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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: 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.

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: Contact Information|4|n742.10|wv4cc|n/a|madison.m.gray4.civ@us.navy.mil| item Unique Identification And Valuation (jan 2023)|19|||||||||||||||||||| higher-level Contract Quality Requirement (navicp Review Feb 1991)(feb 1999)|1|iso9001| inspection Of Supplies--fixed-price (aug 1996)|2||| inspection/acceptance Point|6||||||| time Of Delivery (june 1997)|20|clin 0001|eighteen (18)|121|||||||||||||||||| stop-work Order (aug 1989)|1|| repair Delivery (firm Fixed Price)|1|121| wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (jan 2023)|16|material - Invoice And Receiving Report (combo) Certifications - Stand-alone Receiving Report|material - Inspect & Accept At Source|tbd|n00104|tbd|tbd|n50286|tbd|n/a|n/a|n/a|n/a|n/a|n/a|see Dd Form 1423|port_pt nh_wawf_notification@navy.mil| note For Contractor/administrative Contracting Officer|3|||| navy Use Of Abilityone Support Contractor - Release Of Offeror Information (3-18))|1|wss| firm Fixed Price Repair Purchase Orders|1|tbd| value Engineering (jun 2020)|3|||| equal Opportunity (sep 2016)|2||| integrity Of Unit Prices (nov 2021)|1|| warranty Of Supplies Of A Noncomplex Nature (june 2003)|6|one Year From Date Of Delivery|one Year From Date Of Delivery||||| warranty Of Data--basic (mar 2014)|2||| small Business Subcontracting Plan (sep 2023)|4||||| equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020)|2||| transportation Of Supplies By Sea (jan 2023)|2||| progress Payments (nov 2021)|4||||| limitations On Pass-through Charges (jun 2020)|1|| alternate A, Annual Representations And Certifications (nov 2023)|13|||||||||||||| buy American-balance Of Payments Program Certificate-basic (feb 2024)|1|| annual Representations And Certifications (may 2024)|13|332911|750 (# Of Employees)|||||||||||| cost Accounting Standards Notices And Certification (deviation 2018-o0015)(may 2018))|1|| type Of Contract (apr 1984)|1|firm-fixed Price| notice Of Priority Rating For National Defense, Emergency Perpardeness, And Enrgy Progam Use (april 2008))|2||x| the Hour And Date Specified For Receipt Of Offers Has Been Extended To 4:30pm Est On 07 February 2025. \ 1. 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

Details: Sources Sought Notice sources Sought Notice page 12 Of 12 sources Sought Notice *= Required Field sources Sought Notice page 1 Of 12 this Announcement Is Not A Request For Proposal. The Government Will Not Pay Nor Reimburse Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement. the Department Of Veterans Affairs Is Seeking A Qualified Architect-engineering (ae) Firm To Provide Schematics, Design Development, Construction Documents, Technical Specifications, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Cost Estimates, As-built Documentation, And All Other Related Information For Project 528a5-24-504, Project Upgrade Buildings 7&8 Electric Room At The Canandaigua Vamc At 400 Fort Hill Ave, Canandaigua Ny 14424. This Project Will Expand The Existing Electrical Rooms On The Ground Floor Of Building 7 And 8, Into Adjacent Spaces And Replace Electrical Components. this Requirement Is Being Procured In Accordance With The Brooks Act As Implemented In Far Subpart 36.6. Applicable Naics Code Is 541330 And Small Business Size Standard Of $25.5 Million. Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $5,000,000.00 And $10,000,000.00. This Is A 100% Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside. The Anticipated Award Date Of The Proposed A-e Contract Is On Or Before May 20th, 2025 . Potential Contractors Must Be Registered In Sam (www.sam.gov ) And Are Visible/verified/certified As Sdvosb (or Vosb) In Veterans Small Business Certification (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ ) At Time Of Submission Of Their Qualifications In Order To Be Considered For An Award. in Order To Assure Compliance With Vaar Clauses, 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction (nov 2022) And 852.219-73 Va Notice To Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (nov 2022), All Firms Submitting A Sf 330 For This Notice Are Required To Indicate What Percentage Of The Cost Of Contract Performance Will Be Expended On The Concerns Employees And In Which Discipline(s) And Percentage Of Cost Of Contract Performance To Be Expended (and In What Disciplines) By Any Other Consultant/subcontractor Or Otherwise Used Small Or Large Business Entity(s). Any Consultant/subcontractor Or Otherwise Business Entity(s) Used Must Be Identified By Name, Office Location And Size/type Of Business (i.e., Sdvosb, Vosb, 8(a), Small, Large, Etc.). Failure To Provide This Information Will Deem The Firm S Sf 330 Submittal As Nonresponsive And Preclude Further Evaluation all A/e Firms Are Advised That In Accordance With Vaar 836.606-71 The Total Cost Of The Production And Delivery Of Designs, Plans, Drawings And Specifications Shall Not Exceed Six (6) Percent Of The Estimate Cost Of Construction. Other A-e Fees Are Not Included In The Six (6) Percent. Additionally, Far Clause 52.236-22 (c) - Design Within Funding Limitation, Will Be Applicable To This Procurement Action. exsisting Conditions: the Canandaigua Vamc Is Located At 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua, Ny 14424. Building 7 And 8 Are Two Of The Main Campus Structures And Contains Sensitive Programming Including Clc S With In-patient Care. The Existing Electrical Rooms Are Insufficient In Size And Does Not Meet Current Codes/standards As Set By The Va. The Adjacent Spaces To These Electrical Rooms Consist Of Available Space For Expansion. All Electrical Equipment Shall Be Replaced Unless Otherwise Directed By The Va And All Building Services Shall Placed On Emergency Power. All Proposed Equipment Shall Meet Current Va Standards And Codes. scope Of Service Required 1. Provide Investigative, Schematic, And Design Development Services, Production Of Construction Documents, Working Drawings, Specifications, And Cost Estimates, And Perform Construction Administration Including Shop Drawing And Submittal Review As Required To Complete The Work And As Per The Architect/engineer (a/e) Required Deliverables. The A/e Firm Shall Analyze The Existing Conditions And Working With The Medical Center Staff Develop Various Proposals To Meet The Project Intent. Develop Accepted Proposal Into A Final Design And Cost Estimate To Best Suit The Needs And Constraints Of The Government, While Incorporating Vamc Canandaigua Engineering Services, Va Network 2, Or Any Other Government Comments. 2. Provide For Necessary Design For Utility Connections, Alternative Power, Phasing, And Support For Building Operations Through Construction With Minimal Interruptions. 3. Perform Load Test On Existing Generator And Emergency Power System To Confirm Existing Supply Will Support Additional Loads. 4. Provide An Independent Analysis To Locate Any Underground Or Hidden Utilities For Inclusion In The Design If Applicable, To Confirm Viability Of Planned Excavations Or Demolitions Of To Support Design Objectives. Such Analysis May Include Ground Penetrating Radar, Review Of Existing Va Documentation Or Other Viable Options To Verify These Utilities. 5. Attend All Design Review Meetings And Make All Necessary Site Visits During Design Phases To Gather Information Necessary From The Existing Site Conditions, Building Plans, Utility Plans, Etc. To Provide A Complete Assessment Of The Proposed Work. The Proposal Shall Include An Identified Number Of Visits. The Va Shall Provide Access To Hardcopy/electronic Files. The A/e Firm Shall Perform All Searches Of The Files For Any Required Reference Materials To Support Design Efforts. Limited Digital Drawings Are Available. 6. Attend Pre-bid Job Walk And Provide All Engineering Responses To Questions Asked By Potential Bidders And Issue Addendum When Necessary. 7. All Work Shall Be In Accordance With All Applicable Codes In The Department Of Veteran Affairs (va) Design Manuals And Va Publications (master Construction Specifications, Construction Standards, National Fire Protection Association (nfpa), Underwriters Laboratory, International Building Code Ibc, National Electric Code (nec), Building Codes And Standards, And Va Information Security Handbook 6500.6, Etc.) 8. All Work Containing Hazardous Materials Shall Be In Accordance With New York State Code Rule 56 Regarding Asbestos And Other Hazardous Materials, Ahera Regulations 40 Cfr Part 763.86, 763,87, And Osha 1926.1101(k)(1). 9. All Submissions Shall Include Physical And Digital Submissions Of Drawings And Specifications. 10. All Drawings Shall Be Submitted At Architectural E1 (30 X 42 ) For Full Sized Sets And Architectural C (18 X 24 ) For Half Sized Sets. All Sets Shall Be Bound. 11. All Cad Submissions Shall Be Provided In Autocad 2017 Unless Discussed Otherwise. Revit Models Shall Also Be Submitted In Addition To Cad Documents If Created. 12. The Autodesk Build Construction Management Platform (autodesk Construction Cloud Acc) Will Be Used For Information Sharing And Project Management Through The Design And Construction Phases. This Software Is Provided By The Va At No Additional Cost To The A/e. a. Platform Training Will Be Provided By The Va And Is Required By All Parties To Access. b. The A/e Shall, Upon Award, Provide A Comprehensive List Of Project Staff Who Will Need Access To Acc Including: i. Full Name ii. Company Name iii. Email Address iv. Role/position On The Project c. Completion Certificates Of Training By All Members Of The Team Shall Be Provided To The Cor Within 12 Calendar Days. d. Additional Members Can Be Added At Any Time Upon Written Request To The Cor. e. Acc Shall Be Used For All Digital Submissions, Official Project Correspondence, Submittals, Rfis, Schedules, Actionable Tasks, Photos, Surveys, Reports, Inspections, Etc. 13. Provide Design, Construction, And Post-construction Services As Listed Below. a Full Scope Of Services Including The Deliverables Will Be Included In The Formal Solicitation After A Review Of The Sf330s. Location canandaigua Vamc. 400 Fort Hill Avenue Canandaigua, Ny 14424 cost Range estimated Construction Cost Range: Between $5,000,000 And $10,000,000. type Of Contract Contemplated the Department Of Veterans Affairs Is Contemplating Awarding A Firm Fixed Price Contract. design Completion Period: The Department Of Veterans Affairs Requires Design And Contract Support Services. The A/e Shall Deliver 100% Bid Documents In 220 Calendar Days From The Notice To Proceed (ntp). selection Criteria Descriptions the Selection Criteria Descriptions Are Provided Below. professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services. offerors Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of The Qualifications, Competence And Experience Of The Key Personnel And Technical Team Proposed To Accomplish This Work. Key Personnel Are Individuals Who Will Have Major Contract Or Project Management Responsibilities And/or Will Provide Unusual Or Unique Expertise. Provide A Balanced Licensed And Or Certified Workforce In The Following Disciplines Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Interior Design, Environmental Services And Fire Protection Engineering As Needed. The Designers Of Record Shall Perform And Direct The Design Within Their Respective Discipline And Shall Sign And Seal The Drawings. The Lead Designer In Each Discipline Must Be Registered But Does Not Have To Be Registered In The Particular State Where The Project Is Located. submission Requirements: Provide Resumes For All Proposed Key Personnel. Resumes Are Limited To One Page Each And Should Cite Project Specific Experience And Indicate Proposed Role In This Contract. Provide Professional Registration, Certification, Licensure And/or Accreditation. Indicate Participation Of Key Personnel In Example Projects In The Sf-330 Part 1 Section G. (2) Specialized Experience And Technical Competence specialized Experience And Technical Competence Required For This Specific Project, Including, Where Appropriate, Experience In Energy Conservation, Pollution Prevention, Waste Reduction, And The Use Of Recovered Materials. offerors Will Be Evaluated On Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Performance Of Services Similar To Those Anticipated Under This Contract With Regard To: experience With Design Of Inpatient Medical Care Facilities. experience With Design Of Multifunctional Offices. experience With Specialized Hvac And Electrical Distribution Systems Design For Healthcare Facilities; experience In Providing Post Construction Award Services (shop Drawing Review, As-built Drawing And Quality Assurance Plan (qap) Preparation, Construction Inspection Services, And Operating And Maintenance Manuals). experience With Government Designs And Construction. experience With Extensive Site Survey Skills submission Requirements: Provide Up To Five (5) Projects Completed Or Substantially Completed Within The Past Five (5) Years That Best Illustrate Specialized Experience Of The Proposed Team In The Areas Outlined Above And The Scope Of Work Of The Project. Example Projects Shall Note Project S Square Footage. All Projects Provided In The Sf-330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/regional Office/individual Team Member Actually Proposed To Manage And/or Perform Work Under This Contract. To Enable Verification, Firms Should Include The Duns Number Along With Each Firm Name In The Sf-330 Part 1, Section F Item 25 Firms From Section C Involved In This Project, Block (1). Include A Contract Number Or Project Identification Number In Block 21. Include An E-mail Address, And Phone Number For The Point Of Contact In Block 23(c). Include In The Project Description The Contract Period Of Performance, Award Contract Value, Current Contract Value, A Summary Of The Work Performed That Demonstrates Relevance To Specialized Experience As Outlined Above. If The Contractor Served As A Subcontractor On A Project, Indicate The Value Of The Work They Provided Towards The Performance Of The Overall Project. If A Project Was Performed By A Joint Venture, And Not All Joint Venture Partners Are On The Team Proposed For This Contract, The Offeror/team Should Specifically Address The Work Performed By The Joint Venture Partner Offering/teaming On This Contract. Likewise, If The Offeror/team Member Worked As A Subcontractor On A Project, The Description Should Clearly Describe The Work Actually Performed By The Offeror/team Member And The Roles And Responsibilities Of Each On The Project, Rather Than The Work Performed On The Project As A Whole. If The Project Description Does Not Clearly Delineate The Work Performed By The Entity/entities Offering/teaming On This Contract, The Project Could Be Eliminated From Consideration. note: If The Offeror Is A Joint Venture, Information Should Be Submitted As A Joint Venture; However, If There Is No Information For The Joint Venture, Information Should Be Submitted For Either Joint Venture Partner, Not To Exceed A Total Of Five (5) Projects For This Criterion. Projects Shall Be Submitted On The Sf-330. For Submittal Purposes, A Task Order On An Idiq Contract Is Considered A Project, As Is A Stand-alone Contract Award. Do Not List An Idiq Contract As An Example Of A Completed Project. Instead, List Relevant Completed Task Orders Or Stand-alone Contract Awards That Fit Within The Definition Above. Examples Of Project Work Submitted That Do Not Conform To This Requirement Will Not Be Evaluated. failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Rated Lower. all Information For Criterion 1 Should Be Submitted In Part 1, Section F Of The Sf-330. The Government Will Not Consider Information Submitted In Addition To Part 1, Section F In Evaluating Criterion 1. (3) Capacity this Factor Evaluates The Ability Of The Firm, Given Their Current Projected Workload And The Availability Of Their Key Personnel, To Accomplish The Possible Myriad Of Design Projects In The Required Time. submission Requirements: Describe The Firm S Ability To Concurrently Perform And Manage Multiple Projects In Different Locations To Meet Aggressive Schedules, Multiple Disciplines, And Control Costs And The Firm S Capacity To Accomplish Multiple Projects Simultaneously. the General Workload And Staffing Capacity Of The Design Office Will Be Evaluated. list Current Projects With A Design Fee Of Greater Than $20,000 Being Designed In The Firms Office. ii. Indicate The Firms Present Workload And The Availability Of The Project Team (including Sub-consultants) For The Specified Contract Performance Period; iii. Describe Experience In Successfully Delivering Projects Per Performance Schedule, Providing Timely Construction Support, And Successfully Completing Multiple Projects With Similar Delivery Dates (4) Past Performance: Visn2 Will Evaluate Past Performance On Recent And Relevant Contracts With Government Agencies (emphasis On Va Work) And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, Compliance With Performance Schedules And A Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm. i. Recent Is Defined As Performance Occurring Within Five (5) Years Of The Date Of This Sources Sought, Except Those Ongoing Projects Must Have Begun No Less Than One (1) Year Prior To The Issuance Of This Sources Sought. ii. Relevancy Is Defined As Performance Of Work On Projects That Are Similar In Scope Within A Va Hospital Setting In Relation To The Type Of Projects Anticipated Under The Resultant Contracts. respondents With No Previous Past Performance Shall State This When Addressing The Selection Criteria. Where There Is No Record Of Past Performance, The Proposal Will Be Evaluated Neither Favorably Nor Unfavorably. Superior Performance Ratings On Relevant Projects May Be Considered More Favorably In The Evaluation. submission Requirements: Submit A Completed Cpars/acass Evaluation For Each Project Under Criterion 1. If There Is Not A Completed Cpars/acass Evaluation, The Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Included In This Notice Is Provided For The Offeror Or Its Team Members To Submit To The Client For Each Project The Offeror Includes Under Criterion 1. An Offeror Shall Not Submit A Ppq When A Completed Cpars/acass Is Available. If A Cpars/acass Evaluation Is Not Available, Ensure Correct Phone Numbers And Email Addresses Are Provided For The Client Point Of Contact. Completed Ppqs Should Be Submitted With Your Sf-330. If The Offeror Is Unable To Obtain A Completed Ppq From A Client For A Project(s) Before The Response Date Set Forth In This Notice, Offerors Should Complete And Submit With Their Responses The First Page Of The Ppq (attachment), Which Will Provide Contract And Client Information For The Respective Project(s). Offerors May Submit A Ppq Previously Submitted Under A Different Notice/rfp (legible Copies Are Acceptable) As Long As It Is On The Same Form As Posted With This Synopsis. Offerors Should Follow Up With Clients/references To Ensure Timely Submittal Of Questionnaires. If Requested By The Client, Questionnaires May Be Submitted Directly To The Government's Point Of Contact, Network Contracting Office 2 Attn: Amanda Baumler Via Email At Amanda.baumler@va.gov Prior To The Response Date. Offerors Shall Not Incorporate By Reference Into Their Response Ppqs Or Cpars Previously Submitted In Response To Other A/e Services Procurements. However, This Does Not Preclude The Government From Utilizing Previously Submitted Ppq Information In The Past Performance Evaluation. (5) Location: Location In The General Geographical Area Of The Project And Knowledge Of The Locality Of The Project; Provided, That Application Of This Criterion Leaves An Appropriate Number Of Qualified Firms, Given The Nature And Size Of The Project iv. To Be Rated Acceptable For This Evaluation Factor, The A/e Firm Must Be Within 450 Miles From The Prime Contractor S Main Office Or Official Satellite Office To The Canandaigua Vamc At 400 Fort Hills Avenue. Canandaigua, Ny 14424. v. This Distance Is Determined According To Http://maps.google.com/ vi. This Factor Evaluates The Distance The Ae Firm's Design Office Or Official Satellite Office(s) From The Location Of Work (va Medical Center). Please Provide The Address (es) And Distance Of Your Closest Office To The Address Listed In Iv. Above. submission Requirements: Indicate Firms/teams Location, Including Main Offices, Branch Offices And Any Subconsultants Offices And Demonstrate How This Will Be Advantageous To The Government. (6) Veteran Owned: The Extent To Which Potential Contractors Identify And Commit To The Use Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, And Other Types Of Small Businesses As Subcontractors. (7) Construction Period Services: Experience In Construction Period Services To Include Professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, Review Of Construction Submittals, Support In Answering Requests For Information During The Construction Period, And Support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work, And Cost Estimates Shall Be Included As An Evaluation Criterion When Construction Period Services Is Included In The Statement Of Work For A-e Services. (8) Experience Specific Experience And Qualifications Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team. submission Requirements: Offerors Shall Submit Evidence Of Individuals Experience And Qualifications In Their Respective Fields. Additionally, Documentation Must Be Provided To Show These Individuals Have Worked Together As A Team On Previous Projects And Their Role. (completing Sections E, F, And G, On The Sf-330 Meets The Documentation Requirement). Furthermore, Offerors Shall Describe The Ability Of The Firm To Manage, Coordinate And Work Effectively With Team Members, Both Internal Staff And Consultants. Discuss The History Of Working Relationships With Team Members, Including Joint Venture Partners Where Applicable. (9) Reputation Reputation And Standing Of The Firm And Its Principal Officials With Respect To Professional Performance, General Management, And Cooperativeness. submission Requirements: Offerors Shall Provide Documentation (awards, Certificates, Publications, Commendations From Within The Community) As Evidence Of Reputation And Standing Of Its Firm. (10) - Claims - Record Of Significant Claims Against The Firm Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services. Offerors With Substantiated Claims Against The Firm As A Result Of Improper Architectural And Engineering Services Provided In The Last Three (3) Years. submission Requirements: Records And Any Other Documentation Of Substantiated Claims Highlighting Improper Or Incomplete Architectural Engineering Services Against The Firm Within The Last Three (3) Years. The Sf-330 Shall Contain A Statement Affirming That There Are No Records Of Significant Claims Because Of Improper Or Incomplete Architectural And Engineering Services. please Note: The Ae Evaluation Board Must Be Provided With Complete And Accurate Information For All Ten (10) Evaluation Factors Above In Order To Rank As Qualified And Eligible Firms. Therefore, The Ae Firm Must Expand Upon, As It Deems Necessary, On Any Evaluation Factor Not Well Demonstrated Or Addressed With Part 1a To Part Ig And Part Ii Of The Sf330. The Ae Firm Shall Use Part Ih And/or Use Additional Sheets To Supplement/address All Evaluation Factors To Clearly Demonstrate Its Qualifications. evaluation Scoring evaluation Factors 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9 And 10 Will Be Evaluated Using The Following Adjectival Ratings As Follows: outstanding: Proposal Meets Requirements And Indicates An Exceptional Approach And Understanding Of The Requirements. Strengths Far Outweigh Any Weaknesses. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is Very Low. good: Proposal Meets Requirements And Indicates A Thorough Approach And Understanding Of The Requirements. Proposal Contains Strengths Which Outweigh Any Weaknesses. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is Low. acceptable: Proposal Meets Requirements And Indicates An Adequate Approach And Understanding Of The Requirements. Strengths And Weaknesses Are Offsetting Or Will Have Little Or No Impact On Contract Performance. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is Moderate. marginal: Proposal Does Not Clearly Meet Requirements And Has Not Demonstrated An Adequate Approach And Understanding Of The Requirements. The Proposal Has One Or More Weaknesses Which Are Not Offset By Strengths. Risk Of Unsuccessful Performance Is High. unacceptable: Proposal Does Not Meet Requirements And Contains One Or More Deficiencies. Proposal Is Not Awardable. The Firm S Proposal Demonstrates A Misunderstanding Of The Requirement And The Approach Fails To Meet Performance Standards. The Firm S Proposal Has Major Omissions And Inadequate Details To Assure Evaluators That The Offeror Has An Understanding Of Requirement. the Ratings Identified Below Were Used In The Evaluation Of Past Performance (criterion 4): substantial Confidence: Based On The Offeror S Recent/relevant Performance Record, The Government Has A High Expectation That The Offeror Will Successfully Perform The Required Effort. No Doubt Exists Based On The Offeror S Past Performance That They Can Satisfy The Requirements Of The Contract. satisfactory Confidence: Based On The Offeror S Recent/relevant Performance Record, The Government Has A Reasonable Expectation That The Offeror Will Successfully Perform The Required Effort. Little Doubt Exists Based On The Offeror S Past Performance That They Could Satisfy The Requirements Of The Contract. unknown Confidence (neutral): No Recent/relevant Performance Record Is Available Or The Offeror S Performance Record Is So Sparse That No Meaningful Confidence Assessment Rating Can Be Reasonably Assigned. limited Confidence: Based On The Offeror S Recent/relevant Performance Record, The Government Has Little Expectation That The Offeror Will Be Able To Successfully Perform The Required Effort. Some Doubt Exists Based On Past Performance That They Could Satisfy The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. no Confidence: Based On The Offeror S Recent/relevant Performance Record, The Government Has Little Expectations That The Offeror Will Be Able To Successfully Perform The Required Effort. Significant Doubt Exists Based On The Offeror S Past Performance That They Can Satisfy The Requirements Of The Contract. limitations 852.219-73 Va Notice To Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (nov 2022) (a) Definition. For The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvosb : (1) Means A Small Business Concern - (i) Not Less Than 51 Percent Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or, In The Case Of Any Publicly Owned Business, Not Less Than 51 Percent Of The Stock Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or Eligible Surviving Spouses (see Vaar802.101, Surviving Spouse Definition); (ii) The Management And Daily Business Operations Of Which Are Controlled By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans (or Eligible Surviving Spouses) Or, In The Case Of A Service-disabled Veteran With Permanent And Severe Disability, The Spouse Or Permanent Caregiver Of Such Veteran; (iii) The Business Meets Federal Small Business Size Standards For The Applicable North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Identified In The Solicitation Document; (iv) The Business Has Been Verified For Ownership And Control Pursuant To 38 Cfr Part 74 And Is Listed In Va's Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database At Https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/; And (v) The Business Will Comply With Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Small Business Administration (sba) Regulations Regarding Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125, Provided That Any Reference Therein To A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Va Verified And Vip-listed Sdvosb, Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause. (2) The Term Service-disabled Veteran Means A Veteran, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(2), With A Disability That Is Service-connected, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(16). (3) The Term Small Business Concern Has The Meaning Given That Term Under Section 3 Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632). (4) The Term Small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Veterans With Service-connected Disabilities Has The Meaning Given The Term Small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Service-disabled Veterans Under Section 3(q)(2) Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632(q)(2)), Except That For A Va Contract The Firm Must Be Listed In The Vip Database (see Paragraph (a)(1)(iv) Of This Clause). (b) General. (1) Offers Are Solicited Only From Vip-listed Sdvosbs. Offers Received From Entities That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs At The Time Of Offer Shall Not Be Considered. (2) Any Award Resulting From This Solicitation Shall Be Made To A Vip-listed Sdvosb Who Is Eligible At The Time Of Submission Of Offer(s) And At The Time Of Award. (3) The Requirements In This Clause Apply To Any Contract, Order Or Subcontract Where The Firm Receives A Benefit Or Preference From Its Designation As An Sdvosb, Including Set-asides, Sole Source Awards, And Evaluation Preferences. (c) Representation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(e), Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs Are Considered Eligible To Receive Award Of A Resulting Contract. By Submitting An Offer, The Prospective Contractor Represents That It Is An Eligible Sdvosb As Defined In This Clause, 38 Cfr Part 74, And Vaar Subpart 819.70. (d) Agreement. When Awarded A Contract Action, Including Orders Under Multiple-award Contracts, An Sdvosb Agrees That In The Performance Of The Contract, The Sdvosb Shall Comply With Requirements In Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Sba Regulations On Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Part 121 And Part 125, Including The Non-manufacturer Rule And Limitations On Subcontracting Requirements In 13 Cfr 121.406(b) And 13 Cfr 125.6. Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause, A Requirement In 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125 That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Also Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. For The Purpose Of Limitations On Subcontracting, Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs (including Independent Contractors) Shall Be Considered Eligible And/or Similarly Situated (i.e., A Firm That Has The Same Small Business Program Status As The Prime Contractor). An Otherwise Eligible Firm Further Agrees To Comply With The Required Certification Requirements In This Solicitation (see 852.219-75 Or 852.219-76 As Applicable). These Requirements Are Summarized As Follows: (1) Services. In The Case Of A Contract For Services (except Construction), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs (excluding Direct Costs To The Extent They Are Not The Principal Purpose Of The Acquisition And The Sdvosb/vosb Does Not Provide The Service, Such As Airline Travel, Cloud Computing Services, Or Mass Media Purchases). When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Service Portion Of The Contract (2) Supplies/products. (i) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies Or Products (other Than From A Non-manufacturer Of Such Supplies), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. When A Contract Includes Both Supply And Services, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Supply Portion Of The Contract. (ii) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies From A Non-manufacturer, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Supply The Product Of A Domestic Small Business Manufacturer Or Processor, Unless A Waiver As Described In 13 Cfr 121.406(b)(5) Has Been Granted. Refer To 13 Crf 125.6(a)(2)(ii) For Guidance Pertaining To Multiple Item Procurements. (3) General Construction. In The Case Of A Contract For General Construction, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 85% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. (4) Special Trade Construction Contractors. In The Case Of A Contract For Special Trade Contractors, No More Than 75% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, May Be Paid To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. (5) Subcontracting. An Sdvosb Must Meet The Naics Size Standard Assigned By The Prime Contractor And Be Listed In Vip To Count As Similarly Situated. Any Work That A First Tier Vip-listed Sdvosb Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The Percent Of Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. For Supply Or Construction Contracts, The Cost Of Materials Is Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Portion Of The Contract With The Preponderance Of The Expenditure Upon Which The Assigned Naics Is Based. For Information And More Specific Requirements, Refer To 13 Cfr 125.6. (e) Required Limitations On Subcontracting Compliance Measurement Period. An Sdvosb Shall Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting As Follows: _x_by The End Of The Base Term Of The Contract Or Order, And Then By The End Of Each Subsequent Option Period; Or __by The End Of The Performance Period For Each Order Issued Under The Contract. (f) Joint Ventures. A Joint Venture May Be Considered Eligible As An Sdvosb If The Joint Venture Is Listed In Vip And Complies With The Requirements In 13 Cfr 125.18(b), Provided That Any Requirement Therein That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. A Joint Venture Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, The Applicable Percentage Specified In Paragraph (d) Of This Clause Will Be Performed By The Aggregate Of The Joint Venture Participants. (g) Precedence. The Va Veterans First Contracting Program, As Defined In Vaar 802.101, Subpart 819.70, And This Clause, Takes Precedence Over Any Inconsistencies Between The Requirements Of The Sba Program For Sdvo Sbcs, And The Va Veterans First Contracting Program. (h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(g), Any Business Concern, Including All Its Principals, That Is Determined By Va To Have Willfully And Intentionally Misrepresented A Company's Sdvosb Status Is Subject To Debarment From Contracting With The Department For A Period Of Not Less Than Five Years (see Vaar 809.406-2 Causes For Debarment). submission Requirements: unless Paper Offers Are Specifically Authorized In An Individual Solicitation, All Responses To Solicitations Must Be Submitted Electronically As Described Below. Responses Submitted In A Paper Form Are Unacceptable. Failure To Comply With This Requirement May Jeopardize The Possibility Of Receiving An Award Due To Noncompliance With The Submission Requirements. email Submission Requirements Interested Firms Having The Capabilities To Perform This Work Must Submit: One (1) Electronic Sf 330, Including Parts I And Ii, And Attachments (if Any) To Amanda.baumler@va.gov No Later Than 10am, Eastern Standard Time (est) On Tuesday, January 21st 2025 Submittals Received After The Date And Time Identified Will Not Be Considered. The Submittal Will Be Date And Time Stamped By The Microsoft Email System And Will Be The Official Record Of Receipt For The Submission. All Sf 330 Submissions Shall Be Clearly Indicated In Subject Line, Displaying The Solicitation Number And Project Number And Title (abbreviated And Shortened Is Okay). Submission Is To Be No More Than A Total Of Fifty (50) Pages; Size Of Emails Is Not To Exceed 10 Megabytes (mb). If More Than One Email Is Sent, Please Number Emails In Subject Line As 1 Of 2, 2 Of 2 Etc. all Sf 330 Submissions Must Include The Following Information Either On The Sf 330 Or By Accompanying Document: 1. Cover Page With Solicitation Number, Project Number And Title 2. Table Of Contents 3. Copy Of Valid State Registration For Each Lead Designer 4. Copy Of Current Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ Sdvosb/vosb Certification 5. Duns Number 6. Cage Code 7. Tax Id Number 8. Email Address And Phone Number (including The Area Code) Of The Primary Point Of Contact.

Details: The subject of the delivery is the delivery of 2 pcs of CNC lathes with accessories for the company Dmt Jelinek Sro with the possibility of partial fulfillment. Definition of Partial Fulfillments: Partial Fulfillment A: Cnc Lathe With Accessories (larger machine) Partial Fulfillment B: Cnc Lathe With Accessories (smaller machine) Delivery of Technology Means Delivery of All Required Elements of Equipment, Including Installation of Technology itself. Transporting the Technology to the Place of Designation, Installation or Assembly, Its Involvement, Including All Possible Assembly Work Necessary for the Proper Completion of the Delivery, and Furthermore, All Activities Related to the Delivery, Including Personnel Training. • Supplier Must Guarantee Warranty Service Support. • The Supplier Must Provide Training Related to the Operation of the Technology. The Equipment Supplied Must Be New, Unused, First Class Quality, Wrapped In Original Packaging. As part of fulfilling the subject of the contract, the selected supplier will be obliged to carry out and include in the bid price all other activities related to the implementation of the contract. If specific trade names are mentioned in the tender documentation or their annexes, this is only a definition of the required standard, and the contracting authority also allows other technically and qualitatively comparable solutions. The Technical Specification of the Required Technology is given in Appendix No. 2 For Partial Fulfillment of Parts A, B of this Call for Tenders. For the Specification of Technical Modifications of Individual Elements of Technology/Software of the Machine From Each Partial Fulfillment, Technical Drawing Documentation is Part of the Appendices - Appendix No. 5 A Annex No. 6. The Contractor undertakes to hand over the relevant premises, which are to be the place of operation of the machine, in a condition suitable for putting the machine into operation. The Seller will ensure the transportation of the machines to the customer's place, the removal of the machine from the means of transport, its transfer to the place of operation and installation at its own expense. The Principal shall provide the Seller with the cooperation necessary to put the machine into operation. The Seller will send the documents for this cooperation to the Buyer within 10 days of concluding the contract. Without undue delay after the delivery of these documents, the client will prepare the place of operation for anchoring the machine and putting it into operation in accordance with these documents. The implementation of the anchoring of the machine and the construction of the foundations for the machine shall be agreed by the seller before the delivery of the machine.

Details: This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12, Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation. Quotations Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. The Contracting Officer Is Utilizing Policies And Procedures Prescribed In Part 12, Acquisition Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services. Solicitation Number Rfq 45310025q0008 Is Issued As A Request For Quotation (rfq). The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01 Effective On November 12, 2024. Convention Centers, Hotels, And Other Full Service Facilities That Can Satisfy The Requirements Listed Below Are Encouraged To Submit A Quotation. Quotations From Third-party Entities Will Not Be Considered. This Solicitation Is Considered An Unrestricted Procurement. the U.s. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Office Of Field Programs, State, Local And Tribal Programs Has A Requirement For A Contractor To Provide Meeting Facilities, Rental Of Audio Visual Equipment/support Services, Food And Beverages, Business Services And Lodging To Conduct A Four-day Joint Fepa-tero Conference. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc) Is Conducting A Joint Training Conference For Fair Employment Practices Agencies (fepas) And Tribal Employment Rights Offices (teros). the Government Anticipates With A Minimum Of 225 Attendees And An Anticipated Maximum Of 250 Attendees. To Be Eligible For Consideration, The Contractor’s Proposed Facility For The Seminar Must Be Located In Downtown Phoenix, Arizona. the Government Contemplates The Award Of A Firm-fixed Price (ffp) Contract. the Quotation Package Shall Include The Following Line Items In A Written Quotation: (fy 2025): Contract Line Item Number: Clin 0001, Rental Of Conference Space – Quantity 4 Days Each (see Below List Of Conference Space Requirements), Unit Price $ , Total Clin 0001 $ ; clin 0002, Food And Beverage Services (see Below List Of Food And Beverage Requirements, Unit Price $ Per Person Rate Per Day, Unit Price $ , Total For Clin 0002, $ . clin 0003, Rental Of Audio Visual Equipment And Technical Support – Quantity 4 Days Each (see Below List Of Audio Visual Requirements), Unit Price $ , Total For Clin 0003 $ ; clin 0004, Business Services Expenses – 4 Days (see Below List Of Business Services Requirements), Unit Price $ ____, total For Base Period Clin 0004 $ . Total Price For Clins 0001 Through 0004: $ the Preferred Dates For Consideration In Order Of Preference June 1-june 5, 2025 (1st Choice), June 8-june 12, 2025, (2nd Choice), And July 13-july 17, 2025 (3rd Choice). please Indicate Availability For Each Date In The Technical Portion Of The Quotation. No Other Dates Or Combination Of Dates Will Be Considered By The Government. the Conference Provides For Meeting Space For Training Sessions, Along With Food And Beverage Service For Buffet Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, And Morning And Afternoon Breaks. Registration Starts Monday From 8:30am To 4:30pm Et. The Conference Starts Tuesday And Wednesday 7:30 Am To 6:00 Pm Et, Thursday, 7:30am To 1:30pm Et. a Contract Will Be Awarded To The Responsible Quoter Whose Quotation Represents The Best Value To The Government. The Prospective Contractor Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) Database At The Time The Quotation Is Submitted. Registration Is Free And Can Be Completed On-line At Http://www.sam.gov. Each Quotation Must Clearly Indicate The Capability Of The Quoter To Meet The Requirements Specified In This Combined Synopsis/solicitation. general Requirements: The Following Requirements For The Training Facility Are Specified In Terms Of Minimum Requirements. Accessibility: Americans With Disabilities Act (ada) Requirements: All Facilities, Including Training Rooms And Rest Rooms And Audio-visual Equipment, Must Be Fully Accessible To Individuals With Disabilities In Compliance With The Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments Act. Accommodations For Disabled Individuals May Include, But Are Not Limited To, Accessible Parking Spaces, Elevators, Adequate Sound Systems, Wide Aisles And Wheelchair Ramps. A Site Visit May Be Conducted By The Disability Business And Technical Assistance Centers (dbtac) Prior To The Award Of The Contract. Parking: There Must Be Adequate Free Or Low Cost On-site Parking For All Participants. Confirmation Policy: The Eeoc Anticipates The Need For Sleeping Rooms On Sunday Through Thursday. Eeoc Will Require The Hotel Contact Person To Provide A Listing Of Registered Participants With Reserved Sleeping Rooms Prior To The Lodging Date To Verify The Rooming List As It Develops. Amendments And/or Substitutions May Be Necessary. description Of Facility And Minimum Requirements the Following Requirements For Lodging And Conference Space Are Minimum Requirements: Lodging: Guest Rooms Shall Be Located Onsite. The Facility Shall Be Centrally Located Within No More Than Three Blocks Walking Distance Of Area Retail, Restaurants, And Attractions. The Contractor Shall Provide A List Of All Local Restaurants Within A Ten-minute Walk From The Contractor’s Facility. lodging Payment Arrangements: Participants Will Contact The Hotel Individually To Obtain Room Scheduling And Shall Be Responsible For Payment Of Individual Guest Rooms And All Incidental Charges Upon Checkout. Payment Amount For Lodging Cannot Exceed, On A Daily Basis, The Maximum Per Diem Rate In Effect In Accordance With The Federal Travel Regulations Including Taxes, Gratuities, And Other Costs. Charges For Incidental Expenses Such As Telephone Charges And Room Service Will Be The Responsibility Of Individual Guests. local Transportation: The Contractor Shall Also Provide A List Of Options For commuting From And To All Airports And Railroad Stations (if Applicable) Within The area. If The Contract Facility Provides Shuttle Service, Contractor Shall Indicate If the Service Is Free Or What The Fee Is For The Service. Also, Indicate If The Shuttle service Is Wheelchair Accessible. room Rate: The Contractor Shall Provide The Sleeping Rooms For Eeoc Staff And Presenters At Or Below The Federal Government’s Domestic Per Diem Rate Which Is Available On-line At Http:/www.gsa.gov. The Facility Will Not Require Advance Payment From Conference Participants Covering The First Night Of Lodging. Guest Rooms Shall Be Located Within The Same Building As The Meeting Rooms. guest Rooms: Individual Travelers Will Schedule And Pay For Their Guest Room Nights. The Schedule And Range Of Guest Rooms Anticipated For This Conference Are As Follows: sunday, 35 Sleeping Rooms monday, 250 Sleeping Rooms tuesday, 250 Sleeping Rooms wednesday, 250 Sleeping Rooms thursday, 65 Sleeping Rooms friday, 0 Sleeping Rooms clin 0001 – Conference Space – Meeting Facilities: All Meeting Rooms Shall Be Wheelchair Accessible. The Meeting Facility Shall Be Available For Consecutive Nights And Consecutive Days As Specified Below: conference Will Be Held Monday Through Thursday On The Dates Provided Previously. the Following Meeting Spaces/rooms Shall Be Available Throughout The Conference: registration Area: Registration Area Shall Be Near The Main Plenary Room(s) And Will Include Two Skirted Eight-foot Tables, Configured As Follows: Two Tables Next To Each Other To Accommodate Training Materials. The Facility Shall Provide Signage Identifying The Conference Location Within The Hotel. Set Up Shall Be Completed By 12:00 P.m. Et On Monday. The Registration Area Must Remain Set Up And Available Throughout The Duration Of The Conference. secured Office/working Room: A Secure Office Or Working Room Is Needed Where Conference Materials Can Be Assembled, Sorted, And Stored. This Will Also Be Used As A Work Area For Staff. The Room Must Include At Least Two Six-foot Tables And Trash Receptacles. Telecommunication Requirements Include Electrical Outlets And Internet Access. two Plenary Meeting Rooms: Large Plenary Meeting Room Shall Accommodate Up To 250 People Set In Classroom Style With No More Than Two People Per Six-foot Tables Or 3 People Per Eight-foot Tables Which Are Covered And Skirted. Spacing Between Rows Of Seating Shall Be sufficient For Easy Wheelchair Access. Two Six-foot, Covered And Skirted Head Tables On A Stage With Four Moveable Chairs And Podium With Microphone. The Stage Shall Have Steps With A Handrail On One Side And Shall Be Wheelchair Accessible With A Low To Moderate Incline. The Tables Shall Include Writing Paper, Pens, And Water With Glasses For The Participants At The Start Of The Morning And Refreshed For The Afternoon Sessions. There Shall Be Sufficient Space At The Back Of The Room To Place Additional Chairs, If Needed. Room Will Be Available Between 7:30 Am – 6:00 Pm Et On Tuesday And Wednesday, And 7:30 Am – 1:30 Pm Et On Thursday. medium Plenary Meeting Room Shall Accommodate Up To 100 People Set In Classroom Style With No More Than Two People Per Six-foot Tables Or 3 People Per Eight-foot Tables Which Are Covered And Skirted. Spacing Between Rows Of Seating Shall Be Sufficient For Easy Wheelchair Access. two Six-foot, Covered And Skirted Head Tables On A Stage With Four Moveable Chairs And Podium With Microphone. The Stage Shall Have Steps With A Handrail On One Side And Shall Be Wheelchair Accessible With A Low To Moderate Incline. The Tables Shall Include Writing Paper, Pens, And Water With Glasses For The Participants At The Start Of The Morning And Refreshed For The Afternoon Sessions. There Shall Be Sufficient Space At The Back Of The Room To Place Additional Chairs, If Needed. Room Will Be Available Between 7:30 Am – 6:00 Pm Et On Tuesday And Wednesday, And 7:30 Am – 1:30 Pm Et On Thursday. breakout Rooms: Four Breakout Rooms To Accommodate At Least 65 People Each, Set In Classroom Style With No More Than Two People Per Six-foot Table Or 3 People Per Eight-foot Table Which Are Covered And Skirted Or Round Tables Of 6-8 People Per Table. Each Table Shall Contain Writing Paper, Pens, Ice Water With Glasses, Candy Or Mints For Participants. Tables Shall Be Refreshed For Afternoon Sessions. All Chairs Shall Be In Working Order, Free From Soil And Able To Move Easily. There Shall Be Enough Space Between Tables To Maneuver A Wheelchair. The Hotel May Provide The Large Plenary Meeting Room And Medium Plenary Meeting Room As Two Of The Four Breakout Rooms. All Breakout Rooms Will Be Available 7:30 Am – 6:00 Pm Et On Tuesday And Wednesday, And 7:30 Am – 1:30 Pm Et On Thursday. small Group Meeting Room: This Meeting Room Shall Accommodate Up To 30 People Set In A U-shape Style With Tables That Are Covered And Skirted. The Tables Shall Include Writing Paper, Pens, And Water With Glasses For The Participants At The Start Of The Morning And Refreshed For The Afternoon Sessions. There Shall Be Sufficient Space At The Back Of The Room To Place Additional Chairs, If Needed. Room Will Be Available 8:00 Am – 7:00 Pm Et On Monday; 7:30 Am – 6:00 Pm Et On Tuesday And Wednesday; And 7:30 Am – 6:30 Pm Et On Thursday. all Meeting Rooms Must Have A Suitable Sound System So All Participants May Hear And Ask Questions Of The Speakers. Both Meeting Rooms Should Be Arranged Classroom Style With Chairs And Tables For Writing And Handouts. All Chairs And Tables Shall Be In Acceptable Condition (the Furniture Is Not Broken, Soiled, Rusted Or Damaged In Any Way That Would Injure The Individual Or Damage Clothing). Aisle Space, Including The Space Between Tables And Desk, Need To Be Accessible For Persons In A Wheelchair. Walls Should Be Constructed In Such A Manner That They Confine Inside Sound And Reduce Or Prevent The Transmission Of Extraneous Sound. Both Rooms (including Luncheon Area) Should Be Equipped With A Working Sound System Which May Be Controlled By The Speaker And Which Projects Equally To All Areas Of The Room. Rooms Should Be Configured To Allow Every Participant A Clear View Of The Speaker And All Visual Aids. Each participant Should Have A Clear View Of At Least One Of The Projection Screens In Use. Rooms Should Be Well Lit To Accommodate Extensive Reading And Writing And All Lighting Should Be Uniform And Should Not Produce A Glare. Heating And Air Conditioning Should Provide A Comfortable Level Of Air Quality And Room Temperature When Rooms Are At The Maximum Capacity. Rooms Should Be Refreshed After Each Session And Debris Removed. clin 0002 – Food And Beverage Service: Buffet Breakfast To Be Served On Tuesday, Wednesday, And Thursday Between [approximate Time Of Service: 7:30 A.m. And 9:00 A.m. Et] And To Include A Protein (such As Eggs And/or Meat), A Potato Dish, Assorted Pastries, Breakfast Breads, Bagels And Cream Cheese, Sliced Fresh Fruit And Yogurt, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea, Hot Water And Assorted Fruit Juices. morning Break To Be Served On Tuesday, Wednesday And Thursday Between [approximate Time Of Service: Tbd] And Shall Include, At A Minimum Refresher Of Coffee, Tea And Water. buffet Luncheon To Be Served On Tuesday And Wednesday Between [approximate Time Of Service: 11:45 A.m. And 1:15 P.m. Et]. Buffet Shall Be Set Up Outside The Large Plenary Meeting Room And Individuals Will Be Permitted To Bring Food Back Into The Large Plenary Meeting Room For Consumption. Typical Lunch Must Consist Of Chicken Or Comparable Entree, Seasonal Vegetables (an Offering Sufficient To Serve As Main Meal For Vegetarians And Vegans), A Starch, Bread Or Rolls/butter, Dessert, Juices, Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee And Iced Tea. Please Provide Recommended Lunch Buffet Menus, With Prices Per Person Served With Regular And Decaffeinated Coffee, Water And Tea (iced Or Hot). afternoon Break Is To Be Served On Tuesday And Wednesday Between [approximate Time Of Service: Tbd] To Include Assorted Drinks, Bottled Water, Herbal Teas Along With A Snack That May Consist Of Cookies And/or Brownies, Whole Fruit, Or Chips. Provide Recommended List Of Beverages And Snacks And Their Related Prices. small Group Food And Beverage – Only Needed On Monday And Thursday Afternoon [approximate Time Of Service: Tbd]. The Estimated Number Of People Receiving This Service Is Up To 30 People And Is Subject To Change. small Group Breakfast To Be Served On Monday Between [approximate Time Of Service: 7:30 a.m. And 9:00 A.m. Et] And To Include A Protein (such As Eggs And/or Meat), A Potato Dish, Assorted Pastries, Breakfast Breads, Bagels And Cream Cheese, Sliced Fresh Fruit And Yogurt, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea, Hot Water And Assorted Fruit Juices. Please Provide Recommended Breakfast Menus, With Prices Per Person Served. small Group Luncheon To Be Served On Monday Between [approximate Time Of Service: 11:45 a.m. And 1:15 P.m. Et]. Typical Lunch Must Consist Of Chicken Or Comparable Entree, Seasonal Vegetables (an Offering Sufficient To Serve As Main Meal For Vegetarians And Vegans), A Starch, Bread Or Rolls/butter, Dessert, Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Juices And Iced Tea. Please Provide Recommended Lunch Menus, With Prices Per Person Served. small Group Afternoon Break Is To Be Served On Monday [approximate Time Of Service: Tbd Et] To Include Assorted Drinks, Bottled Water, Herbal Teas Along With A Snack That May Consist Of Cookies And/or Brownies, Whole Fruit, Or Chips. Provide Recommended List Of Beverages And Snacks And Their Related Prices. small Group Afternoon Break Is To Be Served On Thursday [approximate Time Of Service: Tbd Et] To Include Assorted Drinks, Bottled Water, Herbal Teas Along With A Snack That May Consist Of Cookies And/or Brownies, Whole Fruit, Or Chips And A Hot Or Cold Food Item. Provide Recommended List Of Beverages, Snacks And Hot Or Cold Food Item And Their Related Prices. quoter Should Also Submit An All-day Food And Drink Package With A Per Person Rate Per Day. All Food And Beverage (f&b) Services Need To Be Located In Areas Accessible To Individuals With Disabilities. The Luncheon Should Be Arranged So That All Individuals Can Be Seated And Served Sufficiently. pricing For Food And Beverages Shall Include The Price For The Item(s), Plus The Gratuity (service Charge), And A Statement From The Contractor Indicating Whether The U.s. Government Is Exempt From State Tax, If Applicable. The Eeoc Is A Tax Exempt Federal Agency; Please Do Not Include Any Sales Tax In Quotations For Which The Federal Government Is Exempt. the Contracting Officer Representative (cor) Will Contact The Contractor Within 72 Hours Of The Event To Confirm The Number Of Participants. The Contractor Shall Provide Food And Beverage For A Minimum Of 250 Participants Each Day. The Contractor Shall Invoice The Eeoc At The Agreed Upon Rates For Meeting Room Rental, Audio Visual Equipment, Food And Beverages, And Business Services. Charges For Food And Beverage Service Shall Be Reflected On The Invoice As The Cost Incurred Per Person. clin 0003 – Rental Of Audio Visual Equipment And Technical Support: The Following Services And Audiovisual Equipment Will Be Required: large Plenary Meeting Room – Needed On Tuesday, Wednesday And Thursday. podium With Wired Microphone; Laptop Computer With Internet Connection [1 Each] hand-held Cordless Microphone [2 Each] table Top Microphone For Table Next To Podium [3 Each] mixer With Sufficient Tracks To Amplify Speech And Sound Audible To Entire Audience Gathered In The Meeting Room. projection Package Linked To Podium Laptop Computer. projection Screens Appropriate For Size Of Meeting Room [2 Each] av Package (movable Cart, Power Cord And Power Strip) technical Assistance In Setting Up All Equipment, Including Splitters In Order To Assure That All Registrants Can Hear And See All Presentations. equipment And Av Package Including A Technician To Enable Live Streaming Of Plenary Speaker(s) To Audience Participating Remotely. av Technician To Monitor And Maintain Speech And Sound At Audible Levels During Meetings Held In Meeting Space. medium Plenary Meeting Room – Needed On Tuesday, Wednesday And Thursday. podium With Wired Microphone; Laptop Computer With Internet Connection [1 Each] hand-held Cordless Microphone [2 Each] table Top Microphone For Table Next To Podium [3 Each] mixer With Sufficient Tracks To Amplify Speech And Sound Audible To Entire Audience Gathered In The Meeting Room. projection Package Linked To Podium Laptop Computer. projection Screens Appropriate For Size Of Meeting Room [2 Each] av Package (movable Cart, Power Cord And Power Strip) technical Assistance In Setting Up All Equipment, Including Splitters In Order To Assure That All Registrants Can Hear And See All Presentations. av Technician To Monitor And Maintain Speech And Sound At Audible Levels During Meetings Held In Meeting Space. breakout Room(s) – Needed On Tuesday, Wednesday And Thursday. If Hotel Only Provides Two Additional Breakout Rooms, Hotel Will Allow For Large Plenary And Medium Plenary Rooms To Be Repurposed For The Use Of Serving As Breakout Rooms. requirements For Room: podium With A Hand-held Wireless Microphone That Can Attach To The Podium. [1 Each] projection Screen Appropriate For Size Of Meeting Room [1 Each] av Package (movable Cart, Power Strip And Cord). small Group Meeting Room – Needed On Monday And Thursday. Requirements For Room: projection Screen Appropriate For Size Of Meeting Room [1 Each] projection And Av Package To Allow For Laptop To Be Connected And Projected On To Screen. the Contractor Must Submit A Detailed Pricelist For The Audio-visual Equipment And Technical Support, Including High Speed Wireless (wi-fi) Internet Access, And Electrical connections. Also, Include The Price For The Items, Inclusive Of An Hourly Rate And The Number Of Labor Hours With Breaks Included In A Day Rate For Audio Visual Support Services (if Needed), Plus The Gratuity/service Charge. clin 0004 – Business Services. Wi-fi Access For Presenters In Meeting Spaces: High Speed Wi-fi Connectivity For Presenters In All Meeting Spaces (large Plenary, Medium Plenary, Breakout Rooms, Small Group Meeting Room, Secured Office/working Room). business Center: Business Office Support (copying, Faxing, Etc.) May Be Required Throughout The Conference. Hotel Must Provide A Pricing List For Copying, Faxing, Shipping, And Receiving Charges For The Hotel To Include Any Surcharges And Taxes. receipt And Storing Of Materials: The Hotel Shall Have Procedures And Facilities In Place To Receive And Store All Conference Materials Shipped In Overnight Mail. Charges For This Service Shall Be Included In The Business Center Charges. pre-conference Meeting And Conditions: A Pre-conference Meeting Either Via Telephone, Zoom/teams, Or In-person To Be Held At The Contractor’s Facility To Discuss The Objectives Of The Conference, Meet Staff Responsible For Implementing The Contract And Address Any Questions Regarding Elements Of The Statement Of Work, Within A Mutually Agreed Upon Time Prior To The Start Of The Conference. signage: Signs And Floor Plans Directing Participants To The Meeting Rooms Shall Be Provided By The Facility. This Shall Include A Daily Electronic Announcement Board, Announcing The 2025 Joint Eeoc-fepa-tero Training Conference. The Electronic Board Shall Easily Be Visible To Participants And Identify Meeting Room Locations. other: It Is Anticipated That Some Additional And/or Miscellaneous Expenses Might Be Incurred During The Conference Such As Service And Set Up Charges, Electrical Hook-up Fees, And Other Necessary But Unpredictable Expenses Which May Arise During The Conference. All Anticipated Charges For Additional Work Or Deliveries Of Requirements Outside Of Those Stated In The Government Contract Must Be Approved By The Cor And Communicated To The Government’s Contracting Officer In Writing Prior To Acceptance Of The Related Invoice And Payment Processing. the Facility Shall Agree To Allow The Eeoc To Bring In Audio-visual And Other Equipment And Connect These To The Facility’s Audio Visual/public Address System, As Necessary. Reporting Requirements pre-award Reporting: In Their Quotation, The Quoter Must Submit A Detailed Breakdown Of All Cost To Include Lodging Rates, Meeting Space, Food And Beverage, Av Equipment, Labor And Service Costs, And Any Other Miscellaneous Charges, Which Are Necessary For The Success Of The Conference. Prior To Conference Reporting: The Contractor Will Provide The Designated Eeoc contact With Online Access To Hotel Reports With Information About Confirmed Room Reservations Or An Electronic List Of All Hotel Confirmation Numbers For All Participants, Staff And Presenters On A Weekly Basis Prior To The Conference. during Conference Reporting: In Addition To Pre-conference Meeting, There Will Be A Daily Reconciliation Of All Charges Incurred With The Eeoc Designated Representative. The Charges Will Include Food And Beverage, Av Equipment And Labor, Telecommunication And Business Center Charges. post Conference: The Contractor Shall Submit A Final Invoice Covering All Charges Within Five (5) Business Days After The Completion Of The Conference. The Contractor Shall Submit A Detailed Report With The Invoice That Consist Of The Following: Room Usage By Date And Attendee, Detailed Av Charges By Meeting Room And A Detailed Breakdown By Day For All Food And Beverage Charges And A Grand Total By Category For Reconciliations Of The Event. Period Of Performance period Of Performance-the Base Period Is From Date Of Award Through Execution Of The Fy 2025 Joint Fepa-tero Conference. contract Administration-inspection And Acceptance the Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) Under The Resulting Contract Shall Be Designated At The Time Of The Contract Award. method Of Payment: The Preferred Payment Method Is Payment By Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card. The Contractor Is To Apply Charges To Government Purchase Card Only After Final Invoice Has Been Accepted And Reconciled By The Cor. cancellation: Should Eeoc Elect To Cancel This Contract, Eeoc Will Provide A Written Notification To The Contractor No Later Than Sixty (60) Calendar Days Prior To The Scheduled Event. By Receipt Of This Cancellation Notice, The Contractor Agrees To Release Eeoc From Any Cancellation Penalties Or Charges. If There Is A Cancellation Within Sixty (60) Calendar Days Of The Scheduled Event Date, Paragraph (l) Termination For The Government’s Convenience Or (m) Termination For Cause Of Far Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions - Commercial Items Will Govern. submission Of Quotation: All Interested Parties Shall Submit With Their Quotation A Detailed Breakdown Of All Costs To Include Conference Space, Rental Of Audiovisual Equipment And Technical Support, Food And Beverage Service, Business Services, And Any Other Miscellaneous Services And Equipment Which Are Necessary For The Success Of The Seminar. In Addition, A Price Quotation Utilizing Attachment 1, Quotation Response Form, Shall Be Included. Quotations Shall Be Submitted In Three (3) Separate Volumes As Follows: Volume 1 - Technical Capability; Volume 2 - Past Performance; And Volume 3 - Price. Pricing Must Be Submitted Using The Line Item Structure In The Above Schedule Of Supplies And Services Of This Rfq. A Separate Attachment May Be Included In Volume 3 For Pricing Information On Menu Items, Transportation, Parking, Applicable Tax Rates, And Sleeping Room Rates. Your Quotation In Response To Rfq 45310025q0008 Is Due January 17th, 2025 At 12:00 P.m. Et. Quotations Will Be Accepted Via E- Mail. If Electronic Copy Of The Quotation May Be Submitted Via E-mail, Addressed To Melisza.coates@eeoc.gov. questions: Questions Regarding This Request For Quotation Should Be Submitted To Melisza Coates, Contract Specialist Via E-mail At Melisza.coates@eeoc.gov. Telephone Inquiries Or Responses Are Not Acceptable. The Deadline For Submission Of Questions Regarding 45310025q0008 Is January 10, 2025, 12:00 P.m. Et. Any Questions Received After The Above Mentioned Date And Time Will Not Be Considered. The Government Will Not Reimburse Interested Parties For Any Cost Associated With Responding To This Business Opportunity. All Responsible Sources May Submit A Quotation Which Shall Be Considered By The Agency. The Anticipated Contract Award Date Is On Or Before February 28, 2025. basis For Award: The Government Intends To Award A Firm Fixed-price Contract To The Responsible Quoter Whose Quotation Is Responsive To The Solicitation And Is Determined To Be The Best Value To The Government, Using The Tradeoff Approach. Selection Of The Best Value To The government Will Be Achieved Through A Process Of Evaluating The Strengths And Weaknesses Of Each Quoter’s Quotation Against The Below Described Evaluation Criteria. In Determining The Best Value To The Government, The Technical Capability And Past Performance Evaluation Criteria, When Combined, Are More Important Than The Evaluated Price. The Government Is More Concerned About Obtaining A Superior Technical Capability Quotation Than Making An Award At The Lowest Evaluated Price. However, The Government Will Not Make An Award At A Price Premium It Considers Disproportionate To The Benefits Associated With The Evaluated Superiority Of One Technical And Management Quotation Over Another. Thus, To The Extent That Quoter’s Technical And Past Performance Quotations Are Evaluated As Close Or Similar In Merit, The Evaluated Price Is More Likely To Be A Determining Factor. evaluation Factors For Award: The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Quotations. These Factors Are Listed In Their Relative Order Of Importance: Technical Capability, Past Performance, And Price. factor I – Technical Capability: contract Requirements quotations Will Be Evaluated On The Quoter’s Ability To Provide All The Contract Requirements Regarding Meeting Space, Food And Beverage, Audio-visual Equipment And Technical Support, Lodging, And Secured Storage. Quotations Must Address The Quoter’s Ability To Meet Ada Requirements For Accessibility As It Relates To Meeting Space, Lodging And Parking. Quotations Will Be Evaluated On The Quality Of The Customer Services Provided, The Layout Design And Quality Of The Facilities As Reflected By The Physical Layout And Atmosphere Of Meeting Space, Amenities Such As Free Wi-fi In The Conference Space, And Upkeep Of The Facilities. location. Quotations Will Be Evaluated On The Ability Of The Quoter To Provide A Facility In Downtown Phoenix, Arizona With Adequate Low Cost Or Free On-site Parking For Participants And Presenters. availability Of Dates. Quoters Will Be Evaluated On The Ability Of The Quoter To Provide The Required Services On The Dates Requested. Additional Consideration Will Be Given To Quoters Who Can Provide The Required Services On The Preferred (1st Choice) Dates. availability Of Government Rates: Quotations Will Be Evaluated On The Ability Of The Quoter To Provide The Required Lodging At Or Below The Government Rate Or Market Value For All Conference Participants And Presenters. meeting Space: Quotations Will Be Evaluated On The Ability Of The Quoter To Provide The Required Meeting Spaces Within The Statement Of Work. factor Ii – Past Performance: the Quoter Must Provide References For A Minimum Of Three (3) Government Or Non-government Contracts Which Provide The Same Or Similar Services; Contract Must Have Been Awarded Within The Past (3) Years. The Information For Each Reference Shall Include The Following: name And Address Of Government Agency And Other Non-government Client; name, Title, Email And Telephone Number Of Contracting Officer Or Other Point Of Contact; name, Title, Email And Telephone Number Of Client’s Program Manager, If Applicable; contract Number, Period Of Performance, And Total Dollar Value Of Contract; And description Of Services Provided. list Any Problems Encountered On Each Contract And The Contractor’s Corrective Actions. eeoc Will Evaluate Past Performance Based On Timeliness, Customer Service And Corrective Actions Taken (if Necessary). A Quoter Without A Record Of Relevant Past Performance Or For Whom Information On Past Performance Is Not Available Will Not Be Evaluated Favorably Or Unfavorably On Past Performance. factor Iii – Price: the Price Quotation Will Be Evaluated Against The Independent Government Price Estimate. Evaluation Of Quotations Will Consider The Following Pricing Information: Pricing Provided For All Line Items Listed In The Schedule Of Supplies And Services Of This Solicitation In The Units And Format Provided. supplemental Agreements – If Any Hotel Submitting A Quotation Has Any Supplemental Agreements, Those Agreements Must Be Submitted With Their Quotation. If The Hotel Requires Signature Of A Supplemental Agreement That Was Not Submitted With The Quotation, The Quotation Will Be Rejected. site Visits: The Eeoc Reserves The Right To Conduct A Site Visit Of All Quoters Who Are Rated To Be Technically Acceptable. The Site Visit Will Review And Evaluate The Same Technical Items Identified In The Technical Capabilities Portion Of The Technical Evaluation Factors. notice: The Government Intends To Evaluate Quotations And Make Award Without Discussions (except Clarifications As Described In Far 15.306(a)). Therefore, The Quoter’s Initial Quote Should Contain The Vendor’s Best Terms From A Price And Technical Standpoint. The Government Reserves The Right To Conduct Discussions, If The Contracting Officer Later Determines Them To Be Necessary. The Government Also Reserves The Right To Conduct A Site Visit Prior To Award. applicable Provisions And Clauses: The Provisions At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors – Commercial Products And Commercial Services Applies To This Acquisition. 52.212-2, Evaluation-commercial Products And Commercial Services, The Vendor Shall Include A Completed Copy Of The Provisions At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications - Commercial Products And Commercial Services With Your Quote. The Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Products And Commercial Services And Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statues Or Executive Order-commercial Products And Commercial Services, Clause 52.203.6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government, Clause 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreement Or Statement, Clause 52.204-23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities, Clause 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment, Clause 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation And First –tier Subcontract Awards, Clause 52.209-6, Protecting The Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractor’s Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment, Clause 52.209.10, Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations, Clause 52.222- 3 Convict Labor, Clause 52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies, Clause 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities, Clause 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, Clause 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity For Veterans, Clause 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities, Clause 52.222-37 Employment Reports On Veterans, Clause 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act, Clause 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards, Clause 52.222- 50 Combating Trafficking In Persons, Clause 52.222-52, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standard To Contracts For Certain Services-certification, Clause 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Texting Messaging While Driving, Clause 52.225-13 Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases, Clause 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer – System For Award Management Are Incorporated By Reference, Clause 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors. Clause 52.233-3 Protest After Award And Clause 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim. to Obtain The Above Provision/clauses In Full Text, Please Visit Https://www.acquisition.gov/far. Method Of Payment: Electronic Funds Transfer. rev. 004_10-01-2018

Details: *** Amendment 1, Extension Of Solicitation *** *provide Responses To Questions And Supporting Documents Concerning This Project Prior To Close Of Solicitation This Evening! this Solicitation Is Hereby Extended To Provide Responses To Technical Questions Received For Which The Gov't Response Will Be Provided By C.o.b. (tomorrow) January 14, 2025; Proposals Will Then Be Due By 4:00p.m. Est On Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. **please Read This Notice Carefully As It Constitutes The Only Notice That Will Be Issued** a. Far 12.603 Streamlined Solicitation For Commercial Products Or Commercial Services this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products Or Commercial Services 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; Proposals Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. the Request For Proposal (rfp) Number For This Project Is 693jj925r000012. The Resultant Contract Award Will Be Performed At The Office Of Vehicle Safety Compliance’s (ovsc’s) San Angelo Test Facility (satf) Located On The Grounds Of Goodfellow Air Force Base (gafb) In San Angelo, Tx. The Contract Type Will Be Firm Fixed-price. the Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Fac Number 2025-01 With The Effective Date Of 11/12/2024. the North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 237310 “highway, Street, And Bridge Construction” -, With A Small Business Size Standard Of $45,000,000.00. The Product Service Code For This Procurement Is Y1lb “construction Of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, And Railways”. This Solicitation Is Not Set-aside For Small Businesses. contract Price. b. Price Schedule b.1 Base Period Of Performance: total Price Shall Cover The Performance Period From The Effective Date Of Award Through Twenty-four (24) Months Thereafter. from: 01/xx/2025 To: 01/xx/2026 base Period, Contract Price: $tbd line Item Number item Description qty unit unit price total Extended Price 0001 resurface Utqg Standards Traction Asphalt Test Surface 1 lot - $tbd total Contract Firm Fixed-price $tbd statement Of Work (sow) c. Description/specifications/ Statement Of Work c.1 Background the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa) Has A Need To Resurface The Asphalt Test Surface Portion Of The Traction Grading Test Track Used To Perform Testing In Accordance With The Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (utqgs) At The Office Of Vehicle Safety Compliance’s (ovsc’s) San Angelo Test Facility (satf) Located On The Grounds Of Goodfellow Air Force Base (gafb) In San Angelo, Texas (tx). The Asphalt Test Surface Was Last Resurfaced In September 2013. The Test Surface Is Used By Ovsc To Perform Traction Testing For Enforcement Of The Utqg Consumer Information Program. The Test Surface Is Also Used By Outside Entities To Perform Traction Testing. the Utqg Traction Test Measures The Slide Friction Coefficient Of Tires Using A Tire Traction Skid Trailer At A Test Speed Of 40 Miles Per Hour (mph). The Allowable Surface Coefficient Range Per 49 C.f.r. § 575.104 Is 0.50 ± 0.10. This Value Is Measured Using The American Society For Testing And Materials (astm) E 501 Tire With A Test Load Of 1,085lbs And An Onboard Watering System With An Output Of Approximately 4.0 Gpm Per Wetted Inch Of Nozzle Width. c.2 Contract Objectives the Objective Of This Contract Is To Replace The Asphalt Utqg Traction Test Surface Located At The Satf Located On Gafb In San Angelo, Tx With A Durable Surface That Meets The Tire Test Surfaces Specified In 49 C.f.r. § 575.104. this May Include, But Is Not Limited To, Identifying A Suitable Replacement Asphalt Mix With Test Strips, Removing The Existing Surface, Placing A New Asphalt Surface, And Re-painting The Required Lines. the Purpose Of The New Test Surface Is To Satisfy The Government’s Need To Have A Nhtsa Traction Asphalt Test Surface Located At Its San Angelo Test Facility (satf) Located On The Grounds Of Goodfellow Air Force Base (gafb) In San Angelo, Texas (tx). the Intended Use Of The Test Surface That Is To Be Provided To The Government Is To Conduct Compliance Testing For Tire Traction Ratings, Which Require A Surface That Is Within The Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (utqgs) Allowable Surface Friction Range And Possesses The Quality, Durability, And Smoothness Needed For Traction Testing. all Work Completed Must Be In Compliance With All Applicable Rules And Regulations Of Gafb. c.3 General Requirements phase One (1) Test Stripe Surface Application the Contractor Shall Schedule All Work Under This Contract With The Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor). the Contractor Shall Identify A Suitable Asphalt Mix Design Through The Placement And Evaluation Of A Test Strip, Removing The Existing Test Surface (if Required), Replacing The Test Surface, And Ensuring Smooth Transitions To And From The Test Surface, To Include Painting Of The Completed Test Surface. The Contractor Shall Meet All Work Requirements For Gafb Including Certain Requirements And Approvals That Must Be Met And/or Obtained Prior To The Start Of Work By The Contractor. the Contractor Shall Be Responsible For The Following: c.3.1 The Contractor, Inclusive Of Contractor Personnel And Subcontractors Supporting This Project On-site At The Satf, Must Meet All Air Force Base (afb) Security Requirements. This Will Include Background And Verification Checks Required Prior To Base Access. The General Requirements May Be Found At: Https://www.goodfellow.af.mil/home/visitor-control-center-gate-information/ the Contractor Must Provide A List Of All Personnel Who Will Be Accessing The Base And All Required Information To Include The Following: (full Name, Date Of Birth, Driver’s License No. W/state Of Issuance, And Last Four (4) Of Ssn) To The Cor For The Contractor Personnel To Gain Approval To Access The Base. This Process Can Take Between 2-4 Weeks To Complete From The Time The List Is Submitted. This List Must Be Provided To The Cor Via Email Within 1 Month Of The Completion Of The Kick-off Meeting. c.3.2 The Contractor Must Meet All Other Afb Requirements That Are In Effect At And During Time Of Project, Including But Not Limited To, Obtaining Environmental Approval For All Materials Required To Complete The Project. c.3.3 The Contractor Shall Ensure That Its Equipment And Operations Does Not Interfere With Afb Operations At Any Time During Project. c.3.4 Parking On Turf Or Base Roads Is Not Permitted Without Prior Approval From The Cor. c.3.5 All Equipment, (e.g., Vehicles) Shall Pass Through An Inspection Station When Accessing The Afb Or Whenever Entering The Afb Located At: 4368 S Chadbourne St. san Angelo, Tx 76905 note: The Inspection Station Is Located At The South Gate, Near The Visitor’s Center Entrance To The Base. c.3.6 Upon Completion Of The Project The Contractor Shall Perform Cleanup Of Debris From All Work Areas. The Contractor Shall Collect All Trash, Debris, Refuse, Garbage, Etc., That Is Generated, And Place It In Appropriate Containers Or Vehicles As Directed By The Cor. The Contractor Shall Haul Materials From The Site By Appropriate Means As Needed. The Contractor Shall Ensure Proper Disposal Of Materials Outside The Limits Of Government Property. The Contractor Shall Ensure That Disposal By Recycling, Sanitary Landfill Or Other Approved Methods Conforms To All Local, State, And Federal Guidelines, Criteria, And Regulations. Upon Completion Of The Work, The Contractor Shall Leave The Work Site And Any Storage Area(s) In A Clean, Neat, And Orderly Condition As Determined By The Cor. The Cor Will Inspect The Work Site, Prior To The Contractor’s Final Departure From The Site, To Confirm That The Work Site Is In A Satisfactory Condition. c.3.7 The Contractor Shall Comply With All Occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha) Regulations While Executing Contract Activities. c.3.8 The Contractor Shall Comply And Ensure That All Subcontractors, If Any, Comply With All Applicable Federal, State, And Local Laws, Regulations, Ordinances, And Standards Related To Any Environmental Matters. The Contractor Shall Also Comply And Ensure That All Subcontractors, If Any, Comply With All Specific Instructions Or Directions Provided To The Contractor By Goodfellow Afb Regarding Any Environmental Or Safety Matters. c.3.9 The Contractor Shall Execute The Work For This Project In The Best And Most Competent Manner, By Qualified And Efficient Contractor Personnel, Skilled In Their Respective Trades. The Contractor Shall Coordinate And Perform All Operations In A Manner That Will Result In A Professional And Expeditiously Completed Project. The Contractor Shall Conduct The Work In Strict Accordance With Prevailing Industry Standards And Manufacturer’s Instructions. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Work And Materials Comply With Industry Best Practices For Quality And Technical/performance Requirements For This Project As Described Herein And (the Resultant Contract Award) For All Applicable Criteria, Regulations, Guidelines, And Codes, All Of Which Are Made A Part Thereof. c.3.10 Normal Working Hours For Satf Personnel Are Monday Through Friday Between The Hours Of 7:00 A.m. And 4:00 P.m. Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, And Federal Holidays. If Noncontractor Personnel (e.g. Federal Or Nhtsa Contractor Personnel) Are Reasonably Available, The Contracting Officer May Authorize The Contractor To Perform Work During Periods Other Than The Normal Tour Of Duty For Work Hours/days. c.4 Test Surface Specific Requirements c.4.1 Kick-off Meeting within Two (2) Weeks Of The Effective Date Of The Contract, The Contractor Shall Participate In A Kick-off Meeting With The Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor), Contracting Officer (co), And Other Nhtsa Staff. The Kickoff Meeting Will Take Place Via Teleconference And Will Be Approximately Two Hours In Length. The Contractor Shall Make A Brief Presentation Of Their Understanding Of The Contract Requirements. After The Presentation, The Parties Shall Discuss Basic Contract Requirements, Including The Schedule For Evaluations And Operational Procedures. Washington, Dc, Based Nhtsa Staff May Join Via Teleconference For These Discussions. c.4.2 The Contractor Shall Clean And Remove All Grass, Weeds, Debris, And Soil From Cracks In The Asphalt Test Surface Prior To Beginning Paving. c.4.3 The Contractor Shall Remove The Existing Surface; Or Subject To Cor Approval Repair The Existing Asphalt Test Surface With A Suitable Crack Sealant. c.4.4 The Contractor Shall Design An Asphalt Mix That They Believe Is Capable Of Meeting The Required Performance Characteristics Detailed In Section C.4.6 Prior To Applying The Test Strip. the Contractor Shall Prepare And Install An Initial Test Strip Before Installing The Full Asphalt Test Surface. The Contractor Shall Place A Test Strip That Is 10 Feet Wide And 150 Feet Long In The Shoulder Area Adjacent To The Asphalt Test Surface. The Purpose Of The Test Strip Is To Demonstrate The Wet Traction Coefficient Of Friction And Durability Of The Asphalt Mix Design. Alternatively, The Contractor May Place A Test Strip Of The Proposed Asphalt Mix Design At Satf Or Another Location (upon Approval By The Government And Within A 150-mile Radius Of Satf), So That Satf Personnel Can Access And Evaluate The Test Strip In A Manner Consistent With The Location At Satf. the Government Will Burnish And Test The Surface For Wet Traction Coefficient Of Friction And Durability. 2) The Government Will Discuss The Results Of The Testing With The Contractor. if An Additional Test Strip Is Required; The Following Procedure Will Be Followed: the Contractor Shall Then Adjust The Asphalt Mix Design As Required To Meet The Friction Coefficient And Durability Requirements And Install Another Complete Asphalt Test Strip In The Same General Area As The Previous One; As Described In Paragraph (c.4.4.a, Above). The Contract Will Require Successful Paving Of At Least One Test Strip That Meets The Required Wet Traction Coefficient Of Friction And Desired Durability Prior To Receipt Of Approval By The Co In Order To Move Onto Phase 2 For Paving Of The Full Asphalt Test Surface. once The Government Determines That The Test Strip Meets Durability And Skid Coefficient Requirements, The Contractor Will Be Notified By The Co That It May Proceed To The Task Detailed At C.4.5 Below. phase Two (2) Full Asphalt Test Surface Application c.4.5 The Contractor Shall Provide A Surface Within The Target Range For The Wet Slide Coefficient Of Friction Of 0.55µ To 0.62µ After Curing And The Government Has Burnished The Surface. The Coefficient Of Friction Will Be Measure By The Government Using The Utqg Traction Test Procedure And An Astm E 501 Tire. c.4.6 Additional Construction Requirements a. The Contractor Shall Prepare And Install An Asphalt And Aggregate Seal Coat Overlay On The Entire Test Surface And Shoulders, 1000 Feet Long And 104 Feet Wide, That Will Serve In Part As A Moisture Barrier. b. The Test Procedure Requires A Traction Testing Apparatus Consisting Of A Pickup Truck And Instrumented Trailer To Travel At A Steady Speed Of 40 Mph. The Contractor Shall Construct The New Asphalt Test Surface In A Way That Allows For A Very Smooth Transition From The Oval Track Road To The Test Surface With No Perceptible Impact To The Driver And Enough Distance For The Vertical Loads To Settle Out Of The Suspension Prior To Reaching The First Test Location. The Contractor Shall Ensure The Exit Ramp Of The Test Surface Meets The Same Requirements. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Surface Transition Is Smooth From Both Directions In The Event That Traffic Flow Is Reversed. c. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Final Test Surface Is Smooth And Free Of Bumps, Divots, Or Any Other Surface Disturbances. These Things Will Cause Transient Disturbances In Traction Testing Data Which Will Increase Test Variability And Produce Bad Data. d. The Contractor Shall Ensure That There Are No Foreign Objects Purposefully Or Accidentally Left In The Test Surface. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Surface Is A Smooth, Finished, Homogenous, Asphalt Surface. e. The Contractor Shall Ensure That There Are No Longitudinal Or Horizontal Cracks In The Final Test Surface. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Construction Seams Between Asphalt Lays Are Minimal With No Vertical Difference Between Lays. f. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Final Density Is Such That The Surface Can Support The Static And Dynamic Loads Of The Trailer Traction Testing Apparatus For The Extent Of The Test Surface Life Without Rutting. c.4.7 At Transition Areas Between The Test Surface And The Non-test Surface, The Contractor Must Provide: a. Butt Joints To Transition To And From Asphalt Test Areas To Ensure Structural Integrity And Smooth Transition To The Asphalt Roadway Surface. b. Provide A Smooth Transition Between The Test Surface And The Non-test Surface, Such That, The Driver Of An Instrumented Skid Trailer Driving Over The Transition Area Will Not Feel A Bump And The Data Acquisition System Will Not Be Affected As The Various Axles Pass Over The Transition Area. c. Two Full-width, Ramp-like Surface Grades Of 100 Feet Length Each. The Contractor Shall Ensure That Each Grading Has A Gradual Height Transition From The Original Non-test Asphalt Surface With Overlay To The Existing Concrete Test Surface. c.4.8 The Contractor Shall Paint New Lane Stripes On The New Test Surface That Duplicate The Color, Width And Length Of The Old Lane Stripes, I.e., Alternating Yellow And White Stripes, 10 Feet Long, Beginning 10 Feet Prior To Entering Skid Pad Test Surface From Both Directions And A Lateral Midpoint Stripe. c.4.9 The Government Will Evaluate The Completed Test Surface And Provide Final Acceptance To The Contractor. The Government Will Provide Final Acceptance Within Two (2) Months Of The Completion Of The Lane Stripes Being Completed. c.4.10 The Contractor Shall Provide All Quality Assurance Or Quality Control Data And Documentation For Any Of The Materials And Test Surface Along With The Final Mix Design To The Cor. These Documents Must Be Provided Within 3 Weeks Of The Government’s Final Acceptance Of The Completed Test Surface. c.5 Proprietary Or Confidential Information consistent With The Data Rights Clause In Section (viii) Below Of This Agreement, The Contractor May Identify Any Proprietary Or Any Confidential Data Or Information Needed In The Performance Of The Contract. The Contractor Must Comply With The Data Rights Clause In This Agreement To Notify And Identify The Data Or Information With Limited Rights. The Government Can Assist The Contractor To Identify Limited Rights Data Consistent With The Data Rights Clause. delivery Date, Acceptance (f.o.b. Destination) date Of Delivery the Period Of Performance For This Contract Shall Be Twelve (12) Months From Date Of Award. (dates Tbd) place Of Delivery department Of Transportation national Highway Traffic Safety Administration office Of Vehicle Safety (nef-220) 131 Comanche Trail Building 3527 goodfellow Afb, Texas 76908 contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) – Tbd alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (acor) – Tbd inspection: inspection And Acceptance far 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) this Solicitation 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): Www.acquisition.gov/far note: Those Clauses Marked With An “x” Are Hereby Incorporated By Reference. applicable “x” far Clause Number far Clause Title (thru Fac 2005-99) x 52.246-4 inspection Of Services—fixed-price (aug 1996) inspection And/or Acceptance the Cor As Designated In This Effort Shall Be Responsible For Performing The Inspection Of All Services Rendered Under This Award And For Recommending Acceptance Of Replacement/correction Of Services Or Materials That Fail To Meet The Requirements To The Contracting Officer. the Cor Will Also Be Responsible To The Contracting Officer For Recommending Acceptance Or Replacement/correction Of Nonconforming Supplies Or Services That Fail To Meet The Requirements. rejection Of A Final Report Will Delay Final Payment Of Costs Due Under The Effort. The Most Common Causes For Rejecting Final Reports Are: incomplete Description Of The Work Objective And Its Relationship To Other Work Performed In The Area. inadequate Description Of Methodology insufficient Or Inconsistent Technical Information To Support The Findings Or Conclusions. poorly Conceived Graphs, Charts, And Displays. incorrect Spelling And Grammar agency Personnel Responsible For Inspection the Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) As Designated In This Effort, Will Be Responsible For Performing The Inspection Of All Services Rendered Under This Award And For Recommending Acceptance Or Replacement/correction Of Services Or Materials That Fail To Meet The Requirements To The Contracting Officer. milestones And Deliverables: deliverables/milestones the Following Milestones And Deliverables Apply To This Contract And Are Considered Critical To The Successful Completion Of The Project. item No. section deliverable (d) /milestone (m) estimated Timeline 1 c.4.1 (phase 1) kickoff Meeting (m) within Two (2) Weeks After Contract Award (aca) 2 c.3.1 contractor Submits Personnel List With Required Information For Base Security Checks (d) within One (1) Month Of Item 1 3 c.3.1 personnel List Is Approved (m) typically 2-4 Weeks From Item 2 Completion 4 c.4.4 contractor And Cor Determine Test Strip Start Date (m) tbd 5 c.4.4 contractor Places Test Strip (d) tbd 6 c.4.4.a.1 satf Completes Evaluation Of Test Strip (m) within 2 Months Of Item 5 Completion 7 c.4.4.a.2 satf Discusses Test Strip Results With Contractor (m) within 1 Week Of Item 6 Completion 8 c.4.4.b.1 (retest; If Required) contractor Places Additional Test Strip (d) if Applicable 9 c.4.4.a.1 (retest; If Required) Satf Completes Evaluation Of Additional Test Strip (m) within 2 Months Of Item 8 Completion 10 c.4.4.b.2 satf Approves Mix Design (m) within One (1) Week Of Identifying A Test Strip That Meets The Performance Criteria 11 c.4.5 (phase 2 Begins) Upon Approval contractor Places Full Test Surface (d) tbd 12 c.4.8 contractor Paints Test Surface (d) tbd 13 c.4.9 satf Accepts Final Test Surface (m) within Two (2) Months Of Item 12 Completion 14 c.4.10 contractor Provides Satf With All Qa/qc Data And Final Mix Design (d) within Three (3) Weeks Of Item 13 Completion payment Schedule: Contract Payment Schedule the Following Payment Schedule Is Hereby Incorporated And Applicable To All Payments To Be Made Under This Contract. payment Schedule task # task Order Payment Schedule Milestones percentage Of Total Price c.4.1 kickoff Meeting 1% c.4.4.b.2 test Strip Meets Skid Coefficient Requirements 20% c.4.7 full Asphalt Test Surface 45% c.4.7 & C.4.8 non-test Surface & Painting 24% c.4.10 qa/qc Data And Final Mix Design 10% 100% total Firm Fixed-price Amount $tbd far 52.212-1 -- Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) Is Applicable To This Solicitation. Additional Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) Far Clauses Incorporated By Reference this Solicitation And Any Resulting 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 Officerwill Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This Address: Www.acquisition.gov/far fac Number: 2025-01 effective Date: 11-12-2024 52.202-1 Definitions (jun 2020) 52.203-3 Gratuities (apr 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (may 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions Of Subcontractor Sales To The Government (jun 2020) 52.203-7 Anti-kickback Procedures (jun 2020) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Recission, And Recovery Of Funds For Illegal Or Improper Activity (may 2014) 52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity (may 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions (jun 2020) 52.204-4 Printed Or Copied Double-sided On Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (may 2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) 52-209-6 Protecting The Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment (nov 2021) 52.209-9 Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (oct 2018) 52.213-1 Fast Payment Procedure (may 2006) 52.215-2 Audit And Records-negotiation (jun 2020) 52.215-8 Order Of Precedence-uniform Contract Format (oct 1997) 52.215-11 Price Reductions For Defective Certified Cost Or Pricing Data-modifications (jun 2020) 52.215-13 Subcontractor Certified Cost Or Pricing Data-modifications (jun 2020) 52.215-14 Integrity Of Unit Prices (nov 2021) 52.215-23 Limitations On Pass-through Charges (jun 2020) 52.216-7 Allowable Cost And Payment (aug 2018) 52.222-2 Payment For Overtime Premiums (july 1990) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (jun 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (sept 2016) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) 52.222-37 Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) 52.222-38 Compliance With Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements (feb 2016) 52.222-40 Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (may 2022) 52.223-6 Drug-free Workplace (may 2001) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (jun 2020) 52.225-1 Buy American-supplies (oct 2022) 52.225-3 Buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act (nov 2023) 52.225-13 Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (feb 2021) 52.227-1 Authorization And Consent (jun 2020) 52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright Infringement (jun 2020) 52.227-3 Patent Indemnity (apr 1984) 52.227-14 Rights In Data-general (may 2014), (alternate I) (dec 2007), And (alternate Ii) (dec 2007) 52.227-16 Additional Data Requirements (june 1987) 52.227-17 Rights In Date-special Works (dec 2007) 52.228-7 Insurance-liability To Third Persons (mar 1996) 52.230-2 Cost Accounting Standards (jun 2020) 52.230-3 Disclosure And Consistency Of Cost Accounting Practices (jun 2020) 52.230-6 Administration Of Cost Accounting Standards (june 2010) 52.232-17 Interest (may 2014) 52.232-20 Limitation Of Cost (apr 1984) 52.232-22 Limitation Of Funds (apr 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims (may 2014) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (jan 2017) Alternate I (feb 2002) 52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-system For Award Management (oct 2018) 52.232-34 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-other Than System For Award Management (jul 2013) 52.232-39 Unenforceability Of Unauthorized Obligations (jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (mar 2023) 52.233-1 Disputes (may 2014) Alternate I (dec 1991) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (aug 1996) Alternate I (jun 1985) 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (oct 2004) 52.237-3 Continuity Of Services (jan 1991) 52.242-1 Notice Of Intent To Disallow Costs (apr 1984) 52.242-3 Penalties For Unallowable Costs (dec 2022) 52.242-4 Certification Of Final Indirect Costs (jan 1997) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (july 1995) 52.243-2 Changes-cost-reimbursement (aug 1987) Alternate Ii (apr 1984) 52.244-2 Subcontracts (jun 2020) Alternate I (jun 2020) 52.244-5 Competition In Subcontracting (aug 2024) 52.245-1 Government Property (sep 2021) Alternate I (apr 2012) 52.245-2 Government Property Installation Operation Services (apr 2012) 52.245-9 Use And Charges (apr 2012) 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (apr 1984) 52.246-25 Limitation Of Liability-services (feb 1997) 52.247-29 F.o.b. Origin (feb 2006) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (jan 1991) 52.249-6 Termination (cost-reimbursement) (may 2004) 52.249-14 Excusable Delays (apr 1984) 52.251-1 Government Supply Sources (apr 2012) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (jan 1991) Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clauses Provided In Full Text this Contract Incorporates The Following Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses Provided In Full Text: Far 52.204-27 - Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (a) Definitions. As Used In This Clause— covered Application Means The Social Networking Service Tiktok Or Any Successor Application Or Service Developed Or Provided By Bytedance Limited Or An Entity Owned By Bytedance Limited. information Technology, As Defined In 40 U.s.c. 11101(6)— (1) Means Any Equipment Or Interconnected System Or Subsystem Of Equipment, Used In The Automatic Acquisition, Storage, Analysis, Evaluation, Manipulation, Management, Movement, Control, Display, Switching, Interchange, Transmission, Or Reception Of Data Or Information By The Executive Agency, If The Equipment Is Used By The Executive Agency Directly Or Is Used By A Contractor Under A Contract With The Executive Agency That Requires The Use— (i) Of That Equipment; Or (ii) Of That Equipment To A Significant Extent In The Performance Of A Service Or The Furnishing Of A Product; (2) Includes Computers, Ancillary Equipment (including Imaging Peripherals, Input, Output, And Storage Devices Necessary For Security And Surveillance), Peripheral Equipment Designed To Be Controlled By The Central Processing Unit Of A Computer, Software, Firmware And Similar Procedures, Services (including Support Services), And Related Resources; But (3) Does Not Include Any Equipment Acquired By A Federal Contractor Incidental To A Federal Contract. (b) Prohibition. Section 102 Of Division R Of The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (pub. L. 117-328), The No Tiktok On Government Devices Act, And Its Implementing Guidance Under Office Of Management And Budget (omb) Memorandum M-23-13, Dated February 27, 2023, “no Tiktok On Government Devices” Implementation Guidance, Collectively Prohibit The Presence Or Use Of A Covered Application On Executive Agency Information Technology, Including Certain Equipment Used By Federal Contractors. The Contractor Is Prohibited From Having Or Using A Covered Application On Any Information Technology Owned Or Managed By The Government, Or On Any Information Technology Used Or Provided By The Contractor Under This Contract, Including Equipment Provided By The Contractor’s Employees; However, This Prohibition Does Not Apply If The Contracting Officer Provides Written Notification To The Contractor That An Exception Has Been Granted In Accordance With Omb Memorandum M-23-13. (c) Subcontracts. The Contractor Shall Insert The Substance Of This Clause, Including This Paragraph (c), In All Subcontracts, Including Subcontracts For The Acquisition Of Commercial Products Or Commercial Services. (end Of Clause) far 52.223-99 – Ensuring Adequate Covid-19 Safety Protocols For Federal Contractors (oct 2021) (deviation 2022-01) (a) Definition. As Used In This Clause - united States Or Its Outlying Areas Means— (1) The Fifty States; (2) The District Of Columbia; (3) The Commonwealths Of Puerto Rico And The Northern Mariana Islands; (4) The Territories Of American Samoa, Guam, And The United States Virgin Islands; And (5) The Minor Outlying Islands Of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, And Wake Atoll. (b) Authority. This Clause Implements Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate Covid Safety Protocols For Federal Contractors, Dated September 9, 2021 (published In The Federal Register On September 14, 2021, 86 Fr 50985). (c) Compliance. The Contractor Shall Comply With All Guidance, Including Guidance Conveyed Through Frequently Asked Questions, As Amended During The Performance Of This Contract, For Contractor Or Subcontractor Workplace Locations Published By The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (task Force Guidance) At Https:/www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/. (d) Subcontracts. The Contractor Shall Include The Substance Of This Clause, Including This Paragraph (d), In Subcontracts At Any Tier That Exceed The Simplified Acquisition Threshold, As Defined In Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101 On The Date Of Subcontract Award, And Are For Services, Including Construction, Performed In Whole Or In Part Within The United States Or Its Outlying Areas. (end Of Clause) the Government Will Take No Action To Enforce The Clause Implementing Requirements Of Executive Order 14042, Absent Further Written Notice From The Agency, Where The Place Of Performance Identified In The Contract Is In A U.s. State Or Outlying Area Subject To A Court Order Prohibiting The Application Of Requirements Pursuant To The Executive Order (hereinafter, “excluded State Or Outlying Area”). In All Other Circumstances, The Government Will Enforce The Clause, Except For Contractor Employees Who Perform Substantial Work On Or In Connection With A Covered Contract In An Excluded State Or Outlying Area, Or In A Covered Contractor Workplace Located In An Excluded State Or Outlying Area. A Current List Of Such Excluded States And Outlying Areas Is Maintained At Https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/. department Of Transportation Acquisition Regulation (tar) Clauses Incorporated By Reference this Contract Incorporates The Following Transportation Acquisition Regulation Clauses (tar) By Reference (with The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make The Full Text Available. 1252.237-70 Qualifications Of Contractor Employees (nov 2022) 1252.237-72 Prohibition On Advertising (nov 2022) 1252.239-70 Security Requirements For Unclassified Information Technology Resources (nov 2022) 1252.239-71 Information Technology Security Plan And Accreditation (nov 2022) 1252.239-72 Compliance With Safeguarding Dot Sensitive Data Controls (nov 2022) 1252.239-73 Limitations On The Use Or Disclosure Of Third-party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information (nov 2022) 1252.239-74 Safeguarding Dot Sensitive Data And Cyber Incident Reporting (nov 2022) 1252.239-75 Dot Protection Of Information About Individuals, Pii, And Privacy Risk Management Requirements (nov 2022) 1252.239-91 Records Management (nov 2022) 1252.239-92 Information And Communication Technology Accessibility Notice (nov 2022) 1252.239-93 Information And Communication Technology Accessibility (nov 2022) 1252.242-71 Contractor Testimony (nov 2022) 1252.242-72 Dissemination Of Information (nov 2022) 1252.242-74 Contract Audit Support (nov 2022) department Of Transportation Acquisition Regulation (tar) Clauses Incorporated In Full Text tar 1252.223-73 Seat Belt Use Policies And Programs (nov 2022) in Accordance With Executive Order 13043, Increasing Seat Belt Use In The United States, Dated April 16, 1997, The Contractor Is Encouraged To Adopt And Enforce On-the-job Seat Belt Use Policies And Programs For Its Employees When Operating Company-owned, Rented, Or Personally-owned Vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa) Is Responsible For Providing Leadership And Guidance In Support Of This Presidential Initiative. For Information On How To Implement Such A Program Or For Statistics On The Potential Benefits And Cost-savings To Your Company Or Organization, Please Visit The Click It Or Ticket Seat Belt Safety Section Of Nhtsa’s Website Athttps://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/click-it-or-ticke And Https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/seat-belts. (end Of Clause) far 52.212-2 - Evaluation-commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) Section L - Notice To Offerors 1) The Government Intends To Award A Firm Fixed-price Contract 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: evaluation Factors Listed In Descending Order Of Importance: factor 1 Technical Approach And Project Planning factor 2 Corporate Experience And Past Performance factor 3 Personnel Qualifications factor 4 Price evaluation Factors 1-3, When Combined, Are More Important Than Price. 2) 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. l.1- Technical Approach And Project Planning the Proposed Technical Approach Shall Demonstrate The Objectives, Methods, Services, And Products Associated With Completing The Work Requirements Stated In This Solicitation. This Should Also Include An Explanation Of The Processes In Place For Monitoring The Quality Of Work And Materials Used For The Asphalt Test Surface Project. additionally, The Offeror Shall Provide A Written Plan For The Proposed Project Schedule To Include The Anticipated Number Of Days After Contract Award To Begin Preparatory Work, Which Includes A Visit By The Project Manager/construction Supervisor To Goodfellow Air Force Base (gafb) To Obtain Approvals From Different Gafb Departments. The Offeror Shall Include The Estimated Amount Of Time For Preparatory Work, To Include, But Not Limited To; An Estimate Of Time After Security Vetting To Begin Work; An Estimate Of Time For The Placement Of A Test Strip; And An Estimate Of Time For The Placement Of The Full Test Surface And Painting Once The Mix Has Been Approved. offerors Shall Develop The Performance Work Statement/statement Of Work (i.e. Offeror’s Solution) For Accomplishing The Objectives Of The Solicitation. Offerors Shall Develop The Performance Metrics And A Measurement Plan, And A Quality Assurance Plan For Accomplishing The Objectives Of The Solicitation. l.2- Corporate Experience And Past Performance the Offeror Shall Provide A List Of Past Projects That It Has Completed That Are Similar To The Project Described In This Solicitation. In Doing So, The Offeror Shall Provide: customer Name customer Contact Information description Of The Project Requirements contract Timeline And Schedule Variance total Contract Value. contract Number (if Federal Government Entity) the Offeror Shall Also Provide Information On Any Contracts That Have Been Terminated For Default Or Convenience And Explain The Circumstances That Resulted In Those Decisions. l.3- Personnel Qualifications the Offeror Shall Provide Resumes For Personnel Proposed To Support This Project. Resumes Are Limited To 1 Page. At A Minimum, The Offeror Shall Provide Resumes For The Management Team, Project Manager, Project Engineer, And Construction Supervisor (or Similar Categories). The Resumes Shall Discuss Personnel Experience Related To Performing The Following Work: asphalt Mix Design; construction Of Traction Test Surfaces In General; utqg Traction Test Surfaces Specifically; And construction On Gafb Or Experience With Work On Military Bases. l.4- Price/cost Proposal the Price/cost Proposal Shall Be Inclusive Of All Prices/costs Necessary To Complete All Aspects Of The Statement Of Work. **note** a Site Visit To The Satf May Be Required After Contract Award For Afb Coordination Purposes. Site Visits Will Be Made Through Appointment Only With The Facility Manager/cor And The Contracting Officer. Section M - Evlaution Factors For Award m.1 Technical Approach And Project Planning (see L.1 For Instructions) offerors Will Be Evaluated To Determine The Reasonableness, Completeness, Clarity, And Feasibility Of Their Approach To Carrying Out The Work Described In The Solicitation Regarding: meeting The Required Traction Coefficient Target; meeting The Test Surface Durability Requirements; constructing The Surface To Meet The Ride And Smoothness Requirements; executing A Quality Assurance/quality Control Program To Ensure The Surface Meets All Of The Requirements In The Statement Of Work; And plan And Execute The Project Schedule. m.2 Corporate Experience And Past Performance (see L.2 For Instructions) offerors Will Be Evaluated To Determine: the Ability Of The Offeror To Complete Projects Of Similar Technical Complexity. the Offeror’s Ability To Meet Project Schedules, Milestones, And Deliverables. the Ability Offeror To Complete Work On An Us Air Force Base. in Addition, The Amount Of Experience Conducting Similar Work Will Be Considered. m.3 Personnel Qualifications (see L.3 For Instructions) offerors Will Be Evaluated On The Experience And Abilities Of The Proposed Professional And Technical Personnel. Offerors Will Be Evaluated On The Sufficiency Of The Experience And Technical Background Of The Proposed Staff To Ensure The Successful Completion Of Project. m.4 Cost Evaluation Calculation the Cost Proposal Will Be Evaluated For Reasonableness. Reasonableness Determinations May Be Made By Comparing Proposed Prices With The Independent Government Cost Estimate (igce), And By Comparing Proposed Prices With Prices Obtained Through Market Research For The Same Or Similar Items And Services. for The Purpose Of Evaluating The Estimated Total Cost Proposed By Each Offeror, And For Establishing The Ceiling Amounts Of This Contract, Offerors Shall Complete Section (v) Contract Price, B.1 And Provide Supporting Documentation For All Proposed Costs. m.4.1 Price Realism offerors Are Placed On Notice That Any Proposal That Is Unrealistic In Terms Of Technical Commitment Or Unrealistically Low In Cost And/or Price Will Be Deemed Reflective Of An Inherent Lack Of Technical Competence Or Indicative Of Failure To Comprehend The Complexity And Risk Of Contract Requirements, And May Be Grounds For Rejection Of The Proposal. m.4.2 Price Reasonableness reasonableness Determinations Will Be Made By Comparing Proposed Prices Received In Response To The Solicitation, By Comparing Proposed Prices With The Independent Government Cost Estimate (igce), By Comparing Proposed Prices To Historical Prices Paid, And By Comparing Proposed Prices With Prices Obtained Through Market Research For The Same Or Similar Items. far 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Items (may 2024) (incorporated By Reference) far 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) (incorporated By Reference) far 52.212-5 - Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statues Or Executive Orders-commercial Items (nov 2024) (by Reference) special Contract Clauses And Provisions the Successful Offeror Will Need To Provide The Following To Good Fellow Base Personnel: (provide Names, Dl #, Last 4 Of Ssn, Etc. At Least 4 Weeks Prior To Entry For Background Checks); See Specific Base Guidance Below To Make The Entry Process As Quick As Possible: contact The Law Enforcement Desk ((325) 654-3504 Or 3505), To Let Them Know The Trucks Are On Their Way. That Way The Desk Can Contact The Inspection Facility To Let Them Know To Be On The Lookout For The Trucks. (xiv) Defense Priorities And Allocations System (dpas) not Applicable (xv) Date, Time And Place Offers Are Due: all Proposals Are Due On 4:00p.m. Est, January 13, 2025. submit Proposals By Email To: nhtsaoam@dot.gov, And Cc: Thomas.bub@dot.gov the Subject Line Must Reference Rfp Number 693jj925r000012 attention: Thomas J. Bub (xvi) Additional Information: an Hour Long (i.e. 1 - Hour) Pre-proposal Conference Will Be Held On Thursday, December 19th, 2024 At 10:00a.m. Est. All Interested Potential Offerors Must Click The Link Below In Order To Register For This Virtual Call. (see Below) pre-proposal Conference Registration Here * Note: (link Is Only Active On Attached Pdf Document) following The Pre-proposal Conference Nhtsa Will Post All Responses To Questions Received In The Form Of An Amendment To This Solicitation Notice For The Public. All Solicitation Questions Are Due By 4:00p.m. On December 19th, 2024 To The Following Addresses At: Nhtsaoam@dot.gov, And Cc: Thomas.bub@dot.gov. all Correspondence Must Reference Rfp Number 693jj925r000012 In The Subject Line.

Details: Sources Sought sources Sought Notice this Sources Sought Notice Is For Informational And Planning Purposes Only And Shall Not Be Construed As A Solicitation Or As An Obligation Or Commitment By The Government. This Notice Is Intended Strictly For Market Research. This Is A Sources Sought Request Only. This Is Not A Solicitation For Proposals, Proposal Abstracts, Or Quotations. the Department Of Veterans Affairs Visn 10 Network Contracting Office 10, Serving Indiana, Michigan, And Ohio Va Medical Centers, Is Conducting A Market Survey To Help Determine The Availability And Technical Capability Of Qualified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Small Businesses, And/or Hubzone Small Businesses Capable Of Serving The Needs Identified Below. This Sources Sought Notice Is For Open Market As Well As Federal Supply Schedule Services. the Purpose Of This Notice Is To Gain Knowledge Of Potential Qualified Sources And Their Size Classification/socioeconomic Status (service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Women Owned Small Business, Hub Zone, 8(a), Small Business, Or Large Business), Relative To Naics 621320. Responses To This Notice Will Be Used By The Government To Make Appropriate Acquisition Decisions. A Solicitation Is Not Currently Available. If A Solicitation Is Issued, It Will Be Announced On The System For Award Management (sam) Federal Business Opportunities Website Https://sam.gov/content/home At A Later Date, And All Interested Parties Must Respond To That Solicitation Announcement Separately From The Responses To This Announcement. your Responses To The Information Requested Will Assist The Government In Determining The Appropriate Acquisition Method, Including Whether A Set-aside Is Possible. please Note That This Is Not A Request For Proposal; No Solicitation Exists At This Time. project Requirments: background the Visn 10 Va Medical Facilities Have A Need To Purchase Nonpersonal Services To Provide Optical Dispensing For The Va Medical Centers (vamc), Community Based Outpatient Clinics (cbocs), And Other Clinics Located Through The State Of Ohio And Its Surrounding States. the Visn 10 Va Medical Facilities Are Seeking To Procure Optical Dispensing Services That Can Meet Or Exceed Our Required Specifications. As A Result Of This Sources Sought And Market Research, A Solicitation Will Be Publicly Posted To Sam.gov As Well As Sent To Interested Vendors Regarding This Requirement. The Goal Of This Sources Sought Is To Establish If There May Be Any Small Business Vendors That Can Satisfy This Requirement. Please Advise If You Can Provide The Service. Please Submit All Information To Contract Specialist Thomas Bellamy Via E-mail At Thomas.bellamy@va.gov No Later Than 3:00 P.m. Eastern Daylight Time On Tuesday, January 28, 2025. anticipated Period Of Performance: March 26, 2025, Through March 25, 2026, With One (1) Option Year. the Intended Delivery Period Is To Be Determined. confidentiality Of Information in Accordance With Far 52.227-14(b), The Contractor Shall Guarantee Strict Confidentiality Of The Information/data That It Is Provided By The Government During The Performance Of The Contract. The Government Has Determined That The Information/data That The Contractor Will Be Provided During The Performance Of The Contract Is Of A Sensitive Nature And Cannot Be Disclosed In Any Manner. the Contractor, In Whole Or In Part, Can Only Make Disclosure Of The Information/data, After The Contractor Receives Prior Written Approval From The Contracting Officer. Whenever The Contractor Is Uncertain With Regard To The Proper Handling Of Information/data Under The Contract, The Contractor Shall Obtain A Written Determination From The Contracting Officer. interested Firms Responding To This Sources Sought Notice Must Adhere To The Following: (a) Provide A Capability Statement Demonstrating Relevant Experience, Skills, And Ability To Fulfill The Government's Requirements For The Above. The Capability Statement Should Contain Sufficient Detail For The Government To Make An Informed Decision Regarding Your Capabilities; However, The Statement Should Not Exceed 10 Pages. (b) The Capability Statement Must Identify The Responder's Business Type And Size. (c) The Capability Statement Must Provide Company Name And Address, Point Of Contact, Phone/fax/email And Naics Code(s). (d) All Capability Statements Must Be Submitted To Contract Specialist Thomas Bellamy Via E-mail At Thomas.bellamy@va.gov No Later Than 3:00 P.m. Eastern Daylight Time On Tuesday, January 28, 2025. this Notice Is Not A Request For Proposals. This Notice Does Not Obligate The Government To Award A Contract Or Otherwise Pay For The Information Provided In Response. The Government Reserves The Right To Use Information Provided By Respondents For Any Purpose Deemed Necessary And Legally Appropriate. Any Organization Responding To This Notice Should Ensure That Its Response Is Complete And Sufficiently Detailed To Allow The Government To Determine The Organization S Qualifications To Perform The Work. Respondents Are Advised That The Government Is Under No Obligation To Acknowledge Receipt Of The Information Received Or Provide Feedback To Respondents With Respect To Any Information Submitted. After A Review Of The Responses Received, A Pre-solicitation Synopsis And Solicitation May Be Published In Sam. However, Responses To This Notice Will Not Be Considered Adequate Responses To A Solicitation. confidentiality: No Proprietary, Classified, Confidential, Or Sensitive Information Should Be Included In Your Response. The Government Reserves The Right To Use Any Non-proprietary Technical Information In Any Resultant Solicitation(s). a Determination By The Government To Proceed With The Acquisition As A Set-aside Is Within The Discretion Of The Government. If Capability Statements Are Not Received From At Least Two Responsible Businesses By The Response Date Or If The Government Determines That No Small Business Concerns Are Capable Of Performing This Requirement Based Upon An Evaluation Of The Capability Statements Submitted, The Government May Proceed With A Full And Open Competition. ohio Optical Dispensing Services part 1 general Information general: this Is A Nonpersonal Services Contract To Provide Optical Dispensing Services For The Va Medical Centers (vamcs), Community Based Outpatient Clinics (cbocs), And Other Clinics Located Through The State Of Ohio And Its Surrounding States. The Government Shall Not Exercise Any Supervision Or Control Over The Personnel Performing The Services Described Herein. Such Personnel Shall Be Accountable Solely To The Contractor Who, In Turn, Is Responsible To The Government. description Of Services/introduction: the Contractor Shall Provide All Personnel, Equipment, Supplies, Off-site Facilities, Transportation, Tools, Materials, Supervision, And Other Items And Nonpersonal Services Necessary To Fitting, Ordering, Adjusting, Conducting Minor Repairs, And Education For Dispensing Eyeglasses To Veterans In The Ohio Va Service Area, As Defined In This Performance Work Statement (pws), Except For Those Items Specified As Government-furnished Property And Services. The Government Will Provide Spaces For Performance, And Others Will Be Furnished By The Contractor (within 10 Miles And No Greater Than A 20-minute Drive From The Servicing Va Facility Address). background: the Veterans Integrated Service Network (visn) 10 Prosthetics Program Fabricates Eyeglasses For The Visn 10 Vamcs And Their Supporting Cbocs And Clinics. While The Eyeglasses Are Manufactured At The Visn 10/12 Optical Lab, Visn 10 Requires On-site Dispensing Services Or, Where There Is A Lack Of Clinic Space, Requires Off-site Dispensing Services. These Dispensaries Will Serve Various Functions. The Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Equipment, Materials, Supplies, And Supervision Necessary For Eyeglass Dispensary Services, To Include Functions Such As Fitting, Ordering, Adjusting, Dispensing, Repairing (minor), And Education Of Veterans. 1.3 Scope Summary: the Government Intends To Enter Into One (or More) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract(s) That Clearly Outline The Contractor S Obligations Regarding Ordering And Dispensing Eyewear To Veterans Within The Framework Of Established Va Guidelines And Practices. visn 10 Anticipates Awarding One (1) (or More) Firm-fixed Price Contract(s). The Awarded Contract(s) Will Contain One (1) Base Period And Two (2) Option Periods (see Price Schedule For Performance Periods). the Sites Covered By This Requirement Shall Include Vamcs, Cbocs, And Clinics, As Detailed In Section 1.5.5 Below. 1.4 Period Of Performance: to Be Determined. 1.5 General Information: 1.5.1 Quality Control: the Contractor Shall Develop And Maintain An Effective Performance Monitoring Plan To Ensure Services Are Performed In Accordance With This Pws. The Contractor Shall Develop And Implement Procedures To Identify, Prevent, And Ensure Non-recurrence Of Defective Services. 1.5.2 Quality Assurance: the Government Shall Evaluate The Contractor S Performance Under This Contract In Accordance With The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (qasp). This Plan Is Primarily Focused On What The Government Must Do To Ensure That The Contractor Has Performed In Accordance With The Performance Standards. It Defines How The Performance Standards Will Be Applied, The Frequency Of Surveillance, And The Minimum Acceptable Defect Rates. 1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: new Year S Day Labor Day martin Luther King Jr. S Birthday Columbus Day president S Day Veteran S Day memorial Day Thanksgiving Day juneteenth Independence Day Christmas Day independence Day **and Any Other Day Declared By The President Of The United States As A Federal Holiday** 1.5.4 Hours Of Operation: the Schedule Of Days And Hours Of Operation Shall Be Mutually Agreed Upon Between Contractor And Government. Section 4.0.3 Of This Pws Establishes The Minimum Number Of Days Of Operation Per Week At Each Location; The Contractor Shall Provide These Services On Weekdays. On The Days The Contractor Provides Optician Services, Said Services Shall Be Available During The Same Hours The Site (i.e., Vamc, Cboc, Or Clinic) Is In Operation Or Open For Appointments. For Those Sites Where Optician Services Are Provided Five Days Per Week, Monday Through Friday, If The Contracting Officer S Representative (cor) Determines The Volume Of Optical Orders Warrants Additional Coverage, The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Providing Optician Services On Saturdays As Well. For Locations That Are Open Fewer Than Five Days Per Week, The Contractor Shall Establish Consistent Days And Hours Of Operation. Additionally, During The Weekdays In Which An Optician Is Not On-site, The Contractor Shall Make An Alternative Ordering Location Available To Veterans. The Contractor Is Not Responsible For Conducting Business On The Recognized Holidays Listed In Section 1.5.3, Or When The Government Facility Is Closed Due To Local Or National Emergencies, Administrative Closures, Or Similar Government-directed Facility Closures Or Moves. The Contractor Must At All Times Maintain An Adequate Workforce For The Uninterrupted Performance Of All Tasks Defined Within This Pws When The Government Facility Is Not Closed For The Reasons Discussed In This Section. An Adequate Workforce Includes Operating Hours As Well As Staffing Levels To Support Workload Demand. When Hiring Personnel, The Contractor Shall Keep In Mind That The Stability And Continuity Of The Workforce Are Essential To Successful Performance. 1.5.5 Place Of Performance: the Work To Be Performed Under This Contract Will Be Performed At/nearby*: chillicothe Vamc 17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, Oh 45601 athens Cboc 510 West Union Street, Athens, Oh 45701 cambridge Cboc 2146 Southgate Pkwy., Cambridge, Oh 43725 lancaster Cboc 1550 Sheridan Drive, Suite 100, Lancaster, Oh 43130 portsmouth Cboc 840 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, Oh 45662 marietta Cboc 418 Colgate Drive, Marietta, Oh 45750 wilmington Outreach Clinic 448 West Main Street, Wilmington, Oh 45177 â  â  cincinnati Vamc 2929 Highland Avenue, Cincinnati, Oh 45220 bellevue Cboc 103 Landmark Drive, Suite 300, Bellevue, Ky 41073 florence Cboc 7310 Turfway Road, Suite 540, Florence, Ky 41042 hamilton Cboc 1755-c South Eire Highway, Hamilton, Oh 45011 lawrenceburg Cboc 1600 Flossie Drive, Greendale, In 47025 clermont County Cboc 4600 Beechwood Road, Cincinnati, Oh 45244 georgetown Cboc 474 Home Street, Georgetown, Oh 45121 â  â  louis Stokes Cleveland Vamc 10701 E. Boulevard, Cleveland, Oh 44106 akron Cboc 55 W. Waterloo, Akron, Oh 44319 canton Cboc 733 Market Avenue South, Canton, Oh 44702 new Philadelphia Cboc 1260 Monroe Avenue - Suite 1a, New Philadelphia, Oh 44663 lake County Va Cboc 35000 Kaiser Court, Willoughby, Oh 44094 east Liverpool/calcutta Cboc 15655 State Route 170 - Suite A, Calcutta, Oh 43920 lorain Cboc 5275 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Oh 44035 sandusky Cboc 1912 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky, Oh 44870 mansfield Cboc 1025 South Trimble Road, Mansfield, Oh 44906 youngstown Cboc 1815 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, Oh 44505 parma Cboc 8787 Brookpark Road, Parma, Oh 44141 ravenna Cboc 6751 N. Chestnut St, Ravenna, Oh 44266 warren Cboc 1460 Tod Ave Nw, Warren, Oh 44485 chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center (acc) 420 N. James Road, Columbus, Oh 43219 newark Cboc 1855 W. Main Street, Newark, Oh 43055 grove City Cboc 5775 N. Meadows Drive, Grove City, Oh 43123 zanesville Cboc 2800 Maple Avenue, Zanesville, Oh 43701 marion Cboc 1203 Delaware Avenue, Marion, Oh 43224 â  dayton Vamc 4100 W. Third Street, Dayton, Oh 45428 lima Cboc 1303 Bellefontaine Avenue, Lima, Oh 45804 richmond Cboc 1010 N. J Street, Richmond, In 47374 springfield Cboc 512 South Burnett Road, Springfield, Oh 45505 middletown Cboc 4337 North Union Road, Middletown, Oh 45005 *these Locations May Change Throughout The Life Of The Contract As The Needs Of The Va Change. This Contract Covers Any Site Moves Or Government-furnished Space Changes Deemed Fair And Reasonable By The Administrative Contracting Officer (co). 1.5.6 Type Of Contract: the Government Intends To Award One (or More) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract(s). 1.5.7 Security Requirement And Background Checks: the Contractor Shall Be Given Beneficiary Information That May Include The Veteran S Name, Residential Address, Telephone Number, And Social Security Number. Beneficiary Information Is Confidential And Is Protected Under The Privacy Act Of 1974 And The Healthcare Insurance Portability And Accountability Act Of 1996 (hipaa). Any Individual Making Unauthorized Disclosures May Be Criminally Liable For Violations Under The Acts. The Contractor Shall Not Use Or Further Disclose Beneficiary Information In A Manner That Would Violate The Federal Privacy And Confidentiality Statutes. The Contractor Shall Receive Privacy Training Before Performance Begins On This Contract And Annually Thereafter Through The Va S Training Management System (tms). Completion Certificates Shall Be Faxed To The Cor. Any Electronic Communication That Includes Hipaa Information Shall Be Done Through Pki Encrypted E-mail. once Tms Training Is Completed And Training Certificates For The Required Information Security And Privacy Training Courses Are Provided To The Cor, And The Visn 10 Unified Access Request Form Has Been Submitted By The Cor, The Contractor May Be Granted Access To The Veterans Health Information System Technology Architecture (vista) And/or Previous Prescription Data Needed For Prescriptions, Troubleshooting Fitting, Etc. The Appropriate Access Is Determined By The Cor. the Contractor Shall Maintain Positive Control Over Any Government-issued Items, Including But Not Limited To The Following: keys government Computers sample Eyeglass Frames fax Machines (where Applicable) all Items And Government Areas Shall Be Secured When Not In Use. 1.5.8 Special Qualifications: vendor Will Be Qualified To Educate And Assist The Veterans In The Proper Choice, Use, And Care Of Their Eyewear. In Addition To Frame Selection, The Vendor Will Be Responsible For All Measurements And Fitting Of Eyewear. Appropriate State Licensure/certifications Will Be Required If Deemed Necessary By The State Where The Vamc, Cboc, Or Clinic Is Located. Vendor Shall Provide Appropriate Professional Business License(s) Within The State Or States Required Per Each Facility Serviced. Vendor Shall Also Comply With Any Other Federal, State, And Local Law Applicable To The Industry. 1.5.9 Post Award Conference/periodic Progress Meetings: the Contractor Agrees To Attend Any Post Award Conference Convened By The Contracting Activity, In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Co, Cor, And Other Government Personnel, As Appropriate, May Meet Periodically With The Contractor To Review The Contractor's Performance. At These Meetings, The Co Will Apprise The Contractor Of How The Government Views The Contractor's Performance And The Contractor Will Apprise The Government Of Problems, If Any, Being Experienced. Appropriate Action Shall Be Taken To Resolve Outstanding Issues. These Meetings Shall Be Attended At No Additional Cost To The Government. 1.5.10 Contracting Officer S Representative (cor): the Cor Will Be Identified By Separate Letter. The Cor Monitors All Technical Aspects Of The Contract And Assists In Contract Administration. The Co Will Issue A Letter Of Delegation To The Cor And A Copy Will Be Provided To The Contractor. This Delegation Will State The Responsibilities And Limitations Of The Cor. The Cor Is Not Authorized To Change Any Of The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. 1.5.11 Key Personnel: the Follow Personnel Are Considered Key Personnel By The Government: contracting Officer contracting Officer S Representative a Prosthetics And Sensory Aids Service (psas) Representative Will Be Located At Each Of The Vamc Facilities. The Contact Information For The Psas Representative Will Be Provided To The Contractor Upon Contract Award. A Psas Representative Has The Exclusive Responsibility For Determining Eligibility And Necessity For Va Prosthetic Goods And Services (e.g., Eyeglasses). The Psas Representative Also Coordinates And Resolves Problems Related To Such Goods And Services. Any Matter That Cannot Be Resolved By A Psas Representative Will Be Referred To The Cor. Any Matter Than Cannot Be Resolved By A Cor Will Be Referred To The Co. the Contractor Shall Provide A Contract Manager Who Shall Be Responsible For The Performance Of The Work. The Name Of This Person And An Alternate Who Shall Act For The Contractor When The Manager Is Absent Shall Be Designated In Writing To The Co. The Contract Manager Or Alternate Shall Have Full Authority To Act For The Contractor On All Contract Matters Relating To Daily Operation Of This Contract. The Contract Manager Or Alternate Shall Be Available During Regular Working Hours, Monday Through Friday (and Saturday, If Applicable At The Location) Except On The Recognized Holidays Listed In Section 1.5.3 Or When The Government Facility Is Closed Due To Local Or National Emergencies, Administrative Closures, Or Similar Government-directed Facility Closures Or Moves. 1.5.12 Identification Of Contractor Employees: all Contract Personnel Attending Meetings, Answering Government Telephones, And Working In Other Situations Where Their Contractor Status Is Not Obvious To Third Parties Are Required To Identify Themselves As Such To Avoid Creating An Impression In The Minds Of Members Of The Public That They Are Government Officials. They Must Also Ensure That All Documents Or Reports Produced By Contractors Are Suitably Marked As Contractor Products Or That Contractor Participation Is Appropriately Disclosed. All Contract Personnel Shall Wear Identification On The Outside Of Their Attire While Under Performance Under This Contract. The Identification Tag Shall Indicate That He Or She Is A Contractor And Include His Or Her First And Last Name. These May Be Either Government (contractor Personal Identity Verification) Or Contractor-issued Identification Tags. 1.5.13 Contractor Required Dress Code: all Employees Involved In The Performance Under This Contract Shall Dress In Accordance With The Policies Of The Vamc, Cboc, And/or Clinics At Which They Perform Under The Contract. part 2 definitions & Acronyms 2.0 Definitions And Acronyms 2.0.1 Definitions: acceptable Quality Level (aql). The Aql Expresses The Allowable Variation From The Standard That Will Result In An Acceptable Level Of Quality (100% Unless Otherwise Stated) That Is The Maximum Allowable Error Rate Or Variation From The Standard. contractor. A Supplier Or Vendor Awarded A Contract To Provide Specific Supplies Or Service To The Government. The Term Used In This Contract Refers To The Prime. contracting Officer. A Person With Authority To Enter Into, Administer, And/or Terminate Contracts, And Make Related Determinations And Findings On Behalf Of The Government. The Co Is The Only Individual Who Can Legally Bind The Government. contracting Officer S Representative (cor). An Employee Of The U.s. Government Appointed By The Co To Administer The Contract. Such Appointment Shall Be In Writing And Shall State The Scope Of Authority And Limitations. This Individual Has Authority To Provide Technical Direction To The Contractor As Long As That Direction Is Within The Scope Of The Contract, Does Not Constitute A Change, And Has No Funding Implications. This Individual Does Not Have Authority To Change The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. dispensed: Prosthetic Devices Will Be Considered Dispensed When The Veteran Has Been Contacted For Pick-up Or The Device Has Been Mailed. If The Contractor Is Unable To Make Contact With The Veteran On The First Attempt, The Contractor Shall Make A Documented Second Attempt Within Five (5) Business Days. After Two Failed Attempts To Reach The Veteran Via Telephone, The Contractor Shall Send A Letter To The Veteran Informing Him Or Her The Eyeglasses Are Ready For Pickup. defective Service. A Service Output That Does Not Meet The Standard Of Performance Associated With The Performance Work Statement. key Personnel. Contractor Personnel That Are Evaluated In A Source Selection Process And That May Be Required To Be Used In The Performance Of A Contract By The Key Personnel Listed In The Pws. When Key Personnel Are Used As An Evaluation Factor In Best Value Procurement, An Offer Can Be Rejected If It Does Not Have A Firm Commitment From The Persons That Are Listed In The Proposal. quality Assurance. The Government Procedures To Verify That Services Being Performed By The Contractor Are Performed According To Acceptable Standards. quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (qasp). An Organized Written Document Specifying The Surveillance Methodology To Be Utilized By The Government For Surveillance Of Contractor Performance. quality Control. All Necessary Measures Taken By The Contractor To Assure That The Quality Of An End Product Or Service Shall Meet Contract Requirements. shipped. For Items Shipped Directly To Veterans By The Va, Items Will Be Considered Shipped When The Contractor Receives The Shipping Manifest From The Va. For Items Shipped Directly To Veterans By The Contractor (i.e., Upgraded Eyeglasses), Items Will Be Considered Shipped When The Items Are Mailed Via The Postal/package Carrier (e.g., United Parcel Service (ups), Fedex, Or United States Postal Service (usps)). subcontractor. One That Enters Into A Contract With A Prime Contractor. The Government Does Not Have Privity Of Contract With The Subcontractor. workday. The Number Of Hours Per Day The Contractor Provides Services In Accordance With The Contract. work Week. Monday Through Friday, Unless Otherwise Specified. 2.0.2 Acronyms/abbreviations: acc Ambulatory Care Center aql Acceptable Quality Level aus Acquisition And Utilization Specialist cboc Community Based Outpatient Clinic co Contracting Officer cor Contracting Officer S Representative hipaa Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act Of 1996 psas Prosthetics And Sensory Aids Service pws Performance Work Statement qa Quality Assurance qasp Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan qc Quality Control roe Remote Order Entry tms Training Management System vamc Veterans Affairs Medical Center visn Veterans Integrated Service Network vista Veterans Health Information System Technology Architecture part 3 contractor-furnished Items And Services 3.0 Contractor-furnished Items And Responsibilities: 3.0.1 Services: the Contractor Shall: provide All Labor (complying With Service Contract Act Wage Determinations), Equipment, Materials, Supplies, And Supervision. ensure All Of The Vendor S Employees Possess The Appropriate State Licensure/certifications Deemed Necessary By The Applicable State Law. provide Documentation Showing Initial Employee Orientation And On-going Training, Which Demonstrates The Employee S Knowledge, Experience, And Competence Are Appropriate For His/her Assigned Responsibilities. The Vendor Shall Document Assessment Of Employee Competency. As A Part Of The Employee S Initial Orientation, The Vendor Shall Provide An Orientation On The Va And On The Requirements Of This Contract. Training Topics Shall Cover All Aspects Of The Services Provided Under This Contract, Including Patient Confidentiality, Patient Safety And Risk Assessment, Hipaa, Remote Order Entry (roe), Vista, Communicating Safe Use And Care Of Equipment To Patients And Caregivers, And Infection Control Procedures. The Vendor Assures All Personnel Comply With All Current And Future Va Requirements Such As Safety, Ethics, And Hipaa, Required Of Business Associates, Which May Also Include Tms Training Assignments. ensure A High Degree Of Professionalism And Understanding Are Demonstrated When The Vendor S Employees Interact With Patients. The Vendor S Employees Are Expected To Be Discreet And Tactful And Demonstrate Concern, Compassion, And Patience. Some Patients Have Physical Disabilities Or Chronic Illnesses That Influence Their Behavior And Lifestyle. Verbal Or Physical Abuse, Or Unprofessional Behavior Or Conduct Toward A Patient And/or Caregiver, Will Not Be Tolerated. The Va Reserves The Right To Request The Removal Of Any Employee From Performance Of Services Under This Contract If His/her Behavior And/or Level Of Services Provided Are Not In Strict Accordance With The Requirements Of This Contract. ensure Vendor S Employees Provide Superior Customer Service And Answer All Patient Or Va Staff Inquiries No Later Than 5:00 P.m. The Following Business Day. make Employee Records, Including But Not Limited To Training Documentation, Available For Review By The Cor. This Request May Be Made During Visits To The Vendor S Facility, Or The Vendor May Be Requested To Submit The Documentation To The Cor S Location. The Vendor Shall Provide A List To The Cor That Identifies Employee S Location And The Type Of Services He/she Provides. The Initial List Shall Be Submitted 10 Days Prior To Performance Beginning Under The Contract. allow The Government To Perform Unannounced Site Visits To Any Vendor Facilities Or Off-site Locations At The Government S Discretion. ensure Professional Business Certifications/licensure Within The State(s) Required Per Each Facility Serviced. All Applicable Documentation Shall Be Provided To The Cor Prior To Each Employee Initiating Work In Accordance With The Contract And Annually Thereafter. 3.0.2 Materials: unless Provided By The Government At A Government Facility, The Contractor Shall Provide The Following: Furniture; A Lensometer; And Basic Tools And Materials For Adjusting And Completing Simple Repairs (e.g., To Nose Pads Or Screws, And Adjustments) To Eyeglasses At All Dispensing Locations Appropriate To The Size Of The Location And Estimated Quantity Of Customers. The Contractor Is Responsible For Display Boards, Equipment, And Tools Required For The Display Of Frames. The Government Will Provide Fax Machine And/or Printers At All Government Facilities Where Required (including To Any Location Without Roe Capabilities). The Contractor Is Responsible For Providing Fax Machines And/or Printers At All Off-site Locations. 3.0.3 Facilities: the Contractor Will Be Responsible For Providing Spaces/facilities To Perform Under The Contract For The Following Locations (within 10 Miles And No Greater Than A 20-minute Drive From The Servicing Va Facility Address): main Vamc location chillicothe athens Oh chillicothe cambridge Oh chillicothe lancaster Oh chillicothe marietta Oh chillicothe portsmouth Oh cincinnati greendale In cincinnati florence Ky cincinnati bellevue Ky cincinnati clermont Oh cincinnati hamilton Oh cincinnati georgetown Oh cleveland new Philadelphia Oh cleveland sandusky Oh cleveland east Liverpool Oh cleveland warren Oh cleveland ravenna Oh cleveland lorain Oh cleveland mansfield Oh columbus newark Oh columbus grove City Oh columbus marion Oh columbus zanesville Oh dayton lima Oh dayton richmond In dayton springfield Oh dayton middletown Oh *these Locations May Change Throughout The Life Of The Contract As The Needs Of The Va Change. This Contract Covers Any Site Moves Or Government-furnished Space Changes Deemed Fair And Reasonable By The Administrative Contracting Officer. **if Adequate Off-site Location Coverage Is Not Available, Vendor Is Responsible For Working With Cor To Determine Space And Needs Required To Perform Services On-site At Va Location. part 4 government-furnished Items And Services 4.0 Government-furnished Items And Responsibilities: 4.0.1 Equipment: the Government Will Supply The Following Equipment For Use Under The Contract: government Computer For Each Location sample Eyeglass Frames For Each Location fax Machines (as Needed) 4.0.2 Materials: the Government Shall Supply The Following Materials For Use Under The Contract: frame Selection Kit For Each Location 4.0.3 Facilities: the Va Will Provide Space At The Following Locations. Each Government-provided Space Listed Below Will Include Lights, Telephone, Climate Control, Desk, Office Chair, Patient Chair, Adequate Storage, Computer, And Secured Area. location estimate Of Total Number Of Eyeglasses For Ordering Period # 1 (base Year) minimum Required Days Of Operation Per Week akron Cboc 2,587 5 Daysâ  canton Cboc 2,587 5 Daysâ  lorain Cboc 1,360 2 Daysâ  mansfield Cboc 1,587 2 Daysâ  parma Cboc 2,668 5 Daysâ  youngstown Cboc 2,342 5 Daysâ  vamc Chillicothe 7,901* 5 Daysâ  vamc Cincinnati 9,730* 5 Daysâ  vamc Cleveland 9,168* 5 Daysâ  vamc Columbus 13,188* 5 Daysâ  vamc Dayton 10,390* 5 Daysâ  lake County Cboc 1,639 5 Daysâ  grove City Cboc 907 2 Daysâ  total Estimate For Ordering Period # 1 (base Year) 66,054 *denotes Locations Where Off-site Volume Was Included In Estimates **these Locations And Days Of Operation Requirements May Change Throughout The Life Of The Contract As The Needs Of The Va Change. This Contract Covers Any Site Moves Or Government-furnished Space Changes Deemed Fair And Reasonable By The Administrative Contracting Officer. part 5 specific Tasks 5.0 Specific Tasks: 5.0.1 Specific Task # 1: the Contractor Shall Provide The Following Services When Fitting For Or Dispensing Eyeglasses: vendor Shall Fit The Veteran With The Proper Frame Style For The Veteran And His/her Prescription. vendor Shall Determine The Pupillary Distance, Segment Height, And/or Optical Center Height. vendor Shall Troubleshoot Any Optical Issues Before Sending The Veteran Back To The Eye Clinic. vendor Shall Fit And Adjust Glasses For The Veteran. vendor Shall Perform Minor Repairs On Glasses (i.e., Adjust Nose Pads And Screws And Make Other Minor Adjustments). vendor Shall Educate Veterans On The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Different Segment Styles. vendor Shall Only Use Va Sample Frames As Sample/trial Frames. Sample Frames Shall Not To Be Sold Or Issued To Veterans Or Used For Repairs. vendor Shall Wash/sanitize Hands And All Sample Frames And Surfaces Used Between Each Patient With Va-approved Sanitizer As Part Of Infection Control Requirements. vendor Shall Be Required To Obtain Access To The Va S Roe And Enter Prescription And Patient Measurements Into The System. Vendor Shall Ensure That All Information Needed To Fabricate The Eyewear Is Included In The Roe. vendor Shall Be Required To Maintain A High Level Of Accuracy When Entering Orders Into Roe. Frequent Optician Errors Shall Be Addressed By The Vendor And Additional Training Shall Be Documented. vendor Shall Use The Va S Roe Unless It Is Not Available. For Off-site Vendors, The Off-site Vendor Shall Fax Orders To An On-site Vendor Location For Order Entry. Every Faxed Order Shall Include A Cover Sheet, Location, And Account Number If Not Using The Roe System. in The Event Roe Is Not Operational, The Vendor Shall Fax Orders To The Visnâ 10/12 Optical Lab Only On A Contingency Basis And Only With The Approval Of The Visn 10 Acquisition And Utilization Specialist (aus) Program Manager And/or Cor. vendor Shall Be Required To Obtain Access To Vista And Add A Comment To Veteran S Electronic Consult Indicating When The Veteran Ordered Glasses. as The Va S Electronic Health Record Program, Cerner, Is Implemented At Care Sites, Vendor Shall Be Required To Undergo Required Training To Gain Appropriate Access And Knowledge Of The System. During Training, The Optical Shop Hours May Be Reduced In Order To Fulfill Requirements For Go-live. once The Cerner System Is Implemented, The Vendor Shall Be Required To Maintain Appropriate Access And Follow Outlined Procedures To Ensure Accurate Eyeglass Processing. vendor May Not Batch Orders For More Than One Day. vendor Shall Respond To All Voicemail, My Healthevet Messages From Veterans, And Inquiries From Veterans, Family Members, Or Va Staff No Later Than 5:00 P.m. The Following Business Day. vendor Shall Offer A Retail Selection Of Frames, Lenses, And Add-on Options For Veteran To Choose From At Their Own Expense. if A Veteran Is Eligible For Eyewear, He/she Should Choose From The Collection Provided From The Visn 10/12 Optical Lab. Vendor Shall Not Attempt To Upgrade Eyewear By Soliciting Add-ons; The Add-ons Must Solely Be At The Request Of The Veteran And May Be Provided By The Vendor. Any Add-on Orders And Agreements Are Between The Veteran And The Vendor, And The Vendor Will Manufacture/supply The Upgraded Eyewear. vendor Awarded This Contract Must Enter Into An Agreement With The Veteran Canteen Service For Sale Of Goods On Government Property. This Agreement Will Include A Commission Payment On Retail Sales To The Veteran Canteen Service. This Refers To The Eyeglasses Sold To The Veteran That Are Not Part Of The Va Benefits. The Agreement With The Veteran Canteen Service Is A Requirement For Any Goods Sold At Va Facilities. vendor Shall Ensure That The Dispensary Is Open And Staffed During The Same Hours As The Servicing Eye Clinic, And For The Minimum Number Of Days Per Week Established In Section 4.0.3 Of This Pws. Vendor Shall Also Ensure Vendor Is Capable Of Providing Services To Patients Commensurate With The Government-provided Estimates. Each Site Should Be Staffed With The Appropriate Number Of Qualified Personnel To Provide Adequate Services To The Estimated Number Of Customers As Provided By The Government For Each Site. Dispensing Sites That Have Two Or More Personnel Shall Be Open During Lunch Period. Locations That Have One Personnel May Be Closed To Meet Legal Requirements For Lunch And Breaks. 5.0.2 Specific Task # 2: the Contractor Shall Conduct The Ordering, Delivery, And Inspection Functions Of The Eyeglasses In Accordance With The Following: the Visn 10/12 Optical Lab Will Ship All Completed Eyeglasses To The Appropriate Location And Include Packing Slips For Verification. If Discrepancies Are Found, The Vendor Must Notify The Visnâ 10/12 Optical Lab Within 24 Hours After Discovery Of The Discrepancy. the Va Reserves The Right To Ship Completed Eyeglasses Directly To The Veteran. Contractor Will Be Paid The Lower Rate When Eyeglasses Are Shipped Directly To The Veteran. vendor Will Notify The Veteran When Glasses Are Ready For Pick Up, No Later Than The Next Business Day After Delivery To The Dispensary. vendor Will Fit And Adjust On Site (preferred Method) Or Mail Glasses To The Veteran S Home If The Veteran Requests Them To Be Mailed. Vendor Will Be Responsible For All Shipping/mailing Costs Associated With Eyeglasses That Are Not Shipped Directly To The Veteran By The Va. The Vendor Shall Have A Confirmation Of Delivery (i.e., Ups, Fedex With Tracking Number, Or Usps-certified Mail (no Signature Required)). Regardless Of The Dispensing Method Chosen By The Veteran, The Vendor Will Document The Dispensing Date Or If Mailed, The Shipping Date In Vista Or Comparable Va Software Program. The Vendor Is Responsible For Tracking All Packages Until Delivery. any Packages Left In Status Other Than Delivered Are The Responsibility Of The Vendor To Resolve Within Seven (7) Business Days Of The Expected Delivery Date. vendor Will Provide The Local Prosthetic Service With A Copy Of The Visn 10/12 Optical Lab Invoice And An Invoice For Dispensing Fees. The Dispensing Fee Invoice Shall Be In Excel Format. The Invoice Must Be Typed And At Minimum, List The Veteran S Last Name, First Name, The Last Four Of His/her Social Security Number, Consult Number And The Date The Eyeglasses Were Dispensed To The Veteran Or Shipped. This Will Be Done For Each Individual Pair Of Eyeglasses Dispensed To The Veteran Or Shipped. vendor Is Responsible For Shipments Sent To The Visn 10/12 Optical Lab Including Patient Owned Frames. All Shipments Will Be Sent Via A Carrier That Can Be Tracked And Must Include A Packing Slip With Patient S Name, Last 4, Optical Shop Account Number, And A Detailed Description Of Items In The Shipment. vendor Shall Ensure That All Information Needed To Fabricate The Eyewear Is Included On The Order Form Sent To The Visn 10/12 Optical Lab No Later Than 5:00â p.m. The Following Workday. vendor Will Bring Any Quality Issues To The Attention Of The Visn 10 Aus Program Manager And/or Cor Within 24 Hours Of Receipt Of The Eyewear. vendor Will Receive The Prescription Consult From The Optometrist And Enter The Prescription And Patient Measurements Into The Roe System (where Available). Vendor Shall Ensure That All Information Needed To Fabricate The Eyeglasses Is Included In The Roe System. The Visn 10/12 Optical Lab Has Access To The Roe System. vendor Shall Use The Va S Roe System Unless It Is Not Available. Vendor S Third Party, Off-site Locations May Not Have Access To The Roe System. In Those Cases, The Third Party/off-site Vendor Shall Send Orders To The On-site Vendor S Location Of Choice And The On-site Vendor Will Be Responsible For Entering Into The Roe System. roe System Will Allow The Optician To View The Status Of The Eyeglasses, Including Whether They Have Been Dispensed Or Shipped. Vendor Can Enter Notes, Including But Not Limited To Special Instructions To The Lab Using The Roe System. 5.0.3 Specific Task # 3: the Contractor Shall Provide To The Cor Or Designee The Following Monthly Reports, Submitted Via Email, No Later Than Five (5) Business Days Following The End Of The Previous Month: patient Satisfaction Survey: A Survey Which The Contractor Is Required To Develop And Update As Needed. The Survey Will Be Approved By The Government Prior To Use. Contractor Shall Ensure A Minimum Of 50 Patients Per Month Complete The Survey At Each Location (vamc, Cbocs, And Clinics). timeliness Report: Measure Turnaround Times From Point Of Initial Contact (fitting) To Eyeglasses Being Dispensed. The Report Will Include At A Minimum The Following: the Location, Date Of Fitting, Optical Lab Order Date, Receipt Date From Optical Lab, And Date Dispensed/mailed To Patient. quality Report: Evaluate Any Issues With Eyeglass Frames, Lenses And Document The Findings, Recommendations And Actions Taken (this Report Addresses Common Problems With Eyeglasses Received From The Lab). part 6 attachment/technical Exhibit Listing 6.0 Attachment/technical Exhibit List 6.0.1 Attachment/technical Exhibit List Performance Requirements Summary: performance Requirements Summary performance Objective standard required Adherence Level the Contractor Shall Provide Services When Fitting For Or Dispensing Eyeglasses. all Customers Serviced (see Section 5.0.1 Of Pws) 100% the Contractor Shall Order, Accept Delivery, And Inspect All Eyeglasses Upon Receipt. all Orders (see Section 5.0.2 Of Pws) 98% the Contractor Shall Provide All Reports To The Government As Required. all Reports Received Within Five Business Days Of The End Of The Previous Month (see Section 5.0.3 Of Pws) 95% the Contractor Shall Provide All Completed Orders To The Optical Lab No Later Than 5:00 P.m. The Following Business Day. all Orders (see Section 5.0.2 Of Pws) 99% the Contractor Shall Respond To All Voicemails, My Healthevet Messages, And Inquiries From Veterans, Family Members, Or Va Staff No Later Than 5:00 P.m. The Following Business Day. all Customers Serviced (see Section 5.0.1 Of Pws) 100% the Contractor Shall Monitor Staff Compliance To Ensure Limited Optician Errors. all Orders (see Section 5.0.1 Of Pws) no More Than Two (2) Optician Errors Per Optician, Per Calendar Month disclaimer this Sources Sought Notice Is Issued Solely For Information And Planning Purposes Only And Does Not Constitute A Solicitation. All Information Received In Response To This Sources Sought Notice That Is Marked As Proprietary Will Be Handled Accordingly. Responses To This Notice Are Not Offers And Cannot Be Accepted By The Government To Form A Binding Contract. Responders Are Solely Responsible For All Expenses Associated With Responding To This Sources Sought Notice.

Details: Page 8 Of 13 page 1 Of 18 subject* stryker Drills & Surgical Equipment Page 1 Of 19 general Information contracting Office S Zip Code* 29029 solicitation Number* 36c24725q209 response Date/time/zone 01-27-2025 10:00 Eastern Time, New York, Usa archive 60 Days After The Response Date recovery Act Funds n set-aside sdvosbc product Service Code* 6515 naics Code* 339113 contracting Office Address department Of Veterans Affairs columbia Va Healthcare System 6439 Garners Ferry Road columbia, Sc 29029 point Of Contact* contracting Officer joseph Locke joseph.locke@va.gov (03) 979-0338 place Of Performance address department Of Veterans Affairs atlanta Va Healthcare System 1670 Clairmont Road atlanta, Ga postal Code 30033 country usa additional Information agency S Url Https://www.va.gov/atlanta-health-care/ url Description atlanta, Georgia Va Healthcare System agency Contact S Email Address joseph.locke@va.gov email Description Contracting Officer S E-mail Address description this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Items, 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. The Department Of Veterans affairs, Atlanta Va Healthcare System Located At 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, Ga 30033 Has A Brand Name Only Requirement. The Brand Name Is Stryker, The Brand Name Description Is Stryker System 9, Stryker Tpx. The Brand Name Rationale Is The Stryker System 9 And Core Tps Systems Are The Only Drills That Can Satisfy The Minimum Technical Requirements Identified By The Atlanta Vamc. this Request Is For A New, Firm Fixed Price Request For A Brand Name-only Procurement To Upgrade The Atlanta Vamc S Current Stryker Drill Systems. The Atlanta Vamc Operating Room Currently Owns/utilizes Stryker System 7;8 And Core Tps Systems. These Systems Have Exceeded End Of Useful Life. There Are No Spare Parts; No Repair Options For These Systems Because Stryker Has Determined These Systems To Be Obsolete And Has Pulled Them Out Of Production. The Instruments Will Be Used In Neuro, Spine, Ent, Otology, Neurotology, Otorhinolaryngology, Craniofacial And Maxillofacial, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Joint Work, Cochlear Implants, Amputations, And Open-heart Surgeries. this Requirement Is For The Purchase Forty-two (42) Individual Line Items To Including Drills, Saws, Blades, And Other Surgical Equipment Which Make Up The Stryker Drill System 9 And Core Tps System. this Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01 Effective 11/12/2024. the Combined Synopsis Solicitation Is 100% Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran Owned small Business (sdvosb). Note: Interested Sdvosb Offerors Must Be Registered In Sam.gov and Be Listed In Sba S Vetcert To Be Considered For Award. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This procurement Is 339114, With A Small Business Size Standard Of 750 Employees. the Fsc/psc Is 6520. the Network Contracting Office (nco 7) Is Seeking To Purchase Stryker System 9, Stryker Tpx Items. line Item # part Number And Item Description use And Why Item Is Unique To Stryker 1 7400-099-000 Tpx Universal Driver surgical Instrument That Is Specifc To Stryker, Which Is Used With A Variety Of Different Stryker Cutting Accessories That Enables The Cutting And Shaping Of Bone For Small Bone Procedures. 2 4605-000-000 System 9 Cordless Driver Handpiece surgical Instrument That Is Unique To Stryker That Is Used To Drill, Cut And Ream In Ortho Trauma Procedures. 3 7400-037-000 Tpx Recip Saw hand-held Electrically Powered Saw That Is Unique To Stryker That Is Used To Perform A Variety Of Non-dental Surgical Procedures Such As Drilling Or Sawing Bones And Tough Tissues. 4 7400-034-000 Tpx Sagittal Saw surgical Accessory That Is Specific To Stryker System 9 That Is Used In Orthopedic, Podiatry And Spinal Surgeries. 5 7400-031-000 Tpx Oscillating Saw stryker Surgical Instrument Used In Orthopedic Surgery For Precise Bone Cutting During Procedures Like Joint Replacements, Ankle, Shoulder, Hip And Knee Arthoplasty. 6 7400-015-000 Tpx Micro Drill surgical Accessory That Is Specific To Stryker Which Is Used For Drilling, Cutting, And Reaming In Orthopedic Trauma Surgeries. 7 4100-062-000 Wire Collect device Which Is Unique To Stryker And Is Intended To Connect To A Stryker Surgical Power Tool System Motor (it Is Locked And Held In A Collet Or Quick Coupling And Not Gripped In A Drill Chuck (jacobs Chuck)] To Convert The Non-dedicated Mechanical Energy Provided By The Motor To A Dedicated Mechanical Motion To Perform A Wire Driving/insertion Function When An appropriate Orthopedic Pin Is Inserted (e.g., K-wire) 8 4100-125-000 Pin Collect (2.0-3.2mm) a Feature Unique To Stryker's System 9 Power Tools, Which Is A Collection Mechanism Designed To Capture And Retain Small Bone Fragments Or Debris Generated During Orthopedic Surgeries, Particularly During Procedures Like Bone Reaming Or Drilling, Preventing Them From Scattering Within The Surgical Site And Potentially Causing Complications. 9 4100-231-000 Reamer surgical Accessory That Is Specific To Stryker System 9 That Is Used For Drilling, Cutting And Reaming In A Variety Of Orthopedic Procedures Including Spine, Foot And Ankle, Joint Replacement, General Trauma And Ortho Trauma Surgerical Procedures. 10 4100-110-000 Ao Small Drill surgical Accessory Specific To Stryker System 9 Used For Medium Bone Applications In Orthopedic Procedures. 11 4100-131-000 1/4" Drill With Key surgical Accessory That Is Specific To Stryker System 9 Used For Drilling And Sawing Into Large Bones And Tissues In Orthopedic Procedures. 12 7400-009-000 Tpx Handswitch a Stryker System 9 Tpx Hand Switch Is Usedâ to Control A Stryker Tpx Power Tool, Specifically Designed For Small Bone Orthopedic Procedures Like Hand, Wrist, Foot, And Ankle Surgeries, Allowing The Surgeon To Precisely Drill, Cut, And Shape Bone With A Variety Of Specialized Cutting Accessories, All While Providing Customizable Power And Feedback Through The Core 2 Console's I.d.â touch Software Which Is Proprietary To Stryker. 13 9212-000-000 System 9 Small Battery a Stryker System 9 Small Battery Is Specific To Stryker Surgical Instruments And Is Usedâ to Power Cordless Devices Or During Transport, Such As In A Neonatal Incubator.â the Battery Can Be Used For Devices Like Rechargeable Surgical Drilling Systems And Endoscopic Devices. 14 7400-004-000 Tpx Cable a Stryker Accessory Unique To Stryker System 9 That Enables Cutting And Shaping Of Bone For Small Bone Procedures. 15 9205-000-000 System 9 Dual Trigger Rotary Handpiece. a Stryker Unique Instrument A Hand-held, Electrically-powered Component Of A Surgical Power Tool Assembly Designed To Convert Electrical Energy Into A Non-dedicated Mechanical Energy To Perform A Variety Of Surgical Procedures Such As Drilling Or Sawing Of Bones And Tough Tissues. 16 9206-000-000 System 9 Reciprocating Saw a Stryker Surgical Instrument Unqiue To Stryker That Is Used For Cutting, Drilling And Reaming In Orthopedic Procedures. 17 9208-000-000 System 9 Sagittal Saw a Stryker Surgical Instrument Specific To Stryker System 9 That Is Used For A Variety Of Orthopedic Procedures Such As Ankle, Hip, Spione, Foot, Ankle And Joint Replacement. 18 8203-026-000 Dual Trigger Wire Collet device Which Is Unique To Stryker And Is Intended To Connect To A Stryker Surgical Power Tool System Motor (it Is Locked And Held In A Collet Or Quick Coupling And Not Gripped In A Drill Chuck (jacobs Chuck)] To Convert The Non-dedicated Mechanical Energy Provided By The Motor To A Dedicated Mechanical Motion To Perform A Wire Driving/insertion Function When An appropriate Orthopedic Pin Is Inserted (e.g., K-wire) line Item # part Number And Item Description use And Why Item Is Unique To Stryker 19 8203-126-000 Dual Trigger Pin Collet a Feature Unique To Stryker's System 9 Power Tools, Which Is A Collection Mechanism Designed To Capture And Retain Small Bone Fragments Or Debris Generated During Orthopedic Surgeries, Particularly During Procedures Like Bone Reaming Or Drilling, Preventing Them From Scattering Within The Surgical Site And Potentially Causing Complications. 20 6203-110-000 Ao Small Attachment a Stryker Attachment, Specific To Stryker System 9 Primarily Used For Precise Bone Drilling And Cutting In Orthopedic Trauma Surgeries, Particularly In Smaller Bone Areas Or When Delicate Bone Manipulation Is Required; It Is Designed To Provide Fine Control And Accuracy During Procedures Like Fracture Fixation With Small Screws Or Plates, Often Associated With The Ao (arbeitsgemeinschaft Fã¼r Osteosynthese) Surgical Technique. 21 6203-113-000 Hudson Attachment a Specialized Tool Attachment Specific To Stryker System 9 That Is Used In Orthopedic Surgery That Allows For The Connection Of Various Surgical Instruments, Like Drill Bits Or Screwdrivers, With A Specific "hudson" Fitting, Enabling Precise Bone Manipulation And Fixation During Procedures On The Stryker System 9 Surgical Power Drill;â essentially, It Acts As A Compatible Connector For Different Surgical Tools To Be Used With The Stryker System.â  22 6203-131-000 1/4" Keyed Chuck â a Mechanism Used Specifically With Stryker System 9 Surgical Instruments To Securely Hold Various Surgical Instruments Like Wires, Pins, Or Drill Bits Within The Rotating Handpiece By Tightening The Jaws Of The Chuck With A Special "chuck Key", Allowing For Quick And Easy Tool Changes During Surgery;â essentially, It Acts Like A Clamp To Firmly Grip The Chosen Surgical Tool In Place While The System Operates. 23 6203-135-000 Hudson/modified Trinkle Attachment a "hudson Modified Trinkle Attachment" In A Stryker System 9 Is A Specialized Tool Usedâ to Hold And Secure Various Surgical Drill Bits And Other Attachments Within The Power Drill Unit, Allowing For Efficient Bone Drilling And Manipulation During Orthopedic Procedures, Particularly When High Torque And Low Speed Are Required;â essentially, It Acts As A Connecting Piece Between The Drill Motor And The Chosen Surgical Tool With A Secure, "trinkle" Style Locking Mechanism, Modified To Fit The Specific Design Of Hudson Style Drill Bits, All Of Which Are Specific To Stryker Surgical Instruments. 24 9215-000-000 System 9 Large Battery a Stryker System 9 Large Battery Is Usedâ to Power Sttryker Surgical Power Tools, Like Drills, Saws, And Reamers, During Orthopedic And Podiatric Surgical Procedures, Providing Extended Run Time For Longer Or More Demanding Operations Compared To A Standard Battery Size;â it's Often Used In Situations Where Continuous Power Is Needed Without Interruption Due To Its Larger Capacity.â  25 9110-120-000us System 9 Sterile Battery Charger W/(b) Nema Power Cord a Battery Charger, Specific To Stryker And Unique That It Is Used To Charge Up To Six (6) Batteries At Once That Enables Wireless Charging, Battery Indicators Which Are Unique To Stryker And Include An Intuitive Interface Which Is A Feature Unique To Stryker System 9. 26 7102-650-000 4 Handpiece Solid Container Bundle a Container Specific To Stryker System 9 Surgical Instruments And Accessories That Is Molded To Specifically Fit Stryker Surgical Instruments And Attachments. 27 9207-000-000 System 9 Sternum Saw a Stryker Specific Surgical Power Tool That Is Used To Cut Through Sternum Tissue Quickly And Effeciently For Median Sternotomy, Which Opens The Chest By Splitting The Breastbone During Open Heart Procedures. 28 7207-003-000 Sternum Blade Guard a Surgical Accessory Specific To Stryker System 9 That Is Usedâ to Protect Soft Tissues From Accidental Contact With The Cutting Blade Of A Stryker System 9 Reciprocating Saw, Particularly During Procedures That Involve Cutting The Sternum (breastbone), Preventing Potential Damage To Surrounding Tissues During Surgery;â essentially Acting As A Safety Feature To Shield Soft Tissues From The Blade While Cutting Bone.â  29 7102-653-000 Cont W/ Solid Btm Kit a Container, Specific To Stryker In That The Dimensions Are Specific To House Stryker Surgical Accessories That Are Unique To Stryker System 9. 30 9215-000-000 System 9 Large Battery a Stryker System 9 Large Battery Is Usedâ to Power Sttryker Surgical Power Tools, Like Drills, Saws, And Reamers, During Orthopedic And Podiatric Surgical Procedures, Providing Extended Run Time For Longer Or More Demanding Operations Compared To A Standard Battery Size;â it's Often Used In Situations Where Continuous Power Is Needed Without Interruption Due To Its Larger Capacity.â  31 5407-350-000 Pi Drive 2 Plus Motor surgical Instrument Specific To Stryker System 9 Which Isâ primarily Used In Surgery As A High-speed, Electrically Powered Drill Motor For Bone Cutting, Drilling, And Shaping During Procedures Like Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery, Ent (ear, Nose, Throat) Surgery, And Other Minimally Invasive Procedures, Allowing Surgeons To Precisely Cut And Remove Bone Tissue With A Variety Of Attachments And Cutting Accessories Depending On The Specific Surgical Need;â it Is Often Used In Conjunction With A Stryker Core Console To Control Power And Settings.â  line Item # part Number And Item Description use And Why Item Is Unique To Stryker 32 5407-120-072 Hd 14cm Angled Attachme stryker Surgical Attachment Specific To Stryker System 9 33 5407-120-482 Elite 14cm Angled Attachment stryker System 9 Specific Attachment Used To Drill, Cut And Ream In A Variety Of Surgical Procedures. 34 5407-120-480 Elite 14cm Stright Attachment stryker System 9 Specific Attachment Used To Drill, Cut And Ream In A Variety Of Surgical Procedures. 35 5407-120-472 Elite 12cm Angled Attachment stryker System 9 Specific Attachment Used To Drill, Cut And Ream In A Variety Of Surgical Procedures. 36 5407-120-470 Elite 12cm Stright Attachment stryker System 9 Specific Attachment Used To Drill, Cut And Ream In A Variety Of Surgical Procedures. 37 5400-276-000 Core Sterilization Case, Small case With Dimensions That Are Specific To Stryker System 9 Surgical Tools That Is Compatible With A Variety Of Sterilization Methods And Is Used Specifically With Stryker System 9 Surgical Instruments. 38 5400-121-000 Electric Handswitch-right Handed a Stryker System 9 Handswitch Is Usedâ to Control A Variety Of Powered Surgical Instruments Which Are Specific To The Stryker System 9 Platform, Allowing Surgeons To Perform Cutting, Drilling, Reaming, And Other Bone Manipulation Procedures During Orthopedic Surgeries, With Features Like Variable Speed Control And Precise Power Delivery For Different Surgical Tasks Depending On The Attached Instrument;â essentially Acting As The Primary Control Unit For The System 9 Power Tools During An Operation.â  39 5420-100-000 Bone Mill + Base a Stryker System 9 Bone Mill Is A Surgical Device Usedâ secifically With Stryker System 9 To Efficiently Grind Harvested Bone From A Patient Into Small, Consistent Particles, Primarily Used In Orthopedic Procedures Like Spinal Fusion Surgery, Where The Bone Graft Is Needed To Promote Bone Growth And Fusion At The Surgical Site;â it Essentially Automates The Process Of Preparing Autologous Bone, Saving Time And Reducing Manual Effort During Surgery By Providing A Consistent Bone Particle Size With A Single-pass Cutting Action.â  40 5420-101-000 Bone Mill Plus Tray an Accessory Specific To Stryker System 9 Used For A Ariety Of Orthopedic Procedures.â the Stryker Bone Mill Is A Product That Can Be Used With The System 9 And Is Designedâ to Help Streamline The Preparation Of Harvested Bone 41 5400-704-000 The Mill Cable cable Specific To Stryker System 9 Bone Mill Uses To Pwer The Stryker System 9 Bone Mill Attachment. 42 1900-654-000 Hybrid Solid Container Bundle container Specific To Stryker System 9 Which Purpose Is To Store Surgical Attachments Which Are Specific To Stryker System 9. specific Need/ Salient Characteristics product: Surgical Drills brand Name, Stryker. brand Name Description: Stryker System 9, Stryker Tpx. brand Name Rationale: Stryker System 9 And Core Tps Systems Are The Only Drills That Can Satisfy The Minimum Technical Requirements Identified By The Atlanta Vamc. salient Characteristics: must Be Exact Match To Stryker System 9 And Stryker Tpx the New Corded System Must Be Compatible And Able To Plug Into The Consolidated Operating Room Equipment (cor) Console Without Any Other Power Sources Or Generators. Cor System Is Already Being Used At The Atlanta Vamc. must Be Compatible With Other Stryker Surgical Tools And Disposables In Use At The Facility. rotary Drill Must Have Drill And Ream Capability. rotary Drill Must Be Capable Of 1200 Rpms In Drill Mode, And 270 Rpms In Ream Mode. reciprocating Saw Must Have A Range From 10,000 Cuts Per Minute In Standard Mode And 13,000 Cuts Per Minute In Fast Mode. sagittal Saw Must Have A Range From 10,000 Cuts Per Minute In A Standard Mode And 12,000 Cuts Per Minute In Fast Mode. sternum Saw Must Accommodate Inverted Cutting Techniques And Be Fully Submersible. Must Also Have An Ipx 9 Rating And Have A Safety Bar Pocket Which Eliminates Accidental Actuations On The Handpiece. precision Saw Must Have A Range From 12,000 Cuts Per Minute In A Standard Mode And 16,000 Cuts Per Minute In Fast Mode. cordless System Must Have Lithium-ion Batteries. Batteries Must Be Laser-welded To Prevent Fluid Or Liquids From Entering Or Exiting The Battery. Batteries Must Also Have Autoclave Abuse Detection. device(s) Must Have Ability To Be Submerged Temporarily During Cleaning, Prior To Sterilization Without Loss Of Functionality. important: Vendors Shall Be An Authorized Dealer, Authorized Distributor, Or Authorized Reseller, And Be Verified By An Authorization Letter Or Other Documents From Stryker, Such That Stryker S Warranty And Service Are Provided And Maintained By Stryker. b.2 Price/cost Schedule item Information item Number description Of Supplies/services quantity unit unit Price amount 0001 8.00 ea __________________ __________________ 7400-099-000 Tpx Universal Driver local Stock Number: 7400-099-000 0002 8.00 ea __________________ __________________ 4605-000-000 System 9 Cordless Driver Handpiece local Stock Number: 4605-000-000 0003 8.00 ea __________________ __________________ 7400-037-000 Tpx Recip Saw local Stock Number: 7400-037-000 0004 8.00 ea __________________ __________________ 7400-034-000 Tpx Sagittal Saw local Stock Number: 7400-034-000 0005 8.00 ea __________________ __________________ 7400-031-000 Tpx Oscillating Saw local Stock Number: 7400-031-000 0006 8.00 ea __________________ __________________ 7400-015-000 Tpx Micro Drill local Stock Number: 7400-015-000 0007 8.00 ea __________________ __________________ 4100-062-000 Wire Collect local Stock Number: 4100-062-000 0008 8.00 ea __________________ __________________ 4100-125-000 Pin Collect (2.0-3.2mm) local Stock Number: 4100-125-000 0009 8.00 ea __________________ __________________ 4100-231-000 Reamer local Stock Number: 4100-231-000 item Number description Of Supplies/services quantity unit unit Price amount 0010 8.00 ea __________________ __________________ 4100-110-000 Ao Small Drill local Stock Number: 4100-110-000 0011 8.00 ea __________________ __________________ 4100-131-000 1/4" Drill With Key local Stock Number: 4100-131-000 0012 8.00 ea __________________ __________________ 7400-009-000 Tpx Handswitch local Stock Number: 7400-009-000 0013 20.00 ea __________________ __________________ 9212-000-000 System 9 Small Battery local Stock Number: 9212-000-000 0014 16.00 ea __________________ __________________ 7400-004-000 Tpx Cable local Stock Number: 7400-004-000 0015 11.00 ea __________________ __________________ 9205-000-000 System 9 Dual Trigger Rotary Handpiece. local Stock Number: 9205-000-000 0016 11.00 ea __________________ __________________ 9206-000-000 System 9 Reciprocating Saw local Stock Number: 9206-000-000 0017 11.00 ea __________________ __________________ 9208-000-000 System 9 Sagittal Saw local Stock Number: 9208-000-000 0018 11.00 ea __________________ __________________ 8203-026-000 Dual Trigger Wire Collet local Stock Number: 8203-026-000 item Number description Of Supplies/services quantity unit unit Price amount 0019 11.00 ea __________________ __________________ 8203-126-000 Dual Trigger Pin Collet local Stock Number: 8203-126-000 0020 11.00 ea __________________ __________________ 6203-110-000 Ao Small Attachment local Stock Number: 6203-110-000 0021 11.00 ea __________________ __________________ 6203-113-000 Hudson Attachment local Stock Number: 6203-113-000 0022 11.00 ea __________________ __________________ 6203-131-000 1/4" Keyed Chuck local Stock Number: 6203-131-000 0023 11.00 ea __________________ __________________ 6203-135-000 Hudson/modified Trinkle Attachment local Stock Number: 6203-135-000 0024 28.00 ea __________________ __________________ 9215-000-000 System 9 Large Battery local Stock Number: 9215-000-000 0025 2.00 ea __________________ __________________ 9110-120-000us System 9 Sterile Battery Charger W/(b) Nema Power Cord local Stock Number: 9110-120-000us 0026 11.00 ea __________________ __________________ 7102-650-000 4 Handpiece Solid Container Bundle local Stock Number: 7102-650-000 0027 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 9207-000-000 System 9 Sternum Saw local Stock Number: 9207-000-000 item Number description Of Supplies/services quantity unit unit Price amount 0028 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 7207-003-000 Sternum Blade Guard local Stock Number: 7207-003-000 0029 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 7102-653-000 Cont W/ Solid Btm Kit local Stock Number: 7102-653-000 0030 10.00 ea __________________ __________________ 9215-000-000 System 9 Large Battery local Stock Number: 9215-000-000 0031 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 5407-350-000 Pi Drive 2 Plus Motor local Stock Number: 5407-350-000 0032 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 5407-120-072 Hd 14cm Angled Attachment local Stock Number: 5407-120-072 0033 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 5407-120-482 Elite 14cm Angled Attachment local Stock Number: 5407-120-482 0034 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 5407-120-480 Elite 14cm Stright Attachment local Stock Number: 5407-120-480 0035 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 5407-120-472 Elite 12cm Angled Attachment local Stock Number: 5407-120-472 0036 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 5407-120-470 Elite 12cm Stright Attachment local Stock Number: 5407-120-470 item Number description Of Supplies/services quantity unit unit Price amount 0037 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 5400-276-000 Core Sterilization Case, Small local Stock Number: 5400-276-000 0038 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 5400-121-000 Electric Handswitch-right Handed local Stock Number: 5400-121-000 0039 2.00 ea __________________ __________________ 5420-100-000 Bone Mill + Base local Stock Number: 5420-100-000 0040 2.00 ea __________________ __________________ 5420-101-000 Bone Mill Plus Tray local Stock Number: 5420-101-000 0041 2.00 ea __________________ __________________ 5400-704-000 The Mill Cable local Stock Number: 5400-704-000 0042 8.00 ea __________________ __________________ 1900-654-000 Hybrid Solid Container Bundle local Stock Number: 1900-654-000 grand Total __________________ b.3 Delivery Scheduleitem Number shipping Information quantity delivery Date 0001 ship To: atlanta Va Healthcare System va Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road decatur, Ga 30033 usa 8.00 45 Days After Effective Date Of Contract fob: destination 0002 8.00 0003 8.00 0004 8.00 0005 8.00 0006 8.00 0007 8.00 0008 8.00 0009 8.00 0010 8.00 0011 8.00 0012 8.00 0013 20.00 0014 16.00 0015 11.00 0016 11.00 0017 11.00 0018 11.00 0019 11.00 0020 11.00 0021 11.00 0022 11.00 0023 11.00 0024 28.00 0025 2.00 0026 11.00 0027 4.00 0028 4.00 0029 4.00 0030 10.00 0031 4.00 0032 4.00 0033 4.00 0034 4.00 0035 4.00 0036 4.00 0037 4.00 0038 4.00 0039 2.00 0040 2.00 0041 2.00 0042 8.00 the Full Text Of Far Provisions Or Clauses May Be Accessed Electronically At Http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. 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 Addresses: Http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ far title date 52.204-7 system For Award Management oct 2018 52.204-16 commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting aug 2020 52.212-1 instructions To Offerors Commercial Items nov 2021 52.212-2 evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services nov 2021 52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications Commerical Items (nov 2021) the Offeror Shall Complete Only Paragraph (b) Of This Provision If The Offeror Has Completed The Annual Representations And Certification Electronically In The System For Award Management (sam) Accessed Through Https://www.sam.gov. If The Offeror Has Not Completed The Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically, The Offeror Shall Complete Only Paragraphs (c) Through (v)) Of This Provision. (b)(1) Annual Representations And Certifications. Any Changes Provided By The Offeror In Paragraph (b)(2) Of This Provision Do Not Automatically Change The Representations And Certifications In Sam. (2) The Offeror Has Completed The Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically In Sam Accessed Through Http://www.sam.gov. After Reviewing Sam Information, The Offeror Verifies By Submission Of This Offer That The Representations And Certifications Currently Posted Electronically At Far 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications--commercial Products And Commercial Services, Have Been Entered Or Updated In The Last 12 Months, Are Current, Accurate, Complete, And Applicable To This Solicitation (including The Business Size Standard Applicable To The Naics Code Referenced For This Solicitation), At The Time This Offer Is Submitted And Are Incorporated In This Offer By Reference (see Far 4.1201), Except For Paragraphs . [offeror To Identify The Applicable Paragraphs At (c) Through (v) Of This Provision That The Offeror Has Completed For The Purposes Of This Solicitation Only, If Any. These Amended Representation(s) And/or Certification(s) Are Also Incorporated In This Offer And Are Current, Accurate, And Complete As Of The Date Of This Offer. Any Changes Provided By The Offeror Are Applicable To This Solicitation Only, And Do Not Result In An Update To The Representations And Certifications Posted Electronically On Sam.] (end Of Provision) the Following Commercial Items Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: 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): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ far title date 52.204-10 reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards jun 2020 52.204-13 system For Award Management Maintenance oct 2018 52.204-18 commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance aug 2020 52.209-6 protecting The Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For debarment nov 2021 52.212-4 contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Items dec 2022 52.212-5 contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statues Or Executive Orders mar 2023 52.219-27 notice Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set- Aside oct 2022 52.222-3 convict Labor jun 2003 52.222-19 child Labor Cooperation With Authorities And Remidies dec 2022 52.222-36 equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities jun 2020 52.222-50 combating Trafficking In Persons nov 2021 52.222-54 employment Eligibility Verification may 2022 52.223-18 encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While driving jun 2020 52.225-1 buy American-supplies oct 2022 52.225-13 restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases feb 2021 52.232-33 payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-system For Award management oct 2018 52.232-40 providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business subcontractors mar 2023 852.212-71 gray Market And Counterfeit Items feb 2023 852.212-72 gray Market And Counterfeit Items (deviation) feb 2023 852.219-73 va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled veteran-owned Small Business (deviation) jan 2023 page 10 Of 13 page 1 Of 18 vaar 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (may 2018) the Bidder Or Offeror Agrees That If A Contract Is Awarded To Him/her, As A Result Of This Solicitation, He/she Will Not Advertise The Award Of The Contract In His/her Commercial Advertising In Such A Manner As To State Or Imply That The Department Of Veterans Affairs Endorses A Product, Project Or Commercial Line Of Endeavor. (end Of Clause) vaar 852.211-70 Equipment Operation And Maintenance Manuals (nov 2018) the Contractor Shall Follow Standard Commercial Practices To Furnish Manual(s), Handbook(s) Or Brochure(s) Containing Operation, Installation, And Maintenance Instructions, Including Pictures Or Illustrations, Schematics, And Complete Repair/test Guides, As Necessary, For Technical Medical Equipment And Devices, And/or Other Technical And Mechanical Equipment Provided Per All Clin S. The Manuals, Handbooks Or Brochures Shall Be Provided In Hard Copy, Soft Copy Or With Electronic Access Instructions, Consistent With Standard Industry Practices For The Equipment Or Device. Where Applicable, The Manuals, Handbooks Or Brochures Will Include Electrical Data And Connection Diagrams For All Utilities. The Documentation Shall Also Contain A Complete List Of All Replaceable Parts Showing Part Number, Name, And Quantity Required. (end Of Clause) vaar 852.219-76 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Supplies And Products (jan 2023) (deviation) this Solicitation Includes Vaar 852.219-10 Va Notice Of Total Service-disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020); accordingly, Any Contract Resulting From This Solicitation Is Subject To The Limitation On Subcontracting Requirements In 13 Cfr 125.6. The Contractor Is Advised That In Performing Contract Administration Functions, The Contracting Officer May Use The Services Of A Support Contractor(s) Retained By Va To Assist In Assessing The Contractor's Compliance With The Limitations On Subcontracting Or Percentage Of Work Performance Requirements Specified In The Clause. To That End, The Support Contractor(s) May Require Access To Contractor's Offices Where The Contractor's Business Records Or Other Proprietary Data Are Retained And To Review Such Business Records Regarding The Contractor's Compliance With This Requirement. all Support Contractors Conducting This Review On Behalf Of Va Will Be Required To Sign An Information Protection And Non-disclosure And Disclosure Of Conflicts Of Interest Agreement To Ensure The Contractor's Business Records Or Other Proprietary Data Reviewed Or Obtained In The Course Of Assisting The Contracting Officer In Assessing The Contractor For Compliance Are Protected To Ensure Information Or Data Is Not Improperly Disclosed Or Other Impropriety Occurs. furthermore, If Va Determines Any Services The Support Contractor(s) Will Perform In Assessing Compliance Are Advisory And Assistance Services As Defined In Far 2.101, Definitions, The Support Contractor(s) Must Also Enter Into An Agreement With The Contractor To Protect Proprietary Information As Required By Far 9.505-4, Obtaining Access To Proprietary Information, Paragraph (b). The Contractor Is Required To Cooperate Fully And Make Available Any Records As May Be Required To Enable The Contracting Officer To Assess The Contractor's Compliance With The Limitations On Subcontracting Or Percentage Of Work Performance Requirement. (end Of Clause) page 12 Of 13 page 1 Of 18 vaar 852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) definitions. As Used In This Clause contract Financing Payment Has The Meaning Given In Far 32.001. designated Agency Office Has The Meaning Given In 5 Cfr 1315.2(m). 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. invoice Payment Has The Meaning Given In Far 32.001. payment Request Means Any Request For Contract Financing Payment Or Invoice Payment Submitted By The Contractor Under This Contract. 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. data Transmission. A Contractor Must Ensure That The Data Transmission Method And Format Are Through One Of The Following: va S Electronic Invoice Presentment And Payment System. (see Web Site At Http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.) 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). The X12 Edi Web Site (http://www.x12.org) Includes Additional Information On Edi 810 And 811 Formats. invoice Requirements. Invoices Shall Comply With Far 32.905. exceptions. If, Based On One Of The Circumstances Below, 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: awards Made To Foreign Vendors For Work Performed Outside The United States; classified Contracts Or Purchases When Electronic Submission And Processing Of Payment Requests Could Compromise The Safeguarding Of Classified Or Privacy Information; contracts Awarded By Contracting Officers In The Conduct Of Emergency Operations, Such As Responses To National Emergencies; solicitations Or Contracts In Which The Designated Agency Office Is A Va Entity Other Than The Va Financial Services Center In Austin, Texas; Or solicitations Or Contracts In Which The Va Designated Agency Office Does Not Have Electronic Invoicing Capability As Described Above. (end Of Clause) vaar 852.246-71 Rejected Goods (oct 2018) supplies And Equipment. Rejected Goods Will Be Held Subject To Contractor S Order For Not More Than 15 Days, After Which The Rejected Merchandise Will Be Returned To The Contractor's Address At The Contractor S Risk And Expense. Expenses Incident To The Examination And Testing Of Materials Or Supplies That Have Been Rejected Will Be Charged To The Contractor. perishable Supplies. The Contractor Shall Remove Rejected Perishable Supplies Within 48 Hours After Notice Of Rejection. Supplies Determined To Be Unfit For Human Consumption Will Not Be Removed Without Permission Of The Local Health Authorities. Supplies Not Removed Within The Allowed Time May Be Destroyed. The Department Of Veterans Affairs Will Not Be Responsible For, Nor Pay For, Products Rejected. The Contractor Will Be Liable For Costs Incident To Examination Of Rejected Products. (end Of Clause) page 13 Of 13 instruction To Offerors all Quoters Shall Submit Your Quotes No Later Than January 27, 2025, At 10:00am (est), Via Email To Joseph.locke@va.gov. Please Place In Attention: 36c24725q0209 Surgical Drills In The Subject Line Of Your Email. All Offers Must Include The Solicitation Number. Late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). Any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail No Later Than January 23, 2024, At 12:00pm (est), Via The Same Email Address. Questions Received Later Than This Time/date May Not Receive A Response. 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: technical price any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below. point Of Contact joseph Locke contracting Officer network Contracting Office 7 Joseph.locke@va.gov