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Details: Sources Sought Notice this Is A Sources Sought Notice (ssn) Only. The U.s. Government Is Conducting Market Research Only To Determine The Availability Of Qualified Sources Capable Of Providing Stryker Neptune Full-service Maintenance And Repair Services For Stryker Neptune 3 And Stryker Neptune Docker Devices. Potential Contractors Are Invited To Provide A Response Via E-mail To Contract Specialist At Tracy.heath@va.gov By January 03, 2025, 15:00 (pt). Responses Will Be Used To Determine The Appropriate Strategy For A Potential Acquisition. Please Clearly Identify Any Information Your Company Considers Sensitive Or Proprietary. This Notice Is Issued Solely For Information And Planning Purposes - It Does Not Constitute A Request For Quotation (rfq), Or A Promise To Issue An Rfq In The Future. This Notice Does Not Commit The U.s. Government To Contract For Any Supply Or Service. Further, The U.s. Government Is Not Seeking Quotes, Or Proposals At This Time And Will Not Accept Unsolicited Quotes In Response To This Sources Sought Synopsis. The U.s. Government Will Not Pay For Any Information Or Administrative Costs Incurred In Response To This Notice. Submittals Will Not Be Returned To The Responder. Not Responding To This Notice Does Not Preclude Participation In Any Future Rfq, If Any Is Issued. background: The Contractor Shall Provide All Preventative Maintenance And On-site Repairs. Contractor Shall Ensure That All Units Are Fully Operational According To Manufacturer Specifications Prior To Departure. Contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Travel, Labor, Materials, Tools, Documentation, And Parts Required For The Inspection, Support, And Repair Of The Equipment Listed In The Schedule Of Equipment Below. naics: 811210, Electronic And Precision Equipment Repair And Maintenance interested Potential Contractors Please Provide The Following. 1) Company Name, Address, Point Of Contact, Phone Number, Email Address, And Duns please Indicate Business Size: small Disadvantage Business (sdb)____ 8(a)____ historically Underutilized Business Zone (hubzone)____ service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb)____ veteran-owned Small Business (vosb)_____ economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business (edwosb)_____ women-owned Small Business Concerns (wosb)_____ small Business_____ large Business_____ please State If You Possess A Federal Supply Schedule (fss)______. 2) Please Submit A Brief Capability Statement (maximum Three Pages) With Enough Information To Demonstrate To The Veterans Affairs That You Have The Enough Resources, Personnel, And Experience To Perform Full Preventative Maintenance And On-site Repairs Per The Manufacturer Specifications As Required In The Attached Draft Statement Of Work. **draft Statement Of Work statement Of Work 1. Contract Title stryker Neptune Service Contract For The Va Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Campus 2. Background the Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle Campus Requires On-site, Full-service Maintenance And Repair Services To Ensure The Stryker Neptune 3 And Stryker Neptune 2 Docker Devices Are Operating Suitably For Clinical Use. 3. Scope this Contract Includes All Parts And Services To Properly Provide Preventative Maintenance And On-site Repairs. Contractor Shall Ensure That All Units Are Fully Operational According To Manufacturer Specifications Prior To Departure. Contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Travel, Labor, Materials, Tools, Documentation, And Parts Required For The Inspection, Support, And Repair Of The Equipment Listed In The Schedule Of Equipment (section 4). 4. Specific Tasks schedule Of Equipment: item # system Name qty serial # 1 stryker Neptune 3 11 2421904073 2 stryker Neptune 2 Docker 2 2417328353 3 stryker Neptune S 3 tbd 4 stryker Neptune Sem Docker 1 tbd the Contractor Shall Perform The Following Tasks: 1. Procare Protect Corrective Maintenance stryker Shall Provide The Services For Equipment Set Forth In The Applicable Service Plan, Subject To The Limitations And Exclusions Contained Herein: an Unlimited Number Of Repairs Or Replacements Of The Equipment, Due To Damage Associated With Normal Use, And Wear, Including All Parts And Labor Associated With Mail-in Services repair Or Replacement Of Equipment At Stryker S Sole Discretion if Applicable, Loaner Equipment During The Period That Equipment Is In Stryker S Possession For Repair, Except That All Such Loaner Equipment Is Subject To Availability And Stryker S Loaner Policy all Freight Costs Associated With Shipments Of Repairs And Loaner Equipment To The Vapshcs prioritized Repairs Over Non-contracted Customers, With No Additional Administration Or Approval Process training To Participant Personnel And Surgeons In The Safe And Effective Use Of The Equipment other Assistance Reasonably Requested By Participant In Connection With The Equipment on Each Scheduled On-site Service Call, Stryker Personnel Will Inspect And Adjust Each Available Item Of Equipment As Required In Accordance With Stryker S Then-current Maintenance Procedures For The Equipment any Maintenance Service Call Scheduled Outside Of Stryker S Normal Working Hours, (monday Through Friday, 7:00 Am To 5:00 Pm Local Time, Excluding Federal Holidays) May Carry An Additional Charge. 2. Procare Prevent Preventative Maintenance procare Prevent Coverage. Stryker Shall Provide The Procare Protect Coverage For The Equipment Set Forth In The Applicable Service Plan, In Addition To The Services Below, Subject To The Limitations And Exclusions Contained Herein: on-site Preventative Maintenance Inspections And Associated Documentation (i.e., The Joint Commission, Cms Or Dnv Equipment Checklists), For The Equipment stryker May Perform Preventative Maintenance And Repairs At The Vapshcs Or At The Applicable Stryker Repair Facility In Stryker S Sole Discretion all Travel Expenses Associated With Scheduled Preventative Maintenance Inspections each Scheduled On-site Service Call, Stryker Personnel Will Inspect And Adjust Each Available Item Of Equipment As Required In Accordance With Stryker S Then-current Maintenance Procedures For The Equipment (the Preventative Maintenance ). The Contractor Shall Provide The Station Point Of Contact Reports For All Work Performed, As Outlined In The Delivery Schedule preventative Maintenance Inspections Will Be Scheduled By Vapshcs Or Stryker At A Mutually Agreed Upon Time With The Facility. Equipment Not Made Available At The Mutually Agreed Upon Time Will Be Serviced During The Next Scheduled Service Call Or At Another Specified Date preventative Maintenance Shall Be Performed By The Contractor At Intervals In Accordance With The Manufacturer S Recommendations, But No Less Than Annually any Maintenance Service Call Scheduled Outside Of Stryker S Normal Working Hours, (monday Through Friday, 7:00 Am To 5:00 Pm Local Time, Excluding Federal Holidays) May Carry An Additional Charge general Requirements it Shall Be Understood That, Throughout Performance Of The Contract, The Contractor S Personnel, While On Va Property, Shall Adhere To All Requirements And Regulations That Govern The Va Health Care System And Its Property. among All Other Requirements, The Va Health Care System And Its Property Are Now Entirely Smoke Free. the Contractor And Their Personnel Shall Follow All U.s. Department Of Veterans Affairs (va) Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Applicable Laws, And Applicable Regulations While On Va Property. Violations Of This May Result In Citation And Disciplinary Measures For Persons Violating The Law. contractor And Their Personnel Shall Always Wear Visible Identification While They Are On Premises. possession Of Weapons Is Prohibited. contractor Shall Take All Reasonable Precautions Necessary To Protect Persons And Property From Injury Or Damage During The Performance Of This Contract. invoicing Submissions in Addition To Regulations Set Forth In Far 52.212-4 (contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Items) (g) Invoice And Vaar 852.232-72 (electronic Submission Of Payment Requests), Contractor Shall Submit Final Invoice On Any Services Performed No Later Than 30 Days After End Of The Period Of Performance Of Contract. This Ensures That Closeout Of Contracts Follows Far 4.804-1(b). 6. Performance Monitoring the Contractor Shall Be Monitored By The Station Point Of Contact Or Their Designee. The Station Point Of Contact Shall Submit An Annual Performance Evaluation To Network Contracting Office 20 Summarizing The Performance Viewed Over The Period Of Performance. 8. Other Pertinent Information Or Special Considerations all Contractor Personnel Must Have At Least Two Years Of Field Experience As A Field Service Engineer Or Meet Oem Standards For A Fully Qualified Field Service Engineer To Perform Maintenance On The Equipment. No Subcontracting Is Authorized For This Contract. contractor Must Provide, Upon Request, Documentation Of Factory Certified Service/maintenance Training On The Specific Equipment Under The Terms Of This Contract. All Parts Used Shall Be Oem Parts Only. Reverse Engineered And/or Refurbished Parts Shall Not Be Utilized Under The Terms Of This Contract Without Explicit Permission, In Writing, From The Contracting Officer (co) After Co Consultation With Va Technical Representative (vatr). Subcontracting Of Any Ensuing Award Of This Solicitation Will Not Be Allowed Without Written Permission Of The Co. contractor Will Provide The Necessary Manpower And Supervision To Properly Execute The Preventative And Corrective Maintenance Of The Equipment Specified On Equipment List . the Station Point Of Contact Shall Conduct Routine Inspections, Product Sampling, And Monitoring Of Work While Contractor Is On Site. In The Event Of Any Concerns, The Station Point Of Contact Shall Notify Network Contracting Office 20 And Coordinate Addressing The Concerns. equipment May Be Added Or Deleted From The Service Contract As Needed Upon Modification By The Contracting Officer (co). Deleted Equipment Shall Be Credited In The Full Amount If Deleted Before Any Scheduled Maintenance Has Been Performed On It. 7. Risk Control vendor Must Coordinate With Station Point Of Contact For Access To The Seattle Campus. Once Vendor Completes The Service, They Must Check Out With Station Point Of Contact To Ensure That All Work Has Been Completed With No Issues. If Any Issues Arise The Station Point Of Contact Must Be Contacted. 8. Place Of Performance department Of Veterans Affairs puget Sound Health Care System seattle Division 1660 S. Columbian Way seattle, Wa 98108-1597 9. Period Of Performance. this Will Be A Single Award Firm Fixed Price Contract With One (1) Base Year And Up To Four (4) Option Years For This Contract: Base: 03/01/2025 02/28/2026 option Year 1: 03/01/2026 02/28/2027 option Year 2: 03/01/2027 02/29/2028 option Year 3: 03/01/2028 02/28/2029 option Year 4: 03/01/2029 02/28/2030 10. Delivery Schedule deliverable Title format calendar Days After Co Start full-service Report (fsr) For (3) Neptune S Rover 2pm Prevent Procare +sem contractor-determined Format; Comprehensive Service Report And Corrective And Preventative Maintenance Checklist within 24 Hours Of Service Completion, Email To Onsite Staff As Well As The Station Point Of Contact full-service Report (fsr) For (11) Neptune 3 Rover 2pm Prevent Procare +sem contractor-determined Format; Comprehensive Service Report And Corrective And Preventative Maintenance Checklist within 24 Hours Of Service Completion, Email To Onsite Staff As Well As The Station Point Of Contact full-service Report (fsr) For (3) Neptune 2 Docker 2pm Prevent Procare contractor-determined Format; Comprehensive Service Report And Corrective And Preventative Maintenance Checklist within 24 Hours Of Service Completion, Email To Onsite Staff As Well As The Station Point Of Contact monthly Report shows All The Work Accomplished Each Moth And All Work Planned To Be Accomplished In The Following Month. Identifies Unresolved Problems And Their Proposed Solution, As Well As Resolved Problems And The Steps Taken To Resolve Them. due The Last Day Of Each Month 11. Security Requirements the Contractor Employees Shall Not Have Access To Va Sensitive Or Computer Information And Will Not Require Routine Access To Va Facilities. The Contractor Employees Shall Require Intermittent Access Only And Will Be Escorted By Va Employees While At Va Facilities. No Background Investigation Is Required. access To Va Information And Info Systems the Contractor Or Subcontractor Must Notify The Contracting Officer Immediately When An Employee Working On A Va System Or With Access To Va Information Is Reassigned Or Leaves The Contractor Or Subcontractor S Employ. The Contracting Officer Must Also Be Notified Immediately By The Contractor Or Subcontractor Prior To An Unfriendly Termination. contract Personnel Who Require Access To National Security Programs Must Have A Valid Security Clearance. National Industrial Security Program (nisp) Was Established By Executive Order 12829 To Ensure That Cleared U.s. Defense Industry Contract Personnel Safeguard The Classified Information In Their Possession While Performing Work On Contracts, Programs, Bids, Or Research And Development Efforts. The Department Of Veterans Affairs Does Not Have A Memorandum Of Agreement With Defense Security Service (dss). Verification Of A Security Clearance Must Be Processed Through The Special Security Officer Located In The Planning And National Security Service Within The Office Of Operations, Security, And Preparedness. custom Software Development And Outsourced Operations Must Be In The U.s. To The Maximum Extent Practical. If Such Services Are Proposed To Be Performed Abroad And Are Not Disallowed By Other Va Policy Or Mandates, The Contractor/subcontractor Must State Where All Non-u.s. Services Are Provided And Detail A Security Plan, Deemed To Be Acceptable By Va, Specifically To Address Mitigation Of The Resulting Problems Of Communication, Control, Data Protection, And So Forth. Location Within The U.s. May Be An Evaluation Factor. va Information Custodial Language for Service That Involves The Storage, Generating, Transmitting, Or Exchanging Of Va Sensitive Information But Does Not Require C&a Or An Mou-isa For System Interconnection, The Contractor/subcontractor Must Complete A Contractor Security Control Assessment (csca) On A Yearly Basis And Provide It To The Cotr. the Contractor/subcontractor Must Store, Transport, Or Transmit Va Sensitive Information In An Encrypted Form, Using Va-approved Encryption Tools That Are, At A Minimum, Fips 140-2 Validated. the Contractor/subcontractor S Firewall And Web Services Security Controls, If Applicable, Shall Meet Or Exceed Va S Minimum Requirements. Va Configuration Guidelines Are Available Upon Request. except For Uses And Disclosures Of Va Information Authorized By This Contract For Performance Of The Contract, The Contractor/subcontractor May Use And Disclose Va Information Only In Two Other Situations: (i) In Response To A Qualifying Order Of A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction, Or (ii) With Va S Prior Written Approval. The Contractor/subcontractor Must Refer All Requests For, Demands For Production Of, Or Inquiries About, Va Information And Information Systems To The Va Contracting Officer For Response. notwithstanding The Provision Above, The Contractor/subcontractor Shall Not Release Va Records Protected By Title 38 U.s.c. 5705, Confidentiality Of Medical Quality Assurance Records And/or Title 38 U.s.c. 7332, Confidentiality Of Certain Health Records Pertaining To Drug Addiction, Sickle Cell Anemia, Alcoholism Or Alcohol Abuse, Or Infection With Human Immunodeficiency Virus. If The Contractor/subcontractor Is In Receipt Of A Court Order Or Other Requests For The Above-mentioned Information, That Contractor/subcontractor Shall Immediately Refer Such Court Orders Or Other Requests To The Va Contracting Officer For Response. security Incident Investigation the Term Security Incident Means An Event That Has, Or Could Have, Resulted In Unauthorized Access To, Loss Or Damage To Va Assets, Or Sensitive Information, Or An Action That Breaches Va Security Procedures. The Contractor/subcontractor Shall Immediately Notify The Cotr And Simultaneously, The Designated Iso And Privacy Officer For The Contract Of Any Known Or Suspected Security/privacy Incidents, Or Any Unauthorized Disclosure Of Sensitive Information, Including That Contained In System(s) To Which The Contractor/subcontractor Has Access. to The Extent Known By The Contractor/subcontractor, The Contractor/subcontractor S Notice To Va Shall Identify The Information Involved, The Circumstances Surrounding The Incident (including To Whom, How, When, And Where The Va Information Or Assets Were Placed At Risk Or Compromised), And Any Other Information That The Contractor/subcontractor Considers Relevant. with Respect To Unsecured Protected Health Information, The Business Associate Is Deemed To Have Discovered A Data Breach When The Business Associate Knew Or Should Have Known Of A Breach Of Such Information. Upon Discovery, The Business Associate Must Notify The Covered Entity Of The Breach. Notifications Need To Be Made In Accordance With The Executed Business Associate Agreement. in Instances Of Theft Or Break-in Or Other Criminal Activity, The Contractor/subcontractor Must Concurrently Report The Incident To The Appropriate Law Enforcement Entity (or Entities) Of Jurisdiction, Including The Va Oig And Security And Law Enforcement. The Contractor, Its Employees, And Its Subcontractors And Their Employees Shall Cooperate With Va And Any Law Enforcement Authority Responsible For The Investigation And Prosecution Of Any Possible Criminal Law Violation(s) Associated With Any Incident. The Contractor/subcontractor Shall Cooperate With Va In Any Civil Litigation To Recover Va Information, Obtain Monetary Or Other Compensation From A Third Party For Damages Arising From Any Incident, Or Obtain Injunctive Relief Against Any Third Party Arising From, Or Related To, The Incident. liquidated Damages For Data Breach consistent With The Requirements Of 38 U.s.c. §5725, A Contract May Require Access To Sensitive Personal Information. If So, The Contractor Is Liable To Va For Liquidated Damages In The Event Of A Data Breach Or Privacy Incident Involving Any Spi The Contractor/subcontractor Processes Or Maintains Under This Contract. the Contractor/subcontractor Shall Provide Notice To Va Of A Security Incident As Set Forth In The Security Incident Investigation Section Above. Upon Such Notification, Va Must Secure From A Non-department Entity Or The Va Office Of Inspector General An Independent Risk Analysis Of The Data Breach To Determine The Level Of Risk Associated With The Data Breach For The Potential Misuse Of Any Sensitive Personal Information Involved In The Data Breach. The Term 'data Breach' Means The Loss, Theft, Or Other Unauthorized Access, Or Any Access Other Than That Incidental To The Scope Of Employment, To Data Containing Sensitive Personal Information, In Electronic Or Printed Form, That Results In The Potential Compromise Of The Confidentiality Or Integrity Of The Data. Contractor Shall Fully Cooperate With The Entity Performing The Risk Analysis. Failure To Cooperate May Be Deemed A Material Breach And Grounds For Contract Termination. each Risk Analysis Shall Address All Relevant Information Concerning The Data Breach, Including The Following: (1) Nature Of The Event (loss, Theft, Unauthorized Access); (2) Description Of The Event, Including: (a) Date Of Occurrence; (b) Data Elements Involved, Including Any Pii, Such As Full Name, Social Security Number, Date Of Birth, Home Address, Account Number, Disability Code; (3) Number Of Individuals Affected Or Potentially Affected; (4) Names Of Individuals Or Groups Affected Or Potentially Affected; (5) Ease Of Logical Data Access To The Lost, Stolen Or Improperly Accessed Data In Light Of The Degree Of Protection For The Data, E.g., Unencrypted, Plain Text; (6) Amount Of Time The Data Has Been Out Of Va Control; (7) The Likelihood That The Sensitive Personal Information Will Or Has Been Compromised (made Accessible To And Usable By Unauthorized Persons); (8) Known Misuses Of Data Containing Sensitive Personal Information, If Any; (9) Assessment Of The Potential Harm To The Affected Individuals; (10) Data Breach Analysis As Outlined In 6500.2 Handbook, Management Of Security And Privacy Incidents, As Appropriate; And (11) Whether Credit Protection Services May Assist Record Subjects In Avoiding Or Mitigating The Results Of Identity Theft Based On The Sensitive Personal Information That May Have Been Compromised. based On The Determinations Of The Independent Risk Analysis, The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Paying To The Va Liquidated Damages In The Amount Of $37.50 Per Affected Individual To Cover The Cost Of Providing Credit Protection Services To Affected Individuals Consisting Of The Following: (1) Notification; (2) One Year Of Credit Monitoring Services Consisting Of Automatic Daily Monitoring Of At Least 3 Relevant Credit Bureau Reports; (3) Data Breach Analysis; (4) Fraud Resolution Services, Including Writing Dispute Letters, Initiating Fraud Alerts And Credit Freezes, To Assist Affected Individuals To Bring Matters To Resolution; (5) One Year Of Identity Theft Insurance With $20,000.00 Coverage At $0 Deductible; And (6) Necessary Legal Expenses The Subjects May Incur To Repair Falsified Or Damaged Credit Records, Histories, Or Financial Affairs. security Controls on A Periodic Basis, Va, Including The Office Of Inspector General, Reserves The Right To Evaluate Any Or All Of The Security Controls And Privacy Practices Implemented By The Contractor Under The Clauses Contained Within The Contract. With 10 Working-days Notice, At The Request Of The Government, The Contractor Must Fully Cooperate And Assist In A Government-sponsored Security Controls Assessment At Each Location Wherein Va Information Is Processed Or Stored, Or Information Systems Are Developed, Operated, Maintained, Or Used On Behalf Of Va, Including Those Initiated By The Office Of Inspector General. The Government May Conduct A Security Control Assessment On Shorter Notice (to Include Unannounced Assessments) As Determined By Va In The Event Of A Security Incident Or At Any Other Time.⬠training all Contractor Employees And Subcontractor Employees Requiring Access To Va Information And Va Information Systems Shall Complete The Following Before Being Granted Access To Va Information And Its Systems: (1) Sign And Acknowledge (either Manually Or Electronically) Understanding Of And Responsibilities For Compliance With The Contractor Rules Of Behavior, Appendix E Relating To Access To Va Information And Information Systems; (2) Successfully Complete The Va Cyber Security Awareness And Rules Of Behavior Training And Annually Complete Required Security Training; (3) Successfully Complete The Appropriate Va Privacy Training And Annually Complete Required Privacy Training; And (4) Successfully Complete Any Additional Cyber Security Or Privacy Training, As Required For Va Personnel With Equivalent Information System Access [to Be Defined By The Va Program Official And Provided To The Contracting Officer For Inclusion In The Solicitation Document E.g., Any Role-based Information Security Training Required In Accordance With Nist Special Publication 800-16, Information Technology Security Training Requirements.] a. The Contractor Shall Provide To The Contracting Officer And/or The Cotr A Copy Of The Training Certificates And Certification Of Signing The Contractor Rules Of Behavior For Each Applicable Employee Within 1 Week Of The Initiation Of The Contract And Annually Thereafter, As Required. b. Failure To Complete The Mandatory Annual Training And Sign The Rules Of Behavior Annually, Within The Timeframe Required, Is Grounds For Suspension Or Termination Of All Physical Or Electronic Access Privileges And Removal From Work On The Contract Until Such Time As The Training And Documents Are Complete. 12. Government-furnished Equipment (gfe)/government-furnished Information (gfi) no Gfe Or Gfi Shall Be Provided To The Contractor For The Performance Of This Contract. information Made Available To The Contractor Or Subcontractor By Va For The Performance Or Administration Of This Contract Or Information Developed By The Contractor/subcontractor In Performance Or Administration Of The Contract Shall Be Used Only For Those Purposes And Shall Not Be Used In Any Other Way Without The Prior Written Agreement Of The Va. This Clause Expressly Limits The Contractor/subcontractor's Rights To Use Data As Described In Rights In Data - General, Far 52.227-14(d) (1). va Information Should Not Be Co-mingled, If Possible, With Any Other Data On The Contractors/subcontractor S Information Systems Or Media Storage Systems In Order To Ensure Va Requirements Related To Data Protection And Media Sanitization Can Be Met. If Co-mingling Must Be Allowed To Meet The Requirements Of The Business Need, The Contractor Must Ensure That Va S Information Is Returned To The Va Or Destroyed In Accordance With Va S Sanitization Requirements. Va Reserves The Right To Conduct On-site Inspections Of Contractor And Subcontractor It Resources To Ensure Data Security Controls, Separation Of Data And Job Duties, And Destruction/media Sanitization Procedures Are In Compliance With Va Directive Requirements. Prior To Termination Or Completion Of This Contract, Contractor/subcontractor Must Not Destroy Information Received From Va, Or Gathered/created By The Contractor In The Course Of Performing This Contract Without Prior Written Approval By The Va. any Data Destruction Done On Behalf Of Va By A Contractor/subcontractor Must Be Done In Accordance With National Archives And Records Administration (nara) Requirements As Outlined In Va Directive 6300, Records And Information Management And Its Handbook 6300.1 Records Management Procedures, Applicable Va Records Control Schedules, And Va Handbook 6500.1, Electronic Media Sanitization. Self-certification By The Contractor That The Data Destruction Requirements Above Have Been Met Must Be Sent To The Va Contracting Officer Within 30 Days Of Termination Of The Contract. the Contractor/subcontractor Must Receive, Gather, Store, Back Up, Maintain, Use, Disclose And Dispose Of Va Information Only In Compliance With The Terms Of The Contract And Applicable Federal And Va Information Confidentiality And Security Laws, Regulations, And Policies. If Federal Or Va Information Confidentiality And Security Laws, Regulations And Policies Become Applicable To The Va Information Or Information Systems After Execution Of The Contract, Or If Nist Issues Or Updates Applicable Fips Or Special Publications (sp) After Execution Of This Contract, The Parties Agree To Negotiate In Good Faith To Implement The Information Confidentiality And Security Laws, Regulations, And Policies In This Contract. the Contractor/subcontractor Shall Not Make Copies Of Va Information Except As Authorized And Necessary To Perform The Terms Of The Agreement Or To Preserve Electronic Information Stored On Contractor/subcontractor Electronic Storage Media For Restoration In Case Any Electronic Equipment Or Data Used By The Contractor/subcontractor Needs To Be Restored To An Operating State. If Copies Are Made For Restoration Purposes, After The Restoration Is Complete, The Copies Must Be Appropriately Destroyed. if Va Determines That The Contractor Has Violated Any Of The Information Confidentiality, Privacy, And Security Provisions Of The Contract, It Shall Be Sufficient Grounds For Va To Withhold Payment To The Contractor Or Third Party Or Terminate The Contract For Default Or Terminate For Cause Under Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Part 12.

Details: U.s. Department Of State bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl) you Have Received This "personal Services Contractor” (psc) Solicitation Through The Department Of State (dos) Internet Site. If You Have Any Questions Regarding This Psc, You May Contact The Dos Official Named In This Solicitation. The Department Is Not Responsible For Any Data And/or Text Not Received When Retrieving This Document Electronically. Amendments To Solicitation Documents Generally Contain Information Critical To The Submission Of An Application. position Title: Design, Monitoring, And Evaluation Advisor (multiple Positions) location: Washington, Dc salary Level: Gs-14 - $142,488 - $185,234 period Of Performance: The Period Of Performance For This Contract Is Twelve (12) Months From The Date Of Award With Four (4) Optional One-year Extensions. issuance Date: January 13, 2025 closing Date: January 24, 2025 closing Time: 3:00 Pm Et solicitation Number: Psc-25-015-inl job Description: See Below dear Prospective Offerors: the Department Of State Is Seeking Offers From Qualified U.s. Citizens To Provide Personal Services For The Subject Position Under A Personal Services Contract, As Described In This Solicitation. Submittals Must Be In Accordance With The Attached Information At The Place And Time Specified. Applicants Interested In Applying For This Position Must Submit The Following Materials: 1. Form Sf 171 (completed And Signed) 2. Complete Resume. In Order To Fully Evaluate Your Offer Your Resume Must Include: a. Paid A Non-paid Experience, Job Title, Location(s), Dates Held (month/year), And Hours Worked Per Week For Each Position. Dates (month/year) And Locations For Any Overseas Experience Must Also Be Detailed. Any Experience That Does Not Include Dates (month/year), Locations, And Hours Per Week Will Not Be Counted Towards Meeting The Solicitation Requirements. b. Specific Duties Performed That Fully Detail The Level And Complexity Of The Work. c. Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Your Current And/or Previous Supervisor(s). d. Education And Any Other Qualifications Including Job-related Training Courses, Job-related Skills, Or Job-related Honors, Awards Or Accomplishments. e. U.s. Citizenship note: Resume Must Contain Explicit Information To Make A Valid Determination That The Candidate Meets The Experience Requirements As Stated In This Solicitation. This Information Needs To Be Clearly Identified In The Resume. Failure To Provide Explicit Information To Determine Qualifications For The Position Will Result In Loss Of Full Consideration. 3. Evaluation Factor Document Specifically Addressing: Each Of The Evaluation Factors Shown In The Solicitation Below. Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per Evaluation Factor. Any Additional Words Above The Limit Will Neither Be Read Nor Scored. note: The Evaluation Factors Are Worth 70 Out Of 100 Points. Offerors Are Required To Address Each Of The Evaluation Factors In A Separate Document Describing Specifically And Accurately What Experience, Training, Education And/or Awards They Have Receive That Are Relevant To Each Factor. 4. Professional References: Three (3) Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Current And/or Previous Supervisors To Serve As Professional References. additional Documents Submitted Will Not Be Accepted. Incomplete Or Late Offers Will Not Be Considered. Complete Applications Must Be Emailed To: dominique Chittum, U.s. Department Of State, Inl/ex/gapp, Chittumda@state.gov sincerely, margaret Renee Gaudreau contracting Officer, U.s. Department Of State subject a Solicitation For A Personal Services Contractor (psc), Department Of State (dos), Bureau For International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl). the United States Government (usg), Represented By The Dos, Seeks Applications From Us Citizens Interested In Providing Psc Services As Described In This Solicitation. pre-award Ethical Responsibilities Of Psc (jun 2011) this Solicitation May Result In The Award Of One Or More Personal Services Contracts As Defined In Far 2.101. Prior To Contract Award, All Offerors Or Quotes Must Advise The Cognizant Contracting Officer If They Have A Personal Conflict Of Interest, Such As A Financial Conflict, That Would Prevent Them From Either Meeting The Requirements Of The Clause Entitled, “post-award Ethical Responsibilities Of Personal Services Contractors,” Or Otherwise Objectively Performing Their Contractual Duties Upon Contract Award. how To Apply offerors Proposal Shall Be In Accordance With The Requirements Stated In This Solicitation At The Place And Time Specified. A Proposal Will Be Determined Non-responsive And Ineligible For Consideration Unless All Required Documents And Information Are Included In The Submission. Offerors Shall Ensure Their Resume Demonstrates Their Possession Of The Minimum Qualifications Outlined In This Solicitation, As Well As Their Ability To Fulfill All Required Duties. The Government Is Not Responsible For Any Costs Incurred By The Offeror During The Solicitation Process. note Regarding Government Obligations For This Solicitation this Solicitation In No Way Obligates The Department Of State To Award A Psc Contract, Nor Does It Commit The Department Of State To Pay Any Cost Incurred In The Preparation And Submission Of The Application. proposals Must Include The Following And Not Exceed Twenty (20) Pages (additional Pages Will Not Be Accepted Or Reviewed): 1. Form Sf 171 (completed And Signed) 2. Resume 3. Evaluation Factor Responses 4. Three (3) Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Current And/or Previous Supervisors To Serve As Professional References. note: Your Resume Should Contain Explicit Information To Make A Valid Determination That You Fully Meet The Experience Requirements As Stated In This Solicitation. This Information Should Be Clearly Identified In Your Resume. Failure To Provide Explicit Information To Determine Your Qualifications For The Position Will Result In Loss Of Full Consideration. Additional Documents Submitted Beyond The Requirements Will Not Be Accepted Or Reviewed. *** One Pdf Attachment Is Highly Recommended veteran’s Preference veteran’s Preference Is Not Applicable To This Position Therefore Do Not Submit Dd-214. all Qualified Applicants Will Be Considered Regardless Of Age, Race, Color, Sex, Creed, National Origin, Lawful Political Affiliation, Nondisqualifying Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Affiliation With An Employee Organization, Or Other Non-merit Factor. equal Employment Opportunity Policy - The United States Government Does Not Discriminate In Employment On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, Sex (including Pregnancy And Gender Identity), National Origin, Political Affiliation, Sexual Orientation, Marital Status, Disability, Genetic Information, Age, Membership In An Employee Organization, Retaliation, Parental Status, Military Service Or Other Non-merit Factor. submit Proposal Via E-mail To The Attention Of: inl/dominique Chittum e-mail: Chittumda@state.gov direct Questions Regarding This Solicitation To: inl/dominique Chittum e-mail: Chittumda@state.gov inl Will Not Accept Proposals Beyond The Closing Time/date; Unless It Can Be Determined Dos Mishandled The Proposal. general Statement Of The Purpose Of This Contract mission Of The U.s. Department Of State: The U.s. Department Of State Is The Lead Institution For The Conduct Of American Diplomacy And The Secretary Of State Is The President’s Principal Foreign Policy Advisor. The Department Of State’s Mission Is To Advance U.s. National Security Interests, Fight Terrorism, Protect U.s. Interests Abroad, And Implement Foreign Policy Initiatives That Build A Freer, Prosperous, And Secure World. mission Of The Bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl): The Bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl) Is Part Of The Under Secretariat For Civilian Security, Democracy, And Human Rights (j) Within The Department Of State (dos). Inl’s Mission Is To Minimize The Impact Of International Crime And Illegal Drugs On The United States And Its Citizens By Providing Effective Foreign Assistance And Fostering Global Cooperation. inl’s Offices Of Europe And Asia (inl/ea) And Africa And The Middle East (inl/ame) Develop, Manage, And Oversee United States Government (usg) Foreign Assistance Programs To Support Comprehensive Criminal Justice Sector Capacity Development In Countries Throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, And The Middle East. Inl/ea Comprises A Europe Division With Three Program Teams, An Asia Division With Three Program Teams, And A Cross-cutting Team (cct). Inl/ame Includes Five Teams – Two Covering Sub-saharan Africa, Two Covering The Middle East And North Africa, And A Cross-cutting Team (cct). Staff Members Include Foreign Service Officers, Civil Service Officers, Personal Services Contractors, And Third-party Contractors. Broadly Speaking, In Europe, Programs Augment Our Partners’ Capacity In The Justice And Law Enforcement Sectors To Combat Transnational Organized Crime, Reduce Corruption, And Counter Russian Influence. Bilateral And Regional Central Asia Programs Target Counternarcotics, Strengthen Border Security, And Deepen Judicial Reform. In East And South Asia, Programs Focus On Maritime, Rule Of Law, Law Enforcement, Transnational Crime, And Counternarcotics. Programs In Sub-saharan Africa Support Democracy And Stability; Reduce Transnational Crime Such As Illicit Drug; Address Financial Crimes And Money Laundering; And Fight Corruption. In The Middle East And North Africa, Programs Build The Capacity, Professionalism, And Responsiveness Of Criminal Justice Sector Institutions. the Purpose Of This Personal Services Contract (psc) Is To Fill Two Design, Monitoring, And Evaluation (dme) Advisor Positions. The Design, Monitoring, And Evaluation (dme) Advisors Are Expected To Provide A Broad Range Of Support To All Programs In Inl/ea Or Inl/ame In All Matters Related To Dme. The Dme Advisors Report Directly To The Cross-cutting Team Lead To Provide Updates On Progress Toward Meeting Dme Requirements In All Projects And Analysis Of Programs’ And Projects’ Progress Toward Achieving Intended Goals And Objectives. The Dme Advisors Also Actively Participates In Inl’s Dme Network To Stay Abreast Of Dme Best Practices And Ensure The Application Of Department And Bureau-wide Dme Standards In All Inl Projects. the Dme Advisor Psc Will Provide Policy Guidance, Oversight, And Program Management On Behalf Of Inl In Support Of Host-nation Capacity-building And Reform. The Psc Will Provide Specialized Expertise To Design, Monitor, And Evaluate Programmatic Initiatives To Support Criminal Justice Sector Capacity Development In Countries In Europe Asia, Africa, Or The Middle East. The Psc Will Assist Inl In Ensuring Monitoring Systems That Assess The Extent To Which These Programs Are Achieving Intended Outcomes, And Where Appropriate, Evaluation Approaches To Assess Impacts. The Psc Must Be Able To Work Effectively, Responding To Multiple And Evolving Priorities While Advancing Inl’s Overarching Objective To Counter Crime, Illegal Drugs, And Instability Abroad. The Position Requires Foreign Assistance Design, Monitoring, And Evaluation Subject Expertise And Foreign Assistance Program Management Experience To Enable The Incumbent To Assess What New Assistance Is Needed, Make Programmatic Recommendations, Design Appropriate Performance Measures, And Coordinate With Implementing Partners In Order To Report On Inl Program Impact And Effectiveness. duties & Responsibilities under The Direct Supervision Of The Cross-cutting Team Lead Or His/her Designee, The Dme Advisor Will Perform The Following Duties: 1. Project Design • Advise Inl/ea Or Inl/ame Program Officers And Field Staff On The Application Of The Inl Design Standards For Projects, Including How To Write Goal And Objective Statements That Meet The Change And Clarity Standards, And How To Develop Valid Indicators For Goals And Objectives. • Utilize Data And Provide Analysis To Inform Design Choices, Such As Data From Previous Or Related Projects For Lessons Learned, Or Contextual Data For Root Cause Analysis. • Contribute To And Provide Technical Review Of Project Change Map, Theory Of Change, Performance Monitoring Plan, And/or Other Design Documents Such As Results Framework Or Log Frame, As Relevant. • Draft The Monitoring And Evaluation Sections Of Project Solicitation Documents, And Advise Program Managers On The Rigor And Feasibility Of Project Proposals. • Draft Monitoring And Evaluation Plans Where The Inl Section Is Implementing The Project Directly (without An Implementing Partner), Including Training Programs. • Ensure Use Of Quality Indicators And Inclusion Of Appropriate Inl Measures For Data Verification And Data Quality Assessments. 2. Program Design And Monitoring • Advise And Support Inl/ea Or Inl/ame Program Officers And Field Staff In Developing Longer-term Program-level Goals, Objectives, And Indicators. • Assist Relevant Dme Sections In Drafting Goals, Objectives, And Results In Country Program Frameworks (cpfs), The Country Change Map(s), Program Concept Notes (pcns), And Other Strategies As Applicable. • Develop Valid Indicators And Feasible Data Collection Methods For Program-level Goals And Objectives. • Ensure Program-level Data Is Collected From Primary And/or Secondary Data Sources And Reported At The Established Frequencies, Including Supervising Other Staff In Data Collection And Management Activities. 3. Training And Guidance • Lead Trainings For Colleagues In Inl/ea And Ea Overseas Posts Or Inl/ame And Relevant Overseas Posts On A Variety Of Dme Topics And Approaches. Trainings Will Vary In Duration And Depth In Response To Team Members Needs And Office Priorities; And May Be Introductory, Refresher, Or “deep-dive.” Topics Could Include Dme 101, Targeted Sessions On Meeting The Inl Design And Monitoring Standards, Developing Logical Theories Of Change, Problem Analysis And Pre-design Approaches, Developing And Using Valid Indicators, Data Quality, Or Other Topics As Needed. • Share Existing Dme Guidance Documents, Training Videos, And Job Aids With Program Teams And Implementing Partners. • Advise Inl/ea Or Inl/ame Leadership On How The Office Should Approach Dme Requirements And Best Practices And Lead Implementation At An Office Level. • Develop Standard Operating Procedures For Inl/ea And/or Inl/ame To Implement Inl's Dme Requirements At The Project And Program Level. • Contribute To Discussions On Bureau-wide Dme Approaches And Implementation. • In Consultation With Inl’s Office Of Knowledge Management (inl/km), Develop New Guidance Resources Where Gaps Exist. • Serve As The Cor On Dme-focused Tpc Contracts, As Requested, And Provide On-site Guidance To Dme-focused Tpcs On The Cct. 4. Data Analysis, Visualization, And Data-driven Learning • Analyze Project And Program Data, Conduct Evaluations, And Other Assessments For Decision-making Purposes As Requested. • Use Software To Create Dashboards And Visualize Reported Data On Program-level Indicators And Frequently Requested Metrics To Inform Program Manager Decision-making. • Create Knowledge Products Such As Reports, Presentations, Memoranda, And Infographics. • Share And Report Data As Requested By Program Managers And Leadership. • Collaborate With Program Managers, Implementing Partners, And/or Other Stakeholders, Such As Partner Government Officials To Hold Periodic Data Reviews For Individual Programs. • Shape Strategic Or Portfolio Reviews Around Available Data For Decision-making And Contribute To Knowledge Products. • Ensure Key Take-aways From Previous Project Results Are Incorporated Into The Design Of New Projects And Programs. • Brief Leadership On Progress Towards Project And Program Results Against Targets, As Well As Findings From Evaluations And/or Qualitative Research. • Develop And Manage Larger-scale Initiatives To Learn From, Evaluate, And/or Assess Aspects Of Programming In Inl/ea Or Inl/ame. 5. Data Management • Work With Inl/km Social And Data Scientists, Inl/ea Or Inl/ame Program Officers, And Field Staff To Ensure All Of Inl/ea Or Inl/ame’s Change-oriented Projects Are Enrolled In Inl’s Performance Monitoring Database. • Work With Inl/ea Or Inl/ame Program Officers To Ensure Baseline Data Is Collected And Help To Set Targets When Applicable. • In Coordination With Inl/ea Or Inl/ame Program Managers And Officers, Conduct Data Verification Activities For Ongoing Projects, Including Site Visits. • Perform Data Quality Assessments For Inl/km Strategic Indicators. • Perform Data Entry And Cleaning When Necessary. • Assist Program Officers To Review And Update Program Monitoring Plans Periodically. • Serve As Contracting/grant/agreement Officer’s Representative (cor/gor/aor) For Dme-specific Projects (i.e. Projects For The Collection Of Monitoring Data And Project Evaluation), And As The Primary Resource For Others Taking This Role In The Office Or Overseas. • Develop And Review Data Collection Tools. • Support Annual And Ad Hoc Data Calls To Projects Within Inl/ea R Inl/ame. 6. Other Projects As Assigned • Establish And Maintain Relationships Within The Dme Community Of Practice, Including With Department, Interagency, International, And Academic Counterparts, To Coordinate On Dme Approaches, Foreign Assistance Trends, Evidence-based Best Practices, Policies, And Programs. • Attend Bureau, Interagency, And International Meetings And Events On Behalf Of Inl, As Requested By Inl/ea Or Inl/ame Leadership. Participate And Represent Inl, As Needed, In Conferences, Dialogues, And Similar Events On Dme Issues. • When Required, Perform The Role Of Duty Officer. • Perform Other Duties As Requested And Assigned That Are Directly Related To This Statement Of Work. • Perform Services That Fall Within The General Scope Of Work And Overall Inl Mission At Physical Locations Other Than Washington Inl Headquarters, Including Within Other Inl Offices, Bureaus Or Other Usg Agencies For A Period Not To Exceed Six (6) Months. trainings & Distance Learning Courses 1. Completes All On-line Training Mandated By The Department Of State (e.g., Ct401 (counter Threat Awareness Training), Ethics) Within 120 Days Of Contract Start Date. 2. Completes The Foreign Affairs Counter-threat (fact) Course (ct650), If Required, Within Six (6) Months Of Contract Start Date. 3. Completes The Contracts And/or Grants Officer Representative Distance-learning Courses Through The Foreign Service Institute (fsi) And Obtains/maintains A Fac-cor Certification Level Ii And/or Gor Certificate. 4. Coordinates With Inl Program Office To Complete The Inl Staff Orientation And Readiness Training (soar) And Leading Inl Programs (p2) Training. place Of Performance & Travel Requirements the Place Of Performance For This Position Is Washington, Dc. Frequent Domestic And Overseas Travel Is Required. relationships the Psc Will Report To The Cross-cutting Team Lead In Inl/ea Or Inl/ame Or His/her Designee. This Position Does Not Have Any Formal Supervisory Responsibilities. the Contract Administrator Shall Be The Inl Contracting Officer In Washington. In No Instance Shall The Cross-cutting Team Lead Or Any Other Individual Be Authorized To Alter Or Modify The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract Or Waive The Government's Requirements, Price, Delivery, Or Other Terms And Conditions. The Contracting Officer Must Authorize Such Changes In Writing. the Cross-cutting Team Lead Will Provide Yearly Performance Reviews To The Inl/ex/gapp Contracting Officer In Washington, D.c. To Contribute To The Incumbent’s Official Yearly Review. telework this Is A Hybrid Position That Allows For A Combination Of In-office Presence And Regular Telework. The Incumbent’s Actual In-office And Telework Schedule Will Be Determined By The Supervisor And Co And Is Subject To Change Based On Bureau Or Office Needs. complexity this Position Involves Managing And Providing Dme Technical Expertise For A Wide Portfolio Of Programs And Projects In Inl/ea Or Inl/ame, Simultaneously. The Ability To Perform Complex Analysis, Explain Dme Concepts Clearly And Concisely, Meet Short Deadlines, Coordinate Between Many Stakeholders, And Multi-task Successfully Is Essential. duties Are Significantly Varied And Require Many Different Unrelated Processes And Methods That Are Applied To A Broad Range Of Problems/situations That Require A Substantial Depth Of Analysis. Decisions That Must Be Made Involve Major Areas Of Uncertainty In Approach, Methodology, Interpretation And Evaluating Processes. There Are Continuing Changes In Programming, Dme Requirements, Partner Capacity For Dme, And Political Circumstances Enabling Or Restricting Programming And Dme Efforts. The Work Requires Originating New Techniques, Establishing Criteria, Or Developing New Information. Incumbents Typically Identify And Develop Ways To Resolve Problems Or Cope With Issues Which Directly Affect The Ongoing Relationships With Partners And The Ability To Gather And Use Meaningful Results Data. scope & Effectiveness the Psc Performs Broad Range Of Tasks And Assignment Related To The Dme Of Inl’s Programs And Projects. Assignments For These Tasks May Often Be Self-generated And In Response Broader Dme Needs, Requirements, And Efforts In Inl/ea Or Inl/ame. Knowledge And Professional Experience Supporting Dme In International Development Contexts, Coupled With Subject Matter Familiarity With Inl’s Key Focus Areas, Is Necessary To Support The Results-based Management Of Inl/ea’s Or Inl/ame’s Programming. An Effective Psc Will Also Contribute To Inl/ea’s Or Inl/ame’s And Inl’s Bureau-wide Culture Changes And Adoption Of Measures To Use Evidence And Data To Inform Policy And Programming. period Of Performance the Period Of Performance For This Contract Is Twelve (12) Months From The Date Of Award With Four (4) Optional One-year Extensions. minimum Qualifications 1. U.s. Citizenship With The Ability To Obtain And Maintain Department Of State Secret Level Security Clearance, Medical Clearance, And Ethics Clearance (if Applicable). (security Clearance Upgrade To Top Secret Level May Be Required.) 2. A Master’s Degree From An Accredited Institution In The Area Of Social Science, Management, Program Development, Monitoring And Evaluation, Criminal Justice, International Security Studies, International Development International Relations, International Studies, International Affairs, Or Political Science. 3. A Minimum Of Six (6) Years Of Experience Implementing Foreign Assistance Programs And Projects; Of Which A Minimum Of Three (3) Years Was Performing Design, Monitoring, And Evaluation On Foreign Assistance Programs. 4. A Minimum Of Two (2) Years Of Experience Providing Oversight And Guidance On Dme Issues. evaluation Criteria (used To Determine The Competitive Ranking Of Qualified Offerors In Comparison To Other Offerors.) Offerors Should Cite Specific, Illustrative Examples For Each Factor. Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per Factor. Any Additional Words Above The Limit Will Neither Be Read Nor Scored. factor 1: Programmatic Dme Experience (20 Points) demonstrated Expertise In Designing, Monitoring, And Evaluating Complex Programs To Achieve Policy Goals, Especially In A Foreign Assistance Context. Demonstrated Familiarity With Results-based Project And Program Management Approaches. Demonstrated Experience Supporting The Utilization Of Evidence, Findings, And Recommendations From Monitoring And Evaluation Efforts To Design And Adjust Projects Or Programs. factor 2: Social Science Expertise (20 Points) demonstrated Knowledge Of Types Of Evidence, Degrees Of Robustness In Evidence, Data Quality Considerations. Demonstrated Expertise Developing Conceptually Valid Indicators As Signals Of Change For Goals And Objectives. Demonstrated Experience Analyzing Quantitative, Qualitative, And Mixed-methods Data And Communicating Findings From Analysis. Demonstrated Ability To Review And Provide Quality Control Of Data And Analysis Provided By Project Implementers. factor 3: Coordination, Communication, And Conflict Resolution (15 Points) demonstrated Ability To Work Collaboratively With And Resolve Problems, Disagreements, Or Challenging Situations Among Different Offices, Implementing Partners, And Missions. Demonstrated Ability To Translate And Explain Technical Language And Concepts Into Common English For A Non-specialist Audience. Demonstrated Ability To Work With Current Technologies, To Research, Investigate, And Communicate Complex Issues In A Timely And Concise Manner, Orally And In Writing, And To Integrate Evidence Into Advice. factor 4: Specialized Experience (15 Points) demonstrated Ability, Through Short-term Or Extended Overseas Postings, To Work Effectively In Europe, Asia, Africa, The Middle East, Or In Similar Overseas Environments. Demonstrated Familiarity With Criminal Justice Sector Capacity Development, Transnational Organized Crime, Corruption, Civilian Security, Counternarcotics, Or Related Topics. basis Of Rating: Offerors Who Clearly Meet The Education/experience Requirements Will Be Further Evaluated Based On Scoring Of The Evaluation Factor Responses. Offerors Are Required To Address Each Of The Evaluation Factors In A Separate Document Describing Specifically And Accurately What Experience, Training, Education And/or Awards They Have Received That Are Relevant To Each Factor. Failure To Specifically Address The Evaluation Factors May Result In Your Not Receiving Credit For All Of Your Pertinent Experience, Education, Training And/or Awards. the Offeror Rating System Is As Follows: evaluation Factors Have Been Assigned The Following Points: factor #1 – 20 factor #2 – 20 factor #3 – 15 factor #4 – 15 total Possible – 70 Points interview Performance – 30 Points satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/fail (no Points Assigned) past Performance Evaluation Of Applicant’s Ability To Perform Under The Contract. In Conducting The Evaluation, The U.s. Government Reserves The Right To Utilize All Evaluation Information Available At The Time Of Evaluation, Whether Provided By The Applicant Or Obtained From Other Sources. total Possible Points: 100 the Most Qualified Candidates May Be Interviewed, Required To Provide A Writing Sample, And Demonstrate An Ability To Operate Commonly Used Office Applications. Inl Will Not Pay For Any Expenses Associated With The Interviews. In Addition, Applications (written Materials And Interviews) Will Be Evaluated Based On Content As Well As On The Applicant's Writing, Presentation, And Communication Skills. In The Event That An Applicant Has Fully Demonstrated His/her Qualifications And There Are No Other Competitive Applicants, Inl Reserves The Right To Forego The Interview Process. Professional References Will Be Evaluated For Applicants Being Considered For Selection. compensation (base Pay) this Position Has Been Designated At The Gs-14 Equivalent Level ($142,488 - $185,234). Final Compensation Will Be Negotiated Within The Listed Market Value Based Upon Qualifications, Previous Relevant Experience And Work History, Salary And Educational Background. Salaries, Including Any Recruitment Supplemental Pay That Exceeds The Listed Pay Range, Will Not Be Entertained Or Negotiated. for Award, Inl Will Negotiate For This Contract Based On The Market Value As Outlined Above And Overall Experience Relevant To The Solicitation Requirements. benefits & Allowances as A Matter Of Policy, Inl Normally Authorizes The Following Benefits And Allowances benefits - If Applicable • Employee's Fica/medicare Contribution • Contribution Toward Health And Life Insurance • Pay Comparability Adjustment • Annual Increase • Eligibility For Worker's Compensation • Annual, Sick And Home Leave • 401k Plan • Medvac (provided By Dos Med) allowances In Accordance With Department Of State Standardized Regulations (dssr) - If Applicable • Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (tqsa) Or Per Diem Upon Arrival At Post • Housing Allowance • Post Allowance • Supplemental Post Allowance • Maintenance Allowance (sma) • Education Allowance • Educational Travel (full-time United States Based Secondary) • Post Hardship Differential • Danger Pay • Shipment Of Hhe, Uab, Pov And Consumables

Details: Page 2 Of 2 request For Quote (rfq) #: 36c25925q0119 ophthalmic Exam Chairs And Slit Lamp Instrument Stands Salt Lake City Va Medical Center this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Far Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. The Government Reserves The Right To Make No Award From This Solicitation. * The Deadline For All Questions Is 12:00pm Mst, January 29th, 2025. all Questions Must Be Submitted In Writing No Later Than The Question Cut-off Date Marked Above. All Questions Will Be Answered Officially Through An Amendment To The Solicitation. ** Quotes Are To Be Provided To Stephanie.cahill@va.gov No Later Than 12:00pm Mst, January 31st, 2025. quotes Shall Not Be Hand Carried. Faxed Quotes Shall Not Be Accepted. Emailed Quotes Are The Only Method Of Submitted Quotes (4mb Email Limit). The Government Reserves The Right To Make Award Solely On Initial Quotes Received. Offerors Bear The Burden Of Ensuring That All Portions Of The Offer (and Any Authorized Amendments) Reach The Designated Office Before The Deadline Specified In The Solicitation. This Rfq Shall Be Completed In Its Entirety, And Signed And Dated, Failure Shall Not Be Considered For Award. this Is A Request For Quote (rfq) And The Solicitation Number Is 36c25925q0119. The Government Anticipates Awarding A Firm-fixed Price Contract Resulting From This Solicitation. this Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular (fac) 2024-07 Effective August 29, 2024. the North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 339115 With A Small Business Size Standard Of 1,000 Employees. This Solicitation Is A 100% Set-aside For Small Business Concerns. list Of Line Items; line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 0001 ophthalmic Exam Chair 6 ea $ $ 0002 ophthalmic Floor Stand For Slit Lamp 6 ea 0003 installation 1 jb grand Total $ description Of Requirements For The Items To Be Acquired: *buy American Vendors Are Encouraged To Include Quotes With Products Manufactured Within The U.s. Whenever Possible Although Bids With Non-domestic Products Will Not Be Excluded From The Evaluation. vendors Are Required To Complete The 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate Below And Include With Their Quotation In Order To Verify The Country Of Origin (coo) Of Products Included In Their Quotes. *fob Shall Be Destination *freight Shall Be Added To The Price Of Clin 0001 And Not Be Its Own Line Item *cut Sheets And Specification Sheets Proving The Offered Product Meets All Testing Specifications And Salient Characteristics Shall Be Included With The Quote *quotes Shall Annotate The Expected Date Of Delivery To The Specified Location *quotes Shall Be Accompanied By An Authorized Distributor Letter From The Manufacturer Of The Items Being Offered. *failure To Meet The Salient Characteristics Below Will Result In The Offeror S Quote Not Being Considered For Award. *failure To Provide Product Information Documents, Quote With Accurate Costs, Delivery Lead Time, Buy American Certificate, Or Authorized Distributor Letter Will Result In The Offeror S Quote Not Being Considered For Award. salient Characteristics: ophthalmic Patient Exam Chairs chair Must Be Able To Rotate At Least 270 Degrees. chair Must Be Able To Accommodate At Least 300 Pounds. chair Must Have A Minimum Ground To Seat Height Of At Least 20 Inches. chair Must Be Able To Raise The Patient At Least 30 Inches From The Ground. chair Back Must Be Able To Be Reclined At Least 80 Degrees. chair Needs To Have Controls On Either Side Of The Chair To Control Height And Reclining Positions For Doctor Access. chair Must Have Foot Pedal Included To Control Height And Reclining Positions. chair Needs To Be Compatible With A Chair Mover (or Glider) To Accommodate Patients In Wheelchairs Who Cannot Transfer To The Ophthalmic Exam Chair. chair Must Have An Easy To Operate Headrest For Patient Head Positioning. chair Must Have Arms Rests That Can Be Raised And Lowered. slit Lamp Instrument Stand slit Lamp Arm Needs To Be Able To Support Slit Lamps Up To 60 Lbs. the Upper Refractor Arm Has A Minimum Of 10 Vertical Range, And Handle Instruments Weighing Up To 12 Lbs. stand Needs To Have Ability To Control The Height Of The Exam Chair. stand Needs To Have Designated Instrument Recharging Stations, Minimum Of Two Instruments At A Time. stand Needs To Have Built In Standard Plug Outlets On The Back Of The Unit. stand Needs To Have An Overhead Lamp On Adjustable Arm. counterbalances Built Into Slit Lamp Arm To Be Able To Easily Adjust Height Of The Slit Lamp During Examinations. stand Must Be Compatible With Exam Chairs. scope Of Work all Equipment Will Be Drop Ship To The Facility. the Vendor Will Either Provide Or Arrange For Installation Of The 12 Total Pieces Of Equipment In The Ophthalmology Department. Installation Will Be Coordinated With Biomed And The Clinic As To Not Interfere With Patient Care. there Will Be No Trade In For The Old Equipment. the C&a Requirements Do Not Apply, A Security Accreditation Package Is Not Required. delivery And Acceptance Shall Be F.o.b Destination (far 52.247-34) At The Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Located: department Of Veterans Affairs salt Lake City Va Medical Center 500 Foothill Dr. salt Lake City, Ut 84148 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors--commercial Items Applies To This Acquisition addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial gray Market Items Are Original Equipment Manufacturer S (oem) Goods Sold Through Unauthorized Channels In Direct Competition With Authorized Distributors. This Procurement Is For New Oem Medical Supplies, Medical Equipment And/or Services Contracts For Maintenance Of Medical Equipment (i.e. Replacement Parts) For Va Medical Centers.â  No Remanufactures Or Gray Market Items Will Be Acceptable. offeror Shall Be An Oem, Authorized Dealer, Authorized Distributor Or Authorized Reseller For The Proposed Medical Supplies, Medical Equipment And/or Services Contracts For Maintenance Of Medical Equipment (i.e. Replacement Parts), Verified By An Authorization Letter Or Other Documents From The Oem, Such That The Oem S Warranty And Service Are Provided And Maintained By The Oem.â  All Software Licensing, Warranty And Service Associated With The Medical Supplies, Medical Equipment And/or Services Contracts For Maintenance Of Medical Equipment Shall Be In Accordance With The Oem Terms And Conditions. the Delivery Of Gray Market Items To The Va In The Fulfillment Of An Order/award Constitutes A Breach Of Contract.â  Accordingly, The Va Reserves The Right Enforce Any Of Its Contractual Remedies. This Includes Termination Of The Contract Or, Solely At The Va S Election, Allowing The Vendor To Replace, At No Cost To The Government, Any Remanufactured Or Gray Market Item(s) Delivered To A Va Medical Facility Upon Discovery Of Such Items. offerors Providing An Or Equal Product(s) Must Adhere To The Terms In Far 52.211-6. If An Item In This Solicitation Is Identified As Brand Name Or Equal, The Purchase Description Reflects The Characteristics And Level Of Quality That Will Satisfy The Government S Needs. The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristics That Equal Products Must Meet Or Exceed Are Specified In The Solicitation. To Be Considered For Award, Offers Of Equal Products, Including Equal Products Of The Brand Name Manufacturer, Must meet The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristic Specified In This Solicitation; clearly Identify The Item By- brand Name, If Any And make Or Model Number, include Descriptive Literature Such As Illustrations, Drawings, Or A Clear Reference To Previously Furnished Descriptive Data Or Information Available To The Contracting Officer; And clearly Describe Any Modification The Offeror Plans To Make In A Product To Make It Conform To The Solicitation Requirements. Mark Any Descriptive Material To Clearly Show The Modification. the Contracting Officer Will Evaluate Equal Products On The Basis Of Information Furnished By The Offeror Or Identified In The Offer And Reasonably Available To The Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer Is Not Responsible For Locating Or Obtaining Any Information Not Identified In The Offer. Unless The Offeror Clearly Indicates In Its Offer That The Product Being Offered Is An Equal Product, The Offeror Shall Provide The Brand Name Product Referenced In The Solicitation any Award Made As A Result Of This Solicitation Will Be Made On An All Or Nothing Basis. state If Quoted Items Are Available And Priced Through Offerors Existing Government-wide Acquisition Contract (gwac), Gsa Multiple Award Schedule (mas) Contract, Or Va-wide Acquisition Contract. if The Acquisition Is Set-aside For Sdvosbs/vosbs, Their Socioeconomic Status Must Be Vip Verified And Visible In The Va Vendor Information Pages (vip): Https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ At The Time Of Quote Submission And Award, Or Will Be Considered Non-responsive, And Will Not Be Considered For Award. offerors Are Warned Against Contacting Any Va Personnel Other Than The Contracting Officer And Contract Specialist Prior To Placement Of Any Award Made Resulting From This Rfq. If Such Contact Occurs And Found To Be Prejudicial To Competing Contactors, The Offeror Making Such Contact May Be Excluded From Award Considerations. all Proprietary Information Shall Be Clearly And Properly Marked. If The Offeror Submits Annexes, Documentation, Attachments Or The Like, Not Specifically Required By This Solicitation, Such Will Count Against The Offeror S Page Limitations Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Specific Volume Instructions Below. all Information Shall Be Confined To The Appropriate File. The Offeror Shall Confine Submissions To Essential Matters, Sufficient To Define The Quote And Provide An Adequate Basis For Evaluation. Offerors Are Responsible For Including Sufficient Details, In A Concise Manner, To Permit A Complete And Accurate Evaluation Of Each Quote. submission Of Quote Shall Include The Following Volumes: (i) Technical Capability Or Quality Of The Item Offered To Meet The Government Requirement; (ii) Price; (iii) Delivery Lead Time; And (iv) Buy American Certificate volume I - Technical Capability Or Quality Of The Item Offered To Meet The Government Requirement the Offeror Shall Submit Specifications, Cut Sheets, Or Brochures Confirming The Equal Products, Including Equal Products Of The Brand Name Manufacturer Submitted, Meets Or Exceeds The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristic Specified In This Solicitation. The Product(s) Quoted Must Be Identified By Brand Name, If Any, And Make Or Model Number. volume Ii Price price - The Offeror Shall Complete The Pricing Schedule Provided In Section (v) Above: Price/cost Schedule. volume Iii Delivery Lead Time the Offeror Shall State The Required Number Of Calendar Days To Deliver The Item, To Include Installation, If Applicable. volume Iv Buy American Certificate the Offeror Shall Complete And Submit The Included 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate. (end Of Addendum To 52.212-1) 52.212-2, Evaluation--commercial Items Applies To This Acquisition addendum To Far 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items: the Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government Considering Price And Other Factors. the Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Quotations: factor 1. Technical Capability Or Quality Of The Item Offered To Meet The Government Requirement factor 2. Price factor 3. Delivery Lead Time factor 4. Submission Of Completed Buy American Certificate evaluation Approach. The Government Will Evaluate Quotations Using The Comparative Evaluation Process Outlined In Far 13.106-2(b)(3), Where Quotations Will Be Compared To One Another To Determine Which Provides The Best Benefit To The Government. The Government Reserves The Right To Consider A Quotation Other Than The Lowest Price That Provides Additional Benefit(s). Quotations May Exceed Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation. The Government Reserves The Right To Select A Quotation That Provides Benefit To The Government That Exceeds The Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation, But Is Not Required To Do So. Each Response Must Meet The Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation. The Government Is Not Requesting Or Accepting Alternate Quotations. The Evaluation Will Consider The Following: factor 1. Technical Capability Or Quality Of The Item Offered To Meet The Government Requirement: The Quotation Will Be Evaluated To The Extent To Which It Can Meet And/or Exceed The Government S Requirements As Outlined In The Solicitation And Based On The Information Requested In The Instructions To Quoters Section Of The Solicitation. factor 2. Price: The Government Will Evaluate The Price By Adding The Total Of All Line Item Prices. The Government May Use Various Price Analysis Techniques And Procedures To Make A Price Reasonableness Determination. Offers That Do Not Meet Or Exceed The Technical Capability Or Quality Of The Item Offered To The Government Requirement Shall Not Be Selected Regardless Of Price. factor 3. Delivery Lead Time: The Government Will Evaluate Delivery Lead Time And Select The Quoter/offer Whose Delivery Lead Time Is Most Advantageous To The Government. The Government May Consider An Award To Other Than The Lowest Priced Quoter/offeror If It S In The Best Interest Of The Government. factor 4. Submission Of Completed Buy American Certificate: The Government Will Evaluate The Information Provided In The Completed Buy American Certificate. Priority Will Be Given To Products Made In The Us. (end Of Addendum To 52.212-2) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition. 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 Items. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. Offerors Must Be Registered In Sam At Time Of Offer Submission. 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions--commercial Items Applies To This Acquisition 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--commercial Items (jul 2020) Applies To This Acquisition far 52.212-5 Applies To This Acquisition With The Following Far Clauses Incorporated By Reference; far 52.204-10 reporting Executive Compensation & First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) far 52.204-16 commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) far 52.204-24 representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (oct 2020) far 52.209-6 protecting The Government S Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment (jun 2020) far 52.219-6 notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) far 52.219-8 utilization Of Small Business Concerns (sep 2021) far 52.219-28 post Award Small Business Program Representation (nov 2020) far 52.219-33 nonmanufacturer Rule (mar 2020) far 52.222-3 convict Labor (jun 2003) far 52.222-19 child Labor Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (jul 2020) far 52.222-21 prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015) far 52.222-26 equal Opportunity (sep 2016) far 52.222-35 equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) far 52.222-36 equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) far 52.222-37 employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) far 52.222-40 notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) far 52.222-50 combating Trafficking In Persons (oct 2020) far 52.223-18 encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (jun 2020) far 52.225-1 buy American Supplies (jan 2021) far 52.225-3 buy American--free Trade Agreements--israeli Trade Act (jul 2020) far 52.225-13 restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (jun 2008) far 52.232-33 payment By Electronic Funds Transfer System For Award Management (oct 2018) additional Contract Requirements Or Terms And Conditions: 52.217-6 Option For Increased Quantity (mar 1989) the Government May Increase The Quantity Of Supplies Called For In The Schedule At The Unit Price Specified. The Contracting Office May Exercise The Option By Written Notice To The Contractor Prior To Receipt Of All Items. Delivery Of The Added Items Shall Continue At The Same Rate As The Like Items Called For Under The Contract Unless The Parties Otherwise Agree. 52.225-1 Buy American Supplies (oct 2022) definitions. As Used In This Clause Commercially Available Off-the-shelf (cots) Item (1) Means Any Item Of Supply (including Construction Material) That Is a Commercial Product (as Defined In Paragraph (1) Of The Definition Of Commercial Product At Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 2.101; sold In Substantial Quantities In The Commercial Marketplace; And (iii) Offered To The Government, Under A Contract Or Subcontract At Any Tier, Without Modification, In The Same Form In Which It Is Sold In The Commercial Marketplace; And does Not Include Bulk Cargo, As Defined In 46 U.s.c. 40102(4), Such As Agricultural Products And Petroleum Products. Component Means An Article, Material, Or Supply Incorporated Directly Into An End Product. Cost Of Components Means for Components Purchased By The Contractor, The Acquisition Cost, Including Transportation Costs To The Place Of Incorporation Into The End Product (whether Or Not Such Costs Are Paid To A Domestic Firm), And Any Applicable Duty (whether Or Not A Duty-free Entry Certificate Is Issued); Or for Components Manufactured By The Contractor, All Costs Associated With The Manufacture Of The Component, Including Transportation Costs As Described In Paragraph (1) Of This Definition, Plus Allocable Overhead Costs, But Excluding Profit. Cost Of Components Does Not Include Any Costs Associated With The Manufacture Of The End Product. Critical Component Means A Component That Is Mined, Produced, Or Manufactured In The United States And Deemed Critical To The U.s. Supply Chain. The List Of Critical Components Is At Far 25.105. domestic End Product Means for An End Product That Does Not Consist Wholly Or Predominantly Of Iron Or Steel Or A Combination Of Both an Unmanufactured End Product Mined Or Produced In The United States; an End Product Manufactured In The United States, If the Cost Of Its Components Mined, Produced, Or Manufactured In The United States Exceeds 60 Percent Of The Cost Of All Its Components, Except That The Percentage Will Be 65 Percent For Items Delivered In Calendar Years 2024 Through 2028 And 75 Percent For Items Delivered Starting In Calendar Year 2029. Components Of Foreign Origin Of The Same Class Or Kind As Those That The Agency Determines Are Not Mined, Produced, Or Manufactured In Sufficient And Reasonably Available Commercial Quantities Of A Satisfactory Quality Are Treated As Domestic. Components Of Unknown Origin Are Treated As Foreign. Scrap Generated, Collected, And Prepared For Processing In The United States Is Considered Domestic; Or the End Product Is A Cots Item; Or (2) For An End Product That Consists Wholly Or Predominantly Of Iron Or Steel Or A Combination Of Both, An End Product Manufactured In The United States, If The Cost Of Foreign Iron And Steel Constitutes Less Than 5 Percent Of The Cost Of All The Components Used In The End Product. The Cost Of Foreign Iron And Steel Includes But Is Not Limited To The Cost Of Foreign Iron Or Steel Mill Products (such As Bar, Billet, Slab, Wire, Plate, Or Sheet), Castings, Or Forgings Utilized In The Manufacture Of The End Product And A Good Faith Estimate Of The Cost Of All Foreign Iron Or Steel Components Excluding Cots Fasteners. Iron Or Steel Components Of Unknown Origin Are Treated As Foreign. If The End Product Contains Multiple Components, The Cost Of All The Materials Used In Such End Product Is Calculated In Accordance With The Definition Of Cost Of Components . end Product Means Those Articles, Materials, And Supplies To Be Acquired Under The Contract For Public Use. fastener Means A Hardware Device That Mechanically Joins Or Affixes Two Or More Objects Together. Examples Of Fasteners Are Nuts, Bolts, Pins, Rivets, Nails, Clips, And Screws. foreign End Product Means An End Product Other Than A Domestic End Product. foreign Iron And Steel Means Iron Or Steel Products Not Produced In The United States. Produced In The United States Means That All Manufacturing Processes Of The Iron Or Steel Must Take Place In The United States, From The Initial Melting Stage Through The Application Of Coatings, Except Metallurgical Processes Involving Refinement Of Steel Additives. The Origin Of The Elements Of The Iron Or Steel Is Not Relevant To The Determination Of Whether It Is Domestic Or Foreign. predominantly Of Iron Or Steel Or A Combination Of Both Means That The Cost Of The Iron And Steel Content Exceeds 50 Percent Of The Total Cost Of All Its Components. The Cost Of Iron And Steel Is The Cost Of The Iron Or Steel Mill Products (such As Bar, Billet, Slab, Wire, Plate, Or Sheet), Castings, Or Forgings Utilized In The Manufacture Of The Product And A Good Faith Estimate Of The Cost Of Iron Or Steel Components Excluding Cots Fasteners. steel Means An Alloy That Includes At Least 50 Percent Iron, Between 0.02 And 2 Percent Carbon, And May Include Other Elements. united States Means The 50 States, The District Of Columbia, And Outlying Areas. (b) 41 U.s.c. Chapter 83, Buy American, Provides A Preference For Domestic End Products For Supplies Acquired For Use In The United States. In Accordance With 41 U.s.c. 1907, The Domestic Content Test Of The Buy American Statute Is Waived For An End Product That Is A Cots Item (see 12.505(a)(1)), Except That For An End Product That Consists Wholly Or Predominantly Of Iron Or Steel Or A Combination Of Both, The Domestic Content Test Is Applied Only To The Iron And Steel Content Of The End Product, Excluding Cots Fasteners. (c) Offerors May Obtain From The Contracting Officer A List Of Foreign Articles That The Contracting Officer Will Treat As Domestic For This Contract. (d) The Contractor Shall Deliver Only Domestic End Products Except To The Extent That It Specified Delivery Of Foreign End Products In The Provision Of The Solicitation Entitled "buy American Certificate." alternate I (oct 2022). As Prescribed In 25.1101(a)(1)(ii) Substitute The Following Sentence For The First Sentence Of Paragraph (1)(ii)(a) Of The Definition Of Domestic End Product In Paragraph (a): (a) The Cost Of Its Components Mined, Produced, Or Manufactured In The United States Exceeds 50 Percent Of The Cost Of All Its Components. (end Of Clause) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (oct 2022) (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. Foreign End Products: line Item No. country Of Origin exceeds 55% Domestic Content (yes/no) 0001 Ophthalmic Exam Chair 0002 Ophthalmic Floor Stand For Slit Lamp 0003 Installation n/a Service n/a - Service [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. (end Of Provision) 852.212-70, Provisions And Clauses Applicable To Va Acquisition Of Commercial Items (apr 2020) vaar 852.203-70 commercial Advertising (may 2018) vaar 852.232-72 electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) vaar 852.233-70 protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution (oct 2018) vaar 852.233-71 alternate Protest Procedure (oct 2018) vaar 852.246-71 rejected Goods (oct 2018) 852.252-70, Solicitation Provisions Or Clauses Incorporated By Reference (jan 2008) the Following Provisions Or Clauses Incorporated By Reference In This Solicitation Must Be Completed By The Offeror Or Prospective Contractor And Submitted With The Quotation Or Offer. Copies Of These Provisions Or Clauses Are Available On The Internet At The Web Sites Provided In The Provision At Far 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference, Or The Clause At Far 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference. Copies May Also Be Obtained From The Contracting Officer. http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html https://www.acquisition.gov/vaar the Following Far Provisions Are To Be Incorporated By Reference: far 52.204-7 system For Award Management (oct 2018) far 52.204-16 commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) far 52.211-6 brand Name Or Equal (aug 1999) far 52.229-11 tax On Certain Foreign Procurements Notice And Representation (jun 2020) the Following Far Clauses Are Incorporated By Reference: far 52.203-17 contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights And Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights (jun 2020) far 52.204-13 system For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) far 52.204-18 commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) far 52.232-40 providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (nov 2021) the Following Vaar Clauses Are To Be Incorporated By Reference: vaar 852.212-71 gray Market Items (apr 2020) the Defense Priorities And Allocations System (dpas) Does Not Apply. date And Time Offers Are Due To Stephanie.cahill@va.gov By 12:00pm Mst, January 31st, 2025. name And Email Of The Individual To Contact For Information Regarding The Solicitation: stephanie Cahill stephanie.cahill@va.gov

Details: Page 2 Of 2 description: This Is A Pre-solicitation Notice For The Establishment Of An Architect-engineering (a-e) Contract With Services To Be Performed At The Salem Va Medical Center At 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, Va 24153. 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 Chanel.johnson@va.gov. The Sf-330s Are Due No Later Than 9:00 Am, Est, February 18, 2025. scope Of Work: intent provide Professional Engineering Services To Include Option Analysis, Phasing Design, Investigative Surveys And Reports, Planning, Consultation And Visits, Design Work, Preparation Of Contract Drawings And Specifications, Preparation Of Cost Estimates And Provision Of Construction Period Services As Necessary For Project 658-24-109 Renovate Patient Restrooms, At Vamc Salem, Virginia. The Restrooms Identified For Renovation Shall Be Brought Up To Department Of Veterans Affairs (va) Standards And Specifications As Well As The Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility (abaa) Standards. There Are 18 Restrooms Currently Planned To Be In The Scope Of This Project. The Va Will Review The Cost Estimate At The Design Development Stage And Confirm Or Alter The List Of Restrooms. In No Case Will New Restrooms Be Added To The Scope But One Or More May Be Removed If Necessary To Meet The Available Funding.   The Project Intent Is To Develop A Complete Design Package That Addresses All Va And Abaa Requirements On Restrooms In Building 143. Restrooms To Be Brought Up To Standards Typically Require Expansion And Complete Renovation Of All Finishes And Fixtures. design Efforts Shall Include: conduct A Site Investigation Of All Identified Restrooms In Building 143. Identify Nonconformance Issues Using The Requirements Of All Applicable Va Standards And Specifications, And Of The Abaa Standards. utilizing A Rating Or Scoring System, Identify The Restrooms That Are Priority Based On Greater Nonconformity With Standards. Ratings / Scoring Shall Be Documented In A Schedule Such That The Construction Can Be Phased Accordingly. For The Design Development (60%) Submission Review, The Va Will Review The Cost Estimate Submission And Confirm Or Alter The Restrooms That Will Be In Scope. provide A Recommendation For Va Personnel To Follow Up, Regarding Requirements Of The Abaas For Wheelchair Accessible Toile Rooms In Existing Buildings. Specifically, Use F202 Existing Buildings And Facilities, Paragraph F213.2, Exception Number 4 To Determine Whether Va Policy And Requirements For Renovations May Take Advantage Of This Exception, And Recommend Methods To Comply To Include: provision Of Two Wheelchair Accessible Unisex Single Use Toilet Rooms Per Floor. Recommend Other Renovations As Needed Such As Grab Bars And Clearance Of Fixtures, For The Other Single Use Toilet Rooms On Each Floor. make A Recommendation On Whether To Provide On Each Floor One Wheelchair Accessible Unisex Single Use Toilet Room, And One Ambulatory Accessible Toilet Room Of A Lesser Minimum Square Footage. examine Whether On The First Floor, The Single Use Toilet Rooms Constitute A Cluster Of Single Use Toilet Rooms And Are Therefore Subject To A Minimum Of 50% Wheelchair Accessible. examine Potential Benefits Or Impacts On The Basement Floor Of Building 143, Where We Have Identified Five Single Use Toilet Rooms For Renovation. The Benefits To Examine Are The Expected Completion Of Four Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Rooms With More Than One Toilet (two Men S And Two Women S), Which Are Being Renovated And Brought Up To Abaas Compliance As Part Of Project# 658-24-104 Renovate Main Lobby. Specifically Make A Recommendation Whether The Completion Of Those Restroom Renovations Will Mean No Other Toilet Rooms Need Be Made Wheelchair Accessible But Only Meet Ambulatory Patient Requirements Such As Space In The Room And Clearance Of Fixtures, Provision Of Grab Bars, Etc. Examine According To The The Requirements Of F213.2 And Exception 4 But Also Any Applicable Va Policies And Standards Which Speak To The Issue. provide A Complete Design Package Which Shall Include Drawings And Construction Specifications To Renovate All Restrooms Included In The Program. In Addition To The Overall Restoration Requirements, The Following Shall Also Be Required: a/e Satisfy The Following Milestones: schematic Design (30%) drawings outline Specifications And A Draft Of The Submittal Register construction Cost Estimate design Development Review Meeting final Design Submission (95%). The Final Design Shall Be Complete, Free Of Errors And Ready In The A/e Firm S Judgment To Be Issued For Construction. The Purpose Of The Review Is A Check For Inadvertent Errors And No Further Design Is Anticipated Other Than Correction Of Errors In The Set. drawings full Specifications And The Submittal Register construction Cost Estimate design Development Review Meeting construction Documents (100%) drawings full Specifications construction Cost Estimate construction Documents Review Meeting . the A/e Shall Complete The Project Design In Accordance With This A/e Scope, With All Applicable Va Standards And Specifications, And With Abaa Standards For Toilet Rooms In Healthcare Facilities Unless Otherwise Approved By The Va. The A/e Shall Retrieve All Va Design Information And Standards From The Va Facilities Web Site (http://www.va.gov/facmgt/standard). The A/e Shall Incorporate These Documents And All National, State And Local Codes Adopted And Used By The Va In The Design Of This Project. All Applicable Standards Shall Be Reflected In The Construction Cost Estimate. The Facility Record Drawings And Autocad Files Are Available For The A/e S Use. Note: Not All Record Drawings Are Available On Autocad. Additionally, The Accuracy Of Facility Record Drawings Must Be Field Verified By The A/e. At A Minimum, The A/e Shall Utilize The Following References, As Applicable, For Planning And Design Purposes. national Cad Standards And Standard Details Pg-18-4 vha Program Guide Pg-18-3 va Master Construction Specifications Pg-18-1 h-18-8 Seismic Design Requirements sanitary Design Manual For Hospital Projects pg-18-13 Barrier Free Design Handbook nfpa Codes design Manuals Pg-18-10 cultural Resource Management D-7545 & H-7545 government-furnished Record Drawings (a/e To Field Verify Conditions) pg-18-15 A/e Submission Requirements. pg-18-12 Design Guides (graphical, By Function) pg-18-14 Room Finishes, Door, And Hardware Schedules facility Guidelines Institute (fgi) american Institute Of Architects (aia) a/e Shall Address The Following Items In The Design: estimate Of Construction Project Costs And Duration Including Simplified Schedule To Include Progress And Final Inspections And All Work Required For The Base Bid And The Bid Alternatives. Revise Cost Estimates And Schedules For Each Design Submittal. access To Buildings Must Remain Adequately Operational And Completely Protected During Site Investigations And Shall Be Phased To Minimize Impacts To Patients During The Construction Process. contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Records Management Laws And Regulations, As Well As National Archives And Records Administration (nara) Records Policies, Including But Not Limited To The Federal Records Act (44 U.s.c. Chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), Nara Regulations At 36 Cfr Chapter Xii Subchapter B, And Those Policies Associated With The Safeguarding Of Records Covered By The Privacy Act Of 1974 (5 U.s.c. 552a). These Policies Include The Preservation Of All Records, Regardless Of Form Or Characteristics, Mode Of Transmission, Or State Of Completion. the A/e Has Responsibility For Duty To Report Any Fraud, Waste And Abuse Witnessed While On Va Premises To The Integrity And Compliance Officer. the Following Quantities Of Design Review Material Are Required For The Schematic Design, Design Development, Final Design, And Construction Document Submissions: one (1) Full Size, One (1) Half Size, And One (1) Electronic Set (pdf And Autocad 2022 Format) Of The Design Drawings. two (2) Paper Copies And One (1) Electronic Copy (ms Word) Of Sample Edited And Marked-up (track Changes Enabled) Va Master Specifications. two (2) Hardcopy Sets And One (1) Electronic Set Of Final Engineering Calculations. provide Two (2) Hard Copies And One (1) Electronic Copy Each Of The Budgetary Cost Estimate And Preliminary Schedule. in Addition To Those Items Listed Above In Item 5, For The Construction Document Submission The Following Quantities Of Review Materials Are Required. This Submission Shall Include Severable Components And The Overall Project As Described Above: brief Description Of Work For Inclusion In Ifb (microsoft Word), Including Descriptions Of Deductive Alternates And Associated Completion Times. list Of Sole Source Items With Justification (if Applicable). list Of Or-equal Items With Justification (if Applicable). schedule: overall Period Of Performance: 210 Days From The Notice To Proceed. site Investigation Report Is Due 45 Calendar Days From The Notice To Proceed. schematic Design (30%) Submission Is Due 45 Calendar Days From The Receipt Of The Site Investigation Report the Government Will Provide Review Comments 15 Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Design Submission. design Development (60%) Submission Is Due 30 Calendar Days From The Date Schematic Design Comments Are Provided. the Government Will Provide Review Comments 15 Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Design Submission. final Design (95%) Submission Is Due 30 Calendar Days From The Date Design Development Comments Are Provided. the Government Will Provide Review Comments 15 Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Design Submission. construction Documents Submission Is Due 15 Calendar Days From The Date Full Design Review Comments Are Provided. the Government Will Accept The Construction Documents Within Five Calendar Days Of Receipt, Or Will Require Re-submission Of The Construction Documents If There Are Remaining Comments That Have Not Been Adequately Addressed. any Delays To The Schedule Due To Re-submissions That May Be Required Upon Government Review, Is The Responsibility Of The A/e And Shall Not Result In A Claim For Delay. evaluation Factors For Award the Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, And Other Factors Considered. Boards Will Evaluate Firms' Qualifications Strictly On The Basis Of The Announced Selection Criteria And Their Stated Order Of Importance. The Criteria Will Be Applied As Follows: part I Technical Capability the Following Criteria Will Be Used To By A Selection Board To Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firms In Respect To Their Technical Capability. Technical Capability Will Be Evaluated Based On The Following Factors: specialized Experience And Technical Competence (far 36.602-1(a)(2)). Offerors Will Be Evaluated Based On The Specialized Experience Of A Firm On Similar Projects And The Technical Capabilities (such As Design Quality Management Procedures, Cadd/bim, And Equipment Resources,) Of The Prime Firm And Any Subcontractors. Evaluation Will Be Based On The Information Presented In The Architect-engineer Qualifications - Standard Form 330 (sf330). A Maximum Of Five (5) Example Projects May Be Submitted For Consideration Under Sf330, Part I, Section F. Example Projects Should Be Designs Completed Within Six (6) Years Of Solicitation Closing Date. professional Qualifications (far 36.602-1(a)(1)). A Board Will Evaluate, As appropriate, The Education, Training, Registration, Certifications (see Paragraph 3-4.d(4)), Overall And Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm Of The Key Management And Technical Personnel. This Criterion Is Primarily Concerned With The Qualifications Of The Key Personnel And Not The Number Of Personnel, Which Is Addressed Under The Capacity Criterion. The Lead Designer In Each Discipline Must Be Registered As Required By Far 36.609-4 And 52.236-25 But Does Not Have To Be Registered In The Particular State Where The Project Is Located. capacity (far 36.602-1(a)(3)). A Firm S Capacity Will Be Evaluated Based On Their Experience With Similar Size Projects, The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines To Perform The Work In The Required Time, And A Primary Design Schedule. The Volume Of Work Awarded During The Previous 12 Months, Based On Data Extracted From The Federal Procurement Data System, Will Be Considered When Evaluating Capacity. Additionally, The Full Potential Value Of Any Current Indefinite Delivery Contracts That A Firm Has Been Awarded Will Be Considered When Evaluating Capacity. knowledge Of The Locality (far 36.602-1(a)(5)). Firms Will Be Evaluated On Their Knowledge Of The Locality Such As Knowledge Of Local Historical Features, Climatic Conditions, And Local Construction Methods That Are Unusual Or Unique To The Area. design Quality Control Plan. Firms Will Be Evaluated On Their Approach To Ensure Technical Quality And Accuracy Of Work Products. A Firm's Approach To Resolve Issues Of Quality Will Be Analyzed To Determine Its Ability To Provide Quality Design Products. Describe And Define The Processes Of The Firm's Quality Control Plan And List, By Name And Position, All Key Personnel Responsible For Its Execution. Quality Control Information Shall Also Address Safety Measures Particularly With Respect To Field Work And Site Investigations. Information Describing Quality Management May Be Presented In Sf330, Part I, Section H. A Design Quality Control Plan Shall Be Submitted As Part Of The Proposal. experience In Construction Period Services. Firms Will Be Evaluated On Their Experience In Providing Construction Period Services To Include Professional Field Inspections During Construction, Review Of Construction Submittals, Support In Answering Request For Information, And Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work And Preparing Cost Estimates. part Ii Past Performance the Following Criteria Will Be Used To By A Selection Board To Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firms Based On A Firm S Past Performance. past Performance (far 36.602-1(a)(4)). Firms Will Be Evaluated Based On Their Cpars For Past Projects. part I Technical Capability first, The Technical Capability Of All Offers Will Be Evaluated On An Adjectival Basis. Sub-factors Will Be Weighted Equally, And All Areas Must Have At Least A Satisfactory Rating. evaluators Shall Assign A Rating From The Following Table Based On The Minimum Requirements Stated In Each Sub-factor Section. adjectival Rating definitions exceptional meets All Requirements And Exceed Majority Of Requirements. Overall The Proposal Meets And Significantly Exceeds, In All Aspects, The Standards For Evaluation: Very High Probability Of Success: No Significant Weaknesses. very Good meets All Requirements And Exceed Some Requirements. The Proposal Meets And, In Some Cases, Exceeds The Standards For Evaluation; High Probability Of Success; No Significant Weaknesses And Only Minor Correctable Deficiencies. satisfactory the Proposal Meets The Standard For Evaluation; Good Probability Of Success; Only Minor Weaknesses And Correctable Deficiencies. marginal lacks Material Information. The Proposal Fails To Meet Some Of The Standards For Evaluation; Low Probability Of Success; Major Weaknesses And/or Uncorrectable. unacceptable lacks Material Information. The Proposal Fails To Meet Some Or All Of The Standards For Evaluation; Need Major Revision To A New Submission To Make If Acceptable Or May Contain Uncorrectable Deficiencies. sub-factor 1 Specialized Experience And Technical Competence criteria: This Factor Will Evaluate The Offeror S Technical Competence, Based On Successful Completion Of Projects, In The Design Of Fire Protection Systems In A Hospital Environment. minimum Standard Of Acceptability: The Minimum Standard Of Acceptability Is Met When The Offeror Provides A Minimum Of Three (3) And A Maximum Of Five (5) Examples Of Their Choice Of Completed Projects Or In Progress Of Similar Contracts In Size And Scope (hospital Remodel/renovation; Minimum Threshold Value Of $500,000). In Describing The Experience, Provide The Following Information: project Title, Location And Brief Description Including The Building Use (medical Facility, Etc) And Contracting Method (design Build, Design Bid Construct, Cm At Risk, Turnkey, Etc). project Owner And Name And Telephone Number Of Owner S Contact Person. indicate Your Firm S Role As A Prime Contractor Or Subcontractor, Etc. project Prime Contractor And Major Subcontractors And Name And Telephone Number Of Contact Person(s). project Statistics Including Start And Completion Dates (original Vs. Actual) For Design; Cost (with Brief Explanation Of What Is Included In The Cost); Square Footage; And Any Awards (prizes) Received. sub-factor 2 Professional Qualifications criteria: This Factor Evaluates The Offerors Specific Experience And Qualifications Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team. minimum Standard Of Acceptability: The Offeror Must Provide The Resumes For The Following Key Personnel Purposed For Assignment To The Project: project/design Manager: Must Have A Minimum Of Five (5) Years Experience Successfully Managing Design Projects That Meet The Criteria For Similar Projects As Defined In Evaluation Factor 3 Above. electrical Engineer: Must Have A Minimum Two (2) Years Experience Designing Electrical Systems Within A Hospital Environment. Projects Shall Meet The Criteria For Similar Projects As Defined In Evaluation Factor 3 Above. mechanical Engineer: Must Have A Minimum Of Two (2) Years Experience Designing Hvac Systems Within A Hospital Environment. Projects Shall Meet The Criteria For Similar Projects As Defined In Evaluation Factor 3 Above. civil Engineer: Must Have A Minimum Of Two (2) Years Experience Designing Hvac Systems Within A Hospital Environment. Projects Shall Meet The Criteria For Similar Projects As Defined In Evaluation Factor 3 Above. architect: Must Have A Minimum Of Two (2) Years Experience Designing Projects That Meet The Criteria For Similar Projects As Defined In Evaluation Factor 3 Above bim Manager: Must Have A Minimum Two (2) Years Experience Managing The Design Of Projects Using Building Information Modeling Software. other Disciplines Proposed By The Offeror: Must Have A Minimum Of Two (2) Years Experience Successfully Designing Projects That Meet The Criteria For Similar Projects As Defined In Evaluation Factor 3 Above. all Resumes Must Include The Following Information And May Not Exceed Two (2) Pages Per Resume, And Must Explain How The Proposed Key Personnel S Experience Meets The Minimum Qualification Requirements For This Contract, As Described Above: name And Title project Assignment name Of Firm With Which Associated sub-factor 3 Capacity criteria: This Factor Will Evaluate The Offeror S Ability To Perform Both The Design And Construction Period Services. The Offeror Shall Demonstrate That Is Has The Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time. Additionally, The Offeror Shall Show That It Can Perform The Required Site Investigations, Design Services, And Construction Period Services Without Adversely Affecting The Project Schedule. minimum Standard Of Acceptability: The Minimum Standard Of Acceptability Is Met When The Offeror Provides: offeror Must Specify The Total Volume Of Work Awarded To The Firm Within Twelve (12) Months Of Solicitation Closing And Provide A Proposed Design Schedule Not To Exceed 215 Calendar Days. Prepare And Submit A Practicable Design Schedule Laying Out All Necessary Performance Elements Needed To Complete This Project Identified In The Solicitation In The Proposed Period Of Performance. The Schedule Must Be In The Form Of A Progress Chart Of Suitable Scale To Indicate Appropriately The Percentage Of Work Scheduled For Completion By Any Given Date During The Performance Period. In Addition, The Schedule Must Be Submitted In The Microsoft Project Format. Offerors Should Only Include The Work Elements Necessary To Complete The Required Work. It Is The Offeror S Responsibility To Identify All Necessary Project/work Elements And The Proposal Adequately Identifies Acceptable Critical Path Elements. sub-factor 4 Knowledge Of The Locality criteria: Identify Example Projects That Demonstrate The Firms Knowledge Of The Locality (i.e. Salem Va Medical Center). minimum Standard Of Acceptability: The Minimum Standard Of Acceptability Is Met When The Offeror Provides: firms Shall Demonstrate Knowledge Of Localities Per Example Projects. Knowledge Of The Va Visn 6 Service Area Will Hold Much Higher Weight And Evaluated More Favorably Than Projects Outside The Visn 6 Service Area. General Understanding Of The Local Conditions, Including Physical Environment, Local Engineering Criteria, And Construction Methods Will Be Evaluated. The Following Key Personnel Resumes Shall Also Be Evaluated For Knowledge Of Localities: Project Manager, Architectural, Mechanical, And Electrical. The Basis Of Evaluation For This Criterion Will Focus On The Information Provided In Sf330, Part I, Section E (resume Of Key Personnel), Section F (example Projects), And Section H (additional Information) That Provides Additional Information Describing Same/similar Qualifications As Deemed Relevant To Performance At The Salem Va Medical Center sub-factor 5 Design Quality Control Plan criteria: The Plan Shall Identify Personnel, Design Review Procedures, Site Investigation/confirmation Of Existing Conditions Plan, Tests Proposed, And Forms To Be Used. A Finalized, More Detailed Design Quality Control Plan (qcp) Will Be Required To Be Submitted And Approved After Contract Award. minimum Standard Of Acceptability: The Minimum Standards Of Acceptability Are Met When The Offeror Provides: a Description Of The Quality Control System, Including A Chart Showing Lines Of Authority And Acknowledgement That The Design Manager Shall Implement Control Measures For Verification Of All Design Activities. the Names, Qualifications (in Resume Format), Duties, Responsibilities, And Authorities Of Each Person Assigned As Design Quality Control (qc) Manager. Any Replacements Must Have Similar Qualifications In Dealing With Projects Of Similar Size And Scope. sub-factor 6 - Experience In Construction Period Services criteria: Identify Example Projects That Demonstrate The Firms Experience Providing Construction Period Services. Will Be Evaluated On Their Experience In Providing Construction Period Services To Include Professional Field Inspections During Construction, Review Of Construction Submittals, Support In Answering Request For Information, And Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work And Preparing Cost Estimates. minimum Standard Of Acceptability: The Minimum Standard Of Acceptability Is Met When The Offeror Provides A Minimum Of Three (3) And A Maximum Of Five (5) Examples Of Their Choice Of Completed Projects Of Similar Contracts In Size And Scope (hospital Remodel/renovation; Minimum Threshold Value Of $500,000) For Which Construction Period Services Were Provided. part Ii Past Performance next, The Government Will Evaluate The Offeror S Demonstrated Past Performance Of Projects In Order To Determine The Offeror S Ability To Perform The Contract Successfully And Help Determine Responsibility. As With Technical Capabilities, The Firms Will Be Evaluated With An Adjectival Rating System. adjectival Rating definitions exceptional meets All Requirements And Exceed Majority Of Requirements. Overall The Proposal Meets And Significantly Exceeds, In All Aspects, The Standards For Evaluation: Very High Probability Of Success: No Significant Weaknesses. very Good meets All Requirements And Exceed Some Requirements. The Proposal Meets And, In Some Cases, Exceeds The Standards For Evaluation; High Probability Of Success; No Significant Weaknesses And Only Minor Correctable Deficiencies. satisfactory the Proposal Meets The Standard For Evaluation; Good Probability Of Success; Only Minor Weaknesses And Correctable Deficiencies. marginal lacks Material Information. The Proposal Fails To Meet Some Of The Standards For Evaluation; Low Probability Of Success; Major Weaknesses And/or Uncorrectable. unacceptable lacks Material Information. The Proposal Fails To Meet Some Or All Of The Standards For Evaluation; Need Major Revision To A New Submission To Make If Acceptable Or May Contain Uncorrectable Deficiencies. note: Offerors With No Relevant Past Performance History Will Not Be Evaluated Favorably Or Unfavorably On Past Performance And Will Be Given A Neutral Rating. criteria: Offerors Must Provide A Minimum Of Three (3) And A Maximum Of Five (5) References Of Their Choice Of Projects Of Similar Contracts In Size And Scope (hospital Building Remodel/renovation; Minimum Construction Threshold Value Of $500,000). The Offeror Must Provide For Each Reference The Reference's Company Name, Pocs, Address, Contact Information To Include Phone Number And E-mail Address, Project Description, Dollar Value And Period Of Performance. The Government Will Consider And Evaluate Offeror's Past Performance Information, To Include The References, Which Are Deemed Recent And Relevant For The Requirements Of This Rfp. recency Assessment: An Assessment Of The Past Performance Information Will Be Made To Determine If It Is Recent. To Be Recent, The Effort Must Be Ongoing Or Must Have Been Performed During The Past 6 Years From The Date Of Issuance Of This Solicitation. Past Performance Information That Fails This Condition Will Not Be Evaluated. relevancy Assessment: An Evaluation Of All Recent Performance Information Obtained To Determine Whether The Provided Design Performed Under Those Contracts Relate To A Similar Size And Scope As Those Required By This Solicitation. In Determining The Relevancy Of Effort Performed Under Individual Past Performance Contracts, The Government Will Consider The Specific Effort Or Portion Consistent With That Proposed By The Prime Contractor And/or Subcontractors. The Past Performance Information Obtained From Sources Will Be Used To Establish The Relevancy Of Past Performance. minimum Standard Of Acceptability: The Minimum Standard Of Acceptability Is Met When The Offeror Provides Minimum Of Three (3) And A Maximum Of Five (5) References Of Their Choice Of Projects Of Similar Contracts In Size And Scope (hospital Building Remodel/renovation; Minimum Threshold Value Of $500,000) In Which The Offeror Adhered To Period Of Performances. The Offeror Must Provide For Each Reference The Reference's Company Name, Pocs, Address, Contact Information To Include Phone Number And E-mail Address, Project Description, Dollar Value And Period Of Performance. The Government Will Consider And Evaluate Offeror's Past Performance Information, To Include The References, Which Are Deemed Recent And Relevant For The Requirements Of This Rfp. -- End Of Item 8. Evaluation Criteria -- release Of Claims For Delivery Orders: Prior To The Final Payment Under Each Delivery Order Issued Under This Contract Or Prior To Settlement Upon Termination Of The Delivery Order, And As A Condition Precedent Thereto, The A/e Shall Execute And Deliver To The Contracting Officer A Release Of All Claims Against The Government Arising Under Or By Virtue Of This Contract, Other Than Such Claims, If Any, As May Be Specifically Excepted By The A/e From The Operation Of The Release In Stated Amounts To Be Set Forth Therein. upon Completion Of Construction And Incorporation Of All Revisions Required To Complete The Record Drawings, The Following Items Shall Be Submitted: a. 1 Set Of Reproducible Hard Copy As-built Plans (30 X 42 ) Plus An Electronic Set In Autocad Version 2022 (.dwg) And Pdf Format.

Details: The formal purpose of this public contract is to conclude a contract for works and a related service contract with one selected bidder. The material purpose of this public contract is then the supply of infrastructure and software applications and their implementation and mutual integration for the purpose of increasing the security of the information environment of the city of Vsetín. Furthermore, the provision of support and service services for the implemented technologies throughout the sustainability period of the project "Increasing the Cybersecurity of the City of Vsetín", i.e. after a period of 60 months from the acceptance of the performance of the supplies. The key objective of the project "increasing the Cybersecurity of the City of Vsetín" is to increase Cybersecurity in accordance with Act No. 181/2014 Coll. The Primary Objectives of the Implementation of New Technologies, Which Will Be Implemented Within the Framework of the Public Contract, Are Based on the Identified Needs of the Contracting Authority, When These Needs Will Be Fulfilled by the Implementation of Selected Technical Measures According to Sections 18, 22, 23 and 27 of Decree 82/2018 Coll. The Subject of the Public Contract Is Co-financed by the European Union Through the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic, Which Is the Guarantor of the National Recovery Plan. The Title of the Project Is "Increasing Cybersecurity of the City of Vsetín", Registration Number Cz.31.2.0/0.0/0.0/23_093/0008398. The Awarding of This Public Contract Is Also Subject to the Relevant Instructions and Rules of the Above-Mentioned Subsidy Program. The Subject of the Public Contract is Supplies and Services, Including the Supply and Implementation of the Required Technologies for Increasing the Cybersecurity of Information Systems (IS) and Communication Systems (KS) Operated by the Contracting Authority in Compliance with Cybersecurity Standards. The Subject of the Public Contract is Specified in the Tender Documentation, In Particular the Technical Specification as One of the Annexes to the Public Contract. A Detailed Specification of the Individual Items of This Supply Is Given in Annex No. 1 to This Call, Entitled Technical Specification.

Details: Description Procurement Of Various Equipments For The Enhancement Of Medical Services Of Ospital Ng Malabon 1. The City Government Of Malabon, Through The Malasakit Fund Intends To Apply The Sum Of Thirty Million Pesos Only (p 30,00,000.00), Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For The Procurement Of Various Equipments For The Enhancement Of Medical Services Of Ospital Ng Malabon. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 2. The City Government Of Malabon Now Invites Bids From Eligible Bidders For Procurement Of Various Equipments For The Enhancement Of Medical Services Of Ospital Ng Malabon. Delivery Of Goods Is Required Within The Period Specified Under Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements. 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 Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act 9184 (r.a. 9184), Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act,” And 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 R.a. 5183 And Subject To Commonwealth Act 138. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From The Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From December 19 – January 8, 2025; 8:00 A.m. To 5:00 P.m. 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Purchased By Interested Bidders From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Non-refundable Fee In The Amount Of Twenty Five Thousand Pesos (p 25, 000. 00). 6. The City Government Of Malabon Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On December 27, 2024 (friday); 2:00 P.m. At The Bac Conference, 8th Floor Malabon City Hall, F. Sevilla Blvd., Malabon City. 7. Bids Must Be Delivered To The Address Below On Or Before January 8, 2025 (wednesday); 12:00 N.n. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Securing Declaration Or Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms Set In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. 8. Bid Opening Shall Be On January 8, 2025 (wednesday); 2:00 P.m. At The Bac Conference, 8th Floor Malabon City Hall, F. Sevilla Blvd., Malabon City. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 9. The City Government Of Malabon Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Bid, To Annul The Bidding Process, And To Reject All Bids At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 10. For Further Information Please Refer To: (originally Signed) Florlinda Ayroso Head- Bac Secretariat (originally Signed) Mr. Alexander T. Rosete Chairperson - Bids And Awards Committee 1 Unit Automated Identification/anticrobial Sensitivity Testing Machine Weight: 15/30/60 75 Kg/105 Lbs Electrical Power Requirements: • 110/120 Vac (50-60 Hz) • 220/240 Vac (50-60 Hz) Heat Dissipated: 1025 Btu/hr (nominal) Environmental Requirements: • Operating Ambient Temperature Range: 15 Degrees Celsius To 30 Degree Celsius (59 Degree F-86 Degree F) • Operating Humidity Range: 20% To 80% Relative Humidity, Non-condensing Altitude: Up To 2000 Meters Note: Should Be Compatible With Bact/alert Culture Machine 1 Unit Gel Card Laboratory Centrifuge And Incubator For Crossmatching Laboratory Centrifuge Microprocessor Controlled Touch Panel Digital Display Dc Brushless Low-noise Motor Shock Absorber For Reducing Vibration Damping And Automatic Balance Technical Specification: Model: Invitrocent Ref 00710 Max Speed:4000rpm Max Rcf: 1640 X G Max Capacity: 24 Invitrogel Cards Speed Accuracy: + 50rpm. Time Setting Range: 1~99 Min. Power Supply: ~22ov + 10% 60hz 5a Noise: < 65db (a) Dimension: (wxdxh) 370mmx432mmx260mm Package Dimension 570mmx425mmx305mm Weight: Gw; 16.5 Kg; Nw: 15kg Environment Requirements Temperature: 10°c~35°c Laboratory Incubator Microprocessor-controlled High-performance Incubator Accommodates Up To 24 Gel Cards Technical Data: Model: Invitrotherm; Ref0097020 Power Supply: Ac220v+ 50hs-60hz Fuse: 250v 3a 5x20 Temperature Range 35°c ~50°c Accuracy Of The Temperature < + 0.5 Heating Time: (from 20°c To 37°c Min Timing Range 1sec~99min 59sec Display Accuracy: 0.1°c Ambient Temperature: 5°c~30°c Dimensions (wxdxh): 280mm X 380mm X 115mm Weight 6.0kg 1 Unit Immuno-analyzer Throughout: Up To 180 Tests/hour, Measurement Principle: Micron Super Paramagnetic Particles Platform With Alkaline Phosphatase (alp) Labeled Reagents And Amppd Substrate Sample Assembly: Sample Feeder: Continuous Sample Loading And Offloading, Sample Positions: 50, Sample Probe: Steel Probe, Liquid Level Detection, Cl;ot Detection, Horizontal And Vertical Collision Protection, Sample Volume: 10-200ul, With Increment Of 1ul Reagents Assembly: Reagent Disk: 15 Reagent Positions, Continuous Loading, Real-tome Mixing For Magnetic Particles, Cooling System: 2-8'c, Reagent Pack: 50 Tests/pack, 100 Tests/pack, Reagent Scanning:built-in/external Bar Code Reader, Reagent Probe:steel Probe, Liquid Level Detection, Clot Detection, Horizontal And Vertical Collision Protection, Reagent Volume: 10-200ul, With Increment Of 1ul Substrate System: Substrate Bottle: 300/500 Tests Per Bottle, Bottom Piercing, Substrate Loading"patients Who Fail To Arrive For A Scheduled Appointment Will No Longer Receive The Free Thyroid Check-up.: Capable Of Continuous Loading During Testing, Substrate Heating: Constant Heating, Aspiration Volume: 200ul Magnetic Separation Unit: Separation Assembly: 3-phase Magnetic Separation, Temperature: Accuracy: 37+0.3'c Measurement And Reaction System: Detection Mode: Photon Counting, Signal Detector: Photom Multiple (pmt) Photo Counter, Pmt Calibration: Led Reference Module, Incubation Positions: 82, Temperature: Accuracy:37+0.3'c, Mixing Unit: Non-touch Vortexer Mixing Cuvette Loading And Waste Collection: 1 Unit Abg Machine Throughout: Results In 1 Minute After Sample Aspiration Sample Volume:140jul Quality Control: 3 Or 5 Levels Qc, External Electronic Simulator Display: 7-inch Color Lcd Display, 800*480 Interface: 4 X Usb 2.0 Host, 1 X Rs232, Wlan Input Device: Touch Screen And Bar Code Scanner Power Supply: 100-240vac, 50/60hz Battery: 500mah Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery, 50 Samples Continuous Testing Dimensions (w*h*d): 283*153*310 Mm Weight: 3.65 Kg Operation Environment: 10 C-31 C; %rh: 25%-80%; 70-106.6 Kpa 1 Unit Bpap Machine Ipap/epap: 4-40cm H20/4-25cm H20 • Ventilation Modes: Capap, S, S/t, Pc, T • Target Tidal Volume: 200-1500ml • Breath Rate: 0-40bpm • With Good Humidification System • Alarms For: Patient Disconnection, Apnea, Low Minute Ventilation, Low Tidal Volume, And High Respiratory Rate • Monitoring For: Pressure, Tidal Volume, Minute Ventilation, Respiration Rate, Leak • Filters: Foam And Optional Ultra-fine Filters • Data Management: Encore Pro2 And Direct View Software Compatible With Oximetry Module, Advanced Detection Of Residual Respiratory Events (apnea/hypopapnea Index, Obstructed Airway Apnea, Clear Airway Apnea, Hypoapnea, Periodic Breathing, Large Leak And Snore) 1 Unit Cpap Machine The Res Med Air Sense™ 11 Auto Set With Humid Air Automatically Adjusts Pressure Levels Based On Your Breathing Patterns Throughout The Night. A Crisp, Color Lcd Touchscreen Lets You Customize The Device’s Settings And View Sleep Data. The Machine Includes An Integrated, Heated Humidifier And Climate Line Air Heated Tubing. Chose Between The Standard Humid Air™ Model (tubing Not Included) Or Humid Air™ Model With Climate Line Air™ 11 Tube Included. Temperature And Humidity Can Be Manually Adjusted Or Set For Automatic Climate Control “for Him” And “for Her” Algorithms Are Available Auto-ramp Up To 45 Minutes In 5-minute Increments Climate Line Air Tubing* Included For Automatic Climate Control (not Included With Standard Model) Personal My Air Assistant Guides You Through Device Installation And Therapy Acclimation Care Check-in Feature Provides Coaching And Troubleshooting For New Users Dimensions: 3.72” X 10.71” X 5.45” Weight: 2.3 Lbs. Sound Level: 27 Dba 1 Unit Mechanical Ventilator Modes Available: Vc-ac, Pc-ac, Vc-simv, Pc-simv Pip: 20-70 Cm Of H 2 O (adjustable In Steps Of 1) Peep: 0-20 Cm Of H 2 O (adjustable In Steps Of 1) Inspiratory: Expiratory Ratio (i:e): 1:0.3 - 1:4 (adjustable In Any Ratio) Respiratory Rate (bpm): 10 – 40 Breaths Per Minute In Increments Of 2 Tidal Volume: 150 Ml – 800 Ml In Steps Of 50 Unique On-graph Incentive To Show Current Best Values • Test Quality Advisory Messages And Quality Report • Fully Compliant To Ats/ers 2005 Guidelines • Available With Both Disposable Or Reusable Turbine Flow Meter • Elegant And Robust Carrying Case 2 Units Cardiac Monitor Introduction: Multi Parameter Patient Monitor For High-end Specialist – 12.1”(10.4”) High Resolution(800×600) With Maximum 9 Wave Forms – Standard Configuration: Ecg, Spo2, Nibp, Resp, 2temp, 2ibp – 6 Kinds Of Virtual Screen – 3ch Ecg : Full 7 Ecg & St Segment Analysis (lead I, Ii, Iii, Avr, Avl, Avf, V) – 12ch Ecg : Full 12 Ecg & St Segment Analysis (lead I, Ii, Iii, Avr, Avl, Avf, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6) – 13 Arrhythmia Analysis & Pacemaker Detection – 7days Tabular And Graphic Trend Data Save Multi High-end Functions: – Drug Dose Calculation, Ecg Recall, Mini Trend, Ico, Color Change, Nibp Stat, Nibp Venous Stat, Oxy-crg, Patient Information, Temp Td – Touch Screen (option) – Easy S/w Upgrade Using Sd Card (max 2gbyte) – Durable And Light Long Li-ion Battery Operation (std 1pack: 2hr, 2pack: 4hr) – Lan And Wireless Lan – Variable And World Best Etco2 Module – Oridion’s Microstream Etco2 – Respronics’s Mainstream (c5), Sidestream (loflo) – Hrv, Apg Detection – 12.1″(10.4″) High Resolution(800×600) – Provides Clear Visibility From Long Distance And Any Angle – Maximum 9 Wave Forms – Supreme Standard Configuration And Extensionability – Standard: Ecg, Spo2, Nibp, Respiration, 2temp, 2ibp – Optional: Standard + 4temp, 4ibp, Ico, Etco2, 12ch Ekg, Touch Screen, 3ch Printer – Small Size But Large Virtual Screen – 12.1” Monitor Provides 72.6”(12.1” X 6) View Effect By Using 6 Virtual Screens. – 10.4” Monitor Provides 62.4”(10.4” X 6) View Effect By Using 6 Virtual Screens. – Perfect 3ch Ecg (std.) And 12ch Ekg(opt.) Will Make You Ecg Analysis Specialist. – Livegraphy Waveform By Votem’s Digital Filter Technology – 3ch Ecg (std.) Displays Full 7 Ecg Waves & St Segment Analysis (lead I, Ii, Iii, Avr, Avl, Avf, V) 2 Units Incubator Standard Features: ●servo Control Mode: Air Temperature, Skin Temperature; ● Parameter Displaying: Set Temperature,air Temperature, Skin Temperature, Internal Humidity, Heat Power Rate; ● Audible & Visual Alarms: Power Failure, Sensor Failure, Higher & Lower Temp, Air & Skin Temperature Override,fan Failure, System Failure; ● >37℃preset Mode: Power Failure Reset Memory, Alarm Silence, Keypad Lock, Self-test Function; ● Hood With Dual Slope; 6 Hand-ports; ● Rs-232 Output Connector (use For Network System); ●iv Poles; ●protective Guard Rail; ●storage Cabinets. Specification Of Hood: Mattress To Hood: 450 Mm Observation Side Of Hood: Two Incline Operate Port: 6 (2 Iris Ports) Tubing Grommets: 4 Front Access Panel: 826×310 Mm Technical Specifications: Power Requirement ≤400va Temperature Control Mode: Air And Skin Servo Control Air Temp Control Range: 20℃～37℃ Temperature Override Mode To: 20℃～39℃ Skin Temp Control Range: 30℃～37℃ Temperature Override Mode To: 30℃～38℃ Temperature Fluctuation: ≤0.5℃ Mattress Temperature Uniformity: ≤0.8℃ Temperature Rise Time: ≤45 Min Noise Level Within Hood Environment: ≤55d Alarms Power Failure Alarm Fan Failure Alarm Sensor Failure Alarm High Air Temperature Alarm: +3.0℃ Low Air Temperature Alarm: -3.0℃ High Skin Teperature Alarm: +1.0℃ Low Skin Temperature Alarm: -1.0℃ Over Air Temperature Alarm: ≤38.0℃; ≤40.0℃ Over Skin Temperature Alarm: ≤38.0℃; ≤39.0℃ System Failure Alarm Alarm Silence Function Operational Condition 2 Units Infant Warmer Temperature Control Range: 25°c-37°c Temperature Override Mode To 38°c Temperature Sensor Accuracy: <0.3°c Mattress Surface Temperature Uniformity: <2.0°c Temperature Rise Time: <45mins Heat Output Indicate: 0-100% In 10% Radiant Box Horizon Angle Adjust Range 0-90° Adjustable In Step-less Bed Tilt Adjustment: Continues Adjustable In +10° 2 Units Bilirubin Light/photo-therapy Machine Device Classification Type Of Protection Against Electric Shock Class I Degree Of Protection Against Ingress Of Liquids And Particulate Matter (iec 60601-1) Ipx0 Mode Of Operation Continuous Classification In Accordance With Eu Directive 93/42/eec Iia Umdns Code/gmdn Code 13-037/35239 Physical Attributes Bililux Photo Therapy Light Length ≤39 Cm (15.4 In) Width ≤19 Cm (7.5 In) With Quick-connect Plug Height ≤8 Cm (3.1 In) Weight (without Options/accessories) ≥1.2 Kg (2.7 Lb) Bililux Spring Arm Length, Spring Arm Fully Folded ≤61 Cm (24 In) Length, Spring Arm Fully Extended ≤106 Cm (41.7 In) Weight (without Options/accessories) ≤1.5 Kg (3.3 Lb) Bililux Trolley (with Spring Arm) Height (trolley At Lowest Position And Spring Arm Fully Folded) ≤132 Cm (52 In) Height (trolley At Highest Position, Lower Arm Fully Extended, And Upper Arm At 45° Angle) ≤213 Cm (83.9 In) Weight (without Options/accessories) ≤14.9 Kg (32.8 Lb) Total Mass Including Safe Working Load 18.1 Kg (39.9 Lb) 2 Units Portable Or Light Kl04l-iii Vertical4-reflector Luminescence Shadowless Lamp Kl04l-iii Luminescence Shadowless Lamp Adopts Light Source From Different Positions For Focus To Eliminate Shadows Of Different Parts Of Medical Workers Vertical Mobile Setup With Braking Device Is Not Limited By The Space Of Surgical Room And Is Safe And Reliable In Use Illumination: > 50,000lx (at 1m Distance) Color Temperature: 4000k+500k Mains Voltage: Ac220v+10%50hz Bulb Voltage: Ac24v Bulb Power Input Power: 120va 1 Unit Orthopedic Instrument Set Contents: 77 Pieces With Tray • 1 Pc. Knife Handle #3 • 2 Pcs. Knife Handle #4 • 1 Pc. Mayo Dissecting Scissor Straight 5 1/2″ (14cm) • 1 Pc. Mayo Dissecting Scissor Curved 5 1/2″ (14cm) • 1 Pc. Mayo Dissecting Scissor Straight 6 3/4″ (14cm) • 1 Pc. Mayo Dissecting Scissor Curved 6 3/4″ (14cm) • 1 Pc. Metzenbaum Scissor Curved 7″ (17.8cm) • 1 Pc. Esmarch Bandage And Cast Shears 8″ (20.3cm) • 1 Pc. Tissue Forcep 6″ (15.2cm) 1x2t • 1 Pc. Tissue Forcep 6″ (15.2cm) 4x5t • 2 Pcs. Adson Tissue Forceps 4 3/4″ (12.1cm) 1x2t • 6 Pcs. Crile Forcep 6 1/4″ (15.9cm) Curved • 4 Pcs. Rochester Ochsner Forcep Straight 8″ (20.3cm) • 6 Pcs. Backhaus Towel Clamp 5 1/4″ (13.3cm) • 1 Pc. Mayo Hegar Needle Holder 8″ • 1 Pc. Crile Wood Needle Holder 6″ • 1 Set Us Army Retractor 8 1/2″ Set Of 2 Pcs. • 1 Pc. Israel Retractor 9″ (22.9cm) 4 Prong Blunt • 1 Pc. Volkman Retractor 8 3/4″ (922.2cm) 4 Prong Sharp • 2 Pcs. Volkman Retractor 8″ (20.3cm) X 3/4″ (19cm) 4 Prong Blunt • 1 Pc. Bennett Bone Elevator 9 1/2″ (24.1cm) Small • 1 Pc. Bennett Bone Elevator 9 1/2″ (24.1cm) Large • 6 Pcs. Allis Tissue Forcep 6″ (15.2cm) 4x5t • Pc. Frazier Ferguson Suction Tube Fr-8 (2.6mm) • 1 Pc. Frazier Ferguson Suction Tube Fr-12 (4mm) • 1 Pc. Beyer Rongeur 7″ (17.8cm) Curved • 2 Pcs. Schnidt Tonsil Forcep 7 1/2″ (19.1cm) • 1 Pc. Ruskin Bone Cutting Forcep 7 1/2″ (19.2cm) Angled • 1 Pc. Stile-luer Rongeur 8 3/4″ (22.2cm) Curved • 2 Pcs. Kern Bone Holding Forcep 7″ (22.9cm) • 1 Pc. Lane Bone Holding Forcep 13″ (33cm) W/ Ratchet • 1 Pc. Lowman Bone Clamp 4 1/2″ (12.7cm) • 1 Pc. Lowman Bone Clamp 7 1/4″ (20.3cm) • 2 Pcs. Bone Hook 9″ (22.9cm) Sharp • 1 Pc. Miltex Mallet 11 (27.9cm) 16oz (454g) • 1 Pc. Bone File 9 ¾’ 3 Units Infusion Pump Delivery Rate: 1-1000ml/h.01-999.9ml/h Delivery Limit Range: 01-9999ml Pumping Mechanism: Linear Peristaltic Finger Accuracy: + 5 (ml/h Control Mode/with Approved Iv Set) K.v.o Rate: 1ml/h-10ml/h (adjustable) Purge Rate: 1-1000ml/h (adjustable) Bolus: 1-1000ml, 1-9999ml (adjustable) Dimension: 100x190x250 (mm)/weight:3.5kg) Power: Ac110-230v, 50/60hz Or Dc9, 6v, Dc24v (1a) Battery Type: N-cd (standard)/ni-mi+ (option) Operating Time: 4 Hours (at 125ml/h) 1 Unit 2d Echo Bed 19”-38” Height Range Meets The Americans With Disabilities Act (ada) Low Height Requirement Of 17”-19” For Patient Transfer, While Ensuring Ergonomic Standing Posture For Staff • Optional Battery Operation • Dual Rapid Release Drop Sections Provide Unhindered Access To The Patient • 65° Fowler Positioning Increases Comfort Of/for Patients With Shortness Of Breath • +/- 15° Trendelenburg Helps Restore Patient’s Blood Pressure • Improved Features: New Handrail Design, Improved Single Pedal Braking System, Foley Bag Hook, Hand Control Storage, Battery Operation 1 Unit X-ray Tube Varian Rad-14, 0.6-1.2 Focal Spot, Diamond Housing X Ray Tube - 89011n 3 Units Examining Table • Examination And Treatment Table, Hamilton Type, With Drawer And Compartment Door, Upholstered Three Section Top, Provided With Stirrup And Sliding Foot Stool. • Size: 58 Inc. X 20 Inc. 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Description: Sources Sought Notice important: Read This Notice In Its Entirety Before Responding. Services Are Sporadic And No Routine Schedule Or Quantity Can Be Firmly Identified the Department Of Veterans Affairs (va), Network Contracting Office (nco) 23, On Behalf Of The Sioux Falls Sd Va Hospital, Is Seeking Information And Potential Sources For Onsite Licensed General Surgeon Gastroenterology Services. The Period Of Performance Will Be For One Year And Includes Four (4) One-year Option Periods. the Contractor Shall Provide Onsite Licensed General Surgeon Gastroenterology Services In Accordance With The Terms, Conditions, And Specifications Contained Herein To Beneficiaries Of The Department Of Veteran Affairs (va), Sioux Falls Va Health Care System (vahcs). The Total Number Of Hours Required Is 416 Hours Annually. Services May Be Required On A 24-hour Per Day, Seven Days Per Week Basis, Including Holidays And Weekends. On Call Services May Be Required. See Attached Performance Work Statement (pws) For Additional Information. the Naics For This Requirement Is 561320 Temporary Help Services, Which Has A Small Business Size Standard Of $34.0 Million. It Is The Intent Of The Va To Issue A Single Award, Firm Fixed Price Contract. this Is A Sources Sought Notice Only. This Sources Sought Notice Will Be Used To Obtain Information Regarding The Provision Of F Onsite Licensed General Surgeon Gastroenterology Services From Potential Vendors, Identify Potential Vendors That Would Be Interested And Capable Of Providing Onsite Licensed General Surgeon Gastroenterology Services Within The Requested Timeframe, And To Assist The Contracting Officer In Making A Set-aside Determination. This Source Sought Notice And Any Responses Are For Market Research Purposes Only And Shall Not Be Considered An Obligation On The Part Of The Government To Acquire Any Services. this Source Sought Notice Is Not A Solicitation, And No Contractual Arrangement Will Be Made As A Result. Vendors Are Advised That No Entitlement To Payment Of Direct Or Indirect Costs Or Charges By The Government Will Arise Because Of A Contractor Submission To This Sources Sought Notice Or The Government's Use Of Such Information. All Costs Associated With Responding To This Sources Sought Notice Are Solely At The Responding Vendors Expense. The Government Reserves The Right To Reject, In Whole Or In Part, Any Vendor's Input Resulting From This Sources Sought Notice. Information Submitted In Response To This Sources Sought Notice Will Not Be Returned. all Submitted Information Should Be Unclassified Or Non-proprietary. Vendors Are Solely Responsible For Properly Marking And Clearly Identifying Any Proprietary Information Or Trade Secrets Contained With Its Response. The Government Will Not Be Liable For Or Suffer Any Consequential Damages For Any Proprietary Information Not Properly Marked And Clearly Identified. by Responding To This Sources Sought Notice, The Vendor Provides The Government Permission To Share Its Submitted Capabilities And Contact Information With Other Government Organizations In Relationship To Similar Requirements For Market Research Purposes. To Be Considered Complete, Responses To This Sources Sought Notice Shall Include The Information Below. provide A Brief Description Of The Company Background, Experience In Providing Onsite Licensed General Surgeon Gastroenterology Services As The Prime Contractor/subcontractor, Socioeconomic Status, Past Performance With Government Contracts, And Contractor Sam Uei Number. indicate If Subcontractors/partners Be Used For Any Part Of The Delivery Of Onsite Licensed General Surgeon Gastroenterology Services? If Yes, Specify The Duties Of The Prime Contractor And Any Subcontractors/partners. if Company Is A Veteran And/or Small Business, Indicate If Able To Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting At 13 Cfr 125.6, Which States That For Services A Small Business Concern Must Agree That It Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Not Similarly Situated. include Copy Of Small Business Administration Verification At Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) If Claiming Veteran-owned Small Business Or Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Socioeconomic Status As Prime Contractor Or For Any Subcontractors/partners. provide A Copy Of Current Certificate Of Liability Insurance In Vendor S Name. all Interested Parties, Regardless Of Socioeconomic Status, Capable Of Providing The Required Onsite Licensed General Surgeon Gastroenterology Services Above Shall Submit A Response Via Email To The Contracting Specialist At Tina.bernad@va.gov No Later Than January 3, 2025, 11:00 A.m. Central Time. performance Work Statement onsite General Surgeon Gastroenterology Services general: services Provided: The Contractor Shall Provide Board Certified/board Eligible General Surgery Physician Services Onsite In Accordance With The Specifications Contained Herein To Beneficiaries Of The Va And The Royal C. Johnson Veterans Memorial Hospital (sioux Falls Va). place Of Performance: Contractor Shall Furnish Services At The Royal C. Johnson Veterans Memorial Hospital (sioux Falls Va), 2501 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, Sd 57105. authority: Title 38 Usc 8153, Health Care Resources (hcr) Sharing Authority. Remember To Identify The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Parts Used (far 12 In Combination With 13, 15 And/or Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) Part 873) policy/directives/handbooks. The Contractor Shall Be Subject To The Following Policies, Including Any Subsequent Updates During The Period Of Performance. The Policies Listed Below Can Be Accessed Electronically At The Following: Va Publications Vha Publications va Directive 1663: Health Care Resources (hcr) Contracting Buying Title 38 U.s.c. 8153 1.4.2. Vha Directive 1003.04: Vha Patient Advocacy vha Directive 1065: Productivity And Staffing Guidance For Specialty Provider Group Practice vha Directive 1088(1): Communicating Test Results To Providers And Patients vha Directive 1100.18: Reporting And Responding To State Licensing Boards vha Directive 1100.20: Credentialing Of Health Care Providers vha Directive 1100.21: Privileging vha Directive 1192.01: Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program For Vha Health Care Personnel vha Directive 1220(1): Facility Procedure Complexity Designation Requirements To Perform Invasive Procedures In Any Clinical Setting vha Directive 1400.01: (not Applicable, Please Remove) vha Directive 1605.01: Privacy And Release Of Information vha Directive 1907.01: Vha Health Information Management And Health Records vha Handbook 1100.17: National Practitioner Data Bank (npdb) Reports vha Handbook 1400.04: (not Applicable, Please Remove) privacy Act Of 1974 (5 U.s.c. 552a) As Amended: Http://www.justice.gov/oip/foia_updates/vol_xvii_4/page2.htm acronyms/definitions: Terms Used In This Contract Shall Be Interpreted As Follows Unless The Context Expressly Requires A Different Construction And/or Interpretation. In Case Of A Conflict In Language Between The Definitions And Other Sections Of This Contract, The Language In This Section Shall Govern. abs: American Board Of Surgery Http://www.absurgery.org/ acgme: Accreditation Council For Graduate Medical Education acls: Advanced Cardiac Life Support ajic: American Journal For Infection Control aql: Acceptable Quality Level baa: Business Associate Agreement bba: Balanced Budget Act bls: Basic Life Support cdc: Centers For Disease Control And Prevention cdr: Contract Deficiency Report ceu: Certified Education Unit clinical Privileging: Clinical Privileging Is The Process By Which A Practitioner, Licensed For Independent Practice; E.g., Without Supervision, Direction, Required Sponsor, Preceptor, Mandatory Collaboration, Etc.; Is Permitted By Law And The Facility To Practice Independently, To Provide Specific Medical Or Other Patient Care Services Within The Scope Of The Individual S License, Based Upon The Individual S Clinical Competence As Determined By Peer References, Professional Experience, Health Status, Education, Training And Licensure. Clinical Privileges Must Be Facility-specific And Provider-specific, And Within Available Resources. cme: Continuing Medical Education cmp: Civil Monetary Penalty cms: Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services co: Contracting Officer: The Person Executing This Contract On Behalf Of The Government With The Authority To Enter Into And Administer Contracts And Make Related Determinations And Findings. coi: Conflict Of Interest cor: Contracting Officer S Representative: A Person Appointed By The Co To Take Necessary Action To Ensure The Contractor Performs In Accordance With And Adheres To The Specifications Contained In The Contract And To Protect The Interest Of The Government. The Cor Shall Report To The Co Promptly Any Indication Of Non-compliance In Order That Appropriate Action Can Be Taken. cos: Chief Of Staff cpars: Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System credentialing: Credentialing Is The Process Of Obtaining, Verifying, And Assessing The Qualifications Of A Health Care Provider To Provide Care Or Services In Or For The Va Health Care System. Credentials Are Documented Evidence Of Licensure, Education, Training, Experience Or Other Qualifications. dea: Drug Enforcement Agency ehr: Electronic Health Record - Electronic Health Record System Used By The Va epa: Environmental Protection Agency fapiis: Federal Awardee Performance And Integrity Information System far: Federal Acquisition Regulation foia: Freedom Of Information Act fppe: Focused Provider Practice Evaluation fsmb: Federation Of State Medical Boards fte: Full Time Equivalent: Va S Standard Definition Is For Full Time Working The Equivalent Of 80 Hours Every Two Weeks, 2080 Hours Per Year.  however, Providers May Propose Using Their Standard Fte Definition. hhs: Department Of Health And Human Services hicpac: Hospital Infection Practices Advisory Committee hipaa: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act igra: Interferon-gamma Release Assays iso: Information Security Officer key Personnel: The Individuals Specified In This Contract Who Are Essential To Work Performance. mri: Magnetic Resonance Imaging mst: Military Sexual Trauma npi: National Provider Identifier. Npi Is A Standard, Unique 10-digit Numeric Identifier Required By Hipaa. The Vha Must Use Npis In All Hipaa-standard Electronic Transactions For Individual (health Care Practitioners) And Organizational Entities (medical Centers). nppes: National Plan And Provider Enumeration System nso: National Surgery Office ogc: Office Of General Counsel oig: Office Of Inspector General oppe: Ongoing Provider Practice Evaluation or: Operating Room pop: Period Of Performance ppd: Purified Protein Derivative ppirs: Past Performance Information Retrieval System pws: Performance Work Statement qa/qi: Quality Assurance/quality Improvement qm/pi: Quality Management/performance Improvement qasp: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan rfp: Request For Proposal scs: Specialty Care Services ssac: Sole Source Affiliate Contract tjc: The Joint Commission tst: Tuberculosis Skin Test usc: United States Code va: Department Of Veterans Affairs va-fsc: Va Financial Services Center vaar: Va Acquisition Regulation vetpro: Is Vha S Mandatory Credentialing Software Platform To Document The Credentialing Of Vha Health Care Providers. This System Facilitates Completion Of A Uniform, Accurate And Complete Credentials File. vha: Veterans Health Administration vista: Veterans Integrated Systems Technology Architecture qualifications: staff/facility license: The Contractor S Physician(s) Assigned By The Contractor To Perform The Services Covered By This Contract Shall Have A Current License To Practice Medicine In Any State, Territory, Or Commonwealth Of The United States Or The District Of Columbia) When Services Are Performed Onsite On Va Property. all Licenses Held By The Key Personnel Working On This Contract Shall Be Full And Unrestricted Licenses. Contractor S Physician(s) Who Have Current, Full And Unrestricted Licenses In One Or More States, But Who Have, Or Ever Had, A License Restricted, Suspended, Revoked, Voluntarily Revoked, Voluntarily Surrendered Pending Action Or Denied Upon Application Will Not Be Considered For The Purposes Of This Contract. board Certification: All Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Board Certified/board Eligible By The Abs Http://www.absurgery.org/, And Be Currently Certified In Bls, Acls Or Equivalency. All Continuing Education Courses Required For Maintaining Certification Must Be Kept Up To Date At All Times. Documentation Verifying Current Certification Shall Be Provided By The Contractor To The Va Cor On An Annual Basis For Each Year Of Contract Performance. credentialing And Privileging: Credentialing And Privileging Is To Be Done In Accordance With The Provisions Of Vha Directive 1100.20 And Vha Directive 1100.21 Referenced Above. The Contractor Is Responsible To Ensure That Proposed Physician(s) Possesses The Requisite Credentials Enabling The Granting Of Privileges. No Services Shall Be Provided By Any Contractor S Physician(s) Prior To Obtaining Approval By The Facility Medical Executive Board And Medical Center Director. if A Contractor S Physician(s) And/or Other Contract Provider(s) Are Not Credentialed And Privileged Or Has Credentials/privileges Suspended Or Revoked, The Contractor Shall Furnish An Acceptable Substitute Without Any Additional Cost To The Government. technical Proficiency: Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Technically Proficient In The Skills Necessary To Fulfill The Government S Requirements, Including The Ability To Speak, Understand, Read And Write English Fluently. Contractor Shall Provide Documents Upon Request Of The Co/cor To Verify Current And Ongoing Competency, Skills, Certification And/or Licensure Related To The Provision Of Care, Treatment And/or Services Performed. Contractor Shall Provide Verifiable Evidence Of All Educational And Training Experiences Including Any Gaps In Educational History For All Contractor S Physician(s) And Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Responsible For Abiding By The Facility's Medical Staff By-laws, Rules, And Regulations (referenced Herein) That Govern Medical Staff Behavior. continuing Medical Education (cme)/ Certified Education Unit (ceu) Requirements: Contractor Shall Provide The Cor Copies Of Current Cmes As Required Or Requested By The Facility. Contractor S Physician(s) Registered Or Certified By National/medical Associations Shall Continue To Meet The Minimum Standards For Cme To Remain Current. Contractor Shall Report Cme Hours To The Credentials Office For Tracking. These Documents Are Required For Both Privileging And Re-privileging. Failure To Provide Shall Result In Loss Of Privileges For Contractor S Physician(s). training (acls, Bls, Ehr And Va Mandatory): Contractor Shall Meet All Va Educational Requirements And Mandatory Course Requirements Defined Herein; All Training Must Be Completed By The Contractor S Physician(s) As Required By The Va. Other Training May Become Required. Va Will Communicate Any Changes To The Training Requirement To The Contractor. training frequency annual Hours acls/bls as Necessary To Maintain Certification. active Threat Training annually 30 Minutes blood Administration: Complication annually 30 Minutes ehr annually 2 Hours government Ethics annually 30 Minutes hospice And Palliative Care For Va Clinicians annually 30 Minutes military Sexual Trauma (mst) For Medical Providers annually 30 Minutes moderate Sedation In-service Training annually 30 Minutes pact Act 2022 Toxic Exposure Screening (tes) annually 30 Minutes patient Abuse annually 30 Minutes patient Rights annually 30 Minutes patient Safety annually 30 Minutes prevention/management Of Disruptive Behavior/violence Prevention Level I annually 30 Minutes prevention Of Workplace Harassment/no Fear Act annually 30 Minutes suicide Prevention: Suicide Risk Management Training For Clinicians annually 30 Minutes sux Infection Control And Blood Borne Pathogens annually 30 Minutes va Core Values Training (icare Recommitment) annually 30 Minutes va Privacy And Information Security Awareness And Rules Of Behavior annually 30 Minutes vha Mri Safety Training Level 1 Training (all Who Enter Mri Suites) annually 30 Minutes vha Privacy And Hipaa Focused Training annually 30 Minutes vista Imaging one Time 30 Minutes radiation Safety annually 30 Minutes standard Infection Control Measures (ppd, Immunizations, Etc.): Contractor Shall Provide Proof Of The Following For Physicians Within Five (5) Calendar Days After Contract Award And Prior To The First Duty Shift To The Cor And Co. Tests Shall Be Current Within The Past Year. tuberculosis Testing: Contractor Shall Provide Proof Of A Negative Tuberculosis Skin Test (tst) Or Interferon-gamma Release Assays (igra) For All Contractor S Physician(s) Upon Hire In Accordance With Cdc Guidance. (this Is Applicable To All Health Care Workers). A Negative Chest Radiographic Report For Active Tuberculosis Shall Be Provided In Cases Of Positive Tst Or Igra Results. measles, Mumps, & Rubella Testing: Contractors Shall Provide Proof Of Immunity For All Contractor Physicians {this Is Applicable To All Health Care Workers}. varicella: Contractors Shall Provide Proof Of Immunity For All Contractor Physicians {this Is Applicable To All Health Care Workers}. acellular Pertussis: Contractors Shall Provide Proof Of 1 Dose Of Tdap Vaccination For All Contractor Physicians {this Is Applicable To All Health Care Workers}. influenza: Contractors Shall Provide Proof That All Contractor Physicians Have Received The Annual Influenza Vaccine Unless It Is Contraindicated. If The Contractor Physician Has A Medical Contraindication To The Vaccine They Shall Be Required To Wear A Mask During The Influenza Season. {this Is Applicable To All Health Care Workers}. covid-19: Contractors Shall Comply With Vha Supplemental Contract Requirements For Combatting Covid-19 {this Is Applicable To All Health Care Workers}. See Section D Attachment. osha Regulation Concerning Occupational Exposure To Bloodborne Pathogens: Contractor Shall Provide Evidence Of Completing And Passing Generic Self-study Blood-borne Pathogen Training For All Contractor S Physician(s) {this Is Applicable To All Health Care Workers}; Provide Their Own Hepatitis B Vaccination Series And Hepatitisâ b Surface Antigen Test Resultsâ following The Hepatitis B Vaccination Series; Maintain An Exposure Determination And Control Plan; Maintain Required Records; And Ensure That Proper Follow-up Evaluation Is Provided Following An Exposure Incident. the Facility Shall Notify The Contractor Of Any Significant Communicable Disease Exposures As Appropriate. Contractor Shall Adhere To Current Cdc/hicpac Guideline For Infection Control In Health Care Personnel (as Published In American Journal For Infection Control - Ajic 1998; 26:289-354 Http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/pdf/infectcontrol98.pdf) For Disease Control. Contractor Shall Provide Follow Up Documentation Of Clearance To Return To The Workplace Prior To Their Return. npi: Npi Is A Standard, Unique 10-digit Numeric Identifier Required By Hipaa. The Vha Must Use Npis In All Hipaa-standard Electronic Transactions For Individual (health Care Practitioners) And Organizational Entities (medical Centers). The Contractor Shall Have Or Obtain Appropriate Npi And If Pertinent The Taxonomy Code Confirmation Notice Issued By The Cms Nppes Be Provided To The Co With The Proposal. dea: Contractor Shall Provide Copy Of Current Dea Certificate. Conflict Of Interest (coi): The Contractor And All Contractor S Physician(s) Are Responsible For Identifying And Communicating To The Co And Cor Conflicts Of Interest At The Time Of Proposal And During The Entirety Of Contract Performance. At The Time Of Proposal, The Contractor Shall Provide A Statement Which Describes, In A Concise Manner, All Relevant Facts Concerning Any Past, Present, Or Currently Planned Interest (financial, Contractual, Organizational, Or Otherwise) Or Actual Or Potential Organizational Conflicts Of Interest Relating To The Services To Be Provided. The Contractor Shall Also Provide Statements Containing The Same Information For Any Identified Consultants Or Subcontractors Who Shall Provide Services. The Contractor Must Also Provide Relevant Facts That Show How It S Organizational And/or Management System Or Other Actions Would Avoid Or Mitigate Any Actual Or Potential Organizational Conflicts Of Interest. These Statements Shall Be In Response To The Vaar Provision 852.209-70 Organizational Conflicts Of Interest And Fully Outlined In Response To The Subject Attachment In Section D Of The Solicitation Document. citizenship Related Requirements: the Contractor Certifies That The Contractor Shall Comply With Any And All Legal Provisions Contained In The Immigration And Nationality Act Of 1952, As Amended; Its Related Laws And Regulations That Are Enforced By Homeland Security, Immigration And Customs Enforcement And The U.s Department Of Labor As These May Relate To Non-immigrant Foreign Nationals Working Under Contract Or Subcontract For The Contractor While Providing Services To Va Patient Referrals. while Performing Services For The Va, The Contractor Shall Not Knowingly Employ, Contract Or Subcontract With An Illegal Alien; Foreign National Non-immigrant Who Is In Violation Their Status, As A Result Of Their Failure To Maintain Or Comply With The Terms And Conditions Of Their Admission Into The United States. Additionally, The Contractor Is Required To Comply With All E-verify Requirements Consistent With Executive Order 12989 And Any Related Pertinent Amendments, As Well As Applicable Far. if The Contractor Fails To Comply With Any Requirements Outlined In The Preceding Paragraphs Or Its Agency Regulations, The Va May, At Its Discretion, Require That The Foreign National Who Failed To Maintain Their Legal Status In The United States Or Otherwise Failed To Comply With The Requirements Of The Laws Administered By Homeland Security, Immigration And Customs Enforcement And The U.s Department Of Labor, Shall Be Prohibited From Working At The Contractor S Place Of Business That Services Va Patient Referrals; Or Other Place Where The Contractor Provides Services To Veterans Who Have Been Referred By The Va; And Shall Form The Basis For Termination Of This Contract For Breach. this Certification Concerns A Matter Within The Jurisdiction Of An Agency Of The United States And The Making Of A False, Fictitious, Or Fraudulent Certification May Render The Maker Subject To Prosecution Under 18 U.s.c. 1001. the Contractor Agrees To Obtain A Similar Certification From Its Subcontractors. The Certification Shall Be Made As Part Of The Offerors Response To The Rfp Using The Subject Attachment In Section D Of The Solicitation Document. annual Oig Statement: In Accordance With Hipaa And The Balanced Budget Act (bba) Of 1977, The Hhs Oig 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, Contractor Shall Review The Hhs Oig List Of Excluded Individuals/entities On The Hhs Oig Web Site At Http://oig.hhs.gov/exclusions/index.asp To Ensure That The Proposed Contractor S Physician(s) Are Not Listed. Contractor 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) For Each Item Or Service Furnished During A Period That The Person 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 The Contractor That Employ Or Enter Into Contracts With Excluded Individuals To Provide Items Or Services To Federal Program Beneficiaries. by Submitting Their Proposal, The Contractor Certifies That The Hhs Oig List Of Excluded Individuals/entities Has Been Reviewed And That The Contractors Are And/or Firm Is Not Listed As Of The Date The Offer/bid Was Signed. clinical/professional Performance: The Qualifications Of Contractor Personnel Are Subject To Review By Facility Cos Or His/her Clinical Designee And Approval By The Medical Center Director As Provided In Vha Directive 1100.20 And Vha Directive 1100.21. Clinical/professional Performance Monitoring And Review Of All Clinical Personnel Covered By This Contract For Quality Purposes Will Be Provided By The Facility Cos And/or The Chief Of The Service Or His Designee. A Clinical Cor May Be Appointed, However, Only The Co Is Authorized To Consider Any Contract Modification Request And/or Make Changes To The Contract During The Administration Of The Resultant Contract. non Personal Healthcare Services: The Parties Agree That The Contractor And All Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Not Be Considered Va Employees For Any Purpose. indemnification: The Contractor Shall Be Liable For, And Shall Indemnify And Hold Harmless The Government Against, All Actions Or Claims For Loss Of Or Damage To Property Or The Injury Or Death Of Persons, Arising Out Of Or Resulting From The Fault, Negligence, Or Act Or Omission Of The Contractor, Its Agents, Or Employees. prohibition Against Self-referral: Contractor S Physicians Are Prohibited From Referring Va Patients To Contractor S Or Their Own Practice(s). inherent Government Functions: Contractor And Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Not Perform Inherently Governmental Functions. This Includes, But Is Not Limited To, Determination Of Agency Policy, Determination Of Federal Program Priorities For Budget Requests, Direction And Control Of Government Employees (outside A Clinical Context), Selection Or Non-selection Of Individuals For Federal Government Employment Including The Interviewing Of Individuals For Employment, Approval Of Position Descriptions And Performance Standards For Federal Employees, Approving Any Contractual Documents, Approval Of Federal Licensing Actions And Inspections, And/or Determination Of Budget Policy, Guidance, And Strategy. employee Status: The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Protecting Contractor S Physician(s) Furnishing Services. To Carry Out This Responsibility, The Contractor Shall Provide Or Certify That The Following Is Provided For All Their Staff Providing Services Under The Resultant Contract: workers Compensation professional Liability Insurance health Examinations income Tax Withholding, And social Security Payments. tort Liability: The Federal Tort Claims Act Does Not Cover Contractor Or Contractor S Physician(s). When A Contractor Or Contractor S Physician(s) Has Been Identified As A Provider In A Tort Claim, The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Notifying Their Legal Counsel And/or Insurance Carrier. Any Settlement Or Judgment Arising From A Contractor S (or Contractor S Physician(s)) Action Or Non-action Shall Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor And/or Insurance Carrier. key Personnel: the Va Full Time Equivalent (fte) For The Services Required Is 416 Hours = .20 Va Fte. the Minimum Number Of Board Certified/board Eligible General Surgery Physicians Required To Be Onsite Daily Is 1 To Be Onsite As Defined In Paragraph Hours Of Operation In This Section. the Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Providing Coverage To The Va During Periods Of Vacancies Of The Contractor S Personnel Due To Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Vacations And Additional Coverage As Required. In The Event A Scheduled Physician Is Unable To Complete An Assigned Shift, The Contractor Shall Provide Replacement Physician Coverage Within 2 Hours And Notify The Cor Immediately Of The Schedule Change. personnel Substitutions: During The First Ninety (90) Calendar Days Of Performance, The Contractor Shall Make No Substitutions Of Key Personnel Unless The Substitution Is Necessitated By Illness, Death Or Termination Of Employment. The Contractor Shall Notify The Co, In Writing, Within 7 Calendar Day(s) After The Occurrence Of Any Of These Events And Provide The Information Required Below. After 90 Days, The Contractor Shall Submit The Information Required Below To The Co At Least 60 Calendar Days Prior To Making Any Permanent Substitutions. the Contractor Shall Provide A Detailed Explanation Of The Circumstances Necessitating The Proposed Substitutions, Complete Resumes For The Proposed Substitutes, And Any Additional Information Requested By The Co. Proposed Substitutes Shall Have Comparable Qualifications To Those Of The Persons Being Replaced. The Co Will Notify The Contractor Within 7 Calendar Days After Receipt Of All Required Information Of The Decision On The Proposed Substitutes. The Contract Will Be Modified To Reflect Any Approved Changes Of Key Personnel. for Temporary Substitutions Where The Key Person Shall Not Be Reporting To Work For 2 Consecutive Workdays Or More, The Contractor Shall Provide A Qualified Replacement For The Key Person. The Substitute Shall Have Comparable Qualifications To The Key Person. Any Period Exceeding Two Weeks Will Require The Procedure As Stated Above. the Government Reserves The Right To Refuse Acceptance Of Any Contractor Personnel At Any Time After Performance Begins, If Personal Or Professional Conduct Jeopardizes Patient Care Or Interferes With The Regular And Ordinary Operation Of The Facility. Breaches Of Conduct Include Intoxication Or Debilitation Resulting From Drug Use, Theft, Patient Abuse, Dereliction Or Negligence In Performing Directed Tasks, Or Other Conduct Resulting In Formal Complaints By Patient Or Other Staff Members To Designated Government Representatives. Standards For Conduct Shall Mirror Those Prescribed By Current Federal Personnel Regulations. Should The Va Cos Or Designee Show Documented Clinical Problems Or Continual Unprofessional Behavior/actions With Any Contractor S Physician(s), S/he May Request, Without Cause, Immediate Replacement Of Said Contractor S Physician(s). The Co And Cor Shall Deal With Issues Raised Concerning Contractor S Physician(s) Conduct. The Final Arbiter On Questions Of Acceptability Is The Co. contingency Plan: Because Continuity Of Care Is An Essential Part Of Facility S Medical Services, The Contractor Shall Have A Contingency Plan In Place To Be Utilized If The Contractor S Physician(s) Leaves Contractor S Employment Or Is Unable To Continue Performance In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Resulting Contract. va Hours Of Operation/scheduling: va Business Hours: Va Clinc Days And Prouders Are From Monday Through Friday 7am To 3pm. clinic Or Or Schedule: Contract S Physician(s) Will Be Scheduled Tuesday S And Friday S Between The Hours Of 7am To 3pm. patients Must Be Seen By A Contractor S Physician(s) Onsite At The Sfvamc In A Timely Manner In Accordance With Va Rules And Regulations On Clinic Wait Times And Consult Completion. Contractor Shall Notify The Cor At Least Monthly About Any Obstacles To Meeting This Performance Measure. contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Available And Present In Clinic During Normal Sfvamc Clinic Hours, Which Will Be Established, And May Be Revised, As Deemed Appropriate For Patient Care By The Cos. Currently, Normal Clinic Hours Are 7am To 3pm. federal Holidays: The Following Holidays Are Observed By The Va: new Year S Day president S Day martin Luther King S Birthday memorial Day juneteenth independence Day labor Day columbus Day veterans Day thanksgiving christmas any Day Specifically Declared To Be A National Holiday. cancellations: 45 Days Notice From Contractor, If No Provider S Are Available. contractor Responsibilities: clinical Personnel Required: The Contractor Shall Provide Contractor S Physician(s) Who Are Competent, Qualified Per This Performance Work Statement And Adequately Trained To Perform Assigned Duties. contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Responsible For Signing In And Out When In Attendance. Time Sheets Will Be Used By The Cor To Confirm Hours/day And Services Provided Against The Contractor S Invoices. standards Of Care: The Contractor S Physician(s) Care Shall Cover The Range Of General Surgery Services As Would Be Provided In A State-of-the-art Civilian Medical Treatment Facility And The Standard Of Care Shall Be Of A Quality, Meeting Or Exceeding Currently Recognized The Joint Commission (tjc), Va And National Standards As Established By: the Abs Http://www.absurgery.org/ the Professional Standards Of Tjc: Http://www.jointcommission.org/standards_information/standards.aspx the Standards Of The American Hospital Association (aha): Http://www.hpoe.org/resources?show=100&type=8 the Requirements Contained In This Pws (not Applicable) medical Records: authorities: Contractor S Physician(s) Providing Healthcare Services To Va Patients Shall Be Considered As Part Of The Department Healthcare Activity And Shall Comply With The 5 U.s.c.552a (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), Title 5 U.s.c. § 522a (records Maintained On Individuals) As Well As 45 C.f.r. Parts 160, 162, And 164 (hipaa). hipaa: This Contract And Its Requirements Meet Exception In 45 Cfr 164.502(e), And Do Not Require A Baa In Order For Covered Entity To Disclose Protected Health Information To: A Health Care Provider For Treatment Of Va Patients. Based On This Exception, A Baa Is Not Required For This Contract. Health Records Generated By This Contract Or Provided To The Contractors By The Va Are Covered By The Va Privacy Act System Of Records Entitled Patient Medical Records-va (24va10a7). Contractor Generated Va Patient Records Are The Property Of The Va And Shall Not Be Accessed, Released, Transferred, Or Destroyed Except In Accordance With Applicable Laws And Regulations. Contractor Shall Ensure That All Records Pertaining To Medical Care And Services Provided To Va Patients Are Captured In The Va Electronic Health Record System As Required By Va Policy As Discussed In 4.4.4. disclosure: Contractor S Physician(s) May Have Access To Patient Medical Records For The Purpose Of Providing Medical Care And Services To Va Patients And Performing Services Under The Contract; However, Contractor Shall Obtain Permission From The Va Before Disclosing Any Patient Information Outside Va. Va Authorizes The Contractor To Discuss Patient Health Information For Coordination Of Care Within Community Health Care Providers In Compliance With Va Regulations, Hipaa And Vha Directive 1605.1, Privacy And Release Of Information. The Va Will Provide The Contractor With A Copy Of Vha Directive 1907.01, Health Information Management And Health Records And Vha Directive1605.1, Privacy And Release Of Information. The Penalties And Liabilities For The Unauthorized Disclosure Of Va Patient Information Mandated By The Statutes And Regulations Mentioned Above, Apply To The Contractor. professional Standards For Documenting Care: Care Shall Be Appropriately Documented In Medical Records In Accordance With Standard Commercial Practice And Guidelines Established By Vha Directive 1907.01 Health Information Management And Health Records: Https://www.va.gov/vhapublications/viewpublication.asp?pub_id=9235 And All Guidelines Provided By The Facility. release Of Information: The Va Shall Maintain Control Of Releasing Any Copies Of Patient Health Information Or Health Records And Will Follow Policies And Standards As Defined, But Not Limited To Privacy Act Requirements. The Contractor Will Not Release Or Disclose Copies Of Records And Will Refer All Such Requests To The Release Of Information Department At The Va Facility Where Assigned. management For Medical Records: National Archives And Records Administration Record Disposition Requirements Are Found In Rcs 10-1 Chapter 6, 6000 Series. direct Patient Care: 100% Of The Time Involved In Direct Patient Care. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For: scope Of Care: Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Responsible For Providing General Surgery Physician Care, Including, But Not Limited To: clinic Responsibilities: Contractor Physician(s) Shall Be Present On Time For Any Scheduled Clinics/surgeries Start Times As Documented By Physical Presence In The Clinic Or Or At The Scheduled Start Time. communication Of Test Results: Mechanisms Must Be In-place To Provide Notification Of Test Results For Patients Receiving Care In Accordance With Vha Directive 1088, Communicating Test Results To Providers And Patients. medications: Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Follow All Established Medication Policies And Procedures. No Sample Medications Shall Be Provided To Patients. discharge Education: Provide Discharge Education And Follow Up Instructions That Are Coordinated With The Next Care Setting For All General Surgery Clinical Or Surgical Patients. (not Applicable) qa/qi Documentation: The Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Complete The Appropriate Qm/pi Documentation Pertaining To All Procedures, Complications And Outcome Of Examinations. patient Safety Compliance And Reporting: Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Follow All Established Patient Safety And Infection Control Standards Of Care. Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Make Every Effort To Prevent Medication Errors, Falls, And Patient Injury Caused By Acts Of Commission Or Omission In The Delivery Of Care. All Events Related To Patient Injury, Medication Errors, And Other Breeches Of Patient Safety Shall Be Documented In The Medical Record Of Those Impacted And Disclosed To The Patient Or Surrogate. As Soon As Practicable (but Within 24 Hours) Contractors Shall Notify Cor Of Incident And Submit An Entry In The Va Patient Safety Reporting System, Following Up With Cor As Required Or Requested. performance Standards, Quality Assurance (qa) And Quality Improvement(qi): quality Management/quality Assurance Surveillance: Contract Personnel Shall Be Subject To Quality Management Measures, Such As Patient Satisfaction Surveys, Timely Completion Of Medical Records, And Peer Reviews. Methods Of Surveillance: Focused Provider Practice Evaluation (fppe) And Ongoing Provider Practice Evaluation (oppe). Contractor Performance Will Be Monitored By The Government Using The Standards As Outlined In This Pws And Methods Of Surveillance Detailed In The Qasp. The Qasp Shall Be Attached To The Resultant Contract And Shall Define The Methods And Frequency Of Surveillance Conducted. patient Complaints: The Co Will Resolve Complaints Concerning Contractor Relations With The Government Employees Or Patients. The Co Is Final Authority On Validating Complaints. If The Contractor Is Involved And Named In A Validated Patient Complaint, The Government Reserves The Right To Refuse Acceptance Of The Services Of Such Personnel. This Does Not Preclude Refusal In The Event Of Incidents Involving Physical Or Verbal Abuse. the Government Reserves The Right To Refuse Acceptance Of Any Contractor Personnel At Any Time After Performance Begins, If Personal Or Professional Conduct Jeopardizes Patient Care Or Interferes With The Regular And Ordinary Operation Of The Facility. Breaches Of Conduct Include Intoxication Or Debilitation Resulting From Drug Use, Theft, Patient Abuse, Dereliction Or Negligence In Performing Directed Tasks, Or Other Conduct Resulting In Formal Complaints By Patient Or Other Staff Members To Designated Government Representatives. Standards For Conduct Shall Mirror Those Prescribed By Current Federal Personnel Regulations. The Co And Cor Shall Deal With Issues Raised Concerning Contractor S Conduct. The Final Arbiter On Questions Of Acceptability Is The Co. performance Standards: measure: Provider Quality Performance performance Requirement: All Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Perform In Accordance With Clinical Standards standard: Oppe Documentation For All (100%) Staff Providing Services Under The Contract. All Staff (100%) Meet Standards aql: 100% Meet Standards surveillance Method: Oppe Data Pertinent To Care Performed For Each Provider Working Under This Contract. Oppe Data Will Review The Following Elements: patient Care Performance medical/clinical Knowledge practiced Based Learning And Improvement interpersonal And Communication Skills professionalism system Based Practice frequency: Annual measure: Qualifications Of Key Personnel performance Requirement: All Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Board Certified/board Eligible Accordance With Abs Standards For General Surgery standard: All (100%) Contractor S Physician(s) Are Board Certified/board Eligible aql: 100% surveillance Method: Periodic Inspection Of Qualification Documents frequency: Bi-annually measure: Scope Of Practice/privileging performance Requirement: Contractor S Physician(s) Perform Within Their Individual Scopes Of Practice/privileging standard: All (100%) Contractor S Physician(s) Perform Within Their Scope Of Practice/privileges 100% Of The Time aql: 100% Contractor S Physician(s) Perform Within Their Scope Of Practice/privileges 100% Of The Time surveillance Method: Random Sampling Of Records frequency: Every 6 Months measure: Patient Access performance Requirement: The Contractor Shall Provide Contractor S Physician(s) In Accordance With The Operating Hours And Va Clinical Schedule Outlined In This Pws standard: All (100%) Contractor S Physician(s) Are On Time And Available To Perform Services aql: Contractor S Physician(s) Is On-time And Available To Perform Services 95% Of The Time surveillance Method: Periodic Inspection Of Time And Attendance Sheets frequency: Daily measure: Patient Safety performance Requirement: Patient Safety Incidents Shall Be Reported Using Va Patient Safety Reporting System. All Incidents Reported Immediately (within 24 Hours.) standard: All (100%) Of Patient Safety Incidents Are Reported Using Va Patient Safety Reporting System Within 24 Hours Of Incident aql: 100% Of Patient Safety Incidents Are Reported Using Va Patient Safety Reporting System Within 24 Hours Of Incident surveillance Method: Periodic Inspection frequency: Daily measure: Maintains Licensing, Registration, And Certification performance Requirement: Updated Licensing, Registration And Certification Shall Be Provided As They Are Renewed. Licensing And Registration Information Kept Current standard: All (100%) Licensing, Registration(s) And Certification(s) For Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Provided As They Are Renewed. Licensing And Registration Information Kept Current aql: 100% Licensing, Registration(s) And Certification(s) For Contractor S Physician(s) Shall Be Provided As They Are Renewed. Licensing And Registration Information Kept Current. No Acceptable Deviation. surveillance Method: Periodic Inspection frequency: Annually measure: Mandatory Training performance Requirement: Contractor Shall Complete All Required Training On Time Per Facility Policy standard: All (100%) Of Required Training Is Complete On Time By Contractor S Physician(s) aql: 95% Completions surveillance Method: Periodic Inspection Or Random Sampling frequency: Annually measure: Privacy, Confidentiality And Hipaa performance Requirement: Contractor Is Aware Of All Laws, Regulations, Policies And Procedures Relating To Privacy, Confidentiality And Hipaa And Complies With All Standards Zero Breaches Of Privacy Or Confidentiality standard: All (100%) Contractor S Physician(s) Comply With All Laws, Regulations, Policies And Procedures Relating To Privacy, Confidentiality And Hipaa aql: 100% Compliance surveillance Method: Periodic Inspection; Contractor Shall Provide Evidence Of Annual Training Required By The Facility, Reports Violations Per Va Handbook 6500.6 frequency: Annually registration With Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System as Prescribed In Far Part 42.15, The Va Evaluates Contractor Past Performance On All Contracts That Exceed The Simplified Acquisition Threshold And Shares Those Evaluations With Other Federal Government Contract Specialists And Procurement Officials. The Far Requires That The Contractor Be Provided An Opportunity To Comment On Past Performance Evaluations Prior To Each Report Closing. To Fulfill This Requirement Va Uses An Online Database, Cpars, Which Is Maintained By The Naval Sea Logistics Center In Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Cpars Has Connectivity With The Past Performance Information Retrieval System (ppirs) Database, Which Is Available To All Federal Agencies. Ppirs Is The System Used To Collect And Retrieve Performance Assessment Reports Used In Source Selection Determinations And Completed Cpars Report Cards Transferred To Ppirs. Cpars Also Includes Access To The Federal Awardee Performance And Integrity Information System (fapiis). Fapiis Is A Web-enabled Application Accessed Via Cpars For Contractor Responsibility Determination Information. each Contractor Whose Contract Award Is Estimated To Exceed The Simplified Acquisition Threshold Requires A Cpars Evaluation. A Government Focal Point Will Register Your Contract Within Thirty Days After Contract Award And, At That Time, You Will Receive An Email Message With A User Id (to Be Used When Reviewing Evaluations). Additional Information Regarding The Evaluation Process Can Be Found At Www.cpars.gov Or If You Have Any Questions, You May Contact The Customer Support Desk @ Dsn: 684-1690 Or Comm: 207-438-1690. for Contracts With A Period Of One Year Or Less, The Co Will Perform A Single Evaluation When The Contract Is Complete. For Contracts Exceeding One Year, The Co Will Evaluate The Contractor S Performance Annually. Interim Reports Will Be Filed Each Year Until The Last Year Of The Contract, When The Final Report Will Be Completed. The Report Shall Be Assigned In Cpars To The Contractor S Designated Representative For Comment. The Contractor Representative Will Have Sixty (60) Days To Submit Any Comments And Re-assign The Report To The Co. failure For The Contractor S Representative To Respond To The Evaluation Within Those Sixty (60) Days, Will Result In The Government S Evaluation Being Placed On File In The Database With A Statement That The Contractor Failed To Respond; The Contractor S Representative Will Be Locked Out Of The Evaluation And May No Longer Send Comments. government Responsibilities: va Support Personnel, Services Or Equipment: Not Needed contract Administration/performance Monitoring: After Award Of Contract, All Inquiries And Correspondence Relative To The Administration Of The Contract Shall Be Addressed To: (enter Contract Administration If Not Already Listed In Another Area- List The Title (not Name) And Contact Information For Cor, Clinical Point Of Contact, And Any Other Relevant Personnel Involved). co Responsibilities: the Co Is The Only Person Authorized To Approve Changes Or Modify Any Of The Requirements Of This Contract. The Contractor Shall Communicate With The Co On All Matters Pertaining To Contract Administration. Only The Co Is Authorized To Make Commitments Or Issue Any Modification To Include (but Not Limited To) Terms Affecting Price, Quantity Or Quality Of Performance Of This Contract. the Co Shall Resolve Complaints Concerning Contractor Relations With The Government Employees Or Patients. The Co Is Final Authority On Validating Complaints. In The Event The Contractor Effects Any Such Change At The Direction Of Any Person Other Than The Co Without Authority, No Adjustment Shall Be Made In The Contract Price To Cover An Increase In Costs Incurred As A Result Thereof. in The Event That Contracted Services Do Not Meet Quality And/or Safety Expectations, The Best Remedy Will Be Implemented, To Include But Not Limited To A Targeted And Time Limited Performance Improvement Plan; Increased Monitoring Of The Contracted Services; Consultation Or Training For Contractor Personnel To Be Provided By The Va; Replacement Of The Contract Personnel And/or Renegotiation Of The Contract Terms Or Termination Of The Contract. cor Responsibilities: the Cor Shall Be The Va Official Responsible For Verifying Contract Compliance. After Contract Award, Any Incidents Of Contractor Noncompliance As Evidenced By The Monitoring Procedures Shall Be Forwarded Immediately To The Co. the Cor Will Be Responsible For Monitoring The Contractor S Performance To Ensure All Specifications And Requirements Are Fulfilled. Quality Improvement Data That Will Be Collected For Ongoing Monitoring Includes But Is Not Limited To: Enter Data That May Be Collected. the Cor Will Maintain A Record-keeping System Of Services By Electronical Fileinvoice Payment Process System (ipps). The Cor Will Review This Data Monthly When Invoices Are Received And Certify All Invoices For Payment By Comparing The Hours Documented On The Va Record-keeping System And Those On The Invoices. Any Evidence Of The Contractor's Non-compliance As Evidenced By The Monitoring Procedures Shall Be Forwarded Immediately To The Co. the Cor Will Review And Certify Monthly Invoices For Payment. If In The Event The Contractor Fails To Provide The Services In This Contract, Payments Will Be Adjusted To Compensate The Government For The Difference. all Contract Administration Functions Will Be Retained By The Va. special Contract Requirements: reports/deliverables: The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Complying With All Reporting Requirements Established By The Contract. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Assuring The Accuracy And Completeness Of All Reports And Other Documents As Well As The Timely Submission Of Each. Contractor Shall Comply With Contract Requirements Regarding The Appropriate Reporting Formats, Instructions, Submission Timetables, And Technical Assistance As Required. the Following Are Brief Descriptions Of Required Documents That Must Be Submitted By Contractor: Upon Award; Weekly; Monthly; Quarterly ; Annually, Etc. Identified Throughout The Pws And Is Provided Here As A Guide For Contractor Convenience. If An Item Is Within The Pws And Not Listed Here, The Contractor Remains Responsible For The Delivery Of The Item. note To Contracting: These Items Must Be Described In 52.212-1 Addendum To Instructions To Offerors what submit As Noted submit To quality Control Plan: Description And Reporting Reflecting The Contractor S Plan For Meeting Of Contract Requirements And Performance Standards upon Proposal And As Frequently As Indicated In The Performance Standards co other Than Cost And Price Information Supporting Proposed Physician Rate (required For Affiliate Onsite Hourly- Remove If It Does Not Apply) upon Proposal, To Submit Epa Request, Upon Change In Key Personnel co copy Of Subcontracting Plan Is Required For All Large Businesses. Copy Of Contractor Certification Statement If No Subcontracting Possibilities Exist upon Proposal And As Updated co copies Of Any And All Licenses, Board Certifications, Npi, To Include Primary Source Verification Of All Licensed And Certified Staff upon Proposal And Upon Renewal Of Licenses And Upon Renewal Of Option Periods Or Change Of Key Personnel co With Proposal; Renewal Submitted To Vetpro System certification That Staff List Has Been Compared To Oig List upon Proposal And Upon New Hires co proof Of Indemnification And Medical Liability Insurance upon Proposal And Upon Renewals co certificates Of Completion For Cyber Security And Patient Privacy Training Courses before Receiving An Account On Va Network And Annual Training And New Hires. co acls/bls Certification upon Award And Every Two Years After Award cor contingency Plan For Replacing Key Personnel To Maintain Services As Required Under The Terms Of The Contract upon Proposal And As Updated cor billing: invoice Requirements And Supporting Documentation: Supporting Documentation And Invoice Must Be Submitted No Later Than The Last Workday Of The Month. Subsequent Changes Or Corrections Shall Be Submitted By Separate Invoice. In Addition To Information Required For Submission Of A Proper Invoice In Accordance With Far 52.212-4 (g), All Invoices Must Include: name And Address Of Contractor invoice Date And Invoice Number contract Number And Purchase/task Order Number date Of Service contractor S Physician(s) (name Of Contractor S Employee) hourly Rate quantity Of Hours Worked total Price vendor Electronic Invoice Submission Methods: invoices Will Be Electronically Submitted To The Tungsten Website At Https://www.tungstenautomation.com/. Tungsten Automation Direct Vendor Support Number Is 877-489-6135 For Va Contracts. The Va-fsc Pays All Associated Transaction Fees For Va Orders. During Implementation (technical Set-up) Tungsten Automation Will Confirm Your Taxpayer Id Number With The Va-fsc. This Process Can Take Up To 5 Business Days To Complete To Ensure Your Invoice Is Automatically Routed To Your Certifying Official For Approval And Payment. To Successfully Submit An Invoice To Va-fsc Please Review How To Create An Invoice Within The How To Guides. All Invoices Submitted Through Tungsten Automation To The Va-fsc Should Mirror The Current Submission Of Invoice. Clarification Of Additional Requirements Should Be Confirmed With Your Certifying Official (your Co Or Buyer). Payment Will Only Be Made For Actual Services Rendered. Payments Shall Be Made Monthly In Arrears. The Va-fsc Requires Specific Information In Compliance With The Prompt Pay Act And Business Requirements. The Contractor Shall Be Reimbursed Upon Receipt Of A Proper Invoice. For Additional Information, Please Contact: tungsten Support phone: 1-877-489-6135 website: Https://www.tungstenautomation.com/ department Of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp â  reduction In Services: This Is A Fixed Quantity Contract For A Specified Number Of Hours. If, At The End Of The Pop, The Government Has Not Utilized The Total Number Of Hours Required Under This Contract Because Of A Change In Its Requirements, The Parties Agree That They Will Attempt To Negotiate In Good Faith A Contract Modification Reducing The Scope Of The Contract With A Corresponding Adjustment In The Total Contract Price. In No Event Will The Va Pay For Hours That Exceed The Total Number Of Hours Specified In The Contract For The Pop. payments In Full/no Billing Va Beneficiaries: The Contractor Shall Accept Payment For Services Rendered Under This Contract As Payment In Full. Va Beneficiaries Shall Not Under Any Circumstances Be Charged Nor Their Insurance Companies Charged For Services Rendered By The Contractor, Even If Va Does Not Pay For Those Services. This Provision Shall Survive The Termination Or Ending Of The Contract. to The Extent That The Veteran Desires Services Which Are Not A Va Benefit Or Covered Under The Terms Of This Contract, The Contractor Must Notify The Veteran That There Will Be A Charge For Such Service And That The Va Will Not Be Responsible For Payment. the Contractor Shall Not Bill, Charge, Collect A Deposit From, Seek Compensation, Remuneration, Or Reimbursement From, Or Have Any Recourse Against, Any Person Or Entity Other Than Va For Services Provided Pursuant To This Contract. It Shall Be Considered Fraudulent For The Contractor To Bill Other Third-party Insurance Sources (including Medicare) For Services Rendered To Veteran Enrollees Under This Contract. contractor Security Requirements (va Handbook 6500.6): Pulled From Ecms, Team Should Select Language From Each Section As Applicable.

Details: Please Refer To Attached Amendment - Vendor Q&a36c24425q0230 0001 section A: Description This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For 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, In Conjunction With Far Part 13 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, Number 36c24425q0230. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-02 Effective 01/03/2025. The Complete Text Of Any Of The Clauses And Provisions May Be Accessed In Full Text At Far | Acquisition.gov. This Solicitation Is Being Competed On A Full And Open Competitive Basis. The Government Reserves The Right To Make Split Awards As A Result Of This Solicitation. The Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 812332 Industrial Launders, With A Small Business Size Standard Of $47 Million. The Fsc/psc Is S209 - Housekeeping Laundry/drycleaning. Complete Instructions For Submitting A Response To This Solicitation And Applicable Provisions And Clauses Are Found In 36c24425q0230. All Offerors Are Advised To Pay Careful Attention To The Quote Submission Instructions As There Are Very Specific Instructions As What Is Required To Be Provided. The Contract Period Of Performance (pop) Is Anticipated To Be 03/24/2025 Through 03/23/2030. Should Issuance Of The Award Occur On A Different Date, The Performance Period Will Be Adjusted Accordingly. Any Award Resulting From This Solicitation Will Be Issued On A Standard Form 1449. Note: To Receive An Award Resulting From This Solicitation, Offerors Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) Database. Registration May Be Done Online At: Www.acquisition.gov Or Www.sam.gov. Section B: Statement Of Work The Pittsburgh, Pa Contracting Office Is Seeking Uniform Rental, Alteration And Laundering Services To Support The Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center, Located At 1111 East End Blvd., Wilkes Barre, Pa 18711. See Attached Statement Of Work (sow) For Complete Details. Section C: Price Schedule All Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotations For The Following: Supplies/services Quantities Listed Are Estimates. While Week Is The Unit Of Measure In This Combined Synopsis, Vendors May Price The Work In Other Industry-wide Acceptable Units, Such As Lbs. Line Item Description Quantity Unit Of Measure Unit Price Total Price 0001 Uniform Supply And Laundry Service In Accordance With Statement Of Work Year 1 52 Wk 1001 Uniform Supply And Laundry Service In Accordance With Statement Of Work Year 2 52 Wk 2001 Uniform Supply And Laundry Service In Accordance With Statement Of Work Year 3 52 Wk 3001 Uniform Supply And Laundry Service In Accordance With Statement Of Work Year 4 52 Wk 4001 Uniform Supply And Laundry Service In Accordance With Statement Of Work Year 5 52 Wk Place Of Performance: Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center 1111 East End Blvd. Wilkes Barre, Pa 18711 Section D: Evaluation Of Quotations The Government Will Select The Quote That Represents The Best Benefit To The Government At A Price That Can Be Determined Reasonable. Specific Information To Be Included In Quotes Is Detailed Below In Instructions To Offerors Commercial Items . Following Receipt Of Quotes, The Government Will Perform A Comparative Evaluation Of The Services Quoted In Accordance With Far 13.106-2(b)(3). The Government Will Compare Quotes To One Another To Select The Quote That Best Benefits The Government By Fulfilling The Requirement. Additional Information Pertaining To Comparative Evaluation Is Below: What Comparative Evaluation Is: It Is The Direct Comparison Of One Quotation/offer With Another In A Uniform And Fair Manner To Determine Which Quote/offer Provides The Government What It Needs, Where And When, As Identified In The Rfq It Is An Assessment Of Which Response Is The Best As A Whole Once One Quotation/offer Is Found Acceptable, It Is Compared Side By Side To The Remaining Ones, And The Best One Is Chosen What Comparative Evaluation Is Not: It Does Not Individually Evaluate Quote/offers Against Specified Evaluation Factors It Does Not Assign A Rating Using A Color, Numerical, Or Other Rating Methodology Although The Process Is Not Prohibited, It Does Not Require Additional Evaluation To Determine If Minimal Advantage Is Worth A Minimal Or Normal Price Difference It Is Not A Low Price Technically Acceptable (lpta) Or Trade-off Process Contractors May Submit More Than One Quote; However, Contractors Are Strongly Encouraged To Submit Their Best Technical Solutions And Prices In Response To This Request For Quote. All Quotes Must Be Submitted By The Deadline To Be Considered For Evaluation. The Government Reserves The Right To Not Select Any Quotes For Award. Additionally, The Government Reserves The Right To Cancel This Solicitation At Any Time Without Making Award. The Contractor Is Responsible For All Quote Preparation Costs, Which, Under No Circumstances, Will Be Paid Or Otherwise Provided For By The Government. Once The Government Determines There Is/are A Contractor(s) That Can Provide A Service That Meet(s) The Requirements Of This Request For Quote, The Government Reserves The Right To Communicate With Only Those Contractors Quoting The Best-suited Service To Address Any Remaining Issues. The Contracting Officer Will Evaluate Technical Capability, Price, And Past Performance. Section E: Clauses And Provisions 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) Addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services Offeror Must Ensure That Proposal Is Submitted Timely To Ensure Delivery And Receipt By The Due Date And Time Identified Herein. Offer Shall Be Submitted Electronically Via Email, To Stephanie.mcfadden@va.gov. In Addition To The Requirements Of Far 52.212-1, Offeror Shall: (a) Complete Provision 52.212-3. Note: An Offeror Needs Only To Complete Paragraph If The Offeror Has Completed The Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically In The System For Award Management Database. Otherwise, Complete Paragraphs (c) Through (o) As Applicable. (b) Offeror Shall Submit A Capability Statement Demonstrating Their Technical Capability And Ability To Meet The Full Scope (all Elements) Of The Statement Of Work. (c) Offeror Shall Submit At Least One Similarly Scoped/relevant Past Performance Reference, Including Both The Reference Information And Details Of The Work Performance; Past Performance Information Shall Be Recent And Relevant Work. Offerors May Submit More Than One Past Performance Reference; Doing So Further Demonstrates The Offeror S Ability To Perform The Work. The Contracting Officer May Also Utilize All Available Records (e.g. Ppiprs And Fapiis) As Well. A Determination Of Contractor Responsibility Will Be Conducted. Provisions That Are Incorporated By Reference (by Citation Number, Title, And Date), Have The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Following Provisions Are Incorporated Into 52.212-1 As An Addendum To This Solicitation: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) This Solicitation Incorporates One Or More Solicitation Provisions By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Offeror Is Cautioned That The Listed Provisions May Include Blocks That Must Be Completed By The Offeror And Submitted With Its Quotation Or Offer. In Lieu Of Submitting The Full Text Of Those Provisions, The Offeror May Identify The Provision By Paragraph Identifier And Provide The Appropriate Information With Its Quotation Or Offer. Also, The Full Text Of A Solicitation Provision May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far Https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Provision) Far Number Title Date 52.204-7 System For Award Management Nov 2024 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting Aug 2020 52.229-11 Tax On Certain Foreign Procurements Notice And Representation Jun 2020 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) The Offeror Shall Not Complete The Representation At Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Provision If The Offeror Has Represented That It Does Not Provide Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Part Of Its Offered Products Or Services To The Government In The Performance Of Any Contract, Subcontract, Or Other Contractual Instrument In Paragraph (c)(1) In The Provision At 52.204 26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services Representation, Or In Paragraph (v)(2)(i) Of The Provision At 52.212 3, Offeror Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. The Offeror Shall Not Complete The Representation In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Provision If The Offeror Has Represented That It Does Not Use Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Or Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services In Paragraph (c)(2) Of The Provision At 52.204 26, Or In Paragraph (v)(2)(ii) Of The Provision At 52.212 3. Definitions. As Used In This Provision Backhaul, Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Critical Technology, Interconnection Arrangements, Reasonable Inquiry, Roaming, And Substantial Or Essential Component Have The Meanings Provided In The Clause 52.204 25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(a) Of The John S. Mccain National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2019 (pub. L. 115 232) Prohibits The Head Of An Executive Agency On Or After August 13, 2019, From Procuring Or Obtaining, Or Extending Or Renewing A Contract To Procure Or Obtain, Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Substantial Or Essential Component Of Any System, Or As Critical Technology As Part Of Any System. Nothing In The Prohibition Shall Be Construed To (i) Prohibit The Head Of An Executive Agency From Procuring With An Entity To Provide A Service That Connects To The Facilities Of A Third-party, Such As Backhaul, Roaming, Or Interconnection Arrangements; Or (ii) Cover Telecommunications Equipment That Cannot Route Or Redirect User Data Traffic Or Cannot Permit Visibility Into Any User Data Or Packets That Such Equipment Transmits Or Otherwise Handles. (2) Section 889(a)(1)(b) Of The John S. Mccain National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2019 (pub. L. 115 232) Prohibits The Head Of An Executive Agency On Or After August 13, 2020, From Entering Into A Contract Or Extending Or Renewing A Contract With An Entity That Uses Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Substantial Or Essential Component Of Any System, Or As Critical Technology As Part Of Any System. This Prohibition Applies To The Use Of Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Regardless Of Whether That Use Is In Performance Of Work Under A Federal Contract. Nothing In The Prohibition Shall Be Construed To (i) Prohibit The Head Of An Executive Agency From Procuring With An Entity To Provide A Service That Connects To The Facilities Of A Third-party, Such As Backhaul, Roaming, Or Interconnection Arrangements; Or (ii) Cover Telecommunications Equipment That Cannot Route Or Redirect User Data Traffic Or Cannot Permit Visibility Into Any User Data Or Packets That Such Equipment Transmits Or Otherwise Handles. (c) Procedures. The Offeror Shall Review The List Of Excluded Parties In The System For Award Management (sam) (https://www.sam.gov) For Entities Excluded From Receiving Federal Awards For Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services. (d) Representations. The Offeror Represents That (1) It [ ] Will, [ ] Will Not Provide Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services To The Government In The Performance Of Any Contract, Subcontract Or Other Contractual Instrument Resulting From This Solicitation. The Offeror Shall Provide The Additional Disclosure Information Required At Paragraph (e)(1) Of This Section If The Offeror Responds Will In Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Section; And (2) After Conducting A Reasonable Inquiry, For Purposes Of This Representation, The Offeror Represents That It [ ] Does, [ ] Does Not Use Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Or Use Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services. The Offeror Shall Provide The Additional Disclosure Information Required At Paragraph (e)(2) Of This Section If The Offeror Responds Does In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Section. (e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure For The Representation In Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Provision. If The Offeror Has Responded Will In The Representation In Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Provision, The Offeror Shall Provide The Following Information As Part Of The Offer: (i) For Covered Equipment (a) The Entity That Produced The Covered Telecommunications Equipment (include Entity Name, Unique Entity Identifier, Cage Code, And Whether The Entity Was The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Or A Distributor, If Known); (b) A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Equipment Offered (include Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); And (c) Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Equipment And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(1) Of This Provision. (ii) For Covered Services (a) If The Service Is Related To Item Maintenance: A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Services Offered (include On The Item Being Maintained: Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); Or (b) If Not Associated With Maintenance, The Product Service Code (psc) Of The Service Being Provided; And Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Services And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(1) Of This Provision. (2) Disclosure For The Representation In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Provision. If The Offeror Has Responded Does In The Representation In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Provision, The Offeror Shall Provide The Following Information As Part Of The Offer: (i) For Covered Equipment (a) The Entity That Produced The Covered Telecommunications Equipment (include Entity Name, Unique Entity Identifier, Cage Code, And Whether The Entity Was The Oem Or A Distributor, If Known); (b) A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Equipment Offered (include Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); And (c) Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Equipment And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(2) Of This Provision. (ii) For Covered Services (a) If The Service Is Related To Item Maintenance: A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Services Offered (include On The Item Being Maintained: Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); Or (b) If Not Associated With Maintenance, The Psc Of The Service Being Provided; And Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Services And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(2) Of This Provision. (end Of Provision) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services Representation (oct 2020) (a) Definitions. As Used In This Provision, Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services And Reasonable Inquiry Have The Meaning Provided In The Clause 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (b) Procedures. The Offeror Shall Review The List Of Excluded Parties In The System For Award Management (sam) (https://www.sam.gov) For Entities Excluded From Receiving Federal Awards For Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services . (c) Representations. (1) The Offeror Represents That It [ ] Does, [ ] Does Not Provide Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Part Of Its Offered Products Or Services To The Government In The Performance Of Any Contract, Subcontract, Or Other Contractual Instrument. (2) After Conducting A Reasonable Inquiry For Purposes Of This Representation, The Offeror Represents That It [ ] Does, [ ] Does Not Use Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Or Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services. (end Of Provision) 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Representation And Disclosures (dec 2023) (a) Definitions. As Used In This Provision, Covered Article, Fascsa Order, Intelligence Community, National Security System, Reasonable Inquiry, Sensitive Compartmented Information, Sensitive Compartmented Information System, And Source Have The Meaning Provided In The Clause 52.204 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition. (b) Prohibition. Contractors Are Prohibited From Providing Or Using As Part Of The Performance Of The Contract Any Covered Article, Or Any Products Or Services Produced Or Provided By A Source, If The Prohibition Is Set Out In An Applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (fascsa) Order, As Described In Paragraph (b)(1) Of Far 52.204 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition. (c) Procedures. (1) The Offeror Shall Search For The Phrase Fascsa Order In The System For Award Management (sam)(https://www.sam.gov) For Any Covered Article, Or Any Products Or Services Produced Or Provided By A Source, If There Is An Applicable Fascsa Order Described In Paragraph (b)(1) Of Far 52.204 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition. (2) The Offeror Shall Review The Solicitation For Any Fascsa Orders That Are Not In Sam, But Are Effective And Do Apply To The Solicitation And Resultant Contract (see Far 4.2303(c)(2)). (3) Fascsa Orders Issued After The Date Of Solicitation Do Not Apply Unless Added By An Amendment To The Solicitation. (d) Representation. By Submission Of This Offer, The Offeror Represents That It Has Conducted A Reasonable Inquiry, And That The Offeror Does Not Propose To Provide Or Use In Response To This Solicitation Any Covered Article, Or Any Products Or Services Produced Or Provided By A Source, If The Covered Article Or The Source Is Prohibited By An Applicable Fascsa Order In Effect On The Date The Solicitation Was Issued, Except As Waived By The Solicitation, Or As Disclosed In Paragraph (e). (e) Disclosures. The Purpose For This Disclosure Is So The Government May Decide Whether To Issue A Waiver. For Any Covered Article, Or Any Products Or Services Produced Or Provided By A Source, If The Covered Article Or The Source Is Subject To An Applicable Fascsa Order, And The Offeror Is Unable To Represent Compliance, Then The Offeror Shall Provide The Following Information As Part Of The Offer: (1) Name Of The Product Or Service Provided To The Government; (2) Name Of The Covered Article Or Source Subject To A Fascsa Order; (3) If Applicable, Name Of The Vendor, Including The Commercial And Government Entity Code And Unique Entity Identifier (if Known), That Supplied The Covered Article Or The Product Or Service To The Offeror; (4) Brand; (5) Model Number (original Equipment Manufacturer Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number); (6) Item Description; (7) Reason Why The Applicable Covered Article Or The Product Or Service Is Being Provided Or Used; (f) Executive Agency Review Of Disclosures. The Contracting Officer Will Review Disclosures Provided In Paragraph (e) To Determine If Any Waiver May Be Sought. A Contracting Officer May Choose Not To Pursue A Waiver For Covered Articles Or Sources Otherwise Subject To A Fascsa Order And May Instead Make An Award To An Offeror That Does Not Require A Waiver. (end Of Provision) 52.216-1 Type Of Contract (apr 1984) The Government Contemplates Award Of A Firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Quantity Contract Resulting From This Solicitation. (end Of Provision) (end Of Addendum To 52.212-1) 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (a) The Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offers: 1) Technical Capability 2) Past Performance 3) Price (b) Evaluation Approach. The Government Will Evaluate Quotations Using The Comparative Evaluation Process Outlined In Far 13.106-2 (b) (3), Where Quotations Will Be Compared To One Another To Determine Which Provides The Best Benefit To The Government. The Government Reserves The Right To Consider A Quotation Other Than The Lowest Price That Provides Additional Benefit(s). Quotations May Exceed Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation. The Government Reserves The Right To Select A Quotation That Provides Benefit To The Government That Exceeds The Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation But Is Not Required To Do So. Each Response Must Meet The Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation. The Government Is Not Requesting Or Accepting Alternate Quotations. The Evaluation Will Consider The Following: 1) Technical Capability: The Quotation Will Be Evaluated To The Extent To Which It Can Meet And/or Exceed The Government S Requirements As Outlined In The Solicitation And Based On The Information Requested In The Instructions To Quoters Section Of The Solicitation. Please Provide An Explanation Of Your Firm S Ability To Meet And/or Exceed The Technical Aspects Of This Solicitation. 2) Past Performance: Offerors Shall Provide At Least One Relevant Past Performance Reference. The Past Performance Evaluation Will Assess The Relative Risks Associated With A Quoter S Likelihood Of Success In Fulfilling The Solicitation S Requirements As Indicated By The Quoter S Record Of Past Performance. The Past Performance Evaluation May Be Based On The Contracting Officer S Knowledge Of And Previous Experience With The Supply Or Service Being Acquired; Customer Surveys, And Past Performance Questionnaire Replies; Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (cpars) At Http://www.cpars.gov/; Or Any Other Reasonable Basis. 3) Price: The Government Will Evaluate The Price By Adding The Total Of All Line-item Prices. The Total Evaluated Price Will Be That Sum. (c) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of An Offer, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Offer, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer's Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept An Offer (or Part Of An Offer), Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. (c) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of An Offer, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Offer, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer's Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept An Offer (or Part Of An Offer), Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. (end Of Provision) 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) Addendum To Far 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services Clauses That Are Incorporated By Reference (by Citation Number, Title, And Date), Have The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Following Clauses Are Incorporated Into 52.212-4 As An Addendum To This Contract: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) This Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far Https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Clause) Far Number Title Date 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance Aug 2020 52.223-2 Reporting Of Biobased Products Under Service And Construction Contracts May 2024 52.237-3 Continuity Of Services Jan 1991 52.216-18 Ordering (aug 2020) (a) Any Supplies And Services To Be Furnished Under This Contract Shall Be Ordered By Issuance Of Delivery Orders Or Task Orders By The Individuals Or Activities Designated In The Schedule. Such Orders May Be Issued From 03/24/2025 Through 03/23/2030. (b) All Delivery Orders Or Task Orders Are Subject To The Terms And Conditions Of This Contract. In The Event Of Conflict Between A Delivery Order Or Task Order And This Contract, The Contract Shall Control. (c) A Delivery Order Or Task Order Is Considered "issued" When (1) If Sent By Mail (includes Transmittal By U.s. Mail Or Private Delivery Service), The Government Deposits The Order In The Mail; (2) If Sent By Fax, The Government Transmits The Order To The Contractor S Fax Number; Or (3) If Sent Electronically, The Government Either (i) Posts A Copy Of The Delivery Order Or Task Order To A Government Document Access System, And Notice Is Sent To The Contractor; Or (ii) Distributes The Delivery Order Or Task Order Via Email To The Contractor S Email Address. (d) Orders May Be Issued By Methods Other Than Those Enumerated In This Clause Only If Authorized In The Contract. (end Of Clause) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (oct 1995) (a) Minimum Order. When The Government Requires Supplies Or Services Covered By This Contract In An Amount Of Less Than $2,500.00, The Government Is Not Obligated To Purchase, Nor Is The Contractor Obligated To Furnish, Those Supplies Or Services Under The Contract. (b) Maximum Order. The Contractor Is Not Obligated To Honor (1) Any Order For A Single Item In Excess Of To Be Determined At Award; (2) Any Order For A Combination Of Items In Excess Of To Be Determined At Award; Or (3) A Series Of Orders From The Same Ordering Office Within 10 Days That Together Call For Quantities Exceeding The Limitation In Paragraph (b)(1) Or (2) Of This Section. (c) If This Is A Requirements Contract (i.e., Includes The Requirements Clause At Subsection 52.216-21 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far)), The Government Is Not Required To Order A Part Of Any One Requirement From The Contractor If That Requirement Exceeds The Maximum-order Limitations In Paragraph (b) Of This Section. (d) Notwithstanding Paragraphs (b) And (c) Of This Section, The Contractor Shall Honor Any Order Exceeding The Maximum Order Limitations In Paragraph (b), Unless That Order (or Orders) Is Returned To The Ordering Office Within 5 Days After Issuance, With Written Notice Stating The Contractor's Intent Not To Ship The Item (or Items) Called For And The Reasons. Upon Receiving This Notice, The Government May Acquire The Supplies Or Services From Another Source. (end Of Clause) 52.216-21 Requirements (oct 1995) (a) This Is A Requirements Contract For The Supplies Or Services Specified, And Effective For The Period Stated, In The Schedule. The Quantities Of Supplies Or Services Specified In The Schedule Are Estimates Only And Are Not Purchased By This Contract. Except As This Contract May Otherwise Provide, If The Government's Requirements Do Not Result In Orders In The Quantities Described As "estimated" Or "maximum" In The Schedule, That Fact Shall Not Constitute The Basis For An Equitable Price Adjustment. (b) Delivery Or Performance Shall Be Made Only As Authorized By Orders Issued In Accordance With The Ordering Clause. Subject To Any Limitations In The Order Limitations Clause Or Elsewhere In This Contract, The Contractor Shall Furnish To The Government All Supplies Or Services Specified In The Schedule And Called For By Orders Issued In Accordance With The Ordering Clause. The Government May Issue Orders Requiring Delivery To Multiple Destinations Or Performance At Multiple Locations. (c) Except As This Contract Otherwise Provides, The Government Shall Order From The Contractor All The Supplies Or Services Specified In The Schedule That Are Required To Be Purchased By The Government Activity Or Activities Specified In The Schedule. (d) The Government Is Not Required To Purchase From The Contractor Requirements In Excess Of Any Limit On Total Orders Under This Contract. (e) If The Government Urgently Requires Delivery Of Any Quantity Of An Item Before The Earliest Date That Delivery May Be Specified Under This Contract, And If The Contractor Will Not Accept An Order Providing For The Accelerated Delivery, The Government May Acquire The Urgently Required Goods Or Services From Another Source. (f) Any Order Issued During The Effective Period Of This Contract And Not Completed Within That Period Shall Be Completed By The Contractor Within The Time Specified In The Order. The Contract Shall Govern The Contractor's And Government's Rights And Obligations With Respect To That Order To The Same Extent As If The Order Were Completed During The Contract's Effective Period; Provided, That The Contractor Shall Not Be Required To Make Any Deliveries Under This Contract After 03/23/2030. (end Of Clause) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (oct 1995) (a) This Is An Indefinite-quantity Contract For The Supplies Or Services Specified, And Effective For The Period Stated, In The Schedule. The Quantities Of Supplies And Services Specified In The Schedule Are Estimates Only And Are Not Purchased By This Contract. (b) Delivery Or Performance Shall Be Made Only As Authorized By Orders Issued In Accordance With The Ordering Clause. The Contractor Shall Furnish To The Government, When And If Ordered, The Supplies Or Services Specified In The Schedule Up To And Including The Quantity Designated In The Schedule As The "maximum." The Government Shall Order At Least The Quantity Of Supplies Or Services Designated In The Schedule As The "minimum." (c) Except For Any Limitations On Quantities In The Order Limitations Clause Or In The Schedule, There Is No Limit On The Number Of Orders That May Be Issued. The Government May Issue Orders Requiring Delivery To Multiple Destinations Or Performance At Multiple Locations. (d) Any Order Issued During The Effective Period Of This Contract And Not Completed Within That Period Shall Be Completed By The Contractor Within The Time Specified In The Order. The Contract Shall Govern The Contractor's And Government's Rights And Obligations With Respect To That Order To The Same Extent As If The Order Were Completed During The Contract's Effective Period; Provided, That The Contractor Shall Not Be Required To Make Any Deliveries Under This Contract After 03/23/2030. (end Of Clause) Vaar 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (may 2018) The Contractor Shall Not Make Reference In Its Commercial Advertising To Department Of Veterans Affairs Contracts In A Manner That States Or Implies The Department Of Veterans Affairs Approves Or Endorses The Contractor S Products Or Services Or Considers The Contractor S Products Or Services Superior To Other Products Or Services. (end Of Clause) Vaar 852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) (a) Definitions. As Used In This Clause (1) Contract Financing Payment Has The Meaning Given In Far 32.001; (2) Designated Agency Office Means The Office Designated By The Purchase Order, Agreement, Or Contract To First Receive And Review Invoices. This Office Can Be Contractually Designated As The Receiving Entity. This Office May Be Different From The Office Issuing The Payment; (3) Electronic Form Means An Automated System Transmitting Information Electronically According To The Accepted Electronic Data Transmission Methods And Formats Identified In Paragraph (c) Of This Clause. Facsimile, Email, And Scanned Documents Are Not Acceptable Electronic Forms For Submission Of Payment Requests; (4) Invoice Payment Has The Meaning Given In Far 32.001; And (5) Payment Request Means Any Request For Contract Financing Payment Or Invoice Payment Submitted By The Contractor Under This Contract. (b) Electronic Payment Requests. Except As Provided In Paragraph (e) Of This Clause, The Contractor Shall Submit Payment Requests In Electronic Form. Purchases Paid With A Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card Are Considered To Be An Electronic Transaction For Purposes Of This Rule, And Therefore No Additional Electronic Invoice Submission Is Required. (c) Data Transmission. A Contractor Must Ensure That The Data Transmission Method And Format Are Through One Of The Following: (1) Va S Electronic Invoice Presentment And Payment System At The Current Website Address Provided In The Contract. (2) Any System That Conforms To The X12 Electronic Data Interchange (edi) Formats Established By The Accredited Standards Center (asc) And Chartered By The American National Standards Institute (ansi). (d) Invoice Requirements. Invoices Shall Comply With Far 32.905. (e) Exceptions. If, Based On One Of The Circumstances In This Paragraph (e), The Contracting Officer Directs That Payment Requests Be Made By Mail, The Contractor Shall Submit Payment Requests By Mail Through The United States Postal Service To The Designated Agency Office. Submission Of Payment Requests By Mail May Be Required For (1) Awards Made To Foreign Vendors For Work Performed Outside The United States; (2) Classified Contracts Or Purchases When Electronic Submission And Processing Of Payment Requests Could Compromise The Safeguarding Of Classified Or Privacy Information; (3) Contracts Awarded By Contracting Officers In The Conduct Of Emergency Operations, Such As Responses To National Emergencies; (4) Solicitations Or Contracts In Which The Designated Agency Office Is A Va Entity Other Than The Va Financial Services Center In Austin, Texas; Or (5) Solicitations Or Contracts In Which The Va Designated Agency Office Does Not Have Electronic Invoicing Capability As Described Above. (end Of Clause) Vaar 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) The Contracting Officer Reserves The Right To Designate An Administrative Contracting Officer (aco) For The Purpose Of Performing Certain Tasks/duties In The Administration Of The Contract. Such Designation Will Be In Writing Through An Aco Letter Of Delegation And Will Identify The Responsibilities And Limitations Of The Aco. A Copy Of The Aco Letter Of Delegation Will Be Furnished To The Contractor. (end Of Clause) (end Of Addendum To 52.212-4) 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2024) (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: (1) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (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) 52.204 23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (dec 2023) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115 91). (3) 52.204 25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (nov 2021) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115 232). (4) 52.209-10, Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (nov 2015). (5) 52.232 40, Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (mar 2023) (31 U.s.c. 3903 And 10 U.s.c. 3801). (6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (aug 1996) (31 U.s.c. 3553). (7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (oct 2004) (public Laws 108-77 And 108-78 (19 U.s.c. 3805 Note)). (b) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (b) That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: [] (1) 52.203 6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (jun 2020), With Alternate I (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 4704 And 10 U.s.c. 4655). [] (2) 52.203 13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 3509). [] (3) 52.203 15, Whistleblower Protections Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009 (jun 2010) (section 1553 Of Pub. L. 111-5). (applies To Contracts Funded By The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009.) [x] (4) 52.203 17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (nov 2023) (41 U.s.c. 4712); This Clause Does Not Apply To Contracts Of Dod, Nasa, The Coast Guard, Or Applicable Elements Of The Intelligence Community See Far 3.900(a). [x] (5) 52.204 10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) (pub. L. 109 282) (31 U.s.c. 6101 Note). [] (6) [reserved] [] (7) 52.204 14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111 117, Section 743 Of Div. C). [] (8) 52.204 15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements For Indefinite-delivery Contracts (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111 117, Section 743 Of Div. C). [x] (9) 52.204 27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117 328). [] (10) 52.204 28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, And Multi-agency Contracts. (dec 2023) (pub. L. 115 390, Title Ii). [x] (11)(i) 52.204 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition. (dec 2023) (pub. L. 115 390, Title Ii). [] (ii) Alternate I (dec 2023) Of 52.204 30. [x] (12) 52.209 6, Protecting The Government S Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment. (nov 2021) (31 U.s.c. 6101 Note). [] (13) 52.209-9, Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (oct 2018) (41 U.s.c. 2313). [] (14) [reserved] [] (15) 52.219 3, Notice Of Hubzone Set-aside Or Sole-source Award (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 657a). [x] (16) 52.219 4, Notice Of Price Evaluation Preference For Hubzone Small Business Concerns (oct 2022) (if The Offeror Elects To Waive The Preference, It Shall So Indicate In Its Offer) (15 U.s.c. 657a). [] (17) [reserved] [] (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-6. [] (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice Of Partial Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-7. [] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (feb 2024) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(2) And (3)). [] (21)(i) 52.219 9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (sep 2023) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(4)). [] (ii) Alternate I (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. [] (iii) Alternate Ii (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. [] (iv) Alternate Iii (jun 2020) Of 52.219 9. [] (v) Alternate Iv (sep 2023) Of 52.219 9. [] (22)(i) 52.219-13, Notice Of Set-aside Of Orders (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644(r)). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-13. [] (23) 52.219 14, Limitations On Subcontracting (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 657s). [] (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages Subcontracting Plan (sep 2021) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(4)(f)(i)). [] (25) 52.219 27, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns Eligible Under The Sdvosb Program (feb 2024) (15 U.s.c. 657f). [x] (26) (i) 52.219 28, Post-award Small Business Program Representation (feb 2024) (15 U.s.c. 632(a)(2)). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219 28. [] (27) 52.219 29, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business Concerns (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 637(m)). [] (28) 52.219 30, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Women-owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under The Women-owned Small Business Program (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 637(m)). [] (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644(r)). [] (30) 52.219 33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (sep 2021) (15 U.s.c. 657s). [x] (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (jun 2003) (e.o. 11755). [] (32) 52.222 19, Child Labor Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (feb 2024) (e.o. 13126). [x] (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). [x] (34)(i) 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2016) (e.o. 11246). [] (ii) Alternate I (feb 1999) Of 52.222-26. [x] (35)(i) 52.222 35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). [] (ii) Alternate I (jul 2014) Of 52.222-35. [x] (36)(i) 52.222 36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) (29 U.s.c. 793). [] (ii) Alternate I (jul 2014) Of 52.222-36. [x] (37) 52.222 37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). [] (38) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). [x] (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). [] (ii) Alternate I (mar 2015) Of 52.222-50 (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). [x] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (may 2022). (e. O. 12989). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items Or Certain Other Types Of Commercial Products Or Commercial Services As Prescribed In Far 22.1803.) [] (41)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate Of Percentage Of Recovered Material Content For Epa-designated Items (may 2008) (42 U.s.c.6962(c)(3)(a)(ii)). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) [] (ii) Alternate I (may 2008) Of 52.223-9 (42 U.s.c. 6962(i)(2)(c)). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) [] (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-depleting Substances And High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (may 2024) (42 U.s.c. 7671, Et Seq.). [] (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, Or Disposal Of Refrigeration Equipment And Air Conditioners (may 2024) (42 U.s.c. 7671, Et Seq.). [] (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols. (may 2024) (42 U.s.c. 7671, Et Seq.). [] (45) 52.223-21, Foams (may 2024). (42 U.s.c. 7671, Et Seq.). [x] (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products And Services (may 2024) (e.o. 14057, 7 U.s.c. 8102, 42 U.s.c. 6962, 42 U.s.c. 8259b, And 42 U.s.c. 7671i). [] (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5 U.s.c. 552a). [] (ii) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. [] (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies (oct 2022) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 83). [] (ii) Alternate I (oct 2022) Of 52.225-1. [x] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act (nov 2023) (19 U.s.c. 3301 Note, 19 U.s.c. 2112 Note, 19 U.s.c. 3805 Note, 19 U.s.c. 4001 Note, 19 U.s.c. Chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, And 112-43. [] (ii) Alternate I [reserved]. [] (iii) Alternate Ii (dec 2022) Of 52.225-3. [] (iv) Alternate Iii (feb 2024) Of 52.225-3. [] (v) Alternate Iv (oct 2022) Of 52.225-3. [] (50) 52.225 5, Trade Agreements (nov 2023) (19 U.s.c. 2501, Et Seq., 19 U.s.c. 3301 Note [x] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (feb 2021) (e.o.'s, Proclamations, And Statutes Administered By The Office Of Foreign Assets Control Of The Department Of The Treasury). [] (52) 52.225 26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside The United States (oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). [] (53) 52.226-4, Notice Of Disaster Or Emergency Area Set-aside (nov 2007) (42 U.s.c. 5150). [] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions On Subcontracting Outside Disaster Or Emergency Area (nov 2007) (42 U.s.c. 5150). [x] (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (may 2024) (e.o. 13513) [x] (56) 52.229 12, Tax On Certain Foreign Procurements (feb 2021). [] (57) 52.232-29, Terms For Financing Of Purchases Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 4505, 10 U.s.c. 3805). [] (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments For Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 4505, 10 U.s.c. 3805). [x] (59) 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer System For Award Management (oct 2018) (31 U.s.c. 3332). [] (60) 52.232-34, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer Other Than System For Award Management (jul 2013) (31 U.s.c. 3332). [] (61) 52.232-36, Payment By Third Party (may 2014) (31 U.s.c. 3332). [] (62) 52.239-1, Privacy Or Security Safeguards (aug 1996) (5 U.s.c. 552a). [x] (63) 52.240 1, Prohibition On Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured Or Assembled By American Security Drone Act Covered Foreign Entities (nov 2024) (sections 1821 1826, Pub. L. 118 31, 41 U.s.c. 3901 Note Prec.). [] (64) 52.242-5, Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (jan 2017)(15 U.s.c. 637(d)(13)). [] (65)(i) 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels (nov 2021) (46 U.s.c. 55305 And 10 U.s.c. 2631). [] (ii) Alternate I (apr 2003) Of 52.247-64. [] (iii) Alternate Ii (nov 2021) Of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (c), Applicable To Commercial Services, That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: [x] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [x] (2) 52.222-42, Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires (may 2014) (29 U.s.c. 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). Employee Class Monetary Wage-fringe Benefits [x] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards Price Adjustment (multiple Year And Option Contracts) (aug 2018) (29 U.s.c. 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards Price Adjustment (may 2014) (29 U.s.c 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment Requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services Requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). [x] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (jan 2022). [x] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2022) (e.o. 13706). [] (9) 52.226 6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42 U.s.c. 1792). (d) Comptroller General Examination Of Record. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Provisions Of This Paragraph (d) If This Contract Was Awarded Using Other Than Sealed Bid, Is In Excess Of The Simplified Acquisition Threshold, As Defined In Far 2.101, On The Date Of Award Of This Contract, And Does Not Contain The Clause At 52.215-2, Audit And Records Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General Of The United States, Or An Authorized Representative Of The Comptroller General, Shall Have Access To And Right To Examine Any Of The Contractor's Directly Pertinent Records Involving Transactions Related To This Contract. (2) The Contractor Shall Make Available At Its Offices At All Reasonable Times The Records, Materials, And Other Evidence For Examination, Audit, Or Reproduction, Until 3 Years After Final Payment Under This Contract Or For Any Shorter Period Specified In Far Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, Of The Other Clauses Of This Contract. If This Contract Is Completely Or Partially Terminated, The Records Relating To The Work Terminated Shall Be Made Available For 3 Years After Any Resulting Final Termination Settlement. Records Relating To Appeals Under The Disputes Clause Or To Litigation Or The Settlement Of Claims Arising Under Or Relating To This Contract Shall Be Made Available Until Such Appeals, Litigation, Or Claims Are Finally Resolved. (3) As Used In This Clause, Records Include Books, Documents, Accounting Procedures And Practices, And Other Data, Regardless Of Type And Regardless Of Form. This Does Not Require The Contractor To Create Or Maintain Any Record That The Contractor Does Not Maintain In The Ordinary Course Of Business Or Pursuant To A Provision Of Law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding The Requirements Of The Clauses In Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), And (d) Of This Clause, The Contractor Is Not Required To Flow Down Any Far Clause, Other Than Those In This Paragraph (e)(1) In A Subcontract For Commercial Products Or Commercial Services. Unless Otherwise Indicated Below, The Extent Of The Flow Down Shall Be As Required By The Clause (i) 52.203 13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 3509). (ii) 52.203 17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (nov 2023) (41 U.s.c. 4712). (iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (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)). (iv) 52.204 23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (dec 2023) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115 91). (v) 52.204 25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (nov 2021) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115 232). (vi) 52.204 27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117 328). (vii) (a) 52.204 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition. (dec 2023) (pub. L. 115 390, Title Ii). (b) Alternate I (dec 2023) Of 52.204 30. (viii) 52.219 8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (feb 2024) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(2) And (3)), In All Subcontracts That Offer Further Subcontracting Opportunities. If The Subcontract (except Subcontracts To Small Business Concerns) Exceeds The Applicable Threshold Specified In Far 19.702(a) On The Date Of Subcontract Award, The Subcontractor Must Include 52.219 8 In Lower Tier Subcontracts That Offer Subcontracting Opportunities. (ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). (x) 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2016) (e.o. 11246). (xi) 52.222 35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). (xii) 52.222 36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) (29 U.s.c. 793). (xiii) 52.222 37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). (xiv) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (f) Of Far Clause 52.222-40. (xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xvi)(a) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). (b) Alternate I (mar 2015) Of 52.222-50 (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). (xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment Requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services Requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (may 2022) (e. O. 12989). (xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (jan 2022). (xxi) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2022) (e.o. 13706). (xxii)(a) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5 U.s.c. 552a). (b) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. (xxiii) 52.225 26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside The United States (oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). (xxiv) 52.226 6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42 U.s.c. 1792). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (e) Of Far Clause 52.226-6. (xxv) 52.232 40, Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (mar 2023) (31 U.s.c. 3903 And 10 U.s.c. 3801). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (c) Of 52.232 40. (xxvi) 52.240 1, Prohibition On Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured Or Assembled By American Security Drone Act Covered Foreign Entities (nov 2024) (sections 1821 1826, Pub. L. 118 31, 41 U.s.c.3901 Note Prec.). (xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels (nov 2021) (46 U.s.c. 55305 And 10 U.s.c. 2631). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (d) Of Far Clause 52.247-64. (2) While Not Required, The Contractor May Include In Its Subcontracts For Commercial Products And Commercial Services A Minimal Number Of Additional Clauses Necessary To Satisfy Its Contractual Obligations. (end Of Clause) Section F: Additional Information 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 Capability - Past Performance 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. Questions Questions In Response To This Notice Shall Be Submitted Via Email Only To Stephanie Mcfadden At Stephanie.mcfadden@va.gov, No Later Than 1:00pm, Et, Monday, January 27, 2025. Questions May Or May Not Result In An Extension Of The Solicitation. Sources Sought 36c24425q0230 Must Be Included In The Subject Line Of The Email. Due Date Submission Of Your Response Shall Be Submitted Via Email Only To Stephanie Mcfadden At Stephanie.mcfadden@va.gov, No Later Than 1:00pm, Thursday, February 13, 2025. Sources Sought 36c24425q0230 Must Be Included In The Subject Line Of The Email. Late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). The Response Shall Demonstrate The Ability To Meet The Requirements In The Solicitation. Specifically, Through Past Performances Of Providing Uniform Rental, Repair And Laundering Services To The Va Or Other Government Agencies. Quotes Shall Clearly And Completely Address The Technical Elements Listed In The Sow. Responses To These Elements Will Form The Basis Of Determining The Technical Acceptability Of The Quote. A Quote May Be Considered Not Technically Acceptable If Inadequate Or Insufficient Information Is Submitted, Which May Exclude The Quote From Further Consideration. Government May Make Award Based On The Initial Quotes Received; Therefore, An Offeror Should Submit Its Best Pricing With Its Quote. Pricing Submitted In Offeror Quote Shall Be Listed As Five Separate Line Items: One For Each Ordering Period As Outlined In Sow. Offerors Are Hereby Advised That Any Offeror-imposed Terms And Conditions That Deviate From The Government S Material Terms And Conditions Established By The Solicitation May Render The Quote Unacceptable And, Therefore, Ineligible For Award. The Government Intends To Issue A Single Award Resulting From This Solicitation. Attachments

Details: It Is Anticipated That A Formal Solicitation Will Be Issued Within 30 Days Of This Pre-solicitation Notice. No Response Is Required For This Notice. pre Solicitation Notice For N66604-23-rfpreq-npt-10-0243 Indefinite Delivery/indefinite Quantity (idiq) Contract For Multi‐ Discipline Architect‐engineer (a‐e) Services In Support Of Projects On Nuwc Facilities At Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport Division (nuwcdivnpt), Newport, Ri. description: All Information Needed For Interested Parties To Submit A Standard Form Sf 330, Architect Engineer Qualifications Is Contained Herein. There Is No Separate Request For Proposals (rfp) Package To Download. background: the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport Division (nuwcdivnpt) Requires A-e Services In Support Of Various Projects At Nuwcdivnpt. This Procurement Will Result In One Single-award Idiq Contract For Multi‐discipline A‐e Services For Planning, Design, Construction, Evaluation Of New Construction, And Renovation Projects. These Services Will Be Procured In Accordance With 40 United States Code (usc) Chapter 11, Selection Of Architects And Engineers, As Implemented By Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 36.6. The Idiq Contract Will Be For A Five-year Ordering Period. The Maximum Value For The Contract Term, Including All Awards, Shall Not Exceed $5,000,000. The Guaranteed Minimum For The Contract Ordering Period Is $500 And Will Be Satisfied By Simultaneous Award Of The Initial Task Order With The Basic Contract. Firm‐fixed Price Task Orders Will Be Negotiated At The Task Order Level. In Accordance With Far 15.404-4(c)(4)(i)(b), The Contract Price Or The Estimated Cost And Fee For Production And Delivery Of Designs, Plans, Drawings, And Specifications Shall Not Exceed 6 Percent Of The Estimated Of Construction Of The Public Work Or Construction, Excluding Fees. There Will Be No Minimum Dollar Limits Per Task Order. The Maximum Dollar Limit Per Task Order Is $3,000,000. this Proposed Contract Is Being Solicited As A Small Business Set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Is 541330, Engineering Services, And The Small Business Size Standard Is $25,500,000. The Government Seeks The Most Highly Qualified Firm To Perform The Required Services, Based On The Demonstrated Competence And Qualifications, In Accordance With The Selection Criteria Included Herein. comprehensive A‐e Services Are Required For The New Construction, Repair, Replacement, Demolition, Alteration, And/or Improvement Of Facility Projects. Projects May Include Single Or Multiple Disciplines, Such As: Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Planning, Environmental, Fire Protection, Cost Estimating, And/or Geotechnical. The Types Of Projects May Include: Building Renovations; Building Additions; Site Work Required To Support New Work; New Construction; Parking Areas; Foundations; Retaining Walls; Failure Investigation Including Destructive And Non‐destructive Testing; Seismic Evaluation And Design; Progressive Collapse Analysis; Blast Resistant Design; Structural Engineering Investigations; Utility Systems Including Sanitary And Storm; Mechanical Services; Electrical Services; Water Systems; Storm Water Management; Surveying; Pavement Design; And Civil Engineering Studies. performance Location(s): newport, Ri requirements: for Complete Details On This Requirement See Attachment 1, “saes.” Specific Types Of A‐e Services That May Be Required Under This Contract Include: facility Planning And Project Development: Services May Include Work Such As The Following: Prepare Master Plans, Project/site Plans For Proposed Facility/infrastructure Projects. Facility Planning May Be Requested For Renovation, Addition, Repair And New Construction Projects. development Of Design‐bid‐ Build (dbb) Packages: Services May Include Preparation Of Drawings And Specifications For Renovation, Addition, Repair Or New Construction Projects. Design Meetings With The Government May Be Required In Order To Agree On Design Solution(s) That Meet The Government’s Project Requirements. development Of Design‐build (db) Request For Proposal (rfp) Packages: Services May Include Working With A Construction Manager As Part Of A Design-build Team To Prepare Drawings And Specifications For Renovation, Additions, Repair Or New Construction Projects. Design Meetings With The Government May Be Required In Order To Agree On Design-build Solution(s) That Meet The Government’s Project Requirements. preparation Of Cost Estimates Using Unit Guidance And Parametric Cost Estimating: Services May Include Preparing Cost Estimates For Renovation, Addition, Repair And/or New Construction Projects Based On Prepared Design Documents. development Of Alternatives And Economic Analysis: Service May Include Providing Alternate Design Solutions And Associated Economic Impacts For Renovation, Addition, Repair Or New Construction Projects. condition Assessment: Services May Include Performing Studies Of Existing Buildings And/or Components Of Buildings To Validate Existing Conditions That May Then Be Used To Inform Future Proposed Design Solutions. Site Visits May Be Required To Document Existing Facility/infrastructure Conditions. field Investigations (including Utility And Geotechnical): Services May Include Conducting Field Surveys/investigations Of Existing Sites, Buildings Or Specific Components Of A Building (i.e Hvac Or Electrical Systems) In Order To Document Current Status Of A Facility’s Infrastructure. The Results Of Any Field Investigations May Then Be Used To Assist With The Preparation Of Design Documents For A Particular Project. surveying And Mapping: Services May Include Surveying And/or Mapping Of Existing Or Proposed Sites For A New Construction Project Or Building Addition. Survey Work May Be Required In Order To Document Existing Site Conditions To Support Site/civil Design Solutions. preparation Of Engineering Evaluations: Services May Include Performing Engineering Calculations To Support Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Or Fire Protection Design Solutions. incorporation Of Sustainable Engineering Design Practices: Services May Include Incorporation Of Design Principles For Renovation, Addition, Repair And/or New Construction Projects To Support Sustainable Design Solutions. consultations: Services May Include Collaborating With Other Specialty Design Professionals To Offer And Propose Design Solutions Required To Respond To Unique Project Requirements. energy Computations; Services May Include Preparation Of Energy Calculations To Verify Proposed Design Solutions Comply With Required Building Codes, Federal, State And/or Local Energy Requirements. soil Borings: Services May Include Conducting Soil Boring Testing In Order To Identify Minimum Design Requirements For New Construction Projects Or Building Additions. obtaining Permits And Regulatory Approvals: Services May Include Submitting Design Documents To Local, State And/or Federal Jurisdictions For Review And Approval Prior To Proceeding With Renovation/construction Work. environmental Investigation And Consultation: Services May Include Providing Design Services Required To Meet Environmental/epa Regulations On Facility/infrastructure Projects And Providing Consultation(s)/collaboration With The Government To Discuss Acceptable Environmental Design Alternatives And Solutions. review Of Contractor Submittals: Services May Include Review Of Project Submittals (such As Product Data Or Product Samples) In Order To Validate Proposed Materials/products Comply With Design Drawings And/or Specifications. field Consultation And Inspection During Construction: Services May Include Responding To Contractor Rfi’s During Construction In Order To Address Design Questions That May Arise During Construction/renovation Projects. commissioning: Services May Include Supporting The Commissioning Process By Attending Commissioning Meetings In Order To Validate Engineered Design Solutions Are Incorporated Into The Project In Accordance With Design Specifications. operation And Maintenance Support Information (omsi): Services May Include Providing The Government With O&m Documentation And Training, Where Applicable, Based On The Final Design Solution And Construction. as‐built Drawing Preparation: Services May Include Updating Design Documents Including Drawings And Specifications To Accurately Reflect Construction Field Changes And Document Final As-built Construction/renovation Projects. functional Analysis Concept Development (facd)/design Charrette/other Design And Construction Related Workshops And Meetings: Services May Require Attendance At Design Meetings To Collaborate With Government Representatives To Consider Design Options And Build Consensus Regarding Preferred Design Solution(s). document Deliverable Requirements: cdrl Number title sub-title cdrl A001 contractor’s Personnel Roster contractor Personnel cdrl A002 hazardous Materials Management Program (hmmp) Plan facility Operations Inventory Hmmp Plan cdrl A003 monthly Status Report monthly Status Report cdrl A004 product Drawings/models And Associated Lists drawing Package cdrl A005 manhour Estimate, Technical Cost Proposal estimates And Proposal cdrl A001 – Contractor’s Personnel Roster within Ten Business Days Of Task Order Issue, The Contractor Shall Submit A List Of All Employees Working On The Project To The Contracting Officer. This List Shall Include Each Employee's Name, And Work Assignment. Changes To The Personnel List Shall Be Submitted At Least Ten Business Days In Advance. In Emergency Situations And Cases Of Adverse Actions Where Ten Business Days’ Notice Is Not Possible, The Contractor Shall Submit The Required Information Regarding The Change In Writing To The Contracting Officer Representative (cor) Not Later Than 24 Hours After The Replacement Employee Is On Board. cdrl A002 – Hazardous Materials Management Program (hmmp) Plan the Contractor Shall Submit A Hazardous Material Management Plan (hmmp) As Addressed In Paragraph 3.2 Of The Saes. cdrl A003 – Monthly Status Report contractor Shall Provide A Monthly Status Report For Each Project In Which The Support Was Provided. The Report Shall Discuss Major Impacts, Issues, And Steps For Remediation Of Issues, Proposals To Improve Operational Efficiencies, Effectiveness, Quality, Or The Customer Experience. cdrl A004 – Product Drawings/models And Associated Lists the Contractor Shall Develop And Deliver Drawings, Specifications, Architect / Engineering Reports, To The Technical Point Of Contact Upon Request. cdrl A005 – Manhour Estimate, Technical Cost Proposal Insert Title a‐e Firms Shall Prepare Cost Estimates Utilizing The Micro‐computer Aided Cost Estimating System (mcaces) Mii Estimating System. Specifications Shall Be Prepared In The Specifications‐kept‐intact (specsintact) Program. Design‐build Rfps Shall Be Prepared Utilizing Design‐build Masters, And Drawings Shall Be Prepared In Autocad (2016 Or Higher) Utilizing The National Computer‐aided Design And Drafting (cadd) Standards Format. Three‐dimension (3‐d) And Bim Modeling May Also Be Required. The Contractor Shall Provide Documents In Pdf Format. Final Documents Shall Be Electronically Signed By The Assigned Architect Or Engineer. All Projects Shall Be Designed In The Modern International Standard Version Of The Metric International System Of Units (si), Unless Specifically Exempted By The Statement Of Work At The Task Order Level. other Special Considerations: as Defined By Paragraph 1‐5 Of United Facilities Criteria (ufc) 3‐ 600‐01, Fire Protection Engineering For Facilities, This Contract Requires The Services Of A Licensed Fire Protection Engineer Or Consultant. asbestos And/or Lead‐based Paint Assessments May Be Required On This Contract To Determine The Presence Of Hazardous Material During Removals/demolition Or At Utility Points Of Connections. Work On And Around Waterfront Structures, Including Under Deck And Underwater, And Work In Confined Spaces May Be Required On This Contract. A‐e Firms Must Be Able To Accept Work That Involves Asbestos, Lead Paint, Poly‐chlorinated Biphenyls (pcb)s, And Other Hazardous Materials, Work On And Under Waterfront Structures, And In Confined Spaces. all Engineering And Design Services Shall Comply With The Most Current Edition Of Facilities Criteria (fc) 1‐300‐09n Design Procedures, And Other Requirements As Indicated On The Whole Building Design Guide (wbdg) Web Site (www.wbdg.org). The Selected A-e Contractor Shall Have Online Access To Web‐based Support Programs Capable Of Creating Auto-cad Documents For Government Review, And Email Via The Internet For Routine Exchange Of Correspondence. The Selected A-e Contractor Shall Submit And Maintain An A‐e Accident Prevention Plan (app) In Accordance With U.s.army Corp Of Engineers (usace) Em 385‐1‐1 For Each Project On This Contract And Activity Hazard Analysis (aha) For Each In‐field Action. Key Personnel, Including Consultants, Must Be U.s. Citizens. a‐e Firms Are Advised That The Selected Firm, Its Subsidiaries Or Affiliates, And Its Consultants Which Design, Prepare, Or Provide Engineering Services In Support Of Construction Contract Documents Cannot Provide Construction Services For The Same Contract. This Includes Concept Design, Preparation Of Project Programming Documents (dd Form 1391), Facility Siting Studies, Environmental Assessments, Geotechnical Services, Engineering Studies And Services, Design‐build Request For Proposals (rfps), Or Other Activities That Result In Identification Of Project Scope And Cost. The Awarded Contract Will Be Subject To Specific Provisions Addressing The Avoidance Of Organizational Conflicts Of Interest, Including Naval Facilities Acquisition Supplement (nfas) 5252.209‐9300, Organizational Conflicts Of Interest. The Prime Firm For This Contract Will Be Required To Perform Throughout The Contract Term. submission Requirements: a‐e Firms Desiring To Be Considered For This Contract Shall Submit A Completed Sf 330 Package By Email To The Contracting Officer And The Contract Specialist. The Sf 330 Shall Be Typed, At Least 11 Point Times New Roman Or Larger. Part I Shall Not Exceed 100 Single‐sided 8.5 By 11 Inch Pages (the Page Limit Does Not Include Individual Subcontracting Reports (isr)s, Certificates Licenses, Nor Does The Page Limit Include Cover Sheets Or Dividers, Provided That These Do Not Contain Any Substantive Information Submitted In Response To The Synopsis Or Intended To Demonstrate The Qualifications Of The Firm). Part I Pages Shall Be Numbered Sequentially. Introductions Shall Be Included In Sections E And F. A-e Firm Submissions Shall Include Its Dun & Bradstreet (duns), Commercial And Government Entity (cage), And Taxpayer Identification Number (tin) Numbers In Block 30 Of The Sf 330. all Contractors Are Advised That Registration In System For Award Management (sam) Database Is Required Prior To Award Of A Contract. Failure To Register In The Sam Database May Render Your Firm Ineligible For Award. For More Information, Check The Sam Web Site: Https://www.sam.gov. in Accordance With The Federal Acquisition Regulations (far) 36.601‐4(b), The A‐e Firm Must Be A Registered And Licensed Architectural And/or Engineering Firm In Rhode Island To Be Eligible For Award. A-e Firms Shall Provide Proof That The Firm Is Permitted By Law To Practice The Professions Of Architecture Or Engineering, (e.g., State Registration Number, Or A Brief Explanation Of The Firm’s Licensing In Jurisdictions That Do Not Register Firms, Etc.). Failure To Submit The Required Proof Will Result In A Firm’s Elimination From Consideration. firms Who Are Offering As A Joint Venture Should Include With Their Submission A Copy Of The Joint Venture Agreement. Failure To Include The Joint Venture Agreement Will Result In The Firm’s Elimination From Further Evaluation. if An Sf 254/sf 255 Is Submitted For This Solicitation, It Will Not Be Reviewed Or Considered. As Required Above, Provide Verifiable Evidence That Your Firm Is Permitted By Law To Practice The Professions Of Architecture Or Engineering (e.g., State Registration Number). interested Firms Shall Submit Proposals To Both The Contract Specialist And The Contracting Officer At The Email Addresses Listed Below. sf 330 Submissions Are Due No Later Than Xx Xxxxx 2023 At Xx:xx Pm (est). Late Responses Will Be Handled In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulations (far) 52.215‐1. The Points Of Contact For This Acquisition Are Contract Specialist, Xxxxx Xxxxxx, At Xxxxxxxxx@navy.mil And Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, Contracting Officer, At Xxxxxxx@navy.mil. (to Be Provided Within Formal Solicitation) the Total Maximum File Size For Email Proposal Submission Is Limited To 10mb. If The Submission Will Exceed 10mb, It Is Acceptable For The Submission To Be Broken Up Into Multiple Emails Or The Firm Should Coordinate With The Identified Government Poc's To Obtain A Dod Safe Request For Submission. Failure Of The Firm To Coordinate A Dod Safe Request For Submission In A Timely Manner, To Allow Sufficient Time For Submission Of The Required Documents Before The Required Response Date, Will Not Be Acceptable Justification For The Government Allowing Or Considering A Late Submission. A Timely Manner Is Defined As Requesting Such Dod Safe Information From The Identified Government Poc's No Later Than 10 Calendar Days In Advance Of The Response Date Of The Synopsis. if The Firm Chooses To Complete Multiple Email Submissions, Emails Shall Clearly Indicate The Number Of Email Submissions The Government Should Expect To Receive And Shall Be Numbered To Indicate Which Email Of The Submission Each Email Received Is (i.e.: Email 1 Of 3; Email 2 Of 3; Email 3 Of 3). inquiries Concerning This Procurement Should Reference The Solicitation Number And Title And Be Forwarded Via Email To The Points Of Contact Identified Above. Questions Pertaining To This Requirement Are Due No Later Than Fourteen (14) Days After Posting Of This Requirement On Sam.gov. list Of Attachments: scope Of Architect-engineer (a-e) Services (saes) (draft) cdrls (draft) selection Criteria: firms Responding To This Synopsis Will Be Evaluated To Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firms To Perform The Required Services In Accordance With The Published Selection Criteria. failure To Comply With Instructions, Or Provide Complete Information May Affect The Firm’s Evaluation Or Disqualify The Firm From Further Consideration. Evaluation Criteria (1) Through (4) Are Considered Most Important And Are Equal Among Themselves; Criteria (5) Through (6) Are Less Important And Are Equal Among Themselves; Criteria (7) Will Only Be Used As A Tie‐breaker Among Technically Equal Firms. Specific Selection Criteria Include: specialized Experience professional Qualifications And Technical Competence past Performance quality Control program Management And Capacity firm Location volume Of Work criterion 1 —specialized Experience (sf 330, Part I, Section F): firms Will Be Evaluated On Specialized Experience In Performance Of Services Similar To Those Anticipated Under This Contract Through Evaluation Of Experience In: infrastructure/facility Design Utilizing The Following Criteria, Including, But Not Limited To, Unified Facilities Criteria (ufc’s) And Military Standard (milstd); conducting On‐site Design Development Workshops, Charrettes, Functional Analysis, Schematic Design, Or Space Programming, Including Supporting Budgetary Or Parametric Cost Estimating; demonstrated Ability To Design To Project Budget And Schedule; experience Preparing Design‐bid‐build; experience Preparing Design‐build Rfp Packages; And designing Projects In Accordance With Dod, Navy, Or Other Government Agencies’, Or Private Industry Criteria. firms May Be Considered More Favorably Under Criterion 1 By Demonstrating The Following: experience In The Delivery Of Multiple Types Of A‐e Services Identified In The Requirements Above. experience On Multiple Facility Types, Such As Business, Educational, Industrial, Assembly, Health Care, Residential, Storage, Laboratory, And Mixed-use Occupancies, Identified In The Requirements Above. demonstrated Experience Using The Micro Computer Aided Cost Estimating System Second Generation (mii) Cost Estimating Software. demonstrated Experience On Navy Bases Within The Primary Geographic Area Of The Contract. demonstrated Experience Designing Modifications To Existing Structures And Developing Construction Phasing While Associated Facilities Are Required To Remain In Service. demonstrated Experience Specific To Navy Facility Projects, Illustrating The Capability Of The A‐e Firm And Individual Design Team Members (a‐e Staff, Key Personnel, Consultants) To Work Within The Navy Project Planning Process Including: dd Form 1391 Development In The Navy’s Electronic Procurement Generator (epg), dd Form 1391 Validation Procedures Including Cost Validation. demonstrated Understanding Of Procedures And Timely Submission Of Base Access Documents In Adherence With Security, Safety, Environmental, And Accident Prevention Regulations In Order To Support A‐e Activities And Maintain Project Schedules. experience Of A‐e Firm And Individual Design Team Members (a‐e Staff, Key Personnel, Sub‐ Consultants) With Facilities Located In Historic Areas That Will Require Consultation With State Historic Preservation Officer (shpo) Throughout The Design Process. criterion 1 Submission Requirements: provide Up To A Maximum Of Ten (10) Projects Completed (project Completion To Be Defined As Receiving Final Design Acceptance From Client) Within The Past Seven (7) Years Immediately Preceding The Date Of Issuance Of This Notice That Best Demonstrate Specialized Experience Of The Proposed Team In The Areas Outlined Above. Sufficient Information To Determine The Date Of Completion Of The Project Must Be Included In The Project Description Or The Project Will Not Be Considered. If More Than The Maximum Number Of Projects Is Submitted, The Government Will Only Evaluate Projects Up To The Maximum Number Authorized In The Order Submitted. all Projects Provided In The Sf 330 Must Be Completed By The Actual Office/branch/regional Office/ Individual Team Member Proposed To Manage And Perform Work Under This Contract. Projects Not Meeting This Requirement Will Be Excluded From Consideration In The Evaluation. To Enable Verification, Firms Should Include The Duns Number Along With Each Firm Name In The Sf 330 Part I, Section F, Block 25, “firm Name.” 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). In Block 24, Include In The Project Description The Contract Period Of Performance, Award Contract Value, Current Contract Value, And A Summary Of The Work Performed That Demonstrates Relevance To Specialized Experience As Outlined Above. For Projects Performed As A Sub-contractor Or A Joint Venture Involving Different Partners, Specifically Indicate The Value Of The Work Performed As A Subcontractor Or By Those Firms Proposed For This Contract, And Identify The Specific Roles And Responsibilities Performed As A Sub-contractor Or By Those Firms 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 Firm Will Be Eliminated From Award Consideration. note: If The Firm Is A Joint Venture, Projects Performed By The Joint Venture Should Be Submitted; However, If There Are No Projects Performed By The Joint Venture, Projects Must Be Submitted For Each Joint Venture Partner, Not To Exceed A Total Of Ten (10) Projects. Firms Failing To Provide Projects From All Joint Venture Partners Will Be Considered To Have Not Met The Requirements Of The Criterion. projects Shall Be Submitted On The Sf 330 At Part I, Section F And Shall Be Completed Projects. Projects Not Completed Will Be Excluded From Evaluation Consideration. For Submittal Purposes, A Task Order On An Idiq Contract Is Considered A Project, As Is A Stand‐alone Contract Award. Do Not Submit An Idiq Contract As An Example Project. Instead, List Relevant Task Orders Or Stand‐alone Contract Awards That Fit Within The Definition Above. The Government Will Not Evaluate Information Provided For An Idiq Contract. Examples Of Project Work Submitted That Do Not Conform To This Requirement Will Not Be Evaluated. all Information For Criterion 1 Shall Be Submitted In The Sf 330, Part I, Section F. The Government Will Not Consider Information Submitted In Addition To Part I, Section F In The Evaluation Of Criterion 1. criterion 2—professional Qualifications And Technical Competence (sf 330, Part I, Sections E & G): firms Will Be Evaluated On Professional Qualifications, Competence, And Experience Of The Proposed Key Personnel In Providing Services To Accomplish The Tasks Required Under This Contract, Including Participation In Example Projects In The Sf 330, Part I, Section G. Key Personnel Are Individuals Who Will Have Major Contract Or Project Management Responsibilities And/or Will Provide Unusual Or Unique Expertise. Specific Disciplines That Must Be Included In Key Personnel Are: project Manager(s) senior Architect senior Civil Engineer senior Structural Engineer senior Mechanical Engineer senior Electrical Engineer senior Quality Control Manager senior Fire Protection Engineer (a Licensed Fire Protection Engineer Is Required) key Personnel, Including Consultants, Shall Be U.s. Citizens. submissions Must Demonstrate Key Personnel Relevant Experience, Formal Education (e.g. Bachelor’s Or Master’s Degrees), And Relevant Professional Development Or Professional Certifications. criteria 2 Submission Requirements: sf 330, Part I, Section E – Provide Resumes For All Proposed Key Personnel That Illustrate Experience In The Type Of Work Proposed Under This Contract. Resumes Are Limited To Three Pages And Should Indicate: Professional Registration, Certification, Licensure And/or Accreditation In Appropriate Disciplines; Cite Recent (within The Past 10 Years) Project‐specific Experience In Work Relevant To The Services Required Under This Contract; And Indicate Proposed Role In This Contract. Indicate Participation Of Key Personnel In Example Projects In The Sf 330, Part I, Section G. criterion 3—past Performance (sf 330, Part I, Section H): firms 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 The Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (cpars) / Architect-engineer Contract Administration Support System (acass) For Criterion 1 Projects And May Include 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 Considered Less Qualified. criteria 3 Submission Requirements: submit A Completed Cpars/acass Evaluation For Each Project Under Criterion 1. If Cpars Or Acass Evaluations Are Not Available For The Projects Identified Under Criterion 1, Then The Firm Shall Provide A Point Of Contact Reference From The Requiring Organization Familiar With The Project Who Can Confirm The Quality Of The Offeror’s Work On The Project. Those References Shall Include Contract/task Order Number, Project Title, Point Of Contact Name, Telephone Numbers, And Email Addresses For The Reference. firms May Provide Any Information On Problems Encountered And The Corrective Actions Taken On Projects Submitted Under Criterion 1—specialized Experience. Firms May Also Address Any Adverse Past Performance Issues. Information Shall Not Exceed Two Double‐sided Pages (or Four Single‐sided Pages) In Total. awards, Letters Of Commendation, Certificates Of Appreciation, Etc. Shall Not Be Submitted And Will Not Be Considered In The Evaluation. criterion 4—quality Control Program (sf 330, Part I, Section H): firms Will Be Evaluated On The Strength Of The Quality Control Program Proposed By The Firm To Ensure Quality Products And Services Under This Contract, And Means Of Ensuring Quality Services From Their Consultants/subcontractors. criteria 4 Submission Requirements: describe The Quality Control Program That Will Be Utilized For All Deliverables Of This Contract And The Management Approach For Quality Control Processes And Procedures. The Description Shall: describe Specific Quality Control Processes And Procedures Proposed For This Contract To Achieve Technical Accuracy Of And Assurance Of Overall Coordination Of Plans And Specifications, And Engineering And Design Services. provide A Quality Control Process Chart Showing The Inter‐relationship Of The Management And Team Components. identify The Key Personnel (submitted Under Criterion 2—professional Qualifications And Technical Competence) Responsible For The Quality Control Program And A Description Of Their Roles And Responsibilities. describe How The Firm’s Quality Control Program Extends To Management Of Sub-contractors. explain The Quality Control Program Including An Example Of How The Plan Has Worked For One Of The Projects Submitted As Part Of Sf 330, Section F Or How The Plan Will Work If It Has Not Been Used Previously. criterion 5—program Management And Capacity (sf 330, Part I, Section H): firms Will Be Evaluated On The Firm’s Ability To Plan For And Manage Work Under The Contract And The Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time. criteria 5 Submission Requirements: provide An Organizational Chart For The Team And Discuss The Management Plan For This Contract And Personnel Roles In The Organization. Describe The Ability Of The Firm To Manage, Coordinate And Work Effectively With Team Members, Both Internal Staff, Sub-contractors And Consultants. Discuss The History Of Working Relationships With Team Members, Including Joint Venture Partners Where Applicable. describe The Firm’s Present Workload And The Availability Of The Project Team (including Consultants) For The Specified Contract Performance Period. Describe The Workload/availability Of The Key Personnel During The Anticipated Contract Performance Period And The Ability Of The Firm To Provide Qualified Backup Staffing For Key Personnel To Ensure Continuity Of Services. General Statements Of Availability/capacity May Be Considered Less Favorably. describe The Firm’s Ability To Sustain The Loss Of Key Personnel While Accomplishing Work Within Required Time Limits, To Ensure Continuity Of Services And Ability To Meet Surges In Unexpected Project Demands And Ability To Adhere To Schedules And Budgets. criterion 6—firm Location (sf 330, Part I, Section H) firms Will Be Evaluated On The Locations Of Their Office Or Offices That Will Be Performing The Work Under This Contract And Demonstrated Knowledge Of The General Geographic Areas In Which Projects Could Be Located. Evaluation Of Firms Will Include Consideration Of Their Location Within The General Geographic Area Of The Anticipated Projects (primarily At Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport Division, Newport, Ri). criteria 6 Submission Requirements: indicate Location Of The Office(s) That Will Be Performing The Work, Including Main Offices, Branch Offices, And Offices Of Team Members. provide A Narrative Describing The Team’s Knowledge And Previous Experience Of The Primary Geographic Areas To Be Covered By This Contract. provide A Narrative To Describe The Team’s Ability To Provide Timely Response To Requests For On‐site Support. Provide Timelines And Examples Of The Team’s Success In Providing This Response. Include Both Primary And Sub‐contractor Support As Required. Teams With A Demonstrated History Of Providing Timely Support May Be Considered More Favorably. criterion 7—volume Of Work (sf 330, Part 1, Section H) (tie-breaker) in The Event Of A Tie Among Equally Rated Firms, Those Firms Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With Dod Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (dfars) Procedures, Guidance And Information (pgi) 236.602‐1, From Data Extracted From The Federal Procurement Data System (fpds). Firms Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of Work Previously Awarded To The Firm By Dod Within The Past Twelve (12) Months With The Objective Of Effecting An Equitable Distribution Of Contracts Among Qualified A‐e Firms Including Small, Disadvantaged Business Firms, And Firms That Have Not Had Prior Dod A‐e Contracts. criterion 7 Submission Requirements: firms Shall Not Submit Data For This Factor.

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This Amendment Shall Be Issued To Update The Tdp And Extend The Closing Date Of The Solicitation. 2. The Tdp Has Been Updated From Version 022 To Version 023. 3. The Hour And Date Specified For Receipt Of Offers Has Been Extended To 4:30pm Est On 21 January 2025. 4. All Other Terms And Conditions Remain The Same. \ 1. This Is A Submarine Corporate Component Repairs Program (ccrp) Sole Source Repair Requirement. 2. Please Provide A Firm-fixed Price (ffp) Qualifying Proposal For The Full Repair Effort Of The Requirement. Please Include The Cost Of New, Or Estimated Cost Of New, With The Submitted Proposal. 3. When Submitting A Proposal, Specify Any Exceptions (i.e., Mil-std Packaging, Mil-std Labeling, Inspection & Acceptance Locations, Packaging House, Surplus Material, Etc.). If No Exceptions Are Indicated Or Received, Award Shall Be Based Upon Solicitation requirements. Changes Or Requests For Changes After Award Shall Be Subject To Consideration Costs Deducted From The Unit Price. 4. In Repair Price, Include All Costs Associated With Receipt And Complete Repair Of The Material That May Be In Unwhole Condition, Missing Hardware, Damaged, Handling Damage, Missing Parts, Wear Damage, And Cav Reporting. Also Provide The Following Information: 4.1. Teardown & Evaluation Rate: 4.2. Repair Turn Around Time (rtat): 4.3. Throughput Constraint: 4.4. Induction Expiration Date: 5. Repair Turn Around Time (rtat) - The Resultant Contractual Delivery Requirement Is Measured From The Asset Return To The Asset Acceptance Under The Terms Of The Contract. For Purposes Of This Section, Return Is Defined As Physical Receipt Of The F-condition asset At The Contractor's Facility As Reflected In The Action Date Entry In The Commercial Asset Visibility (cav) System. In Accordance With The Cav Statement Of Work, The Contractor Is Required To Accurately Report All Transactions By The End Of The Fifth Regular Business Day After Receipt, And The Action Date Entered In Cav Must Be Dated To Reflect The Actual Date Of Physical Receipt. The Contractor Must Obtain Final Inspection And Acceptance By The Government For All Assets Within The Rtat Established In The Contract. 5.1. Requested Rtat: 121 Days 5.2. Proposals Shall Reference The Proposed Rtat And Any Capacity Constraints. 6. Price Reductions - Any Asset For Which The Contractor Does Not Meet The Required Rtat Will Incur A Price Reduction Of (tbd Price) Per Unit. This Adjustment Will Be Implemented Via A Reduction Modification At The End Of Contract Performance. Price Reductions made Pursuant To This Section Shall Not Limit Other Remedies Available To The Government For Failure To Meet Required Rtats, Including But Not Limited To The Government's Right To Terminate For Default. 7. If Requirement Will Be Packaged At A Location Different From The Offeror's Address, The Offeror Shall Provide The Company Name, Street Address And Cage Of The Packaging Facility. 8. If The Offeror Is Not The Original End Manufacturer (oem) Of The Material Called Out In The Requirement, The Oem Must Be Stated (company Name And Cage), And The Offeror Must Be Able To Provide A Signed Letter Of Authorization To Perform Repairs From The Oem On the Company's Letterhead. 9. All Contractual Documents (i.e., Contracts, Purchase Orders, Task Orders, Delivery Orders, And Modifications) Related To The Instant Procurement Are Considered To Be "issued" By The Government When Copies Are Either Deposited In The Mail, Transmitted By facsimile, Or Sent By Other Electronic Commerce Methods, Such As Email. The Government's Acceptance Of The Contractor's Proposal Constitutes Bilateral Agreement To "issue" Contractual Documents As Detailed Herein. 10. The Contractor Must Obtain Final Inspection And Acceptance By The Government For All Assets Within The Rtat Established In The Resulting Contract. 11. Any Contract Awarded As A Result Of This Solicitation Will Be Do Certified For National Defense Under The Defense Priorities And Allocations System (dpas). Provision 52.211-14, Notice Of Priority Rating For National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, And Energy program Use, Shall Be Inserted In Solicitations When The Contract To Be Awarded Will Be A Rated Order. 12. Data Item A001 (inspection And Test Plan) May Be Waived If Already On File At Navsup Wss Mechanicsburg. \ 1. Scope 1.1 The Material Covered In This Contract/purchase Order Will Be Used In A Crucial Shipboard System. The Use Of Incorrect Or Defective Material Would Create A High Probability Of Failure Resulting In Serious Personnel Injury, Loss Of Life, Loss Of Vital shipboard Systems, Or Loss Of The Ship Itself. Therefore, The Material Has Been Designated As Special Emphasis Material (level I, Scope Of Certification, Or Quality Assured) And Special Control Procedures Are Invoked To Ensure Receipt Of Correct Material. 2. Applicable Documents 2.1 Order Of Precedence - In The Event Of A Conflict Between The Text Of This Contract/purchase Order And The References And/or Drawings Cited Herein, The Text Of This Contract/purchase Order Must Take Precedence. Nothing In This Contract/purchase Order, however, Must Supersede Applicable Laws And Regulations Unless A Specific Exemption Has Been Obtained. 2.2 Applicable Documents - The Document(s) Listed Below Form A Part Of This Contract/purchase Order Including Modifications Or Exclusions. 2.2.1 "document References" Listed Below Must Be Obtained By The Contractor. Ordering Information Is Included As An Attachment To This Contract/purchase Order. 2.2.2 Specification Revisions - The Specification Revisions Listed Under "documents References" Below Are The Preferred Revision. Older And/or Newer R Evisions Are Acceptable When Listed Within Contract Support Library Reference Number Csd155 In Ecds (electric contractor Data Submission) At: Ht Tps://register.nslc.navy.mil/. This Is To Allow Contractors To Use Certain Acceptable Older Specification Revisions To Purge Their Existing Stock Of Material Certified To Those Older Revisions Or To Use Newer Specification revisions When Material Is Certified To Newly Released Revisions,without Requiring The Submittal Of Waiver/deviation Requests For Each Specification Revision On Every Contract. Revisions Of Specifications Reflecting Editorial And/or Re-approval (e.g. E2009, r2014, Etc.) Are Considered Inconsequential, But Are Acceptable When Their Revisions Are Listedwithin Csd155 Or Elsewhere Within This Contract. 2.2.3 The Documents And Drawings Listed Below Under Drawing No. Are Not Provided With This Contract/purchase Order. drawing No Cage Rev Distr Cd ;280912-0004 99657 B B 233985-0001 99657 M B 236001-0003 99657 F B 281015-0001 99657 G B 235445-0002 99657 C B 283538 99657 J B 284031-0001 99657 C B 236463 99657 A B 236461 99657 C B 233029 99657 L B atp280912-0004 99657 L B 233985-0003 99657 A B; document Ref Data=astm-b21 | | | |200401|a| | | document Ref Data=astm-b21 | | |a |191001|a| | | document Ref Data=fed-std-h28 | | |b |190424|a| | | document Ref Data=fed-std-h28 |0020| |b |941221|a| |01| document Ref Data=ff-s-86 | | |g |210127|a| | | document Ref Data=ansi/asq Z1.4 | | | |080101|a| | | document Ref Data=astm-b171 | | | |040501|a| | | document Ref Data=astm-a276 | | | |170315|a| | | document Ref Data=qq-n-281 | | |d |851023|a| 2| | document Ref Data=astm-b283 | | |a |191001|a| | | document Ref Data=astm-a574 | | | |211201|a| | | document Ref Data=astm-a581 | | |b |950910|a| | | document Ref Data=astm-a582 | | | |211101|a| | | document Ref Data=astm-f606 | | | |191115|a| | | document Ref Data=qq-b-639 | | |c |160219|a| | | document Ref Data=mil-std-792 | | |f |060519|a| | | document Ref Data=mil-dtl-1222 | | |j |001208|a| | | document Ref Data=sae Ams 5640 | | |v |160201|a| | | document Ref Data=sae Ams-s-7720 | | | |970901|a| | | document Ref Data=iso_9001 | | | |081115|a| | | document Ref Data=iso10012 | | | |030415|a| | | document Ref Data=mil-dtl-15024 | | |g |180303|a| | | document Ref Data=iso/iec 17025 | | | |050515|a| | | document Ref Data=mil-i-45208 | | |a |810724|a| 1| | document Ref Data=mil-std-45662 | | |a |880801|a| | | document Ref Data=sae Ams-qq-s-763 | | |d |150301|a| | | document Ref Data=ansi/ncsl Z540.3 | | | |130326|a| | | document Ref Data=0900-lp-001-7000 | | | |810101|c| |01| document Ref Data=s9074-aq-gib-010/248 | | |1 |191112|a| | | document Ref Data=t9074-as-gib-010/271 | | |1 |140911|a| | | document Ref Data=s9074-ar-gib-010a/278 (chg A) | | | |130214|a| | | 3. Requirements 3.1 Refurbished Material Statement Of Work (repair Sow) - 3.1.1 Inspection - Clean And Determine If Refurbishment Is Possible. At Disassembly, The Contractor Must Record All Identifying Markings Found On The Parts Of Each Assembly. The Contractor Must Maintain Traceability Of These Markings To Each Unit Throughout refurbishment. 3.1.2 Identifying Markings - Part Must Have A Mic (material Identification A And Control) Code, Heat/heat Lot Code, Or Unique Contractor Traceability Number/code That Is Visible On The Part. See Material Traceability In Paragraph 3 (quality Assurance provisions) Of This Contract For Traceability Requirements. The Mic Code Can Consist Of A 2, 3, Or 4 Letter Material Identifier, 4 Or 5 Digit Julian Date, 3 Digit Lot Serial Number, And Certifying Activity Designator (cad) Which Will Be 1 Or 2 Letters; The 4 parts Are Normally Separated By Hyphens; Examples: Tia-3089-30-qq And St-06262-506-a. 3.1.3 Re-useable Parts - - Any Parts Of The Original Assembly That Are Useable (replacement Is Not Necessary), That Are Properly Marked As Identified Above, And That Have Material Certifications Available May Be Utilized As Initially Supplied. Certifications Are Not Required To Be resubmitted By The Contractor. - Any Parts Of The Original Assembly That Are Useable (replacement Is Not Necessary), Are Properly Marked As Identified Above, But Material Certifications Are Not Available At The Contractor's Facility, A Waiver Must Be Submitted In Accordance With waiver/deviation (configuration Control) Requirements Specified Elsewhere In The Contract. 3.1.4 Non-useable Parts - -any Parts Of The Original Assembly That Are Not Properly Marked As Identified Above Must Be Replaced And The Required Certifications Must Be Submitted. - Any Parts Of The Original Assembly That Are Not Usable (replacement Is Necessary) Must Be Replaced And The Required Certifications Must Be Submitted. 3.1.5 Refurbishment - Upon Completion Of Inspection, This Item Must Be Refurbished To Be In Accordance With ;marotta Drawing 280912-0004, Part Number 280912-0004, Assembly Model Spv83 And Ms 5950-081-091 Rev - Chg 16 (csd609); , Except As Amplified Or Modified herein. This Applies To All "parts Requiring Certification" As Identified Elsewhere In This Contract/purchase Order. 3.1.6 Additional Sow Requirements - ;n/a; 3.2 ;for The Potting Compound, Item 93 On Marotta Drawing 284031-0001, The Use Of Dow Silastic Rtv-3110 In Lieu Of Rtv 751 Or 501 Is Acceptable.; 3.3 Contract Support Library - Additional Requirements For This Item Are Identified As Contract Support Library Reference Number ;csd609; In Ecds At Https://register.nslc.navy.mil/ 3.4 Material For Parts Requiring Certification - Quantitative Chemical And Mechanical Analysis Is Required For The Parts Listed Below Unless Specifically Stated Otherwise: ;drawing 280912-0004 (firing Valve Assembly); part - ;body, Item 13; Cover, Item 14; And Fitting, Item 15; material - ;cres 300 Series Per Sae-ams-qq-s-763 Or Sae-ams 5640 Or Astm-a581 Or Astm-a582; part - ;socket Head Cap Screws, Items 86 And 87; material - ;cres 300 Series Per Ff-s-86 (mechanical Properties As Modified By General Note 13 Of Drawing 280912-0004); ;drawing 233985-0001, Part Number 233985-0001 Or Drawing 233985-0003, Part Number 233985-0003 (differential Pressure Indicator); part - ;body, Part Number 233985-0001 On Drawing 233985-0001 Or Body, Part Number 233985-0003 On Drawing 233985-0003; material - ;qq-n-281 Or Cres 300 Series Per Astm-a581 Or Astm-a582 Or Sae-ams-qq-s-763 Or Sae-ams-5640; ;drawing 236001-0003 (dome System Assembly); part - ;retainer, Item 25; Body, Item 36; And Plug, Item 81; material - ;cres 300 Series Per Sae-ams-qq-s-763 Or Sae-ams 5640 Or Astm-a581 Or Astm-a582; part - ;housing, Item 28; material - ;astm-b21, Alloy C46400, Temper H02; part - ;socket Head Cap Screw, Item 83; material - ;cres Per Ff-s-86; ;drawing 281015-0001 (relief Valve Assembly); part - ;retainer, Item 17 And Body, Item 18; material - ;cres 300 Series Per Sae-ams-qq-s-763 Or Sae-ams 5640 Or Astm-a581 Or Astm-a582; ;drawing 235445-0002 (compensator Assembly); part - ;housing, Item 12 And Cover, Item 13; material - ;qq-n-281; part - ;socket Head Cap Screw, Item 60; material - ;cres 300 Series Per Sae-ams-s-7720 Or Sae-ams-qq-s-763 Or Astm-a276 Or Ff-s-86; ;drawing 283538, Part Number 283538-1344 (hand Valve Assembly); part - ;retainer Screw, Item 13; material - ;cres 300 Series Per Sae-ams-qq-s-763 Or Sae-ams 5640 Or Astm-a581 Or Astm-a582; part - ;stem, Item 15; material - ;sae-ams-qq-s-763, Class 316, Condition A; ;drawing 284031-0001 (pilot Valve Assembly); part - ;nut, Item 25; material - ;astm B21, Uns C46400, Temper H04 Or H02 With The Following Minimum Properties: Yield Strength: 30,000 Psi tensile Strength: 58,000 Psi elongation: Per Astm B21 For The Starting Material Size And Temper; part - ;body, Item 32; material - ;sae-ams-qq-s-763, Class 316; ;drawing 236463 (interlock Assembly); part - ;adapters, Items 20 And 25; material - ;cres 300 Series Per Sae-ams-qq-s-763 Or Sae-ams 5640 Or Astm-a581 Or Astm-a582; part - ;body, Item 22; material - ;qq-b-639, Alloy 464 Or Astm-b171, Alloy C46400 Or Astm-b21, Alloy C46400, Temper H02; ;drawing 236461 (regulator Assembly); part - ;guide, Item 15; Body, Item 26; Cover, Item 28; And Plug, Item 85; material - ;cres 300 Series Per Sae-ams-qq-s-763 Or Sae-ams 5640 Or Astm-a581 Or Astm-a582; part - ;socket Head Cap Screw, Item 82; material - ;cres Per Ff-s-86 (mechanical Properties As Modified By Note 12 Of Drawing 236461); ;drawing 233029, Part Number 233029-0001 (screw Assembly); part - ;screw, Item 12; material - ;cres 300 Series Per Sae-ams-qq-s-763 Or Sae-ams 5640 Or Astm-a581 Or Astm-a582; 3.5 Testing Certification - Certifications Are Required For The Following Tests On The Items Listed Below. Additional Testing On Other Piece Parts (if Any) Per Applicable Drawings And Specifications Is Still Required, But Certifications Are Only Required As listed Below. test - Non-destructive Tests item - ;weld Repair And/or Production Weld (as Applicable); performance - Per Applicable Fabrication Specification acceptance - Per Applicable Fabrication Specification test - Intergranular Corrosion Test (only For Sae-ams-qq-s-763, Classes 304-condition A, 304l, 316-condition A, 316l, 317-condition A, 321 And 347 Material. Test Must Be Performed Prior To Fabrication/machining) item - ;body, Item 13, Cover, Item 14, And Fitting, Item 15 On Drawing 280912-0004; Body On Drawing 233985-0001 Or 233985-0003; Retainer, Item 25, Body, Item 36, And Plug, Item 81 On Drawing 236001-0003; Retainer, Item 17 And Body, Item 18 On Drawing 281015-0001; Socket Head Cap Screw , Item 60 On Drawing 235445-0002; Retainer Screw, Item 13 And Stem, Item 15 On Drawing 283538; Body, Item 32 On Drawing 284031-0001; Adapters, Items 20 And 25 On Drawing 236463; Guide, Item 15, Body, Item 26, Cover, Item 28, and Plug, Item 85 On Drawing 236461; And Screw, Item 12 On Drawing 233029; performance - Sae-ams-qq-s-763 acceptance - Sae-ams-qq-s-763 test - ;liquid Penetrant Inspection; item - ;items 86 And 87 Of Drawing 280912-0004, Item 83 Of Drawing 236001-0003, Item 82 Of Drawing 236461, And Item 60 Of Drawing 235445-0002; performance - T9074-as-gib-010/271; Sampling Must Be Per Mil-dtl-1222 acceptance - Mil-dtl-1222 test - ;acceptance Test; item - ;each Assembly; performance - ;atp280912-0004; acceptance - ;atp280912-0004; 3.6 The Pressure Tolerance Must Be As Specified In The Assembly Drawing, Detail Drawing, Design Specification Or Elsewhere In This Contract. Where Pressure Tolerances Are Not Provided By Drawings, Specifications Or Specified Elsewhere In This Contract, The following Must Be Used: For Pressure Tests Below 100 Psig, The Pressure Tolerance Must Be +1 Psig / -0 Psig. For Pressure Tests At Or Above 100 Psig Up To And Including 2500 Psig, The Pressure Tolerance Must Be +2% / -0 Psig Rounded Off To The Nearest Multiple Of The Smallest Graduation On An Analog Test Pressure Gauge, Not To Exceed 50 Psig. For Pressure Tests Above 2500 Psig, The Pressure Tolerance Must Be +2% / -0 Psig, Rounded Off To The Nearest Multiple Of The Smallest Graduation On An Analog Test Pressure Gauge, Not To Exceed 200 Psig. the Pressure Test Time Tolerance Must Be As Specified In The Assembly Drawing, Detail Drawing, Design Specification Or Elsewhere In This Contract. Where Pressure Test Time Tolerances Are Not Provided By Drawings, Specifications Or Specified Elsewhere In This contract, The Following Must Be Used: For A Test Duration Up To And Including 1 Hour, The Tolerance Must Be +5 Minutes / - 0 Minutes. For A Test Duration Of More Than 1 Hour Up To And Including 24 Hours, The Tolerance Must Be +30 Minutes / - 0 Minutes. For A Test Duration Of More Than 24 Hours, The Tolerance Must Be +60 Minutes / - 0 Minutes. 3.7 Wedge Tensile Test Specimens (headed Fasteners) - A Wedge Tensile Test Must Be Conducted On A Full Size Fastener For Each Production Lot And Reported Aspart Of The Mechanical Properties. The Required Specimens For The Wedge Tensile Test Must Be Separate fasteners From Those Required For The Yield Test. 3.7.1 Testing For Socket Head Cap Screws Must Be In Accordance Mil-dtl-1222, Paragraphs 4.5.2.3 And 4.5.2.3.1. 3.7.2 Testing For All Other Headed Fasteners With A Nominal Diameter Greater Than 1/4-inch Must Be In Accordance With Astm-f606 For Grades 5, 8, B7, And B16.for All Other Grades, The Following Wedge Angles Must Be Used. a. Except As Specified In Item C Below, Fasteners With A Nominal Diameter Of 1/4-inch Through 1-inch (inclusive) Must Be Tested With A Ten Degree Wedge. b. Except As Specified In Item C Below, Fasteners With A Nominal Diameter Over 1-inch Must Be Tested With A Six Degree Wedge. c. Fasteners That Are Of Grades 8, B7, B16, 410, 416, 416se, 431, And 630 And Are Threaded Within One Diameter To The Underside Of The Head Must Be Tested As Follows: sizes 1/4 Inch Through 3/4 Inch (inclusive) Use A Six Degree Wedgesizes Over 3/4 Inch Use A Four Degree Wedge d. Fasteners Which Have Passed Testing With Wedge Angles Greater Than Those Specified Should Be Considered Acceptable. 3.7.3 For Fasteners Having A Length Less Than The Minimum Specified In Table 1 Of Astm-f606, One "test Specimen Fastener" Must Be Manufactured From Each Lot Of Fasteners And Tested To Represent That Lot. The Length Of These Test Specimen Fasteners Must Meet the Minimum Specified In Table 1 Of Astm-f606 But Must Not Exceed It By More Than 1/4 Inch. Test Specimen Fasteners Must Be The Same Type, Style, And Diameter As The Production Lot And Must Be Manufactured From The Same Starting Material, Using The Same manufacturing Techniques As The Production Lot, And Must Be Heat Treated (if Required) Along With The Production Lot. 3.8 Ff-s-86 Mechanical Property And Metallographic Testing Sample Sizes Must Use Asq Z1.4 Inspection Level S-1 With Aql = 1.0.note: The Sample Size Values Must Conform To Ff-s-86e And Earlier Revisions. 3.9 Internal Threads - All Internal Threads Must Be Formed By Cutting. Cold Forming Of Internal Threads Is Not Acceptable. 3.10 Thread Inspection Requirements - All Threads On Threaded Parts Must Be Inspected Using Appropriate Inspection Methods, Inspection Systems, And Inspection Gages/instruments In Accordance With Fed-std-h28 Series. Substitution Of Thecommercial Equivalent inspection In Accordance With Asme B1 Series Is Acceptable. 3.10.1 System 21 Of Fed-std-h28/20 Must Be Used As A Minimum Inspection Requirement For Threads When The Design Drawing Or Design Specification Does Not Specify An Inspection Requirement. 3.10.2 For Navy And Shipyard Drawings, System 21 Of Fed-std-h28/20 May Be Substituted For System 22 Without Further Navy Approval When The Design Drawing Invokes System 22 And Does Not Cite Governing Specifications That Specifically Require System 22. System 22 Of Fed-std-h28/20 Must Be Used When The Drawing References Other Governing Specifications That Specifically Require System 22, Such As Certain Thread Types Of Mil-dtl-1222. 3.10.3 A Written Request For Concurrence Must Be Submitted When Utilizing Alternative Measuring Equipment Or Measuring Systems Not Applicable To The Specified Inspection System. 3.11 Specification Change - For Qq-n-281, Class B Material: 1 - Footnote 9 To Table Ii Of Qq-n-281 Does Not Apply. 2 - When Starting Material Is Round Bar Greater Than 3" Dia, The Mechanical Properties Of Hex Bar Apply. 3.12 O-ring Grooves And Mating Sealing Surfaces Must Be Inspected Per The Contractually Invoked Drawings Or Specifications. When The Drawings Or Specifications Do Not Provide Specific Defect Criteria Or State That No Defects Are Allowed, The General acceptance Criteria (gac) Standard Must Be Used For Inspecting O-ring Grooves And Mating Sealing Surfaces Only. Repairs To Sealing Surfaces And O-ring Grooves With Unacceptable Defects May Be Accomplished Within The Limits Of The Size And Tolerances Provided in The Applicable Drawing. Repairs Thatwould Exceed These Limits Require Approval (including Final Dimensions). The Data That Is Red Lined (crossed Out) Is Excluded From The Gac For This Contract And Is Not To Be Used For Acceptance Or Rejection Criteria. the Gac Document Is Identified As Contract Support Library Reference Number Csd008 At Https://register.nslc.navy.mil/ 3.13 Component Identification Description (cid) - When Applicable Drawing(s) And/or Specification(s) Specify That A Nameplate Or Identification Plate Is Required, The Cid Number ( ;cid 887245330; ) Must Be Added. When No Plate Is Specified, An Identification plate In Accordance With Mil-dtl-15024, Type "c" On Brass Or Type "h" On Aluminum Must Be Securely Attached To Each Assembly Showing The Above Cid Number. No Assembly Must Be Shipped Without The Cid Number Attached. 3.14 Welding Or Brazing - When Welding, Brazing, And Allied Processes Are Required, As Invoked By Section C Paragraph 3 Requirements, They Must Be In Accordance With S9074-ar-gib-010a/278, 0900-lp-001-7000 For Brazing Of Piping And Pressure Vessel applications, Or S9074-aq-gib-010/248 For Brazing Of Other Applications. For All Production And Repair Welding And Brazing Personnel And Procedures Must Be Qualified Under S9074-aq-gib-010/248 Or 0900-lp-001-7000, As Applicable. Procedures And Qualification data Must Be Submitted For Review And Approval Prior To Performing Any Welding Or Brazing. 3.15 Certificate Of Compliance - (special Emphasis Material) The Contractor Must Prepare And Submit A Certificate Of Compliance Certifying That The Items/components Furnished Under This Contract Comply With The Requirements Of The Procurement Document, including Any/all Invoked Specifications And Drawings. 3.16 Configuration Control - The Contractor Must Maintain The Total Equipment Baseline Configuration. For Items Of Proprietary Design, Contractor Drawings Showing The Latest Assembly Configuration Must Be Provided To The Government In Electronic (c4) Format. definitions Are Provided Elsewhere In The Contract/purchase Order. 3.16.1 Waivers/deviations - All Waivers And Deviations, Regardless Of Significance Or Classification Require Review And Approval By The Contracting Officer. Waivers And Deviations Must Be Designated As Critical, Major, Or Minor. The Contractor Must Provide a Copy Of This Request To The Qar. Requests Must Include The Information Listed Below. A. A Complete Description Of The Contract Requirement Affected And The Nature Of The Waiver/deviation (non-conformance), Including A Classification Of Critical, Major, Or Minor. B. Number Of Units (and Serial/lot Numbers) To Be Delivered In This Configuration. C. Any Impacts To Logistics Support Elements (such As Software, Manuals, Spares, Tools, And Similar) Being Utilized By Government Personnel Or Impacts To The Operational Use Of The Product. D. Information About Remedial Action Being Taken To Prevent Reoccurrence Of The Non-conformance. 3.16.2 All Requests For Waivers/deviations On Navsup-wss Contracts Must Be Submitted To The Navsup Wss Contracting Specialist Via Email. 3.16.3 Ecps - The Government Will Maintain Configuration Control And Change Authority For All Modifications Or Changes Affecting Form, Fit, Function, Or Interface Parameters Of The Equipment And Its Sub-assemblies. The Contractor Must Submit An Engineering change Proposal (ecp) For Any Class I Or Ii Changes That Impact The Equipment Covered By This Contract. Ecps Must Be Prepared In Contractor Format, And Must Include The Following Information: A. The Change Priority, Change Classification (class I Or Class Ii), And Change Justification. B. A Complete Description Of The Change To Be Made And The Need For That Change. C. A Complete Listing Of Other Configuration Items Impacted By The Proposed Change And A Description Of The Impact On Those Cis. D. Proposed Changes To Documents Controlled By The Government. E. Proposed Serial/lot Number Effectivities Of Units To Be Produced In, Or Retrofitted To, The Proposed Configuration. F. Recommendations About The Way A Retrofit Should Be Accomplished. G. Impacts To Any Logistics Support Elements (such As Software, Manuals, Spares, Tools, And Similar) Being Utilized By Government Personnel In Support Of The Product. H. Impacts To The Operational Use Of The Product. I. Complete Estimated Life-cycle Cost Impact Of The Proposed Change. J. Milestones Relating To The Processing And Implementation Of The Engineering Change. 3.17 Mercury Free - Mercury And Mercury Containing Compounds Must Not Be Intentionally Added Or Come In Direct Contact With Hardware Or Supplies Furnished Under This Contract. Mercury Contamination Of The Material Will Be Cause For Rejection. 3.18 Navsea 0948-lp-045-7010 - Any Applicable Requirements Of Navships 4410.17,navsea 0948-lp-045-7010, Or 0948-045-7010 Which The Contractor Must Meet Are Included In This Contract/purchase Order. The Above Documents Are For Governmentuse Only. Further application Of The Above Documents Is Prohibited.prohibited. 3.18.1 Marking Of Material With A Material Designator Per The Drawing Is Also Prohibited, With The Exception Of Fasteners. Fasteners Must Be Marked With A Material Symbol/designator As Specified Elsewhere In This Contract. ^ Quality Assurance Requirements ^ 3.19 See Cdrl Di-misc-80678 (test Certification) - A Statement Of Tests Performed, Listing The Pieces Tested Must Be Furnished Along With A Copy Of The Test Results. Certification Must Include The Contractor's Name, Address And Date, Quantity Inspected, identified To The Contract/purchase Order And Item Number, And The Contractor's Or Authorized Personnel's Signature. Test Certifications Must Reference The Standard/specification, Including The Revision, To Which The Testing Was Performed And The Acceptance criteria Used. Test Procedure Numbers May Also Be Referenced On Test Reports. Test Reports On Weldments Must Be Identified To Weld Joint And Layer. 3.20 Welding Requirements - When Production Or Repair Welding Is Required, The Applicable Welding Procedure(s) And Qualification Data Must Be Submitted For Review And Approval. In Addition, The Consumed Weld Metal C Of C As Defined Below Must Be Submitted As part Of The Certification Oqe Package Submitted By The Contractor. note: These Requirements Do Not Apply To Tack/spot Welds. 3.20.1 Approval Of The Contractor's Qualification Data Must Be Obtained Prior To Performing Any Welding (production Or Repair). 3.20.2 If The Contractors Qualification Data Has Previously Been Approved By The Navy For Other Contracts, A Copy Of The Original Approval Letter May Be Submitted Along With The Procedures And Qualification Data Report To Expedite The Approval Process. The approval Letter Must Reference The Applicable Welding Procedure And Qualification Data Report Identification/number. Prior Approval Does Not Guarantee Acceptance For This Or Any Future Contracts. As Far As Practical, All Procedures For The Contract Must Be submitted At The Same Time. Welding Procedures And Qualification Data Must Be Submitted In A Commercially Available Electronic Format Such As Adobe Acrobat Pdf. The Contractor Must State The Applicability Of Each Weld Procedure And Qualification Data Submitted, citing The Drawing Number And Pieces To Be Welded. (i.e. ''wp-123 And Qd-123 Are Submitted For The Weld Joint Between Pieces 1 And 2 On Drawing Abc'.' Wp-456 And Qd-456 Are Submitted For The Hardfacing Of Piece 3 On Drawing Xyz'') 3.20.3 The Pco's Authorization For The Use Of Weld Procedure(s) And Qualification Data For The Specific Application As Submitted Does Not Mitigate The Vendors Responsibility To Comply With The Requirements Of S9074-aq-gib-010, S9074-ar-gib-010a/278,248d The contract. 3.20.4 Authority For The Repair Of Special Repairs In Castings, The Repair Of Wrought Material, Or The Repair Of Forged Material Must Be Obtained Via Request For Waiver From The Procurement Contracting Officer. This Request Must Describe The Defect; Including size, Depth, Location, And A Description Of The Proposed Repair. Repairs Deemed Minor Or Nominal In Accordance With S9074-ar-gib-010/278 Can Be Made At Contractor Discretion In Accordance With S9074-ar-gib-010/278 Requirements; However, Weld Procedure specification (wps) And Procedure Qualification Record (pqr) Submittals Are Still Required. This Request For Navsup-wss Contracts Must Be Submitted Via The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ecds) Application. 3.20.5 Any New Procedure Qualification Performed Under This Contract Will Require The Vendor To Provide A Minimum 72 Hour Notification To Dcma With An Offer To Observe The Welding Of The Test Assemblies. The 72 Hour Time Limit May Be Modified Upon Mutual agreement Between The Vendor And Dcma. 3.20.6 When Drawings Require Hardfacing Surface Iron Or Nickel Content Not To Exceed 5%, The Contractor Must Verify Surface Iron Or Nickel Content By Performing Chemical Testing As Defined By The Applicable Drawing. The Chemical Test Results Must Be Submitted as Part Of The Qualification Data. 3.20.7 Additional Qualification Requirements For Production Hardfacing Thickness Less Than 1/8-inch: Macro-etch (or Legible Photomacrographs Clearly Showing The Fusion Area) Must Be Submitted For Review And Show Consistent, Minimized Dilution. All Essential elements And Any Elements Not Listed In S9074-aq-gib-010/248 That Influence Dilution Must Be In The Qualification Data And Weld Procedure, With Strict Limits Placed On Each Essential Element. 3.20.8 Preparation And Retention Of Weld Records Is Required, As Specified By Paragraph 4.1.3 Of S9074-ar-gib-010a/278. 3.20.9 When Production Or Repair Welding Is Required On Titanium Materials, Theapplicable Fabrication Plan, Facilities Procedure, Training Plan, And Active Welder Qualification Must Also Be Submitted For Review And Approval. 3.20.10 If The Contractor's Fabrication Plan, Facilities Procedure, Training Plan, Or Active Welder Qualification Has Previously Been Approved By The Navy For Other Contracts, A Copy Of The Original Approval Letter May Be Submitted Along With The Applicable documentation To Expedite The Approval Process. The Approval Letter Must Reference The Applicable Documentation. Prior Approval Does Not Guarantee Acceptance For This Or Any Future Contracts. The Contractor's Fabrication Plan, Facilities Procedure, Training plan, And Active Welder Qualification Must Be Submitted At The Same Time As The Applicable Welding Procedure(s) And Weld Procedure Qualification Data. All Documentation Must Be Submitted In A Commercially Available Electronic Format, Such As Adobe Acrobat Pdf. 3.20.11 A Certificate Of Compliance Is Required For All Weld Filler Metals Used For Production Or Repair Welding, And Must Include The Following: a) Filler Metal Lot Number(s) b) Specification And Type c) A Positive Statement That The Vendor Has Obtained Oqe And Verified That Each Lot Of Weld Filler Material Conforms To Specification Requirements. d) A Positive Statement Verifying That The Weld Filler Metals Were The Correct Material Type Or Grade Prior To Consumption. 3.20.12 When Production Welds Or Repair Welds Are Performed By A Subcontractor, The Requirement For Submission Of All Certification Documentation Required Herein Must Be Passed Down To The Subcontractor. 3.21 Quality System Requirements - The Contractor Furnishing Items Under This Contract/purchase Order Must Provide And Maintain A Quality System In Accordance With Iso-9001 As Amplified Or Modified Herein, With The Calibration System Requirements Of Iso-10012 or Ansi-z540.3 With Iso-17025. A Quality System In Accordance With Mil-i-45208, With The Calibration System Requirements Of Mil-std-45662, Is Acceptable As An Alternate. 3.21.1 The Contractor's Quality System And Products Supplied Under The System Are Subject To Evaluation, Verification Inspection, And Acceptance/nonacceptance By The Government Representative To Determine The System's Effectiveness In Meeting The Quality requirements Established In The Contract/purchase Order. 3.21.2 The Contractor's Quality System Must Be Documented And Must Be Available For Review By The Contracting Officer Or His Representative Prior To Initiation Of Production And Throughout The Life Of The Contract. The Prime Contractor Must, Upon notification, Make His Facilities Available For Audit By The Contracting Officer Or His Authorized Representative. 3.21.3 See Cdrl Di-qcic-81110 (inspection System Procedures) - All Suppliers Of Level I/subsafe (li/ss) Material Are Required To Submit A Copy Of Their Current Documented Quality System Procedures To The Procurement Contracting Officer (pco) Prior To Award Of any Contract/purchase Order. Suppliers That Have A Copy Of Their Current Quality System Procedures On File At The Procuring Activity May Request The Pco Waive This Requirement. 3.21.4 This Contract Provides For The Performance Of Government Quality Assurance At Source. The Place Or Places Of Performance May Not Be Changed Without The Authorization Of The Procurement Contracting Officer. Upon Receipt Of This Order, Promptly notify The Government Representative Who Normally Services Your Plant So That Appropriate Planning For Government Inspection Can Be Accomplished. If You Do Not Have An Assigned Government Representative, Notify The Nearest Defense Contract Management Agency (dcma) Office. In The Event That A Local Government Representative Or Dcma Office Cannot Be Located, Our Purchasing Agent Should Be Notified Immediately. 3.21.5 Any Changes Made By The Contractor To A Qualified Quality System Will Require Re-submittal To The Pco And Concurrence By The Government Quality Assurance Representative Prior To Adoption. 3.22 Contractor Inspection Requirements - The Contractor Must Maintain Adequate Records Of All Inspections And Tests. The Records Must Indicate The Nature And Number Of Observations Made, The Number And Type Of Deficiencies Found, The Quantities Approved And rejected And The Nature Of Corrective Action Taken As Appropriate. Inspection Records Must Be Traceable To The Material Inspected. 3.22.1 The Supplier's Gages, Measuring And Test Equipment Must Be Made Available For Use By The Government Representative When Required To Determine Conformance With Contract Requirements. When Conditions Warrant, The Supplier's Personnel Must Be Made available For Operations Of Such Devices And For Verification Of Their Accuracy And Condition. 3.22.2 All Documents And Reference Data Applicable To This Contract Must Be Available For Review By The Government Representative. Copies Of Documents Required For Government Inspection Purposes Must Be Furnished In Accordance With The Instructions Provided by The Government Representative. 3.23 Subcontractor Inspection Requirements - The Government Has The Right To Inspect At Source, Any Supplies Or Services That Were Not Manufactured Or Performed Within The Contractor's Facility. Such Inspection Can Only Be Requested By Or Under Authorization of The Government Representative. Any Purchasing Documents To A Subcontractor Must Cite The Applicable Portions Of The Contractually Invoked Quality System (e.g. Calibration Requirements), Plus Any Product Requirements That Apply To The Supplies Being purchased. When The Government Elects To Perform Source Inspection At The Subcontractor's Facility, Applicable Purchase Documents Must Be Annotated With The Following Statement: "a Government Inspection Is Required Prior To Shipment From Your Plant. Upon receipt Of This Order, Promptly Notify The Government Representative Who Normally Services Your Plant So That Appropriate Planning For Government Inspection Can Be Accomplished. If You Do Not Have An Assigned Government Representative, Notify The Nearest defense Contract Management Agency (dcma) Office. In The Event That A Local Government Representative Or Dcma Office Cannot Be Located, Our Purchasing Agent Should Be Notified Immediately." 3.23.1 The Prime Contractor's Program Must Include Procedures To Assess The Capability Of The Prospective Suppliers To Produce The Products Or Supply The Services In Accordance With The Contract, Prior To The Issuance Of Any Purchase Document. 3.23.2 Each Sub-tier Supplier Of Material Or Services For Items In Section 3 Of This Contract Must Be Subjected To A Periodic Review Or Audit By The Prime To Determine The Continued Capability Of The Supplier To Control The Quality Of The Products Or Services specified In The Purchase Order Or Contract. 3.23.3 The Prime Contractor Must Ensure That The Purchased Product Conformsto Specified Purchase Requirements And This Contract. The Type And Extent Of Control Applied To The Supplier And The Purchased Product Must Be Dependent Upon The Effect Of The purchased Product On The End Item Represented By This Contract. 3.23.4 The Prime Contractor Must Evaluate The Requirements Of The Contractand Select Suppliers Based On Their Ability To Supply The Product In Accordance With The Prime Contractor's Requirements And The Contract. Criteria For Selection And Evaluation Must Be established. Records Of This Effort Must Be Available For Review By The Government. 3.23.5 The Prime Contractor's Supplier Quality Assurance Program Must Provide For A Review Of Purchase Documents To Assure Applicable Quality Requirements Are Included Or Referenced In The Documentation For Compliance By The Supplier. 3.24 Government Furnished Material And/or Equipment (gfm/gfe) - When Material Or Equipment Is Furnished By The Government, The Contractor Must Develop Documented Control Procedures That Require At Least The Following: 3.24.1 Visual Examination Upon Receipt To Detect Damage During Transit. 3.24.2 Inspection For Completeness And Proper Type. 3.24.3 Verification Of Material Quality Received. 3.24.4 Periodic Inspection And Precautions To Assure Adequate Storage Conditions And To Guard Against Damage From Handling And Deterioration During Storage. 3.24.5 Functional Testing, Either Prior To Or After Installation, Or Both, As Required By The Contract To Determine Satisfactory Operation. 3.24.6 Identification And Protection From Improper Use Or Disposition. 3.24.7 Reporting To The Government, Any Gfm Or Gfe Property Found Damaged, Malfunctioning, Or Otherwise Unsuitable For Use. In The Event Of Damage Or Malfunction During Or After Installation, The Supplier Must Determine And Record Probable Cause And necessity For Withholding The Material From Use. 3.24.8 For Gfe Material, And As Required By The Terms Of The Bailment Agreement, The Supplier Must Establish Procedures For Adequate Storage, Maintenance, And Inspection Of Bailed Government Material. Records Of All Inspection And Maintenance Performed On bailed Property Must Be Maintained. 3.24.9 Material Returned To The Contractor Must Be Handled As Gfm. 3.25 Traceability And Certification Requirements - To Assure That Correct Materials Are Installed In Level I/subsafe Systems, It Is Imperative That Traceability Be Maintained From The Material To The Material Certification Test Report And Other Required objective Quality Evidence (oqe). The Material Certification Report Must Completely And Accurately Reflect That The Material Supplied Meets The Specified Requirements. Materials Requiring Traceability And Certification Data Are Identified Within Paragraph 3, section C Of This Contract/purchase Order. 3.25.1 The Following Provides The Minimum Requirements For Maintaining Material Traceability And Supplements The Requirements Specified In Di-misc-81020 And Elsewhere In The Contract/purchase Order. The Contractor Must Develop Written Procedures That implement The Material Control Requirements Stated Herein And Elsewhere In This Contract/purchase Order. 3.26 Material Traceability - The Certification Data Report Must Be Identified Through A Unique Traceability Number, Heat-lot Number, Or Heat-treat Number, As Applicable, Which Must Also Be Marked On The Material. This Traceability Marking On The Material Must provide Direct Traceability To The Material's Chemical Composition And Mechanical Properties Certification Data. For Material Produced By Batch, Continuous Cast, Or Continuous Pour Processes, Samples Must Be Taken No Less Than Once In Every Eight Hours Of operation For The Purpose Of Validating Proper Chemical Composition And Mechanical Properties. Traceability Must Be Maintained Through All Process Operations Including Any Subcontracted Operations, To The Finished Component. 3.26.1 Material Marking For Traceability And Identification - The Following Are The Minimum Marking Requirements. Additional/alternate Marking Requirements, If Applicable, Will Be Specified Elsewhere In The Contract/purchase Order. In Addition To The marking Requirements On Applicable Drawings And/or Specifications, Marking For Traceability Is Required. All Traceability Markings Must Be Permanently Applied In Accordance With Mil-std-792 (except As Specified Below). An Alternate Marking Method Is permissible Provided It Is An Available Option In The Contractually Invoked Specification Or Drawing, Except In Instances Where The Material Has Been Modified By This Contract/purchase Order And Differs From That Specified In The Specification Or Drawing. 3.26.2 Traceability Markings For Items With Precision Machined Or Plated Surfaces, Or Material With Suitable Marking Surface Areas Less Than 3/8 Inches Square (either 3/8" X 3/8" Or An Area Equal To 0.1406 Inches Square) Must Be Applied To A Durable Tag And the Tag Securely Affixed To The Material. 3.26.3 Traceability Markings Must Be Maintained Through Assembly, And Whenever Possible Must Be Visible After Assembly. For Items Where The Marking Is Not Visible After Assembly, A Durable Tag Must Be Securely Attached To The Assembly Identifying The Part number, Piece Number, Traceability Number, And The Location Of The Permanent Mark. 3.26.4 Marking Must Be Legible And Must Be Located So As To Not Affect The Form, Fit, And Function Of The Material. ;marking To Be As Shown On Drawings.; 3.27 See Cdrl Di-misc-81020 (chemical And Mechanical) - Material Certification - In Addition To The Certification Data Requirements Specified In Di-misc-81020, The Following Material Certification Requirements Apply: 3.27.1 Quantitative Chemical And Mechanical Analysis Of Material Traceable To Traceability Markings Is Required. Material Certification Test Reports Must Include The Class, Form, Condition, Grade, Type, Finish, And/or Composition, As Applicable, Of The material Supplied. 3.27.2 Re-identification And Re-certification Of Material Is Required When The Material Is Subjected To A Process Which Alters It's Properties. If The Starting Material Or Raw Stock Is Processed In A Manner That Will Not Affect Its Chemical Composition Or mechanical Properties, The Original Certifications For The Chemical Composition And Mechanical Properties, As Required By The Material Specification, Are Acceptable. Re-certification Of The Chemical Or Mechanical Properties Is Required If A Process Is Used during Fabrication That Alters The Original Properties Of The Material (e.g. Alloying, Heat Treating, Or Forming). In These Instances, The Properties Of The Material Must Be Re-determined And Documented To Reflect The Altered Condition. The Altered Material must Be Uniquely Re-identified. The Properties Thus Determined And Documented, Are Required For Final Certification And Must Conform To The Material Specification Or The Contract/purchase Order Requirements. When Only The Mechanical Properties Are Altered, the Original Certification Forchemical Composition Must Be Overstamped And Annotated With The Unique Traceability Material And At A Minimum Contain The Information Below. traceability Marking ________________________________________________ (marking On Finished Item) is Fabricated From Raw Material Identified To heat/lot Number ______________ And Heat Treat Number _____________________ (when Applicable) _________________________________________ Date _____________________ (name And Signature Of Auth. Co. Rep.) 3.27.3 Material Certification Data Forwarded By The Manufacturer Must Contain A Signed Certification That The Report Results Represent The Actual Attributes Of The Material Furnished And Indicate Full Compliance With All Applicable Specification And Contract requirements. Transcription Of Certification Data Is Prohibited. 3.27.4 Statements On Material Certification Documents Must Be Positive And Unqualified. Disclaimers Such As "to The Best Of Our Knowledge" Or "we Believe The Information Contained Herein Is True" Are Not Acceptable. 3.27.5 If Material Is Received Without The Required Certification Papers Or With Incorrect/missing Data On The Certification Papers, The Material Will Be Rejected. 3.28 Material Handling - The Written Material Control Process Must Include The Following: 3.28.1 All Raw Materials Must Have Traceability Markings (except As Specified Below). 3.28.2 Stored Raw Materials Requiring Traceability Must Be Segregated To Preclude Intermingling With Materials Not Requiring Traceability. 3.28.3 When Traceability Markings Will Be Removed By A Manufacturing Or Fabrication Process, The Marking Must Be Recorded Prior To Removal And Be Immediately Restored Upon Completion Of The Process. If This Cannot Be Done Or Is Impractical, An Appropriate material Control Procedure (such As A Bag And Tag, Tagging, And/or Tote Box Control) Must Be Employed. The Material Control Procedure Must Provide A Method Of Positive Control To Preclude Commingling Of Heats/lots Or Loss Of Traceability. The Traceability marking Must Be Reapplied Upon Completion Of The Final Manufacturing Process. 3.28.4 Brazing Or Weld Filler Metals For Strength Welds Forming Or Integral With Pressure Containing Components Or Assemblies Requiring Traceability Must Be Verified To Be The Correct Material, And Type Or Grade, As Applicable, Prior To Consumption. At A minimum, Material Verification Must Consist Of Inspection Of Material Test Reports For Conformance To Specified Requirements. Control Of Welding And Brazing Filler Metals Must Be Maintained To The Point Of Consumption To Assure Use Of The Correct Type And grade. Markings And Traceability Requirements Do Not Apply To Brazing And Weld Filler Metals After Consumption. It Is The Responsibility Of The Prime Contractor To Ensure Conformance With The Above Requirements On Welds Performed By Their Subcontractors. 3.28.5 Purchase Orders For Raw Material Must Specify That The Material Be Traceable To Material Certification Test Reports By Traceability Markings On The Material And Identified On The Test Reports. The Certification Data Requirements Contained In di-misc-81020 Must Be Invoked By The Prime Contractor On All Subcontractors Supplying Level I Material. 3.28.6 The Material Control Process Must Include Requirements For The Maintenance Of Traceability For Items Sent Out For Subcontracted Operations. If Such Operations Would Remove Traceability Markings, Purchase Or Work Orders Must Specify A Method And Marking location For Remarking. The Contractor Must Also Ensure That Subcontractor Production Controls Are Adequate To Preclude Commingling Of Materials During Processing. 3.29 Receiving Inspection - 3.29.1 Products And Services Produced By Sub-tier Suppliers For Incorporation In The Contract End Item Must Be Subject To Inspection Or Audit At The Time Of Receipt By The Prime Prior To Further Processing Within The Prime Contractor's Plant Or Shipment To another Location. 3.29.2 Receiving Inspection Must Include As A Minimum - verification That The Traceability Marking On The Material Agrees With That On The Certification Test Reports. verification That Certification Test Reports Are Legible And Complete. verification That The Contents Of The Certification Test Reports Are In Compliance With The Contractually Invoked Specifications And Requirements. 3.30 Discrepancy Reporting - 3.30.1 Nonconforming Products From Sub-tier Suppliers Must Be Identified And Processed In Accordance With The Prime Contractor's Procedures For Controlling Nonconforming Products. The Prime Contractor Must Report The Receipt Of Any Nonconforming Products To the Responsible Sub-tier Supplier In Accordance With Established Procedures. Nonconforming Material Records Must Be Maintained And Available For Review By The Government Quality Assurance Representative (qar). 3.31 Final Inspection - The Following Inspections Must Be Performed Prior To Government Inspection And Acceptance. 3.31.1 Material Sampling - Material Must Be Inspected For Form, Fit, And Function. Lot Acceptance Must Be Based On Zero Defects And Lot Rejection Based On One Defect. The Sample Size Must Be In Accordance With The Sampling Plan(s) In The Applicable Military specification Or Standard, Federal Specification Or Standard, Or Drawing To Which The Material Was Manufactured. In The Absence Of Such Sampling Plans, Sampling Inspection Must Be Per Ansi/asq-z1.4, General Inspection Level Ii (for Sample Size Selection Code), table Iia (for Sample Size). small Lot Sizes - For Lot Sizes Of Fifty Or Less, The Minimum Sample Size Must Be Eight Units. For Lot Sizes Of Eight Or Less, The Sample Size Must Be One Hundred Percent Of The Lot. 3.31.2 The Manufacturer May Elect To Use Statistical Process Control (spc) To Assure Product Quality In Lieu Of The Above Attribute Sampling Plan, Provided That The Spc Methodology/system Used Provides Acceptable Products To The Government. However, The government/navy Receipt Inspection Activity May Perform Their Acceptance Inspection Of The Material Using The Attribute Sampling Plan Outlined Above. 3.31.3 All Data Concerning Material Verification (chemical, Mechanical Or Physical Properties), Traceability (material Certifications To Material Marking), And Nondestructive Test (ndt) Certifications For Material Must Be 100% Inspected. The Certification test Reports Must Also Be 100% Inspected For Completeness And Legibility. 3.31.4 All Material Requiring Traceability Must Be 100% Inspected For Traceability Marking And That The Marking Is Legible. 3.32 Additional Marking For Fasteners - Fasteners Must Be Marked In Accordance With ;mil-dtl-1222; . The Method Of Marking Must Be Types I, Ii, Iii, V, Viii Or Ix Of Mil-std-792 Except For Grades 410, 416 And 431 In The H Condition And Grades 8, 630, A574, and 4340 Which Must Be Marked By Method Ii When Marking Is Applied After The Final Heat Treatment. Markings On Fasteners That Are To Be Coated Must Be Marked Prior To Coating And Have A Minimum Depth Of 4 Mils. Traceability Marking Must Be Legible After The application Of Protective Compounds. 3.32.1 Marking Is Required For All Fasteners Regardless Of Size And Must Include The Material Symbol, The Manufacturer's Identification Symbol, And The Traceability Marking. Marking Must Be Applied On The Head Of Headed Fastener (top Preferred, Side location If Necessary). Self-locking Screws Must Also Be Marked With Six Dots. Where No Contract Invoked Specification Requirement Exists For This Marking, Self-locking Fasteners Must Be Marked With Six Dots Approximately .032" Diameter, Raised Or Depressed by Approximately .010" Located On The Top Perimeter Of The Head Of The Fastener In An Arc Or Circular Pattern. The Six Dots Must Be Distinguishable From All Other Required Markings. 3.33 See Cdrl Di-misc-80678 (special Emphasis C Of C) - The Certificate Of Compliance Must Show Traceability To The Marking Applied On Each Individual Item, And Must Contain The Following Information: 1. Contractor's Name, Address And Date. 2. The Contract/purchase Order Number (for Example: N00104-11-p-fa12) 3. The National Stock Number (nsn). The 18 Character National Stock Number For Special Emphasis Material Includes The Two Digit Cog, The Four Digit Fsc, The 9 Digit Niin, And The Two Digit Smic (for Example: 1h 4820 012345678 L1) ("n/a" When Not Applicable). 4. Lubricants, Sealants, Anti-seize, And/or Thread Locking Compounds ("n/a" When Not Applicable). 5. Certification That O-rings, Packing, Gaskets, Or Other Elastomeric Products Were Installed In A Compressed State Within An Assembly Or Sub-assembly, Prior To Expiration Of The Shelf Life ("n/a" When Not Applicable). 6. Manufacturer's Compound Number ("n/a" When Not Applicable). 7. When Weld Procedure Submittal Is Required By The Contract, A Statement That The Approval Date Of The Qualification Data Precedes Any Production Or Repair Welding Performed On This Contract. ("n/a" When Not Applicable). 8. A Statement To The Effect That All Items Furnished On This Contract Are In Full Compliance With The Specifications And Requirements And List Each Contractually Invoked Conformance/compliance Test Performed By Name And That It Was Performed satisfactorily. 9. Contractor's Or Authorized Personnel's Signature. 4. Quality Assurance 4.1 Notes To Dcma Qar And The Contractor - 4.1.1 Dcma Qar And The Contractor For Proprietary Designs - Departures From Contractor Imposed Requirements, Not Specifically Covered By The Contract, Must Be Judged Individually On The Basis Of The Effect, If Any, On Contractual Requirements. When There Is A disagreement Between The Contractor And The Government Representative As To The Effect On Contractual Requirements, The Departure Must Be Considered A Nonconformance And Be Submitted To The Pco For Disposition. 4.1.2 Dcma Qar And The Contractor For Proprietary Designs - All Records Of Departures From Contractor Imposed Requirements Must Be Maintained And Available For Review At The Contractor's Facility. A Copy Must Be Given To The Local Government Representative. A record Of These Departures, Traceable To The Applicablepart Number And Contract Number Must Be Submitted To The Pco. 4.1.3 Dcma Qar And The Contractor For Proprietary Designs - For Proprietary Designs, The Contractor's Part Numbers Are Acceptable For Reference Only. The Delivered Material Must Conform To All Drawings, Specifications, And Other Contractual Requirements. 4.1.4 Dcma Qar - It Is The Responsibility Of Dcma Qar To Review Non-destructive Testing (ndt) Procedures For Navsup Contracts/purchase Orders. 4.1.5 Dcma Qar And The Contractor - The Ecds (electronic Contractor Data Submission) System Is Available For Certain Data Submissions And To Submit Questions And Clarifications, And Waiver Requests On Contracts And Solicitations. Ecds Can Be Found At: https://register.nslc.navy.mil/ 5. Packaging 5.1 Preservation, Packaging, Packing And Marking - Preservation, Packaging, Packing And Marking Must Be In Accordance With The Contract/purchase Order Schedule And As Specified Below. mil-std 2073 Packaging Applies As Found Elsewhere In The Schedule 6. Notes 6.1 Several Definitions Of Terms That Apply To Csi Items Are Listed Below. All Terms May Not Apply To Every Item. 6.1.1 The Ecds (electronic Contractor Data Submission) System Is At: Https://register.nslc.navy.mil/ This Application Will Require Advance Registration Using A Pki Digital Certificate On A Cac. A Vendor User Guide Is Available As Csd001 In The Csd (contract Support Document) Library Within Ecds. 6.1.2 Critical Safety Item (csi) - Any Ship Part, Assembly, Or Support Equipment Containing A Critical Characteristic Whose Failure, Malfunction, Or Absence Of Which Could Cause A Catastrophic Or Critical Failure Resulting In Loss Of, Or Serious Damage To The ship, Or Unacceptable Risk Of Personal Injury Or Loss Of Life. 6.1.3 Critical Process - As Determined By The Twh, Any Process, Operation Or Action Performed On A Ship Csi That Serves To Establish A Critical Characteristic (such As Welding, Soldering, Machining, Polishing, Cleaning, Or Assembling) Or Confirm That A critical Characteristic Is Within Drawing Or Specification Compliance (such As, Testing, Measurement, Or Non-destructive Evaluation). 6.1.4 First Article - Pre-production Models, Initial Product Samples, Test Samples Produced To Ensure A Manufacturer's Capability To Meet Full Specification Requirements. 6.1.5 First Article Test (fat) - Contractually Required Testing And Inspection Of A Supplier's Pre-production, Production, Or "production Representative" Specimens To Evaluate A Manufacturer's Ability To Produce Conforming Product Prior To The Government's commitment To Receive Subsequent Production Items. First Article Testing Is Product Specific And Does Not Assess Manufacturing Process Controls Nor Does It Assure The Effectiveness Of The Manufacturer's Quality Program. 6.1.6 Government Source Inspection (gsi) - Gsi Is Independent Oversight Performed By A Government Representative Usually A Dcma Quality Assurance Representative (qar)) To Assure That Those Unique Product Quality And System Elements, Identified By The contracting Agency As Important, Are Observed And Evaluated. 6.1.7 Quality Assurance Letter Of Instruction (qali) - A Qali Is A Formal Document Initiated By A Contracting Activity That Provides Essential Requirements And Instructions For Contracted Materials To Be Independently Verified And Accepted By A Government representative Prior To Shipment. 6.1.8 Objective Quality Evidence (oqe) - The Quantitative And Qualitative Data Of All Mechanical, Chemical, And Performance Tests Performed (as Required By The Applicable Specification, Drawing, Or Purchase Document) To Prove That The Material Supplied conforms To The Specified Requirements. 6.1.9 Surface Discontinuity - Any Surface Irregularity, Marking, Or Localized Change In Physical Character Of The Surface, Other Than Dimensional, That Exists Infrequently At One Or Several Places. (examples: Burrs, Dents, Nicks, Scratches, Gouges, Pits, center-punches, Scribes, And Tool Marks) Surface Discontinuities Less Than 0.005-inch In Depth Are Acceptable Provided They Do Not Violate Any Other Design Requirements Specified In This Contract/purchase Order. 6.1.10 Traceability Code - A Code Or Number Providing Traceability To The Actual Chemical And Mechanical Properties Of The Specified Heat, Batch, Or Form From Which The Material Originated. 6.1.11 Verification - An Examination Performed To Determine Compliance With A Specific Requirement. 6.1.12 Nonconformance - A Nonconformance Is Defined As Affecting Or Violating The Following: - The Requirements Of This Contract/purchase Order. - Contractually Invoked Drawings (i.e. Envelope Dimensions, Interface Dimensions With Mating Parts/equipment, Center Of Gravity, Weights, Piece Part Identification, Material, Etc.). - Contractually Invoked Federal, Military, Or Commercial Specifications And/or Standards. - Form, Fit, Function, Performance To Contract Requirements, Reliability, Maintainability, Interchangeability, Safety Of Personnel Or Equipment, Or Additional Cost To The Government. 6.1.13 Waiver - A Written Authorization To Accept An Item, Which During Manufacture, Or After Having Been Submitted For Government Inspection Or Acceptance, Is Found To Depart From Specified Requirements, But Nevertheless Is Considered Suitable For Use As Is or After Repair By An Approved Method. 6.1.14 Deviation - A Specific Written Authorization (granted Prior To The Manufacture Of An Item) To Depart From A Particular Requirement(s) Of An Item's Current Approved Configuration Documentation For A Specific Number Of Units Or A Specified Period Of time, And To Accept An Item Which Is Found To Depart From Specified Requirements, But Nevertheless Is Considered Suitable For Use "as Is" Or After Repair By An Approved Method. 6.1.15 Critical Waiver/deviation - This Waiver/deviation Consists Of A Departure Involving Safety. 6.1.16 Major Waiver/deviation - This Waiver/deviation Consists Of A Departure Involving: - Performance - Interchangeability, Reliability, Survivability, Maintainability, Or Durab