenta, Yellow) Maximum Scan Area: 216x297mm Scanner Bit Depth (color): 48-bit Input, 24-bit Output Scanner Bit Depth (grayscale): 16-bit Input, 8-bit Output Scanner Bit Depth (black&white): 16-bit Input, 1-bit Output Printing Technology: Print Method: On-demand Inkjet (piezoelectric) Print Language: Esc/p-r, Esc/p Raster Nozzle Configuration: 180x 1 Nozzle Black, 59 X 1 Nozzles Per Colour (cyan, Magenta, Yellow) Maximum Scan Area: 216x297mm __________________________ Signature Over Printed Name Section Viii. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents I.technical Component Envelope Class “a” Documents Legal Documents ⬜ (a)valid Philgeps Registration Certificate (platinum Membership) (all Pages); Or ⬜ (b)registration Certificate From Securities And Exchange Commission (sec), Department Of Trade And Industry (dti) For Sole Proprietorship, Or Cooperative Development Authority (cda) For Cooperatives Or Its Equivalent Document, And ⬜ (c)mayor’s Or Business Permit Issued By The City Or Municipality Where The Principal Place Of Business Of The Prospective Bidder Is Located, Or The Equivalent Document For Exclusive Economic Zones Or Areas; And ⬜ (d)tax Clearance Per E.o. No. 398, S. 2005, As Finally Reviewed And Approved By The Bureau Of Internal Revenue (bir). Technical Documents ⬜ (e)statement Of The Prospective Bidder Of All Its Ongoing Government And Private Contracts, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any, Whether Similar Or Not Similar In Nature And Complexity To The Contract To Be Bid; And ⬜ (f)statement Of The Bidder’s Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) Similar To The Contract To Be Bid, Except Under Conditions Provided For In Sections 23.4.1.3 And 23.4.2.4 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, Within The Relevant Period As Provided In The Bidding Documents; And ⬜ (g)original Copy Of Bid Security. If In The Form Of A Surety Bond, Submit Also A Certification Issued By The Insurance Commission; Or Original Copy Of Notarized Bid Securing Declaration; And ⬜ (h)conformity With The Technical Specifications, Which May Include Production/delivery Schedule, Manpower Requirements, And/or After-sales/parts, If Applicable; And ⬜ (i)original Duly Signed Omnibus Sworn Statement (oss); And If Applicable, Original Notarized Secretary’s Certificate In Case Of A Corporation, Partnership, Or Cooperative; Or Original Special Power Of Attorney Of All Members Of The Joint Venture Giving Full Power And Authority To Its Officer To Sign The Oss And Do Acts To Represent The Bidder. Financial Documents ⬜ (j)the Supplier’s Audited Financial Statements, Showing, Among Others, The Supplier’s Total And Current Assets And Liabilities, Stamped “received” By The Bir Or Its Duly Accredited And Authorized Institutions, For The Preceding Calendar Year Which Should Not Be Earlier Than Two (2) Years From The Date Of Bid Submission; And ⬜ (k)the Prospective Bidder’s Computation Of Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc); Or A Committed Line Of Credit From A Universal Or Commercial Bank In Lieu Of Its Nfcc Computation. Class “b” Documents ⬜ (l)if Applicable, A Duly Signed Joint Venture Agreement (jva) In Case The Joint Venture Is Already In Existence; Or Duly Notarized Statements From All The Potential Joint Venture Partners Stating That They Will Enter Into And Abide By The Provisions Of The Jva In The Instance That The Bid Is Successful. Ii.financial Component Envelope ⬜ (m)original Of Duly Signed And Accomplished Financial Bid Form; And ⬜ (n)original Of Duly Signed And Accomplished Price Schedule(s). Other Documentary Requirements Under Ra No. 9184 (as Applicable) ⬜ (o)[for Foreign Bidders Claiming By Reason Of Their Country’s Extension Of Reciprocal Rights To Filipinos] Certification From The Relevant Government Office Of Their Country Stating That Filipinos Are Allowed To Participate In Government Procurement Activities For The Same Item Or Product. ⬜ (p)certification From The Dti If The Bidder Claims Preference As A Domestic Bidder Or Domestic Entity.
Closing Date30 Jul 2024
Tender AmountPHP 100 K (USD 1.7 K)
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
United States
Details: U.s. Department Of State
Foia & Information Access Program Support Services
Sources Sought Notice
Statement Of Work
general:
this Is A Sources Sought Notice Only. This Is Not A Solicitation For Proposals, Proposal Abstracts, Or Quotations. This Sources Sought Notice Is Issued For Information And Planning Purposes Only As Part Of U.s. Department Of State (dos) Market Research And Does Not Constitute A Solicitation.
this Requirement Is Covered Under Naics Code 541611: Administrative Management And General Management Consulting Services
the Purpose Of This Notice Is To Obtain Information Regarding The Availability And Capability Of Qualified 8(a) Certified Anc/nho/tribally Owned Entity To Provide A Range Ofproject Management And Staff Support For Ips Programs[ Including:the Freedom Of Information Act (foia)/privacy Act; Appeals, Litigation, And Special Document Production; The Declassification Programs Established By Executive Order 13526.
background
the Office Of Information Programs And Services (a/gis/ips Or Ips) At The U.s. Department Of State (dos) Is Responsible For The Department Of State’s Information Access And Management Programs Including The Freedom Of Information Act (foia), Privacy Act (pa), Classification And Declassification Programs Established By Or Because Of Executive Order (e.o.) 13526, Congressional Document Production, And Other Special Document Production Efforts. Ips Processes Foia And Privacy Act Cases That Are The Subject Of Litigation Against The Department Or Appeals Of Denial Of Access To Information Under The Foia, Pa, And E.o. 13526.
ips Performs Systematic, Comprehensive, And Complex Searches For Information Based On The Entire Range Of Document Production And Research Requests Including Those That Are The Subject Of Litigation Against The Department Or Under Appeal. Ips Analyzes The Content Of The Request To Determine Which Information Resource, I.e., Corporate Database, Bureau, Office, Overseas Post, Etc., Maintains The Requested Records, And Initiates And Coordinates Necessary Research And Retrieval Of The Records.
ips Administers The Department’s Statutory Responsibilities In Providing Public Access To Information Under The Foia, Privacy Act, And E.o. 13526. It Coordinates With Regional And Functional Bureaus Within The Department Of State – As Well As Other Federal Agencies, The Private Sector, And Foreign Governments – To Respond To Public Requests For Records Maintained Within The Department As Well As Records Maintained At U.s. Diplomatic Posts And Missions Worldwide.
task Order Purpose:
provide Expert Support To Ips To Ensure The Department Of State’s Compliance With The Foia, Privacy Act, Federal Records Act, Executive Order 13526, Provisions Of The Electronic Freedom Of Information Act, Atomic Energy Act, And Other Information Access Programs.
scope:
provide Project Management And Staff Support For Ips Programs[1] Including: The Freedom Of Information Act (foia)/privacy Act; Appeals, Litigation, And Special Document Production; The Declassification Programs Established By Executive Order 13526 Including Mandatory Declassification Reviews (mdrs) And 25-year Review Programs; And Congressional Document Production (according To Department-specific Policies And Procedures.
requirements:
the Contractor Shall Ensure That All Personnel Under This Contract/task Order Possess The Skills, Training, And Expertise Needed To Perform The Required Tasks. Any Training, Consulting, Etc. (except Specific To The Dos) Necessary To Ensure That The Requirements Under This Contract/task Order Are Met Shall Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor. The Government May Provide On-the-job Training To Contract Employees In Business Applications Specific To The Dos.
the Contractor Shall Provide One (1) Project Manager To Perform A Variety Of Duties. Specifically, The Task Functions Are As Set Forth Below:
duties
assist With Work Plans And Procedures To Meet Both Interim And Final Goals Of Ips With Respect To Document Reviews.
maintain Data Integrity Of All Transactions, Including Both In Electronic And Paper Information Access Record Keeping Systems, Through Quality Assurance Audits And Surveys.
maintain Financial Controls Within The Contract To Ensure The Project Is Completed Within Budget Requirements.
implement Quality Control Policies And Procedures To Ensure Output Meets Customer Specifications.
manage The Contractor’s Personnel On Multiple Tasks Within This Project.
analyze In An Effective And Timely Manner Issues Or Problems, Whether Technical, Operational Or Human Affecting Progress Toward The Goals And Objectives Of The Project And Implement Appropriate Solutions.
manage A Unique, Diverse Work Force To Optimize Individual Skills And Experience On The Contractor’s Side.
responsible For Monitoring And Reviewing Contractor Personnel Time And Attendance Assigned To The Contract To Ensure Adequate Coverage From The Contractor’s Side.
serve As The Authorized Point Of Contact With A/gis/ips Cor And Will Be Responsible For Overall Contract Performance From The Contractor’s Side.
education
bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University.
master’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University, Highly Desirable.
project Management Professional (pmp) Certification, Desirable.
experience
demonstrated Experience And Ability To Develop And Implement Project Work Plans, Schedules, And Procedures For Complex Projects With Firm Budget And Time Constraints.
demonstrated Experience And Ability To Establish Priorities, Manage Resources And Resolve Problems.
demonstrated Experience Applying Quality Control Standards.
demonstrated Ability To Communicate Orally And In Writing With All Levels Of Management With A Diverse Workforce, And With Customers.
a Minimum Of Eight (8) Years Of Specialized Management Experience In One Or More Of The Following Areas: Records Management And Records Storage Systems; Automated Information Access And Retrieval Systems; Full-text Search Systems; Information Protection; Or Case Processing Procedures, Including Appeal And Foia Litigation Activities.
the Contractor Shall Provide Two (2) Gs-15: Senior Management Consultants That Possess The Following Education And Experience To Perform The Following Duties:
duties
provide Expert Level Advice And Guidance On Implementing Statutory And Policy Directives In Favor Of Disclosure While Protecting, Under One Or More Of The Nine Foia Exemptions And/or Privacy Act Exemptions, Information The Release Of Which Could Cause Foreseeable Harm To National Security Or Other Interests Or Violate Statutory Requirements.
apply Substantive Expertise In Foreign Policy, Intelligence, And National Security Issues, As Well As Knowledge Of The (freedom Of Information Act (foia), Privacy Act, Current Executive Orders, And Other Information Programs.
function As Part Of A Senior-level Team To Respond To High Priority, Time Sensitive Foia Requests And Foia Litigation.
effectively Communicate With Senior Department Personnel And Interagency Points Of Contact On Sensitive Foia And Litigation Issues.
collaborate With Other Staff Members, Including Division Chiefs, Branch Chiefs, Team Leaders, Analysts And Department Contacts To Help Ensure That The Overall Foia Program Effort Promotes The Best Interests Of Ips And The Department.
in Support Of The Director/ips, Draft And Review Declarations And Vaughn Indices For Pending Foia And Privacy Act Litigation.
provide Expert And Authoritative Interpretation Of Rules And Regulations Relating To The Application Of The Foia And Privacy Act Program.
assist The Deputy Assistant Secretary Of A/gis And/or The Ips Office Director With Information Technology Security Activities Requiring Access Both To Sci Documents And Facilities.
assist Other Staff Members With Training And Helping To Simplify Their Understanding Of The Work Procedures.
assist The Deputy Assistant Secretary Of A/gis And/or The Ips Director, And The Litigation Division Chief With Reviewing Documents Prepared By The Legal Staff And Other Agencies To By Providing Clear Interpretation To Ensure Court Deadlines Are Met By Legal Staff But Only When Approved By Senior Staff.
education
a Bachelor’s Degree In The Areas Of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/relations, History, Law, Or Related Field Of Study And/or A Juris Doctor Degree.
experience
seven (7) More Years Of Experience Working In And/or Demonstrating Expertise In Foreign Affairs Or National Security, Highly Preferred. Applicant Must Possess Demonstrated Knowledge Of E.o. 13526, The Foia, The Privacy Act, Or Other Information Access Programs.
the Contractor Shall Provide Up To Five (5) Senior Information Access And Management Professionals At The Gs-14 Level Equivalent To Perform The Following Duties:
duties
coordinate Review Work And Special Projects, Including Liaison With Interagency Counterparts.
coordinate With Department Employees And Designated Interagency Points Of Contact To Arrange Periodic Briefings On The Proper Identification Of Other Agency Information Equities Of Potential Concern Under E.o. 13526.
assist The Project Manager And Staff In The Preparation Of Reports, Studies, And Special Project Proposals.
supervise Teams Of Contract Employees At The Gs-12 And Gs-13 Level Equivalent Ensuring That All Productivity, Documentation, And Quality Standards Are Met.
assist The Project Manager And Staff In Identifying On-the-job Training Needs, Opportunities For Improvement, And Potential Changes In Department Declassification Policy Reflecting Decreased Sensitivity Over Time And The Progress Of Publicly Available Historical Research.
provide Advice And Recommendations To Management Regarding The Interpretation And Application Of The Federal Records Act, E.o. 13526 Classified National Security Information, Freedom Of Information Act, The Privacy Act, And Other Information Access Laws And Regulations.
education
bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University In The Areas Of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/relations, History, Law Or Related Fields Of Study, And/or A Juris Doctor Degree (with Experience Working In And/or Demonstrated Expertise In Foreign Affairs Or National Security Highly Preferred).
experience
must Have 5 Years Or More Of Demonstrated Experience In Performing The Duties Listed Under The Senior Information Access And Management Professionals Section At The Gs-14 Level.
team Lead
responsible For Functions Regarding Receiving And The Initial Processing Of Information Access Requests For Departmental Records Made Under The Foia, Pa, And Other Access Laws. Following Standard Operating Procedures, The Incumbent Of The Team Lead Position Is Responsible For The Following.
must Consistently Communicate Effectively In A Professional Manner In Writing And Verbally To Both Internal And External Stakeholders; Aiming To Represent The Division And Branch Well.
perform Boolean Search Functions, And Other Actions In Record Repositories For The Handling Of Requests By Rc Staff, As Needed.
ensure The Completeness And Accuracy Of Work From Contract Team Members (aka Team Members) Before It Is Presented To The Branch Chief And/or Their Delegate For Sign-off In A Timely Manner.
perform Quality Control Reviews For Contractor Team Members’ Work Products (rfds/letters/scoping Out Requests/sound Admin Records), Which Includes Ensuring That All Feedback Is Properly Addressed.
regularly Meets With Team Members To Cover Topics Of Interest And Troubleshoot Through Issues- Only Escalating Unprecedented And/or Tough Matters With Proposed Solutions To The Branch Chief And/or Their Delegate.
initiates No More Than 30 New Requests Per Week For More Complicated Requests (e.g., A Requester Submitted Multiple Requests And Should Be Asked To Have Them Combined), Or High-profile Requests That Are Identified By Management And Require Additional Coordination.
draft Formal/informal Communications That Are Generally Free From Errors/conform To Style Guide, And Transmit Correspondence To Recipients Electronically, And By Mail.
generates Data About Newly Received Requests Initiated By Team Members And Convenes Regular Reviews With Staff To Identify Processing Strategies, Or Flag Requests That Are Not Fully Perfected, Or Ripe For Scoping Negotiations Before Too Much Work Gets Underway With Moving The Requests To The Next Phase Of Processing.
provides Knowledge And Support To Contract Team Members, Including Helping To Facilitate Requester Communications And/or Fielding Inquiries From Stakeholders, Like Program Representatives, Subject Matter Experts, And Requesters About The Handling Of Cases Initiated By Contract Team Members.
orients Newer Contract Team Members To Office Procedures And Serves As The Main Point Of Contact In Helping Them Onboard/offboard, As Needed.
properly Handles And Stores Classified Documents, As Needed.
performs Special Projects And Assignments Per The Direction Of Rl Management.
qualifications Are As Follows.
strong Written And Verbal Communication Skills And Organizational Skills
must Be Available To Work On Site For A Designated Number Of Days Per The Division’s Telework Policy. There May Be A Probationary Period Before Teleworking Can Commence.
must Have Seven (7) Years Or More Of Specialized Experience, Defined As The Following.
reviewing Records For Releasability Pursuant To The Aforementioned Legal Authorities. Examples Of This Could Include, But Are Not Limited To Interpreting And Applying Laws, Regulations, Legal Decisions, Policies, Procedures, And Directives Pertaining To The Protection And Release Of Foia And Pa Information;and
coordinating And Tracking Foia/pa Requests To Ensure That The Responses Are Accurate, Legally Sufficient, And Timely;andexplaining The Redaction Of Sensitive Issues Such As National Security, Personal Privacy, Deliberative Communications, Commercial And Financial Information. Examples Of This Could Include, But Is Not Limited To Evaluating Varied Records To Determine The Application Of The Foia And Pa, And Performing Relevant Case Law Analysis; Andcommunicating Orally And In Writing With Employees, Leadership, Other Organizations And/or The Public Regarding Foia/pa Issues, Preferably Also Delivering Formal Training Around The Implementation Of Information Access Laws.
applying Redactions To Records Pursuant To The Aforementioned Legal Authorities. Examples Of This Would Include Using Adobe, Foia Express Or A Similar Redaction Tool To Excise Information From Records And Annotate The Appropriate Exemptions Code Near The Redacted Material.
secure And Maintain A Secret Clearance Level.
the Contractor Shall Provide Up To 15 Information Access And Management Professionals At The Gs-13 Level Equivalent That Possess The Following Education And Experience To Perform The Following Duties:
duties:
perform Quality Control Reviews Of Information Being Redacted And Released Through Ips Information Access Programs.
ensure Consistent Application Of Redactions On Documents (i.e., Ensuring The Same Information Is Redacted On Documents Where Identical Language Is Located Such As In Email Chains), Ensure Appropriate Application Of Foia Exemptions And/or Declassification/classification Markings, As Well As Following Any Department-specific Guidance On The Release Of Information To The Public, Courts, Congress, Department Employees, Other Federal Agencies, And Any Other Requester Community.
provide Mentoring And Coaching To Other Contract Employees Above Inconsistent Redactions Or Use Of Exemptions/reasons To Withhold Information.
provide Recommendations On Classification, Declassification And/or Release Of Information To Team Leads And Branch Chiefs In Each Division Is Which S/he Is Working.
education
bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University In The Areas Of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/relations, History, Law Or Related Fields Of Study, And/or A Juris Doctor Degree (with Experience Working In And/or Demonstrated Expertise In Foreign Affairs Or National Security Highly Preferred).
experience
demonstrated Experience In The Areas Of Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Foreign Aid, Or National Security Highly Preferred.
demonstrated Knowledge Of E.o. 13526, The Foia, The Privacy Act, And Other Information Access Programs.
experience Working On Foia Appeals And/or Foia Litigation Cases Highly Desirable Including Work On Declarations, Vaughn Indices, And Preparing Documents For Foia Litigation Filings.
the Contractor Shall Provide Up To 30 Junior Information Access And Management Professionals At The Gs-12, Gs-11, Or Gs-09 Level Equivalent That Possess The Following Education And Experience To Perform The Following Duties:
these Professionals Will Be Working In Four Ips Program Areas: The Freedom Of Information Act (foia)/privacy Act; Appeals, Litigation, And Special Document Production.
duties:
perform Foia, Privacy Act And Other Information Access Case Management And Reviews.
implement Statutory And Policy Directives In Favor Of Disclosure While Protecting, Under One Or More Of The Nine Foia Exemptions And/or Privacy Act Exemptions, Information The Release Of Which Could Cause Foreseeable Harm To National Security Or Other Interests Or Violate Statutory Requirements.
conduct Primary Review Of Responsive Records Related To A Foia/pa Request By Making The Appropriate Redaction And Release Determination.
effectively Communicate With Department Personnel, External Points Of Contact, And The Public At Large Regarding Clarification Of Requests That Will Facilitate The Production And Processing Of Responsive Material.
generate Correspondence Directed To Requesters, Internal Points Of Contact, Other Federal Government Agencies, And Foreign Governments.
apply Expertise In Foreign Policy And National Security Issues, As Well As Knowledge Of The Functioning And Organization And The Application Of The Foia, Privacy Act, Current Executive Orders, And Other Information Programs.
diligently And Accurately Review And Process Cases In A Timely Fashion, Recognizing The Great Volume Of Complex And Sensitive Records Subject To Review. On Average, Review Approximately 1,000 Pages Per Month.
respond To High Priority, Time Sensitive Requests From Other Government Agencies.
collaborate With Other Staff Numbers, Including Division Chiefs, Branch Chiefs, Team Leaders, Analysts And Department Contacts To Help Ensure That The Overall Effort Promotes The Best Interests Of Ips And The Department.
develop And Maintain Proficiency In The Use Of Guidance And Reference Material, Both Substantive And Procedural.
as Part Of A Team Effort, Ensure That All Paperwork And Entries Into The Case Tracking System Are Accurate, Complete And Conform To The Quality Standards Of The Department.
attend Regularly Scheduled Meetings To Resolve Operational Problems And To Establish/modify Reviewer Procedures.
possess Extensive Knowledge Of Microsoft Office And Maintain Computer Literacy And Proficiency On The Case Management And Redaction Software System Utilized By The Department.
education:
For Gs 12 Positions
bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University In The Areas Of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/relations, History, Law Or Related Fields Of Study, And/or A Juris Doctor Degree (with Experience Working In And/or Demonstrated Expertise In Foreign Affairs Or National Security Highly Preferred).
for Gs 11 Positions
bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University In The Areas Of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/relations, History, Law Or Related Fields Of Study, And/or A Juris Doctor Degree (with Experience Working In And/or Demonstrated Expertise In Foreign Affairs Or National Security Highly Preferred).
for Gs 09 Positions
bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University In The Areas Of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/relations, History, Law Or Related Fields Of Study, And/or A Juris Doctor Degree (with Experience Working In And/or Demonstrated Expertise In Foreign Affairs Or National Security Highly Preferred).
experience:
for Gs 12 Equivalent Positions
four (4) Years Or More Of Experience In Performing The Duties Listed Above For The Junior Information Access And Management Professionals
for Gs 11 Equialent Positions
three (3) Years Or More Of Experience In Performing The Duties Listed Above For The Junior Information Access And Management Professionals
for Gs 09 Equivalent Positions
two (2) Years Or More Of Experience In Performing The Duties Listed Above For The Junior Information Access And Management Professionals.
the Contractor Shall Provide Up To Five Management Analyst Professionals At The Gs-12, Gs-11, Or Gs-09 Level Equivalent That Possess The Following Education And Experience To Perform The Following Duties:
duties:
ensuring Department Of State Compliance With Executive Order 13526 And The Atomic Energy Act.
providing Data Entry, Correspondence, And Administrative Support To Maintain Accurate Lists Of Department Original Classification Authorities And Ips Or Related Department Declassification/foia Personnel With Sci Or Q Access.
coordinating Required Designations, Briefings, Or Training For Such Personnel With Relevant Sources.
assisting The Preparation Of Sci Or Q Access Requests For Ips And Related Declassification Or Foia Personnel.
assisting In The Collection Of Data And Preparation Of Reports Related To Executive Order 13526 And Atomic Energy Compliance.
conduct Security Classification Review As Need.
education:
for Gs 12 Equivalent Positions
bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University In The Areas Of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/relations, History, Law Or Related Fields Of Study.
for Gs 11 Equivalent Positions
bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University In The Areas Of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/relations, History, Law Or Related Fields Of Study.
for Gs 09 Equivalent Positions
bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University In The Areas Of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/relations, History, Law Or Related Fields Of Study.
experience:
for Gs 12 Equivalent Positions
minimum Of Two (2) Years’ Experience Conducting Declassification Review. Prior Experience Conducting Quality Control Review Of Declassification Or Foia Review Preferred.
for Gs 11 Equivalent Positions
minimum Of One (1) Year Experience Conducting Declassification Review Or Foia Review Of Classified Records.
for Gs 09 Equivalent Positions
prior Experience Handling Classified Information. Prior Experience In Declassification Review Or Foia Review Of Classified Records Preferred.
the Contractor Shall Provide Up To Five (5) Mandatory Declassification Professionals At The Gs-12, Gs-11, Or Gs-09 Level Equivalent That Possess The Following Education And Experience To Perform The Following Duties:
duties:
annually Complete At Least 2000 Mandatory Declassification Review Requests Using Approved Guidance And Established Procedures, While Recommending Changes To Guidance And Procedures As Necessary, To Comply With The Letter And Spirit Of E.o. 13526 And Related Directives. This Work May Include Discretionary Special Projects Processed As Mandatory Declassification Review Requests.
use Software Tools To Redact Sensitive Information As Required. Requests And Special Projects Include An Initial Review Of Each Document, Redacting Or Referring Sensitive Information Under Executive Order 13526, The Freedom Of Information Act, Privacy Act, Atomic Energy Act, And Other Authorities, And A Separate Quality Control Review Sufficient To Ensure The Accuracy Of Primary Review Work.
coordinate And/or Assist Government Personnel In Coordinating, With Other Offices, Agencies, Or Governments As Required To Ensure Compliance With All Relevant Statutes, International Agreements, And Executive Orders.
electronically Record Review Results. Reviewer Performance Is Tracked Using Approved Management Controls.
upon Review Completion, Records Shall Be Suitable For Public Release In Electronic And/or Hard Copy Format.
education:
for Gs 12 Equivalent Positions
bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University In The Areas Of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/relations, History, Law Or Related Fields Of Study.
for Gs 11 Equivalent Positions
bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University In The Areas Of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/relations, History, Law Or Related Fields Of Study.
for Gs 09 Equivalent Positions
bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University In The Areas Of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/relations, History, Law Or Related Fields Of Study.
experience:
for Gs 12 Equivalent Positions
minimum Of Three Years’ Experience Conducting Declassification Review. Prior Experience Conducting Quality Control Review Of Declassification Or Foia Review Preferred.
for Gs 11 Equivalent Positions
minimum Of Two Years Of Experience Conducting Declassification Review Or Foia Review Of Classified Records.
for Gs 09 Equivalent Positions
prior Experience Handling Classified Information. Prior Experience In Declassification Review Or Foia Review Of Classified Records Preferred.
additional Requirements:
eligibility For Q Clearance For Two Employees
eligibility For Top Secret/sci Clearance For Two Employees
the Contractor Shall Provide Up To 25 Declassification Professionals At The Gs-12, Gs-11, Or Gs-09 Level Equivalent That Possess The Following Education And
experience To Perform The Following Duties:
duties:
annually Complete Primary Declassification Review Of Up To 7 Million Pages Of Records In Paper Or Electronic Formats And 2 Million Pages Of Referred Records In Paper Or Electronic Formats Using Approved Guidance And Established Procedures, While Recommending Changes To Guidance And Procedures As Necessary To Comply With The Letter And Spirit Of E.o. 13526, The Atomic Energy Act, And Related Directives,
maintain A Minimum Production Rate Of At Least 1 Page Reviewed Per Reviewer Minute Worked On An Annual Basis.
primary Review Includes An Initial Review Of Each Document And A Separate Quality Control Review Sufficient To Ensure The Accuracy Of Primary Review Work.
review Results Are Recorded Using A Standard Form 715 Or Its Electronic Counterpart And Are Separately Entered Into A Database Tracking Review Results And Reviewer Performance.
upon Review Completion, Records Shall Be Ready For Retirement To The National Archives’ National Declassification Center.
assisting In The Preparation Of Annual Declassification Review Plans, The Prioritization Of Records Box Orders To And Movement Of Boxes Within The Department’s Records Services Center. This Involves Analysis Of Records Descriptions Against Established Criteria, Data Entry, And The Physical Movement Of Record Boxes Weighing Up To 40lbs.
education:
for Gs 12 Positions
bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University In The Areas Of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/relations, History, Law Or Related Fields Of Study.
for Gs 11 Positions
bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University In The Areas Of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/relations, History, Law Or Related Fields Of Study.
for Gs 09 Positions
bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University In The Areas Of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/relations, History, Law Or Related Fields Of Study.
experience:
for Gs 12 Positions
minimum Of Three (3) Years’ Experience Conducting Declassification Review. Prior Experience Conducting Quality Control Review Of Declassification Or Foia Review Preferred.
for Gs 11 Positions
minimum Of Two (2) Year Experience Conducting Declassification Review Or Foia Review Of Classified Records.
for Gs 09 Positions
prior Experience Handling Classified Information. Prior Experience In Declassification Review Or Foia Review Of Classified Records Preferred.
additional Requirements:
eligibility For Q Clearance And Subsequent Successful Completion Of Historical Records Restricted Data Reviewer Certification By Department Of Energy
eligibility For Top Secret/sci Clearance
the Contractor Shall Provide Up To 13 Library Professionals At The Gs-12 And Gs-13 (incumbent) Level Equivalents To Perform Electronic Records Searches In Support Of Foia And Other Requests. The Library Professionals Possess The Following Education And Experience Requirements And Perform The Following Duties:
duties:
analyze Perfected Foia Requests And Develop Comprehensive Search Strategies To Meet The Standards Of A Reasonable And Adequate Search. Strategies Identify The Major Concepts In Each Request, Along With Appropriate Related Terms. Related Terms Account For Department-specific Terminology That Matches The Intent Of The Requestor As Well As Differences In Language Used In Varying Modes Of Communication, Encompassing Formal Language Used In Official Correspondence As Well As Informal Terms Used In In Emails And Other Informal Communication Channels.
communicate Detailed Search Strategies To Case Processors Case Managers So That They Can Be Shared With Bureaus, Offices, And Posts Tasked For Each Request To Ensure That Search Strategies Are Consistent In Terms Of Quality And Thoroughness.
identify All Relevant Repositories Of State Department Records That May Contain Relevant Documents.
deploy Advanced Knowledge Of Boolean Operators And Online Search Skills To Conduct Thorough Searches In All Relevant Repositories Identified As Responsive For Each Request.
review Search Results And Eliminate All Documents That Are Irrelevant Or Otherwise Non-responsive To The Original Request.
create Thorough Documentation Of The Search Strategy And Sources Searched That Includes A Written Analysis Of The Request, The Detailed Search Strategy Developed As A Result Of That Analysis, The Sources Searched, And The Results Of Each Search Conducted.
maintain Direct Communication With Case Managers And Inform Them Of Leads To Additional Bureaus, Offices, And Posts That Should Be Searched.
conduct Additional Searches As Necessary In Cases Where Other Bureaus, Offices, And Posts Identify Additional Relevant Search Terms Likely To Identify Responsive Material.
use In-depth Knowledge Of The Principles Of Information Organization And Retrieval To Provide Advice On The Development Of Online Tools And Repositories Used To Manage Official Department Of State Records.
contribute To The Construction Of Appropriate Metadata Schema To Thoroughly Describe Those Records And Identify The Most Appropriate System Requirements And Database Fields To Support Precise Search And Retrieval.
education:
master’s Degree In Library And Information Science Or Related Degree From An Accredited College Or University
experience:
demonstrated Experience In Conducting Complex Online Searches.
minimum Of 5 Years’ Experience Working As A Professional Research Or Reference Librarian.
demonstrated Experience In The Areas Of Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Foreign Aid, Or National Security.
evidence Of Strong And Effective Oral, Written, And Interpersonal Communication Skills.
demonstrated Ability To Work As A Collaborative Team.
ability To Manage Multiple Priorities And Meet Deadlines.
ability To Provide Training On Developing Effective Search Strategies.
the Contractor Shall Provide Up To Four (4) Junior Information Research Professionals At The Gs-09 Equivalent To Perform Box Searches For Retired Files In Response To Foia Requests. The Junior Information Research Professionals Shall Possess The Following Education And Experience Requirements And Perform The Following Duties:
duties:
consult Foia Xpress And Other Tracking Mechanisms Used To Manage Box Searches To Identify Responsive Retired Files.
evaluate Request Letter And All Documentation For Each Foia Case To Ensure A Thorough Understanding Of The Request And The Documents Sought.
conduct A Manual Search Of All Retired Files To Identify Those Documents That Are Responsive To The Foia Case.
separate Unclassified Material From Classified Material To Ensure Proper Processing Of All Responsive Documents.
provide Thorough Explanation Within Foia Xpress To Describe The Search Process And Document The Results Of The Search, To Include Either No Records Located Or The Number Of Responsive Documents.
scan Responsive Documents Into Foia Xpress For Review By Case Analyst.
annotate Case Record In Foia Xpress To Report Status Of Scanned Documents And Close Request For Documents Tasker To Search Team Per Established Sop.
education:
bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited College Or University In The Areas Of Political Science, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs/relations, History, Law Or Related Fields Of Study, And/or A Juris Doctor Degree (with Experience Working In And/or Demonstrated Expertise In Foreign Affairs Or National Security Highly Preferred).
experience:
demonstrated Experience Conducting Research To Identify Responsive Documents.
demonstrated Experience In The Areas Of Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Foreign Aid, Or National Security Highly Preferred.
demonstrated Knowledge Of E.o. 13526, The Foia, The Privacy Act, And Other Information Access Programs.
demonstrated Ability To Work As A Collaborative Team.
demonstrated Ability Working With And Managing Physical Records.
demonstrated Ability Working With Scanning Equipment.
the Contractor Shall Provide Administrative Assistants At The Gs-11, Gs-12 Or Gs-13 Equivalents That Possess The Following Education And Experience Requirements And Perform The Following Duties:
duties:
record And Submit The Time And Attendance In The Department’s T&a Database (tatel) For Approximately 220 Government Employees.
effectively Communicate Verbally And In Writing.
use Advanced Features In Different Software Applications Such As Ms Word Ms Excel, And Ms Powerpoint To Create And Edit Reports, Spreadsheets, Presentations, And/or Perform Simple Math Calculations.
answer Telephones And Record Messages For The Ips Offices.
greet And Escort Visitors To And From Ips Offices – Ascertain Business Of Visitors, Ensure Visitors Have A Need And Appropriate Time To Visit Suite, Announce Visitors To Office Staff.
maintain The Ips Office Division Chief’s Calendar Daily And Update It As Needed. Arrange And Schedule Appointments/meetings For The Ips Division Chief And Other Designated Individuals And Responsible For Printing And Assembling Of The Division Chief’s Physical Appointment Book.
retrieve All Mail, Newspapers, And Packages From The Ips And Other Designated Mailrooms And Distribute Accordingly And Receive Deliveries.
manage The Front Office Files And Arrange For The Retirement Of Such Files As Needed.
photocopy And Scan Documents And/or Prepare Meeting Materials As Directed By The Office Director.
type Correspondence/reports/presentations/charts As Instructed By Senior Management.
prepare Reimbursement Claim Forms And Performance Evaluation Reports As Requested.
maintain The Organizational Chart And Telephone Directory And Update As Needed To Reflect Any Change(s) In The Organization.
submit Requests For Office Supplies And Receive And Maintain All Office Supplies.
submit Service Requests For Repair/replacement Of Office Equipment.
properly Handle And Store Classified Material.
coordinate With The Department’s Information Technology (it) Helpdesk To Assist With Resolving It Issues.
works With The Deputy Administrative Secretary (das) And His Staff To Follow-up On Taskers Assigned To Various Offices Within The A Bureau. Responsible For Ensuring That All Correspondence Is Forwarded To The Das On Time.
a Tasker Database Is Maintained To Allow For Information To Be Pulled And Edited At Different Times To Be Incorporate Into Executive Correspondence.
all Communication Is Conducted Professionally With All Members Within The A Bureau To Obtain Successful Results And Clarity. Assist With Management Of Space Occupied By A/gis In Hst, Sa-13, And Sa-15.
assist With Short-term And Long-term Space Planning To Include Hoteling/desk-sharing And Preparation, Coordination, And Oversight Of Office Moves And/or Space Renovations For The A/gis Organization.
provide Human Resources And Administrative Support Services For The A/gis Organization.
draft Security Memoranda And Provide Advice And Guidance To All Levels Of Management On A Full Range Of Security Issues, Including Training For Protecting Information, Property Or Material From Unauthorized Disclosure, Misuse, Theft, Or Other Loss.
develop And Maintain An Effective Working Relationship With All Levels Of Management Within The Dos, Especially The Bureau Of Diplomatic Security (ds) To Ensure That All Changes/updates To Dos Security Regulations Are Conveyed To A/gis Employees.
submit Routine Requests For Combination Lock Changes For A/gis Office Suites And Safes.
submit Service Requests To The Administrative Executive Office (a/ex) And/or Ds For Problems Regarding Access To The A/gis Office Suites.
continually Update And Maintain Emergency Evacuation Procedures And/or Shelter In Place Procedures, Especially As They Relate To The Proper Storage Of Classified Material.
submit Office Suite Open/close Authority Requests To Ds For A/gis Employees.
submit Requests To Ds For Hst Building Access Or Termination Of Access For New Or Departing A/gis Employees, Respectively.
distribute Quarterly Reminders To A/gis Employees On Best Security Practices In Accordance With Policies Established By The Bureau Of Diplomatic Security.
assist With Monitoring And Maintaining The Daily Open/close Logs For A/gis Office Suites, Replacing Them With New Logs On The 1st Of Every Month.
education:
for Gs 13 Positions:
a College Degree From An Accredited College Or University
for Gs 12 And Gs-11 Positions:
high School Education Or Equivalent. A College Degree Is Preferred But Not Required.
experience:
for Gs 13 Positions:
five (5) Or More Years’ Experience As An Office Professional In Addition To The Above Requirements.
for Gs 12 Positions:
four (4) Years Of Experience As An Office Professional With A Proficiency In Using Ms Office (excel, Word, And Power Point)
three (3) Years Or More Of Demonstrated Customer Service Experience Required.
flexible And Able To Work In A Stressful Environment While Maintaining A Positive Attitude In The Office.
for Gs 11 Positions:
three (3) Years Of Demonstrated Experience As An Office Professional With A Proficiency In Using Ms Office (excel, Word, And Power Point)
two (2) Years Or More Of Demonstrated Customer Service Experience Required.
flexible And Able To Work In A Stressful Environment While Maintaining A Positive Attitude In The Office.
junior Level Administrative Assistants Gs-7/8 Equivalent:
following Standard Operating Procedures, The Incumbents Of The Junior Level Positions Will Be Distributed Within The Division And Assigned Relevant Duties From The Following List.
must Consistently Communicate Effectively In A Professional Manner In Writing And Verbally To Both Internal And External Stakeholders; Aiming To Represent The Division And Branch Well.
retrieve All Ips Mail, Newspapers, And Packages From The Dos Mailroom, Photocopy And Scan Documents And Distribute Accordingly Via Email Or In-person Delivery To Appropriate Office And Receive Deliveries.
this Will Also Require Uploading Documents Into Corporate Databases, Like Foiaxpress And Designated Sharepoint Sites (e.g., Incoming Information Access Requests).
specific Tasks To Accomplish This Include, But Are Not Limited To Removing Staples, Paper Clips Or Other Devices Used To Hold Documents Together; Unfolding, Smoothing Out Edges, Taping Tears Or Otherwise Repairing, To The Extent Possible Damaged Documents; Placing Documents In Scanning Order; Using An On-site Computer Monitor And Scanner To Input Information Used To Generate Database Headers; Accessing Documents For Online Print Quality And Contrast.
initiate Incoming Requests For Records In A Timely Manner.
accurate Data Entry For Accepting Newly Submitted Requests For Records.
maintain An Accurate And Complete Administrative Record Of The Actions Taken Throughout Their Handling Of Requests.
initiate Newly Received Requests For Records With Decentralized Offices (e.g., Bureau Of Consular Affairs, Office Of Inspector General), Which May Involve Preparing Communications That Are Generally Free From Errors/conform To Style Guide, And Transmitting Correspondence To Recipients Electronically, And By Mail.
initiate Certain Actions That Require Initiation On Both The High-and Low-side Of The Department’s Secured Network.
time & Attendance Duties, As The Official Timekeeper For Rl Division Government Direct Hires, Up To 50 Of Staff.
answer Telephones And Record Messages.
greet And Escort Visitors To And From Rl – Ascertain Business Of Visitors, Ensure Visitors Have A Need And Appropriate Time To Visit Suite, Announce Visitors To Office Staff.
maintain Division Calendars And Update It As Needed.
arrange And Schedule Appointments/meetings And Be Responsible For Compiling Meeting Minutes, Printing And Assembling Handouts For Participants, As Needed.
manage The Office Files And Arrange For The Retirement/destruction Of Such Files As Needed.
use Advanced Features In Different Software Applications Such As Ms Word Ms Excel, And Ms Powerpoint To Create And Edit Reports, Spreadsheets, Presentations, And/or Perform Simple Math Calculations.
type Correspondence/reports/presentations/charts As Directed By Management.
gather And Submit Requests For Office Supplies And Receive And Maintain All Office Supplies.
submit Service Requests For Repair/replacement Of Office Equipment.
properly Handle And Store Classified Material.
coordinate With The Department’s Information Technology (it) Helpdesks To Assist With Resolving It Issues.
qualifications Are As Follows.
strong Written And Verbal Communication Skills And Organizational Skills
must Be Available To Work On Site For No Fewer Than Three (3) Days Per Week. There May Be A Probationary Period Before Teleworking Can Commence.
two (2) Years Or More Foia Experience Preferred. Must Be Familiar With Database Operations And Word Processing Systems. Familiarity With Foiaxpress Is Preferred.
must Have Research Skills In The Use Of The Internet, Email, Databases, And The Use Of Computer Software, Especially The Microsoft Office Suite.
secure And Maintain A Secret Clearance Level.
25 Year Declassification Professionals
library Professionals
up To 13
gs-1410-12
top Secret
library
80%
junior Information Research Professionals
up To 4
gs-9
top Secret
library
0%
administrative Assistants
gs-12/13
additional Contractor Requirements
the Cor Shall Be Notified In Writing Of Any Proposed Substitutions At Least Fourteen (14) Calendar Days In Advance Of The Proposed Substitution. Such Notification Shall Include An Explanation Of The Circumstances Necessitating The Substitution.
the Contractor Shall Conduct Business In Accordance With The Code Of Federal Regulations Title 5, Vol. 3 Employee Code Of Conduct. The Contractor Shall Not Employ Persons On This Contract If Such Employee Is Identified To The Contractor By The Co As A Potential Threat To The Health, Safety, Security, And/or General Wellbeing Or Operational Mission Of The Installation And Its Population. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Requirements Set Forth In This Sow, Dos, And Oig Regulations Concerning Conduct Of Employees As Referenced Herein. Some Orders May Require An Order Level Quality Control Plan That Must Be Submitted To The Cor/co At Time Of Order Proposal.
the Contractor Shall Not Employ Any Person Who Is An Employee Of The United States Government If The Employment Of That Person Would Create A Conflict Of Interest.
status Reports
the Contractor Shall Provide A Monthly Report Addressing Activities, Observations, And Recommendations. The Written Report Shall Address The Activities And Findings Of The Prior Month. This Report Shall Cover All Tasks Initiated Under This Task Order. This Report Shall Be Supplied To The Cor And Will Be Due By The 10th Of Each Month. The Report Shall Include But Not Be Limited To:
a Summary Of All Work/activities Performed/undertaken During The Preview Month.
anticipated Work For The Next Month
suggested Improvement With Approved/pending/rejected Status; And
summary Of Problems Or Issues Along With Proposed Solutions.
the Contractor Shall Provide A Quarterly Report Pursuant To The Requirements Listed In The Quality Assurance Plan.
key Personnel
the Contractor Shall Assign To This Contract The Following Key Personnel:
labor Category
project Manager
senior Information Access And Management Professionals
library Professionals
the Contractor Agrees That A Partial Basis For Award Of This Contract Is The List Of Key Personnel Proposed. Accordingly, The Contractor Agrees To Assign To This Contract Those Key Personnel Whose Resumes Were Submitted With The Proposal Necessary To Fulfill The Requirements Of The Contract. No Substitution Shall Be Made Without Prior Notification And Concurrence Of The Cor. During The First Forty-five (45) Days Of Performance, The Contractor Shall Make No Substitutions Of Key Personnel Unless The Substitution Is Necessitated By Illness, Death, Or Termination Of Employment.
prior To Any Personnel Reassignment, Removal, Or Resignation, The Contractor Shall Provide Written Notification At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days In Advance To The Cor And Shall Submit Justification (including Proposed Substitutions) In Sufficient Detail To Permit Evaluation Of The Impact Of The Proposed Change On The Program And Schedule. No Replacement Of Key Personnel Shall Be Made By The Contractor Without The Written Consent Of The Cor. Personnel Shall Not Be Reassigned Elsewhere Within Twelve (12) Months Of Initial Date Of Assignment To This Task Order.
resumes Shall Be Provided To The Cor For Approval For Any Key Personnel Replacements. The Resumes Shall Demonstrate That The Qualification Of The Prospective Replacement Personnel Is Equal To Or Better Than The Qualifications Of The Personnel Being Replaced.
the Government Will Evaluate The Ability Of The Contractor To Identify And Maintain A Pool Of Qualified People.
place Of Performance:
tasks Set Forth In This Task Order Shall Be Performed, For The Most Part, In Department Of State Facilities Located At The Harry S. Truman Building, Sa-13, And The National Declassification Center.
the Addresses Of The Primary Places Of Performance Are:
u.s. Department Of State
office Of Information Programs And Services (a/gis/ips)
2201 C Street, Nw (hst) Washington, Dc 200520
7002i Newington Road (sa-13) Lorton, Va 22079
the National Declassification Center: 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, Md 20740
u.s. Department Of State: 2009 Dyess Avenue, Charleston, Sc 29405
alternate Locations May Be Requested.
period Of Performance: Tbd
the Contractor Shall Perform The Services Set Forth In This Task Order Eight (8) Hours Per Day Between The Hours Of 7:15 A.m. And 6:00 P.m. With Forty-five (45) Minutes For Unpaid Lunch, Monday Through Friday, Excluding Government Holidays.
sources Sought Instructions
instructions:
all Qualified 8(a) Certified (small Business Firms) Anc/nho/tribally Owned Entities With The Capability To Provide Services As Outlined In The Statement Of Work.
2. The Qualified Firms Holde Shall Present Other Applicable Information That Will Benefit The Acquisition Of The (ex. Capability Statements)
3. Cost Or Price Information Is Not Solicited And Will Not Be Reviewed.
4. All Interested 8(a) Certified (small Business Firms) Anc/nho/tribally Owned Entities Shall Provide Their Current Naics Code, And Socio-economic Business Size (small Businesses; Hubzone Small Businesses; Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses; 8(a) Small Businesses; Veteran Owned Small Businesses; Woman Owned Small Businesses; And Small Disadvantaged Businesses).
interested Firms Shall Submit An Electronic Copy Of Their Submission Via Email To Crystal Brooks At Brookscc@state.gov.the Due Date And Time For Submission Of Responses Is 2:00 Pm Eastern Standard Time (est) [aug 1, 2024].
no Phone Calls Related To This Sources Sought Will Be Accepted. All Correspondence Shall Be Via Email.
firms Responding To This Sources Sought Shall Be Registered In The System For Award Management Under Naics Code
all Responses Must Include The Following Information:
company Name.
company Address.
company Business Size (respond: “small” Or “other Than Small”).
unique Entity Identifier.
point-of-contact Name, Telephone Number, And Email Address.
Closing Date1 Aug 2024
Tender AmountRefer Documents
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
United States
Details: Description: This Is A Special Notice For The Establishment Of An Architect-engineering (a-e) Contract With Services To Be Performed At The Hampton Va Medical Center At 100 Emancipation Drive, Va 23667. This Requirement Is Being Executed Under A 100% Set-aside To Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) Firms. This Announcement Is Not A Request For Proposal; No Solicitation Package Will Be Issued Until After An Evaluation Has Been Made On The Provided Sf-330s. The Sf-330 Can Be Downloaded Through The Gsa Forms Library At: Http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/top, Scroll Down To Locate And Click On The Sf-330 Hyperlink Entitled, Architect-engineer Qualifications. Interested Firms Should Submit Their Current Sf-330, Parts I And Ii, To Shannonmarie.brown@va.gov And Copy Robert.ragos@va.gov. The Sf-330s Are Due No Later Than 2:00 Pm, Est, August 21, 2024.
scope Of Work: This Project Requires The Services Of An Architectural Engineering Firm (ae) Having Special Knowledge Of Hospital Design. The Ae Must Have Experience With Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, And Structural Engineering With Regards To Modernizing Boiler Plants.
intent: The Architect/engineer (a/e) Shall Provide Design And Construction Period Services For Nrm Construction Project 590-22-990. The Project Includes Renovation Of Existing Boiler Plant And Removal Of Existing Boilers And Various Equipment From Existing Boiler Plant, Building 15. Project Performs Complete Renovation Of The Boiler Plant Including Equipment And Systems (three Main Boilers, Economizers, Control Panels, Condensate Tanks, Blow Down Tanks, Feed Pumps, Air Compressors, Fans And Motors, Variable Frequency Drives, Fuel Oil Service Pumps, Water Softeners, Sump Pumps, Chemical Pumps And All Associated Piping, Valves, Fittings, Supports And All Components Needed To Make The System Functional. The Ae Shall Evaluate The Entire Structure And Provide Repairs/upgrades To Building Structure, Masonry, Windows/grilles, Hvac System, Plumbing, Electrical Power, Lighting And Interior Floor Plan And Finishes.
in Addition, The Ae Shall Evaluate The Feasibility Of Two Options. Option 1 Is To Continue To Operate Existing Boilers While New Boilers Are Installed In The Abandoned Half Of The Structure. Option 2 Is To Install Temporary Boilers In The Abandoned Half Of The Structure And Operate Them To Supply Steam To The Facility While The Existing Boilers Are Replaced.
project Number: 590-22-990
project Title: Modernize Boiler Plant
ae Period Of Performance:
design Time Frame: 585 Calendar Days From Notice To Proceed (ntp)
construction Solicitation Period: Six (6) Months From The Time Engineering Submits Package To Contracting. Designer Shall Answer Pre-bid Rfis And Provide Updated Construction Documents To Capture Any Changes Made Through The Procurement Process.
construction Time Frame (cps): 730 Calendar Days From Construction Award Date.
estimated Cost Of Construction Magnitude: Vaar 836.204(h)(1) Between $10,000,000 And $20,000,000.
requirements (see Attached Statement Of Work For Full Details)
offerors Will Be Evaluated In The Following Manner:
this Acquisition Will Be In Accordance With Far Part 36.602-1 And Va Acquisition Manual (vaam) Part M836.602-1. The Department Of Veterans Affairs Shall Evaluate Each Potential Contractor In Terms Of The Following As M Firm Meets The Synopsized Selection Criterion And "nm" Means That The Firm Did Not Meet The Synopsized Selection Criterion.:
selection Criteria
professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services Showing Recent Experience Of The Project Team With Comparable Hospital Projects Within The Past Five Years In Which The Construction Has Been Completed. Each Resume Shall Include A Minimum Of Two (2) Specific Completed Projects Through Construction.
specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Specifically Boiler Plant Replacement Project Requirements. Provide Proof Of Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Specifically Boiler Plant Replacement Project Requirements.
capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time For Both The Prime And Subconsultants, Given Their Current Projected Workload.
past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules In A Hospital Setting.
construction Period Services Illustrate Experience In Providing Cps To Include Professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, Review Of Construction Submittals, Support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period, And Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work, And Cost Estimates
record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services.
the Architect/engineer Shall Provide Documentation Of The Extent To Which Potential Offerors Identify And Commit To The Use Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, And Other Types Of Small Businesses As Subcontractors.
selection Criteria: Evaluation And Selection Of Firms Will Be Based On Submissions And Direct Responses To The Following Criteria Which Are Numbered In Descending Order Of Importance:
professional Qualifications
provide Brief (single Page) Resumes Of Proposed Team Members Who Will Specifically Serve As The Project Managers And Designers Of Record. The Designers Of Record Shall Perform And Direct The Design Within Their Respective Discipline And Shall Sign And Seal The Drawings.
team Member Designer Of Record Positions Required In This Project Are As Follows: Architect, Registered Communications Distribution Designer (rccd), Estimator, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer, Industrial Hygienist, Mechanical Engineer, Plumbing, Project Manager, Structural Engineer And Commissioning Agent
all Designers Of Record Must Be Professionally Registered In Their Discipline.
each Resume Shall Include A Minimum Of Two (2) But No More Than Five (5) Completed Projects That Best Illustrate The Individual Team Members Relevant Experience To This Contract Scope.
each Resume Shall Demonstrate Each Team Member Years Of Professional Experience And Years With The Current Firm. Team Members Are Required To Have At Least 5 Years Professional Experience And At Least 5 Years With Their Current Firm.
evaluator Consideration: Do The Qualifications Indicate That The Project Team Has Recent Direct Experience On Hospital Projects Designing Similar Improvements To Those Proposed At Richmond Vamc? Is The Architect/engineer Providing A Team Where Each Member Has More Than 5 Years Of Experience? Do The Disciplines/designers Of Record Reflect Understanding Of Design/construction Requirements In The Commonwealth Of Virginia And Those Of Veterans Affairs? What Will Be The Role Of Interns If Used During Design?
specialized Experience
this Factor Evaluates The Specialized Experience And Technical Competence That The Firm Has With Projects Comparable To This Requirement.
provide Proof Of Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Specifically Boiler Plant Replacement Project Requirements. The A/e Must Provide Evidence Of Understanding The Project; And Any Unique Architectural/engineering Aspects Associated With The Proposed Project And How To Address Them.
provide A Maximum Of 5 Substantially Completed Projects (completed Through At Least 85% Of Construction) Of Comparable Scope And Size To This Project. The Information Provided For Each Project Shall Include At A Minimum, Project Number, Project Title, Detailed Description Of Project Scope, Project Owner Contact Information, Project Cost, Period Of Performance And List Of Aspects That Are Similar To This Project.
the A/e Firm Shall Provide A Table Indicating Participation Of The Proposed Team Members With The Comparable Projects Listed Above.
past Performance
these Past Performance Documents Shall Reflect/speak To The Contractors Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules In A Hospital Setting.
the Most Recent Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (cpars) Performance Report. Cpars Shall Be Submitted With The Completed Sf330 Package.
firm Shall Provide A Table Of A Minimum Of 5 Projects And Maximum Of 8 Comparable Projects Demonstrating Their Ige With The Bid/award Amount During Construction.
past Performance Will Be Evaluated On Its Relevance And Recency.
relevance Is Defined As: Performance Of Work On Projects That Are Similar In Scope To The Type Of Project Anticipated Under The Resultant Contract.
recency Is Defined As: Performance Occurring Within 5 Years Of The Date Of This Notice, Except That Ongoing Projects Must Have Begun No Less Than One (1) Year Prior To The Issuance Of This Notice.
evaluator Consideration: Does The Proposed Architect/engineer Have Past Performance With Ratings Satisfactory And Above While Working On Hospital Projects? Does The Architect/engineer Have A Reputation And Standing Of The Firm And Its Principal Officials With Respect To Professional Performance, General Management, And Cooperativeness?
submission Requirements: Example Projects Shall Note Project S Square Footage. All Projects Provided In The Sf-330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/regional Office/individual Team Member Proposed To Manage And/or Perform Work Under This Contract. To Enable Verification, Firms Should Include The Duns Number Along With Each Firm Name In The Sf-330 Part 1, Section F Item 25 Firms From Section C Involved In This Project, Block (1). Include A Contract Number Or Project Identification Number In Block 21. Include An E-mail Address And Phone Number For The Point Of Contact In Block 23(c). Include In The Project Description, The Contract Period Of Performance, Award Contract Value, Current Contract Value, And Summary Of The Work Performed That Demonstrates Relevance To Specialized Experience As Outlined Above. If The Contractor Served As A Subcontractor On A Project, Indicate The Value Of The Work They Provided Towards The Performance Of The Overall Project. If A Project Was Performed By A Joint Venture, And Not All Joint Venture Partners Are On The Team Proposed For This Contract, The Offeror/team Should Specifically Address The Work Performed By The Joint Venture Partner Offering/teaming On This Contract. Likewise, If The Offeror/team Member Worked As A Subcontractor On A Project, The Description Should Clearly Describe The Work Performed By The Offeror/team Member And The Roles And Responsibilities Of Each On The Project, Rather Than The Work Performed On The Project As A Whole. If The Project Description Does Not Clearly Delineate The Work Performed By The Entity/entities Offering/teaming On This Contract, The Project Could Be Eliminated From Consideration.
note: If The Offeror Is A Joint Venture, Information Should Be Submitted As A Joint Venture; However, If There Is No Information For The Joint Venture, Information Should Be Submitted For Either Joint Venture Partner, Not To Exceed A Total Of Five (5) Projects For This Criterion. Projects Shall Be Submitted On The Sf330. For Submittal Purposes, A Task Order On An Idiq Contract Is Considered A Project, As Is A Stand-alone Contract Award. Do Not List An Idiq Contract As An Example Of A Substantially Completed Project. Instead, List Relevant Completed Task Orders Or Stand-alone Contract Awards That Fit Within The Definition Above. Examples Of Project Work Submitted That Do Not Conform To This Requirement Will Not Be Evaluated.
failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Rated Lower.
capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time
this Factor Evaluates The Ability Of The Firm And The Firm S Subcontractors, Given Their Current Projected Workload (percentage) And The Availability Of Their Key Personnel, To Accomplish The Possible Myriad Of Design Projects In The Required Time. The General Workload And Staffing Capacity Of The Design Office Will Be Evaluated.
list Current Projects With A Design Fee Of Greater Than $1,000,000.00 Being Designed In The Firms Office.
indicate The Firms Present Workload And The Availability Of The Project Team (including Sub-consultants) For The Specified Contract Performance Period.
describe Experience In Successfully Delivering Projects Per Performance Schedule, Providing Timely Construction Support, And Successfully Completing Multiple Projects With Similar Delivery Dates.
volume Of Va Contract Awards In The Last 12 Months.
construction Period Services
the Firm Shall Illustrate Their Experience In Providing Construction Period Services To Include Professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, Review Of Construction Submittals, Support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period, And Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work, And Cost Estimates Shall Be Included As An Evaluation Criterion When Construction Period Services Is Included In The Statement Of Work For A-e Services.
submission Requirements: Provide Up To Three (3) Completed Projects In The Past Ten (10) Years That Best Illustrate The Construction Period Services Performed By The Team. Include A Contract Number Or Project Identification, Include Name, Telephone Number, And Email Of The Completed Project Stakeholder.
record Of Significant Claims
record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services.
small Business Commitment
the Firm Shall Illustrate (i.e., List, Percentages, Charts) The Extent To Which They Commit To The Use Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, And Other Types Of Small Businesses As Subcontractors.
the Contractor Shall Have The Following Statement Of Sdvosb Compliance Included In Their Submittal:
I [signatory Authority] ___________________, [company] __________________, Certify That The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Certified Sdvosbs By The Small Business Association S Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) In Compliance Of Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 852.219-75.
selection Process: The Agency Has Convened An Evaluation Board For The Evaluation Of Responses To This Notice. Responses Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute (public Law 92-582), Formerly Known As The Brooks Act, And Implemented In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 36.6. Specifically, Sf 330 Submissions Will Be Evaluated To Identify The Most Highly Qualified Firms, Using The Selection Criteria Identified Below. The Processes At Far 36.602-5 And Far 36.606 Will Then Be Followed.
selection Interview: Discussions Will Be Held With At Least Three (3) Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms. Selected Firms Will Be Notified By Telephone Or Email Of Selection And Provided Further Instructions. Interviews Shall Be Scheduled With Firms Slated As The Most Highly Qualified. Firms Slated For Interviews Will Be Asked A Series Of Established Questions. Elaborate Presentations Are Not Desired.
general Information:
all Design And Work Will Conform To The Current Edition Of The Va Master Specifications And Va Design Standards As Published At The Following Site: Www.cfm.va.gov; Asme, Osha, Ibc 2009, Nfpa And Nec Building Codes And Standards. Coordinate All Work Through The Cor Of Facilities Management Service. Contractor Is Responsible For All Cleanups And Refuse Disposal Throughout The Construction Period. The A-e Firm Will Prepare Drawings And Specifications In Enough Detail Such That Qualified Outside. The Estimated Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $10,000,000 And $20,000,000.00. The A-e Will Provide An Initial Estimate Of Cost To Perform The Work Described In The Sow And Will Design Only Those Items That Can Be Provided Within The Cost Limitation. The Estimated Cost Of Construction (ecc) Shall Only Be Provided To The Contractor In Which A Formal Proposal Is Sought For The Purposes Of Providing A Proposal. The Medical Center Must Remain Operational Throughout The Construction Period And A Detailed Sequence Of Work Will Be Provided By The A-e To Minimize Impact Of The Construction. The A-e Will Provide Documents At Each Submission As Indicated In The Statement Of Work. The Naics Code For This Procurement Will Be 541330, Engineering Services. The Current Small Business Size Standard For 541330 Is $25.5 Million.
design Costs: All Offerors Are Advised That In Accordance With Vaar 836.606-71 The Total Cost Of The Architect Or Engineer Services Contracted For The Production And Delivery Of Designs, Plans, And Specifications Shall Not Exceed Six Percent (6%) Of The Estimated Cost Of The Construction Project Plus Any Fees For Related Services And Activities. Additionally, Far 52.236-22 Design Within Funding Limitations, Will Be Applicable To This Procurement Action. Design Limitation Costs Will Be Provided To The Most Highly Rated A-e Firm(s) Selected In Accordance With The Outlined Process.
limitations On Subcontracting: In Accordance With Vaar 852.219-73, Va Notice Of Total Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside And 13 Cfr 125.6, A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern (sdvosb) Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, It Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To Firms That Are Not Similarly Situated. Firms That Are Similarly Situated Are Those That Are Also Sba-registered Sdvosbs.
important Notice: Apparent Successful Offerors Must Apply For And Receive Verification From The Small Business Administration (sba) In Accordance With 38 Cfr Part 74 And Vaar 819.70 By Submission Of Documentation Of Veteran Status, Ownership And Control Enough To Establish Appropriate Status, Offerors Must Be Both Visible And Certified By The Small Business Administration (sba) At The Time Of Submission Of Offers And At The Time Of Award. Failure To Be Both Certified By Sba And Visible On Vetcert At The Time Of Submission Of Offers And At The Time Of Award. Will Result In The Offeror S Proposal Being Deemed Non-compliant. All Offerors Are Urged To Contact The Sba And Submit The Required Documents To Obtain Sba Verification Of Their Sdvosb Status If They Have Not Already Done So.
requirement For Electronic Submission
interested Firms Having The Capabilities To Perform This Work Must Submit: One (1) Electronic Sf 330, Including Parts I And Ii, And Attachments (if Any) Electronically To Shannonmarie.brown@va.gov No Later Than 2:00 P.m. Eastern Standard Time On August 21, 2024.
interested Firms Are Responsible For Ensuring Electronic Delivery Of Submission By The Time And The Date Specified. It Is Highly Recommended Interested Firms Confirm Electronic Submissions Have Been Received By The Contracting Officer.
electronic Submittals Received After The Date And Time Specified Will Not Be Considered. Late Proposal Rules Per Far 15.208 Will Be Followed For Late Submittals. Firms Not Providing The Required Information May Not Be Considered. All Information Must Be Included In The Sf330 Submission Package.
it Is The Offeror S Responsibility To Check The Contract Opportunities Website At: Sam.gov For Any Revisions To This Announcement Prior To Submission Of Sf330s.
e-mail Submission Procedures: Size Limits Of E-mails Are Restricted To 10mb. The Sf330, In Its Entirety, Shall Not Exceed One Email Of 5mb. If More Than One Email Is Sent, Please Number Emails In Subjects As 1 Of N . (example: Sf330 Submission, #36c24624r0085 Modernize Boiler Plant, Project #590-22-990 1 Of 5, Etc.)
all Sf330 Submissions Shall Be Clearly Indicated In Subject Line Of The Email, Displaying The Procurement Number And Project Title (abbreviated Or Shortened Is Okay).
security Issues, Late Bids, Unreadable Offers
late Submission Of Offers Is Outlined At Far Parts 52.212-1(f) And 52.215-1(c)(3).â Attention Is Warranted To The Portion Of The Provision That Relates To The Timing Of Submission.â
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please See Far 15.207(c) For A Description Of The Steps The Government Shall Take With Regard To Unreadable Offers.
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to Avoid Rejection Of An Offer, Vendors Must Make Every Effort To Ensure Their Electronic Submission Is Virus-free.â Submissions Or Portions Thereof Submitted And Which The Automatic System Detects The Presence Of A Virus Or Which Are Otherwise Unreadable Will Be Treated As Unreadable Pursuant To Far 15.207(c).
the Virus Scanning Software Used By Our E-mail Systems Cannot Always Distinguish A Macro From A Virus. Therefore, Sending A Macro Embedded In An E-mail Message Or An E-mail Attachment May Cause The E-mail Offer To Be Quarantined. You May Send Both The Spreadsheet And The Spreadsheet Saved In Pdf Format To Ensure That Your Proposal Is Readable.
password Protecting Your Submission Is Not Permitted. The Contracting Officer Will File The Offer Electronically Which Will Allow Access Only By Designated Individuals.
all Sf 330 Submissions Must Include The Following Information Either On The Sf 330 Or By Accompanying Document:
cage Code| Unique Entity Id | Tax Id Number
the E-mail Address And Phone Number Of The Primary Point Of Contact
proof Of The Firms Registration In Sam (https://sam.gov/sam/pages/public/index.jsf)
a Copy Of The Firms Sba Veteran Small Business Registry (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov)
sf 330 Must Indicate The Percentage Of The Contract Performance Cost That Will Be Expended By The Prime Firm S Employees And In Which Discipline(s) And Subcontracted Percentage Of Contract Performance Cost To Be Expended (and In What Disciplines). Any Subcontracted Or Otherwise Business Entity Must Be Identified By Name, Office Location And Size/type Of Business (i.e. Sdvosb, Vosb, 8(a), Large, Etc.). This Is In Order To Assure Compliance With Far Clause 52.219-14(b)(1) Limitations On Subcontracting. Failure To Provide This Information May Deem The Firm As Nonresponsive And Preclude Sf 330 Submittal From Being Included Further In The Evaluation Process.
credentials That Confirm Registration Of Architects Or Engineers Registered To Practice In This Particular Professional Field Involved In Virginia. The Firm And Or Ae On Staff Representing The Project Must Follow State Of Virginia Guidelines Under State Law For All Licensing Requirements To Sign And Seal Drawings.
Closing Date21 Aug 2024
Tender AmountRefer Documents
DEPT OF THE NAVY USA Tender
Others
United States
Details: (redacted)
subj: Sole Source Memorandum To Acquire Dual Lever Throttles For The Ship To Shore Connector From Daco Hand Controllers (redaced)
identification Of The Agency And The Contracting Activity, And Specific Identification Of The Document As A “sole Source Justification.”
this Is A Sole Source Justification. Contracting Activity Is The Naval Sea Systems Command,
naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (nswc Pcd), 110 Vernon Avenue,
panama City, Fl 32407-7001 (contracts Department Code 02).
nature And/or Description Of The Action Being Approved.
this Action Will Award A Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order, On A Sole Source Basis, To Daco Hand Controllers, Inc. 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite 320, Novi, Mi 48375 For The Acquisition Of Dual Level Throttles.
a Description Of The Supplies Or Services Required To Meet The Agency’s Needs (including The Estimated Value).
the Following Items Are Being Repaired:
item dual Lever Throttle
part Number dp1220-2
qty 16
this Acquisition Will Be Conducted Using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (redaced). The Government's Minimum Needs Have Been Verified By The Certifying Technical And Requirements Personnel. All Material Will Be Delivered Within Eighteen (18) Weeks After Award Of Purchase Order. This Memo Does Not Authorize Acquisition For Other Requirements. (redaced)
identification Of The Justification Rationale And, If Applicable, A Demonstration Of The Proposed Contractor’s Unique Qualifications To Provide The Required Supply Or Service.
10 U.s.c. 2304(c)(1), 10 U.s.c. 2304(d)(1)(b). Only One Responsible Source And No Other Supplies Or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements Far 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(b).
this Procurement Is Sole Source For The Following Reasons. Nswc Pcd Is The Design Authority For The Landing Craft Air Cushion (lcac) 100 Class, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, And Navigation (c4n) System. This Procurement Is Not Suitable For Full And Open Competition And It Is In The Best Interest Of The Government To Acquire This Item Using A Non-competitive Procurement Because Daco Hand Controllers Is The Only Company That Fabricates The Current Single Lever Controller Upon Which The Required Dual Lever Design Is Based. The Controller Items Being Purchased Will Provide Required Increased Capability While Maintaining The Electrical And Software Interfaces Unchanged. Maintaining The Interfaces Provided By The Original Equipment Manufacturer Eliminates Hardware And Software Driver Level Reintegration Costs And Will Allow Full Interchangeability Between Current And New Controller Devices.
a Determination By The Ordering Activity Contracting Officer That The Order Represents The Best Value Consistent With Far 13.106-1(b).
the Contracting Officer Has Determined That The Order Represents The Best Value And Results In The Lowest Overall Cost Alternative (considering Price, Special Features, Administrative Costs, Etc.) To Meet The Government’s Needs.
a Description Of The Market Research Conducted Among Schedule Holders And The Results Or A Statement Of The Reason Market Research Was Not Conducted.
for The Reasons Specified In Paragraph 4 Above, Daco Hand Controllers, Incorporated Is The Only Company That Can Meet The Requirement. Additionally, This Procurement Action Will Be Synopsized In The Government Point Of Entry Site Sam.gov.
any Other Facts Supporting The Justification.
none.
a Statement Of The Actions, If Any, The Agency May Take To Remove Or Overcome Any Barriers That Led To The Restricted Consideration Before Any Subsequent Acquisition For The Supplies Or Services Is Made.
for The Reasons Specified In Paragraph 4 Above, Daco Hand Controllers, Incorporated Is The Only Company That Can Meet The Requirement.
technical And Requirements Requesting Official
i Certify That The Facts And Representations Under My Cognizance, Which Are Included In This Justification, Are Complete And Accurate To The Best Of My Knowledge And Belief.
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section F - Deliveries Or Performance
f.o.b.
52.247-29 Fob Origin
52.247-34 Fob Destination,
section G
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests And Receiving Reports (dec 2018)
252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (dec 2018)
section I – Contract Clauses
52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions (oct 2010)
52.204-25 Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment.
52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018)
52.204-19 Incorporation By Reference Of Representations And Certifications (dec 2014)
52.204-27 Prohibition On A Bytedance covered Application (jun 2023)
52.209-6 Protecting The Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment (oct 2015)
52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Items (oct 2018)
52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items
preselected:
52.203-19 Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statement (jan 2017)
52.209-10 Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (nov 2015)
52.233-3 Protest After Award (aug 1996)
52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (oct 2004)
required:
52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking In Persons (mar 2015)
52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (aug 2011)
52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer--system For Award Management Jul 2013
52.217-7 Option For Increased Quantity-separately Priced Line Item (mar 1989)
52.217-8 Option To Extend Services (nov 1999)
52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract (mar 2000)
52.232-39 Unenforceability Of Unauthorized Obligations (jun 2013)
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (dec 2013)
52.246-4 Inspection Of Services-fixed-price (aug 1996)
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation Of Former Dod Officials (sep 2011)
252.203-7002 Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights (sep 2013)
252.204-7003 Control Of Government Work Product (apr 1992)
252.204-7009 Limitations On The Use Or Disclosure Of Third-party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information
252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information And Cyber Incident Reporting (oct 2016)
252.204-7015 Notice Of Authorized Disclosure Of Information By Litigation Support (may 2016)
252.204-7019 Notice Of Nist Sp 800-171 Dod Assessment Requirements (mar 2022)
252.204-7020 Nist Sp 800-171 Dod Assessment Requirements (mar 2022)
252.215-7013 Supplies And Services Provided By Nontraditional Defense Contractors. (jan 2018
252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification And Valuation (mar 2022)
252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items (jun 2013)
252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments (dec 2006)
252.247-7023 Transportation Of Supplies By Sea (apr 2014)
252.246-7007 Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection And Avoidance System
252.246-7008 Sources Of Electronic Parts
52.252-1-solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998)
52.252-2-clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998)
section K - Representations, Certifications, And Other Statements Of Offerors Or Respondents
52.203-18 Prohibition On Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements--representation (jan 2017)
52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment.
52.204-19 Incorporation By Reference Of Representations And Certifications (dec 2014)
52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services-representation (dec 2019)
52.209-11 Representation By Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction (feb 2016)
252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (oct 2016)
52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Items (oct 2018)
section L - Instructions Conditions And Notices To Bidders
52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors—commercial Items (jan 2017)
52.204-7 System For Award Management (jul 2013
52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance Jul 2013
52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (jan 2017)
52.211-14 Notice Of Priority Rating
52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (jan 2017)
52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options (july 1990)
252.213-7000 Notice To Prospective Suppliers On Use Of Supplier Performance Risk System In Past Performance Evaluations (mar 2018)
section M – Evaluation Factors For Award
52.212-2 Evaluation—commercial Products and commercial Services (nov 2021) –
***award Will Be Based On The Best Value To The Government Considering Price, Delivery, Quality, And Past Performance***
far Part 13 Best Value, Sprs Past Performance, Price And Delivery Terms
(a) For Other Than Firm Fixed Priced Contract Line Item Numbers (clins), The Contractor Agrees To Segregate Costs Incurred Under This Contract/task Order (to), As Applicable, At The Lowest Level Of Performance, Either At The Sub Line Item Number (slin) Or Clin Level, Rather Than At The Total Contract/to Level, And To Submit Invoices Reflecting Costs Incurred At That Level. Supporting Documentation In Wide Area Workflow (wawf) For Invoices Shall Include Summaries Of Work Charged During The Period Covered As Well As Overall Cumulative Summaries By Individual Labor Categories, Rates, And Hours (both Straight Time And Overtime) Invoiced; As Well As, A Cost Breakdown Of Other Direct Costs (odcs), Materials, And Travel, By Technical Instruction (ti), Slin, Or Clin Level. For Other Than Firm Fixed Price Subcontracts, Subcontractors Are Also Required To Provide Labor Categories, Rates, And Hours (both Straight Time And Overtime) Invoiced; As Well As, A Cost Breakdown Of Odcs, Materials, And Travel Invoiced. Supporting Documentation May Be Encrypted Before Submission To The Prime Contractor For Wawf Invoice Submittal. Subcontractors May Email Encryption Code Information Directly To The Contracting Officer And Contracting Officer Representative (cor). Should The Subcontractor Lack Encryption Capability, The Subcontractor May Also Email Detailed Supporting Cost Information Directly To The Contracting Officer And Cor; Or Other Method As Agreed To By The Contracting Officer.
(b) Contractors Submitting Payment Requests And Receiving Reports To Wawf Using Either Electronic Data Interchange (edi) Or Secure File Transfer Protocol (sftp) Shall Separately Send An Email Notification To The Cor And Contracting Officer On The Same Date They Submit The Invoice In Wawf. No Payments Shall Be Due If The Contractor Does Not Provide The Cor And Contracting Officer Email Notification As Required Herein.
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g-242-h001 Government Contract Administration Points-of-contact And Responsibilities (navsea) (oct 2018)
(a) The Government Reserves The Right To Administratively Substitute Any Of The Points Of Contact Listed Below At Any Time.
(b) The Contracting Officer Is The Only Person Authorized To Change This Contract Or Orders Issued Thereunder. The Contractor Shall Not Comply With Any Order, Direction Or Request Of Government Personnel - That Would Constitute A Change - Unless It Is Issued In Writing And Signed By The Contracting Officer Or Is Pursuant To Specific Authority Otherwise Included As Part Of This Contract. If, In The Opinion Of The Contractor, An Effort Outside The Existing Scope Of This Contract Is Requested, The Contractor Shall Promptly Comply With The Notification Of Changes Clause Of This Contract.
(c) The Points Of Contact Are As Follows:
(i) The Procuring Contracting Officer (pco) Is:
See Page 1, Block 24
(ii) The Contract Specialist Is:
name: Alan Tyler Bounds
E-mail: Alan.t.bounds.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone: 850-625-1117
the Administrative Contracting Officer (aco) Is:
not Applicable
(d) The Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) Is The Contracting Officer’s Appointed Representative For Technical Matters. The Cor Is Not A Contracting Officer And Does Not Have The Authority To Direct The Accomplishment Of Effort Which Is Beyond The Scope Of The Contract Or To Otherwise Change Any Contract Requirements. An Informational Copy Of The Cor Appointment Letter, Which Provides A Delineation Of Cor Authority And Responsibilities, Will Be Provided Upon Award Of This Contract.
the Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) Is:
not Applicable
(e) The Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (acor) Is Responsible For Cor Responsibilities And Functions In The Event That The Cor Is Unavailable Due To Leave, Illness, Or Other Official Business. The Acor Is Appointed By The Contracting Officer; A Copy Of The Acor Appointment Will Be Provided Upon Award Of This Contract.
the Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (acor) Is:
not Applicable
(f) The Technical Point Of Contact (tpoc) Is The Contracting Officer’s Representative For Technical Matters When A Cor Is Not Appointed. The Tpoc Is Responsible For Technical Issues Of Contract Administration, Such As Providing All Items Of Government Furnished Information (gfi), Government Furnished Material (gfm) And Government Furnished Equipment (gfe) If Specified In The Contract As Well As The Inspection And Acceptance Of All Contract Deliverables.
the Technical Point Of Contact (tpoc) Is:
name:
email:
(g) The Alternate Technical Point Of Contact (atpoc) Is Responsible For Tpoc Responsibilities And Functions In The Event That The Tpoc Is Unavailable Due To Leave, Illness, Or Other Official Business.
the Alternate Technical Point Of Contact (atpoc) Is:
not Applicable
(h) The Ombudsman Will Review Complaints From The Contractors And Ensure That All Contractors Are Afforded A Fair Opportunity To Be Considered, Consistent With The Procedures In The Contract.
the Ombudsman Is:
not Applicable
(i) The Authorized Ordering Person(s) For Per-call Maintenance Is Responsible For Issuing And Maintaining Records For Any Per-call Orders For Remedial Maintenance Placed Under This Contract. No Per-call Order Shall Be Placed Outside The Scope Of This Contract And The Cumulative Total Of All Orders Shall Not Be In Excess Of Any Not-to-exceed Amount Specified In The Contract. Per-call Orders Shall Not, In Any Way, Modify Any Terms And Conditions Of The Contract.
(j) The Authorized Ordering Person(s) For Per-call Maintenance Is:
person(s) Listed In (f) With Approval From Persons Listed In ( C ) (i) And (ii).
(k) The Contractor's Point Of Contact For Performance Under This Contract Is:
name:
e-mail:
address: See Block 9
phone
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g-242-h002 Hours Of Operation And Holiday Schedule (navsea) (jul 2021)
the Policy Of This Activity Is To Schedule Periods Of Reduced Operations Or Shutdown During Holiday Periods. Deliveries Will Not Be Accepted On Saturdays, Sundays Or Holidays Except As Specifically Requested By The [insert Activity Name]. All Goods Or Services Attempted To Be Delivered On A Saturday, Sunday Or Holiday Without Specific Instructions From The Contracting Officer Or His Duly Appointed Representative Will Be Returned To The Contractor At The Contractor’s Expense With No Cost Or Liability To The U.s. Government.
the Federal Government Observes Public Holidays That Have Been Established Under 5 U.s.c. 6103. The Actual Date Of Observance For Each Of The Holidays, For A Specific Calendar Year, May Be Obtained From The Opm Website At Opm.gov Or By Using The Following Direct Link:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/.
delayed Opening, Early Dismissal And Closure Of Government Facilities. When A Government Facility Has A Delayed Opening, Is Closed Or Federal Employees Are Dismissed Early (due To Severe Weather, Security Threat, Security Exercise, Or A Facility Related Problem) That Prevents Personnel From Working, Onsite Contractor Personnel Regularly Assigned To Work At That Facility Shall Follow The Same Reporting And/or Departure Directions Given To Government Personnel. The Contractor Shall Not Direct Charge To The Contract For Such Time Off, But Shall Follow Parent Company Policies Regarding Taking Leave (administrative Or Other). Non-essential Contractor Personnel, Who Are Not Required To Remain At Or Report To The Facility, Shall Follow Their Parent Company Policy Regarding Whether They Should Go/stay Home Or Report To Another Company Facility. Subsequent To An Early Dismissal, Delayed Opening, Or During Periods Of Inclement Weather, Onsite Contractors Should Monitor The Opm Website As Well As Radio And Television Announcements Before Departing For Work To Determine If The Facility Is Closed Or Operating On A Delayed Arrival Basis.
when Federal Employees Are Excused From Work Due To A Holiday Or A Special Event (that Is Unrelated To Severe Weather, A Security Threat, Or A Facility Related Problem), On Site Contractors Shall Continue Working Established Work Hours Or Take Leave In Accordance With Parent Company Policy. Those Contractor Employees Who Take Leave Shall Not Direct Charge The Non-working Hours To The Contract. Contractors Are Responsible For Predetermining And Disclosing Their Charging Practices For Early Dismissal, Delayed Openings, Or Closings In Accordance With The Far, Applicable Cost Accounting Standards, And The Company’s Established Policy And Procedures. Contractors Shall Follow Their Disclosed Charging Practices During The Contract Period Of Performance, And Shall Not Follow Any Verbal Directions To The Contrary. The Contracting Officer Will Make The Determination Of Cost Allowability For Time Lost Due To Facility Closure In Accordance With Far, Applicable Cost Accounting Standards, And The Contractor's Established Accounting Policy And Procedures.
if You Intend To Visit The Contracts Office, It Is Advised That You Call For An Appointment At Least 24 Hours In Advance.
the Hours Of Operation Are As Follows:
area
from
to
nswc-pcd And/or Nedu
0700
1600*
all Deliveries To The Receiving Officer, (see Delivery Schedule, Section F), Shall Be Made Monday Through Friday From 0700 To 1600, Local Time. Deliveries Will Not Be Accepted After 1600. No Deliveries Will Be Accepted On Federal Government Holidays.
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g-242-w001 Contract Administration Functions (navsea) (oct 2018)
(a) In Accordance With Far 42.302(a) All Functions Listed Are Delegated To The Aco Except The Following Items To Be Retained By The Pco:
all Functions Listed Will Be Retained By The Pco.
(b) In Accordance With Far 42.302(b), The Following Additional Functions Are Delegated To The Aco: None
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l-204-h003 Notification Of Use Of Navy Support Contractors For Official Contract Files (navsea) (apr 2019)
(a) navsea May Use A Contractor To Manage Official Contract Files Hereinafter Referred To As "the Support Contractor", Including The Official File Supporting This Procurement. These Official Files May Contain Information That Is Considered A Trade Secret, Proprietary, Business Sensitive Or Otherwise Protected Pursuant To Law Or Regulation, Hereinafter Referred To As “protected Information”. File Management Services Consist Of Any Of The Following: Secretarial Or Clerical Support; Data Entry; Document Reproduction, Scanning, Imaging, Or Destruction; Operation, Management, Or Maintenance Of Paper-based Or Electronic Mail Rooms, File Rooms, Or Libraries; And Supervision In Connection With Functions Listed Herein.
(b) the Cognizant Contracting Officer Will Ensure That Any Navsea Contract Under Which These File Management Services Are Acquired Will Contain A Requirement That
(1) the Support Contractor Not Disclose Any Information;
(2) individual Employees Are To Be Instructed By The Support Contractor Regarding The Sensitivity Of The Official Contract Files;
(3) the Support Contractor Performing These Services Be Barred From Providing Any Other Supplies And/or Services, Or Competing To Do So, To Navsea For The Period Of Performance Of Its Contract And For An Additional Three Years Thereafter Unless Otherwise Provided By Law Or Regulation; And,
(4) in Addition To Any Other Rights The Offeror May Have, It Is A Third Party Beneficiary Who Has The Right Of Direct Action Against The Support Contractor, Or Any Person To Whom The Support Contractor Has Released Or Disclosed Protected Information, For The Unauthorized Duplication, Release, Or Disclosure Of Such Protected Information.
(c) submission Of A Proposal Will Be Considered As Consent To Navsea's Permitting Access To Any Information, Irrespective Of Restrictive Markings Or The Nature Of The Information Submitted, By Its File Management Support Contractor For The Limited Purpose Of Executing Its File Support Contract Responsibilities.
(d) navsea May, Without Further Notice, Enter Into Contracts With Other Contractors For These Services. Offerors Are Free To Enter Into Separate Non-disclosure Agreements With The File Support Contractor. Contact The Procuring Contracting Officer For Contractor Specifics. However, Any Such Agreement Will Not Be Considered A Prerequisite Before Information Submitted Is Stored In The Files Or Otherwise Encumber The Government.
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