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Details: This Is Modification 12 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: part Three, Four, Five, And Six Of The Mtic Technical Library Are Added To The List Of Attachments. the Due Date For The Submission Of Comments Regarding The Draft Request For Proposal (drfp) Is Extended To January 7, 2025, At 5:00 P.m Central Standard Time. this Is Not A Request For Proposal. No Proposals Are To Be Submitted In Response To This Notice. to Request Access To The Mtic Technical Library, You Must Provide A Completed “mtic Technical Library Request Form” Via Email To Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov. When Responding Reference 80jsc024mtic Mtic-technical Library In The Subject Line. please Note That After The Request Form Is Submitted, You Must Have A Log In For Sam.gov. Once Logged In, Click The Request Access Button In The Attachments/links Section Of The Announcement. all Foreign Nationals From Designated Countries Covered By A Programmatic Technology Transfer Control Plan (pttcp) Or Requiring Access To Export Controlled Information Are Required To Have An Individual Technology Transfer Control Plan (i-ttcp) With A Non-disclosure Agreement (nda). Foreign Nationals From Non-designated Countries Requiring Access To Export-controlled Information Covered By A P-ttcp Are Required To Comply With The International Partner Or Foreign National Certification Contained In The P-ttcp. it Is The Offeror's Responsibility To Monitor This Website For The Release Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). Potential Offerors Will Be Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 12 --- this Is Modification 11 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: the Following Applicable Document Is Added To The Attachment Section Of This Posting: draft Request For Proposal 80jsc024mtic L-10 Zip Folder this Is Not A Request For Proposal. No Proposals Are To Be Submitted In Response To This Notice. it Is The Offeror's Responsibility To Monitor This Website For The Release Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). Potential Offerors Will Be Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 11 --- this Is Modification 10 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: the Draft Request For Proposal And Applicable Documents Are Hereby Posted In The Attachment Section Of This Posting. The Draft Rfp 80jsc024mtic Zip Folder Includes The Following: mtic Draft Request For Proposal (drfp) Cover Letter mtic Drfp 80jsc025r7002 l-3 Past Performance Relevancy Matrix l-5 Technical Resources Template l-6a Mtic Cost Price Template l-6b Minor Subcontracting Template l-7 Mtic Tcp Rate Build-up Form l-8 Prime Subcontractor Identification And Sow Division Of Work Listing Worksheet l-9 Pre-award Survey Of Prospective Contractor Accounting System Checklist attachment J-12 Iagp And Gfp attachment J-13 Gf Sw, It Sys, & Models, Contractor Hosted And Sustained Apps, And Licenses attachment J-17 Dd 254, Contract Security Classification Specification attachment J-18 Department Of Labor Wage Determination attachment J-19 Managed Documents mtic Template For Submission Of Comments Is Posted In The Attachment Section Of This Posting. contracting Officer Point Of Contact Updated. this Is Not A Request For Proposal. No Proposals Are To Be Submitted In Response To This Notice. this Notice Is Issued By The Nasa/jsc To Post A Draft Rfp To Solicit Responses From Interested Parties. This Document Is For Information And Planning Purposes And To Allow Industry The Opportunity To Verify Reasonableness And Feasibility Of The Requirement, As Well As Promote Competition. nasa Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, Is Applicable. The Center Ombudsman For This Acquisition Can Be Found At Https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/procurement-ombuds-comp-advocate-listing.pdf. this Draft Rfp Is Not To Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government, Nor Will The Government Pay For The Information Submitted In Response. The Government May Not Respond To Questions/concerns Submitted. The Government Will Use The Information To Finalize The Rfp As Necessary. all Comments Or Questions Regarding The Draft Rfp Shall Be Submitted Electronically Utilizing The “mtic Template For Submission Of Comments” Via Email To Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov, No Later Than January 3, 2025, At 5:00 P.m. Central Standard Time. When Responding Reference 80jsc025r7002 Mtic-drfp. if A Solicitation Is Released, Then It And Any Additional Documents Will Be Available On Www.sam.gov. It Is The Offeror's Responsibility To Monitor This Website For The Release Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). Potential Offerors Will Be Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments, If Any. it Is The Offeror's Responsibility To Monitor This Website For The Release Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). Potential Offerors Will Be Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). nasa Intends To Publicize A Listing Of Respondents In Order To Facilitate Teaming Arrangements. Should Your Firm Desire Not To Be Included In This Listing, Clearly Indicate This Desire In Your Response. obtaining Access To Export Controlled Content: to Request Access To The Mtic Technical Library, Please Complete The Technical Library Request Form In The "attachments" Section Below. Once The Technical Library Request Form Is Submitted Through E-mail To Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov, Please Request Access To All Mtic Technical Library Zip Folders In The "attachments" Section In Sam.gov. If Approved, You Will Be Granted Access To All Mtic Technical Library Zip Documents. please Note That After Submitting The Technical Library Request Form, You Must Have A Log In For Sam.gov. Once Logged In, Click The Request Access Button In The Attachments/links Section Of The Announcement. all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 10 --- this Is Modification 9 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made:part One And Two Of The Technical Library Are Available And The Following Documents Are Added To The List Of Attachments: mtic Industry Update Charts mtic Requirements Points Of Contacts mtic Industry Update Interested Parties List mtic Industry Update Questions And Answers mtic Technical Library Reference Document Part One And Two mtic Technical Library Part One mtic Technical Library Part Two mtic Technical Library Request Form to Request Access To The Mtic Technical Library, You Must Provide A Completed “mtic Technical Library Request Form” Via Email To Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov. When Responding Reference 80jsc024mtic Mtic-technical Library In The Subject Line. please Note That After The Request Form Is Submitted, You Must Have A Log In For Sam.gov. Once Logged In, Click The Request Access Button In The Attachments/links Section Of The Announcement. all Foreign Nationals From Designated Countries Covered By A Programmatic Technology Transfer Control Plan (pttcp) Or Requiring Access To Export Controlled Information Are Required To Have An Individual Technology Transfer Control Plan (i-ttcp) With A Non-disclosure Agreement (nda). Foreign Nationals From Non-designated Countries Requiring Access To Export-controlled Information Covered By A P-ttcp Are Required To Comply With The International Partner Or Foreign National Certification Contained In The P-ttcp. all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 9 --- this Is Modification 8 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: to Facilitate Open Communication With Industry, Nasa Johnson Space Center (jsc) Plans To Conduct An Industry Update For Mtic. The Presentation Date Has Changed From Thursday, September 5, 2024, At 9:00am To 11:00am Central Standard Time (cst) To Friday, September 6, 2024, At 9:00am To 11:00am Central Standard Time (cst). please Rsvp For Industry Update Via Email At Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov By 12:00pm Cst On Thursday, September 5, 2024. A Microsoft Teams Meeting Notice Will Be Provided For Those Who Rsvp To This Announcement. All Previous Rsvps Are Still Valid. Attendance Information Should Include The Following: company Name point Of Contact Name point Of Contact Email business Size please Email Any Questions To Eric S. Festa At Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov. The Government Will Officially Respond To All Questions By Posting Responses To Sam.gov And The Mtic Website After The Industry Update Event. all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 8 --- this Is Modification 7 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: to Facilitate Open Communication With Industry, Nasa Johnson Space Center (jsc) Plans To Conduct An Industry Update For Mtic. The Presentation Will Be Held On Thursday, September 5, 2024, At 9:00am To 11:00am Central Standard Time (cst). The Industry Update Will Be Conducted Virtually Via Teams. please Rsvp For Industry Update Via Email At Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov By 12:00pm Cst On Wednesday, September 4, 2024. A Microsoft Teams Meeting Notice Will Be Provided For Those Who Rsvp To This Announcement. Attendance Information Should Include The Following: company Name point Of Contact Name point Of Contact Email business Size please Email Any Questions To Eric S. Festa At Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov. The Government Will Officially Respond To All Questions By Posting Responses To Sam.gov And The Mtic Website After The Industry Update Event. all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 7 --- this Is Modification 6 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made:the “mtic Industry Day Questions And Answers” Is Added To The List Of Attachments. all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 6 --- this Is Modification 5 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made:the “mtic Interested Parties List” Is Added To The List Of Attachments. all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 5 --- this Is Modification 4 To The Synopsis Entitled Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made:the “mtic Industry Day Charts” Are Added To The List Of Attachments. all Questions Should Be Directed To The Points Of Contact Identified Below. Interested Parties Are Responsible For Monitoring This Website For Information Related To This Acquisition. --- End Of Modification 4 --- modification 3 this Is Modification 3 To The Rfi Entitledmission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Originally Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: 1. The Following Location Has Been Added For An In-person Industry Day Option. industry Day Will Be Held In A Hybrid Format. The In-person Option For Industry Day Will Be At The Following Location: gilruth Conference Center lone Star Room johnson Space Center (jsc) 2101 E Nasa Pkwy, Houston, Tx 77058 2. Corrected The Secondary Point Of Contact Email From Jsc-mitc@mail.nasa.gov To Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov. the Due Date For Responses Is Not Extended. offerors Are Responsible For Monitoring This Site For The Release Of The Solicitation And Any Amendments. Potential Offerors Are Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). --- End Of Modification 3 --- modification 2 - May 22, 2024 this Is Modification 2 To The Rfi Entitledmission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: added Clarifying Language Regarding The Page Count Limitations. Additionally, Added The Industry Day Announcement.corrected Spelling Errors In Modification 1. the Due Date For Responses Is Not Extended. offerors Are Responsible For Monitoring This Site For The Release Of The Solicitation And Any Amendments. Potential Offerors Are Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). --- End Of Modification 2 --- modification 1 - May 20, 2024 this Is Modification1 To The Rfi Entitledmission Technical Integration Contract (mtic), 80jsc024mtic, Which Was Posted On May 16, 2024. You Are Notified That The Following Changes Are Made: changed The Email Inbox Address From Jsc-mtic@nasa.gov To Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov. the Due Date For Responses Is Not Extended. offerors Are Responsible For Monitoring This Site For The Release Of The Solicitation And Any Amendments. Potential Offerors Are Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any). --- End Of Modification 1 --- background the National Aeronautics And Space Administration (nasa) Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (jsc) Is Hereby Soliciting Information From Potential Sources For The Mission Technical Integration Contract (mtic). Mtic Is The Follow-on Acquisition For The Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (hsftic). See Enclosed “historical Scope Of Work” For Detailed Requirements. current Contractor: Barrios Technology, Ltd.; contract Number: 80jsc020c0017; estimated Contract Value: Approximately $337 Million; contract Expiration Date: September 30, 2025 the Government Does Not Intend To Acquire A Commercial Item Using Far Part 12. the Naics Code And Size Standard Are 541715 And 1,000 Employees, Respectively. information Requested nasa Jsc Is Seeking Capability Statements From All Interested Parties, Including All Socioeconomic Categories Of Small Businesses And Historically Black Colleges And Universities (hbcu)/minority Institutions (mi), And Members Of The Underserved Communities As Defined By Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity And Support For Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government, For The Purposes Of Determining The Appropriate Level Of Competition And/or Small Business Subcontracting Goals For Mtic. The Government Reserves The Right To Consider A Small, 8(a), Women-owned (wosb), Service Disabled Veteran (sd-vosb), Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business (edwosb) Or Hubzone Business Set-aside Based On Responses Received. additionally, In Support Of The Executive Order (eo) 13985, Advancing Racial Equity And Support For Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government, Nasa Is Seeking To Advance Equity Or Remove Barriers For Members Of Underserved Communities Related To This Requirement. As Defined In The Eo, Underserved Communities Refers To Populations Sharing A Particular Characteristic, As Well As Geographic Communities, That Have Been Systematically Denied A Full Opportunity To Participate In Aspects Of Economic, Social, And Civic Life, As Exemplified By The List In The Preceding Definition Of "equity." Equity Means The Consistent And Systematic Fair, Just, And Impartial Treatment Of All Individuals, Including Individuals Who Belong To Underserved Communities That Have Been Denied Such Treatment, Such As Black, Latino, And Indigenous And Native American Persons, Asian Americans And Pacific Islanders And Other Persons Of Color; Members Of Religious Minorities; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer (lgbtq+) Persons; Persons With Disabilities; Persons Who Live In Rural Areas; And Persons Otherwise Adversely Affected By Persistent Poverty Or Inequality. the Following Requested Inputs Are Limited To No More Than Five Pages Total For Inputs One And Two. Inputs Three Through Six And Responses To The Oci Request Are Unlimited. interested Firms Having The Required Capabilities Necessary To Meet The Following Requirements Described Herein Should Submit A Capability Statement Of No More Than Five Pages Indicating The Ability To Perform All Aspects Of The Effort. Mtic Will Provide Program Management Business Management, Configuration Management And Data Management, Information Technology, Systems Engineering And Integration, Mission Integration, Operations, Safety And Mission Assurance/program Risk, And Program Research And Communication Support Services. Please See The Enclosed Document Entitled “historical Scope Of Work” To Determine Your Ability To Perform All Aspects Of This Effort.[cok(b1] in Addition To The Information Requested Above, Interested Parties May Also Provide Optional Comments On This Potential Acquisition Regarding Contract Type, Structure, Incentive Arrangements, Evaluation Criteria, Or Performance Metrics. to Support The Requirements Identified In This Request For Information (rfi)/sources Sought Notification, What Barriers Or Opportunities Exist To Engage Subject Matter Experts From Industry And Academia And How Can Those Barriers Be Overcome? How Can Underserved Communities Be Leveraged? to Support The Requirements Identified In This Rfi, What Barriers Or Opportunities Exist To Partner With Subcontractors That Employ Members Of Underserved Communities, As Defined Above? what Other Recommendations Would You Make To Enhance Diversity And Inclusion? what Should Be Considered To Encourage Full Participation And Contribution Of Organizations And Individuals (e.g., Outreach Efforts And Innovative Partnerships) In Performance Of This Requirement? organizational Conflicts Of Interest (oci): nasa/jsc Is Requesting Information From Industry Regarding Potential Organizational Conflicts Of Interest (oci) Arising From Mtic. the Nature Of The Work Anticipated Under Mtic May Create The Potential For Oci(s) As Currently Described In Far Subpart 9.5. Each Interested Party Should Review Far Subpart 9.5 In Light Of Nasa’s Anticipation Of Oci Issues And Consider Carefully The Extent To Which An Oci May Arise Before Making The Decision To Compete For The Mission Technical Integration Contract. nasa Seeks Input In The Following Areas. Interested Parties Are Requested To Address The Following Questions: 1. What Type(s) Of Oci Issues Would Your Company Or Potential Team Identify, If Any, Should You Choose To Propose On The Mission Technical Integration Contract? 2. What Strategies Would You Anticipate Proposing To Mitigate The Oci Issues That You Identified (if Any)? Please Provide Strategy Details, Previous Examples/experience With Other Contracts With Nasa Or Other Agencies, Etc. 3. Are There Any Other Types Of Potential Oci Issues With The Proposed Mtic Contract That Were Not Identified In This Rfi (assuming Any Were Identified)? 4. Does Your Company Foresee Any Oci Issues Associated With The Mtic Contract That Would Cause You To Decide Not To Propose On The Potential Mission Technical Integration Contract Rfp? nasa Will Review Any Responses Received Regarding Potential Oci And Each Offeror’s Proposed Oci Mitigation Strategy. Nasa Will Respond To Each Company Who Submits A Mitigation Strategy. Nasa’s Response Is Not Intended To Serve As A Confirmation That, In Fact, All Potential Oci Have Been Identified, An Oci Will Ultimately Exist, Or That An Interested Party Is Capable Of Successfully Eliminating Or Mitigating An Identified Oci. Nasa’s Response Is Also Not Intended To Encourage Or Discourage Any Interested Party From Responding To An Rfp Issued For Mission Technical Integration Contract In The Future. Furthermore, Nasa’s Response In No Way Alters Or Interprets Far 9.5 As It Applies To A Final Statement Of Work Or A Final Proposal Submission, Should An Interest Party Elect To Submit A Proposal To An Rfp For Mission Technical Integration Contract. Subsequent To The Initial Oci Submission And Nasa’s Response, Nasa Will Not Consider Further Information As It Relates To This Rfi. submission Instructions: all Questions Should Be Directed To The Point Of Contact Identified Below. In Accordance With Far 15.201(e), Responses To This Notice Are Not Offers And Cannot Be Accepted By Nasa To Form A Binding Contract. Nasa Is Under No Obligation To Issue A Solicitation Or To Award Any Contract On The Basis Of This Rfi. Nasa Will Not Pay For Any Information Solicited Under This Rfi. No Solicitation Exists; Therefore, Do Not Request A Copy Of A Solicitation. If A Solicitation Is Released It Will Be Synopsized On Sam.gov. It Is The Interested Party’s Responsibility To Monitor This Website For The Release Of Any Subsequent Solicitation Or Synopsis. all Responses Shall Be Submitted Electronically Via Email To Eric S. Festa At Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov No Later Than 12:00pm, Central Time Zone On June 17th, 2024. Please Reference Mission Technical Integration Contract In Any Response. point Of Contact name: Eric S. Festa title: Contract Specialist email: Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov the Documents On The Nasa Mtic Acquisition Website ( Https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/jsc-procurement/mtic/)are For Information And Planning Purposes, To Allow Industry The Opportunity To Comment, And To Promote Competition Only. Nasa Will Not Affirmatively Release Any Information Received In Response To This Rfi To The Public, But May Use Information Received In Developing The Best Approach For A Contract Strategy, And Therefore Such Information May Be Recognizable To The Interested Party Who Submitted It. Any Information Submitted In Response To This Rfi That Is Marked As “confidential Commercial Or Financial Information” Will Be Considered As Voluntarily Submitted In Accordance With The Freedom Of Information Act. nasa Intends To Publicize A Listing Of Respondents In Order To Facilitate Teaming Arrangements. Should Your Firm Desire Not To Be Included In This Listing, Clearly Indicate This Desire In Your Response. nasa Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, Is Applicable. The Center Ombudsman For This Acquisition Can Be Found At : Https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/procurement-ombuds-comp-advocate-listing.pdf industry Day: to Facilitate Open Communication With Industry, Nasa Johnson Space Center (jsc) Plans To Conduct An Industry Day For Mtic. The Presentation For Industry Day Will Be Held Ontuesday, June 18, 2024, At 9:00am To 11:00am Central Standard Time (cst). Industry Day Will Be Held Either Virtually Or Hybrid. A Location Will Be Provided In A Future Modification To This Announcement If An In Person Option Is Available. a Microsoft Teams Meeting Notice Will Be Provided For Those Who Rsvp To This Announcement. the Government Will Also Provide One-on-one Communication Opportunities In Person Or Virtually Ontuesday, June 18, 2024 Between 1:00pm And 5:00pm Cstandvirtually On Thursday, June 20, 2024, Between 9:00am And 1:00pm Cst. One-on-one Meetings Will Be Held In The Gilruth Conference Center Or Via Teams And Will Not Exceed 20 Minutes. Participation Is Limited To Five (5) Individuals From Each Company/team. please Rsvp For Industry Day Via Email At Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov By4:00pm Cst Onfriday, June 14, 2024. Attendance Information Should Include Company Name, Name/representative, And Point Of Contact Information. Please Indicate If You Prefer To Attend In Person Or Via Teams. please Email Any Questions To Eric S. Festa At Jsc-mtic@mail.nasa.gov. The Government Will Officially Respond To All Questions By Posting Responses To Sam.gov And The Mtic Website After Industry Day. one-on-one Meetings to Facilitate Interactive Communications With Industry, Jsc Personnel Will Also Be Available For Meetings With Individual Companies In Conjunction With Industry Day. The Meetings Are Intended To Be Q&a Sessions In Which Neither Side Will Make A Formal Presentation. To Request A One-on-one Meeting, Please Respond Affirmatively In Your Rsvp Per The Instructions Above. the Following Topics May Be Discussed At The One-on-one Meetings: the General Purpose Of The Announced Procurement; any Information About The Mtic Acquisition That Nasa Has Already Made Accessible To The Public Or Is Otherwise Being Made Available To All Potential Offerors; historical Information About The General Nature Or Scope Of Prior Contracts Whose Requirements Will Be Addressed In Whole Or In Part Under A Follow-on Procurement; information That Describes The Federal Procurement Process As Defined By The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far), Nasa Far Supplement (nfs), Or Other Published Procurement Policy Documents; And procurement Specific Information Already Published Such As Information Contained In The Historical Scope Of Work And Sources Sought Synopsis. questions Regarding The Subjects Belowwill Notbe Discussed: proprietary Or Confidential Business Information Of Incumbent Contractor(s) Or Other Business Entities; privacy Act Protected Information Such As, Incumbent Contractor Employees’ Personal Data; trade Secrets Act Protected Information; speculation On What The Government Might Be Looking For In Proposals; different Technical And Management Approaches; technical Efficiencies; any Particular Government Emphasis; And incumbent’s Performance. a Confirmation Email Will Be Sent To Acknowledge Your Reservation(s) And Provide Further Instructions. no Recordings Of Any Kind Are Permitted Of The Industry Day Presentation Or One-on-one Sessions. nasa Anticipates Releasing The Industry Day Charts Prior To Industry Day. Offerors Are Responsible For Monitoring This Site For The Release Of The Solicitation And Any Amendments. Potential Offerors Are Responsible For Downloading Their Own Copy Of The Solicitation And Amendments (if Any).

Details: The Solicitation Is Amended To Dissolve The Sdvosb Set Aside And Reissue In An Unrestricted Basis. description this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested, And A Written Solicitation Document Will Not Be Issued. this Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 January 17, 2025. this Solicitation Is Unrestricted. Any Business Size Can Participate. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 811210, With A Small Business Size Standard Of $34m. The Fsc/psc Is J065. the Department Of Veterans Affairs, Manchester Nh Va Medical Center Sterile Processing Services (sps) Department, Needs Instrument Maintenance Service. There Are 185 Trays To Be Serviced. see The Attached Statement Of Work With The Equipment List. all Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotations. the Blanket Purchase Agreement Period Of Performance Is 2/1/2025 1/31/2030. place Of Performance/place Of Delivery manchester Vamc 718 Smyth Road manchester, Nh 03104-7007 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 addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Quoters Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) 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 Version Of Far 52.212-1 In The Addendum Is Tailored For Simplified Acquisition Procedures And Supersedes The Current Version Of Far 52.212-1 Contained In The Far. the Following Provision Is Incorporated Into 52.212-1 As An Addendum To This Solicitation: 52.216-1 Type Of Contract (apr 1984) The Government Contemplates Award Of A Firm-fixed-price, Requirements Contract Resulting From This Solicitation. (end Of Provision) 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 oct 2018 52.204-24 representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment nov 2021 52.204-29 federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Representation And Disclosures dec 2023 52.204-16 commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting aug 2020 52.229-11 tax On Certain Foreign Procurements Notice And Representation jun 2020 852.239-75 information And Communication Technology Accessibility Notice feb 2023 (end Of Addendum To 52.212-1) (end Of Provision) far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) 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. 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: 52.216-18 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 1/15/2025 Through 1/14/2030. (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) 52.217-8 Option To Extend Services (nov 1999) The Government May Require Continued Performance Of Any Services Within The Limits And At The Rates Specified In The Contract. These Rates May Be Adjusted Only As A Result Of Revisions To Prevailing Labor Rates Provided By The Secretary Of Labor. The Option Provision May Be Exercised More Than Once, But The Total Extension Of Performance Hereunder Shall Not Exceed 6 Months. The Contracting Officer May Exercise The Option By Written Notice To The Contractor Within 30 Days. (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) 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 52.203-17 contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights nov 2023 52.204-9 personal Identity Verification Of Contractor Personnel jan 2011 52.204-13 system For Award Management Maintenance oct 2018 52.204-18 commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance aug 2020 852.203-70 commercial Advertising may 2018 852.204-70 personal Identity Verification Of Contractor Personnel may 2020 (end Of Addendum To 52.212-4) far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2024) the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: (a)(1-7), (b)(5), (b)(9), (b)(11), (b)(12), (b)(25), (b)(26), (b)(31), (b)(33), (b)(34), (b)(36), (b)(39), (b)(46), (b)(51), (b)(55), (b)(56), (b)(59), (c)(1), (c)(5),(c)(7),(c)(8), (d), And (e). all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Point Of Contact At Manases.cabrera@va.gov. award Will Be Based Upon A Comparative Evaluation Of Quotes In Accordance With The Simplified Acquisition Procedures Of Far 13. Comparative Evaluation Is The Side-by-side Pairwise Comparison Of Quotes Based On Factors Resulting In A Contracting Officer's Decision For The Quote Most Favorable To The Government. addendum To 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services basis For Award. The Government Will Issue A Blanket Purchase Agreement To The Responsible Quoter Whose Quotation Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. the Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Quotations: technical past Performance price veterans Involvement 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: technical Or Quality: 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. past Performance: 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. veterans Involvement: In Accordance With Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 852.215-70 (deviation), Service-disabled Veteran-owned And Veteran-owned Small Business (vosb) Evaluation Factors, The Government Will Assign Evaluation Credit For A Quoter (i.e., Prime Contractor) Which Is A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Or A Vosb. To Receive Credit, An Offeror Must Be Registered And Verified In Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database At Time Of Quotation Submission And At Time Of Award ( Https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/) And Must Meet Federal Small Business Size Standards For The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Assigned To This Solicitation. Non-sdvosb/vosb Quotations That Use Sdvosbs Or Vosbs As Subcontractors Will Receive Some Consideration Under This Evaluation Factor. Quoters Must State In Their Quotations The Names Of The Sdvosbs And Vosbs With Whom They Intend To Subcontract And Provide A Brief Description Of The Proposed Subcontracts And The Approximate Dollar Values Of The Proposed Subcontracts. In Addition, The Proposed Subcontractors Must Be Registered And Verified In The Vetbiz.gov Vip Database ( Https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/) And Must Meet Federal Small Business Size Standards For The Naics Code Assigned To This Solicitation At Time Of Both Quotation Submission And At Time Of Award. price: The Government Will Evaluate The Price By Adding The Total Of All Line Item Prices, Including All Options. The Total Evaluated Price Will Be That Sum. (end Of Provision) the Award Will Be Made To The Response Most Advantageous To The Government. responses Should Contain Your Best Terms, Conditions. to Facilitate The Award Process, All Quotes Must Include A Statement Regarding The Terms And Conditions Herein As Follows: "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document Without Modification, Deletion, Or Addition." or "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document With The Exception, Deletion, Or Addition Of The Following:" Quoters Shall List Exception(s) And Rationale For The Exception(s), If Any. submission Of Your Response Shall Be Received Not Later Than January 28, 2025, At 4:30pm At Manases.cabrera@va.gov the Last Day For Questions Is January 24, 2025, At 4:30pm. late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below. point Of Contact contracting Poc Manases Cabrera At Manases.cabrera@va.gov

Details: Preparation of a risk assessment (orientation study) in accordance with Section 9 Paragraph 1 of the Federal Soil Act. This results in the following key tasks: 1.) Demarcation studies by evaluating historical documents (survey map 1:25,000 and aerial photograph 1953) after georeferencing and comparison with the digital terrain model (DGM). 2.) Sinking of 4 - 6 core drillings (RKS) per Alvf and taking of depth-differentiated soil samples in the area of the suspected contaminated sites (except Reg. No. 0102520061) with analytical examination. Conversion of 2 RKS per Alvf into temporary groundwater measuring points. Groundwater sampling with analysis. Assessment of soil and water with regard to suspected contaminated sites or with regard to disposal in accordance with the Waste Catalogue Ordinance (avv) and Bbodschv with regard to the soil-human and soil-groundwater paths. 3.) Sinking of small ram boreholes in the wo-axis of the backfill body(s) with taking of solid samples (waste body/capillary area groundwater) and analysis in accordance with the Replacement Building Materials Ordinance Table 3 for soil material/soil material with foreign components or allocation information for the waste from a mirror entry (2024/ Avv) if there is a suspicion of the presence of hazardous waste. Eluate analyses of the backfill material. Assessment with regard to disposal and Bbodschv with regard to the soil-human and soil-groundwater paths. 4.) Sinking of profile rows in the small ram boreholes to determine the thickness of surface deposits (without sampling). A position and height measurement of the drilling starting points is absolutely necessary. The risk assessment to be carried out with evaluation of the results according to Bbodschv must be carried out with regard to the planned use of the surface as an urban area and with regard to the risk potential for the protected resource groundwater. Urban areas are used for housing and to accommodate commercial enterprises as well as social, cultural and other facilities that do not significantly disrupt residential use. The need for action should be derived from this. In addition, the depth-differentiated infiltration capacity should be derived from the soil samples - if necessary with the help of additional drilling - and the groundwater level and groundwater level should be documented. Areas that are not capable of infiltration should be shown separately on a map if necessary.

Details: Description Invitation To Bid For The Supply, Delivery, Subscription, Installation, And Configuration Of Various Ict Equipment And Network Softwares 1. The Department Of Agriculture - Regional Field Office 1 (da-rfo 1), Through The Gaa Fy 2025 Intends To Apply The Sum Of Sixteen Million Four Hundred Thirty-two Thousand Pesos (php16,432,000.00) With Project Identification Number Da-rfo 1-2025-goods-032 Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For Each Lot, To Wit: Project Title Abc (php) Lot 1: Supply And Delivery Of Various Ict Equipment 7,912,000.00 Lot 2: Supply, Delivery And Subscription Of Various Ict Software 2,900,000.00 Lot 3: Supply, Delivery, Installation And Configuration Of Various Ict Network Equipment 4,620,000.00 Lot 4: Supply, Delivery, Installation And Configuration Of 100-port Data And Voice Structured Cabling With Fiber Optic Cable Backbones 1,000,000.00 Total 16,432,000.00 Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At The Bid Opening. 2. The Da-rfo 1 Now Invites Bids For The Above-mentioned Procurement Project With The Following Details And Minimum Specifications, To Wit: Lot No. Particulars/descriptions Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost 1 Supply And Delivery Of Ict Equipment For Office Productivity Of Da-rfo 1 Employees 1 Lot 7,912,000.00 7,912,000.00 1) Laptop (high End, Branded) Processor: 13th Gen, 10 Cores, 16 Threads, 24mb Smart Cache, Up To 4.90 Ghz Max Turbo Frequency, 45w Base Power, Maximum Turbopower 105w Display: 15.6inch Fhd (1920x1080), 144hz, Ips-level Memory: 16gb Ddr5-5200 Max 64gb 2 Slots Storage: 1tb M.2 Ssd Slot (nvme Pcie Gen4) Graphics: 4608 Cuda Cores With Boost Clock 1230 - 2175 Mhz, 8gb Gddr6 Webcam: Hd Type (30fps@720p) Communication: Gb Lan 802.11 Ax Wi-fi 6 + Bluetooth V5.2 1x Type-c (usb3.2 Gen1 / Dp) 2x Type-a Usb3.2 Gen1 1x Type-a Usb2.0 Battery: 3-cell 53.5 Battery (whr) Ac Adapter: 200w Adapter Operating System: Licensed Windows 11 4 Units 2) Desktop Computer (high End, Branded) Lga1700 14th Generation Processor Family 20 Mb L3 Cache, 10 Cores, 16 Threads 16gb Ddr4 3200 512gb Nvme Gen 4 Ssd + 1tb Hdd 7200rpm Dedicated 6gb Ddr6 Graphics Card With Wi-fi And Bluetooth With Wireless Keyboard And Mouse Combo With 23.8 Inches Monitor Native 1920 X 1080 With Licensed Windows 11 Os Installed 10 Units 3) Laptop (regular, Branded) 13th Generation Mobile Processor 16gb 4800mhz Ddr5 512 Gb Nvme Ssd 15.6" Full Hd Wireless Ieee 802.11 A/b/g/n+ac+ax Capable 2x Usb Gen 3.2 Ports 1x Usb 3.2 Type C Port Built-in Webcam And Microphone Rechargeable Built-in Li-ion Battery With Licensed Windows 11 Os Installed 19 Units 4) Desktop Computer (regular, Branded) Lga1700 14th Generation Processor Family 8 Gb Memory Ddr5 Memory 512 Gb Nvme Ssd Gen. 4 23.8 Inch Full Hd Native 1920 X 1080 With Mouse And Keyboard With Licensed Windows 11 Os Installed With Lan, Wifi And Bluetooth Vga/dvi-d, Hdmi Or Display Port 14 Units 5) Printer 3-in-1 W/ Adf, A3 Color Printer 800 Nozzles Black, 256 Nozzles Per Color (cmy) Can Print Up To A3+ Size Paper Wifi, Wifi Direct And Ethernet Connection 4800 X 2400 Dpi Hi-speed Usb 2.0 Connectivity Duplex Printing Capable, Up To A3 Scan And Copy Thru Adf Scan And Copy Thru Glass Bed Bi-directional Printing Up To 25 Ipm Printing Speed With Consumables 100-240v Voltage, 50-60hz Frequency 10 Units 6) Portable Printer Print Speed Up To 14ppm With Built-in Battery Colour Lcd Panel Wifi And Wifi Direct Connectivity Bi-directional/uni-directional Printing Hi-speed Usb 2.0 Connectivity 14 Units 7) Multi-function Printer (for Pvc Id Card) Friction Feed Pvc Id Card Printing Enabled Micropiezo Printhead Bi-directional Printing 1.5pl Minimum Ink Droplet Size Maximum Print Resolution Of 5760 X 1440 Dpi With Variable-sized Droplet Technology Usb 2.0 Connection Wireless Capable Esc/p-r, Esc/p Raster Language With Bundled Consumables With Additional 1 Set Extra Consumables 3 Units 8) Multi-function Printer Printer Type: Print, Scan, Copy And Fax Maximum Resolution: 4800 X 1200 Dpi Print Speeds Up To 15.5ipm For Black And 8.5ipm For Colour Auto-duplex Printing Adf Capability Ethernet & Wi-fi Direct Colour Touch Lcd Screen Usb 2.0 Connectivity 15 Units 9) 3-in-1 Network Printer/ Scanner/ Photocopier Printer Type: Print/copy/scan/fax Precisioncore Printhead Bi-directional Printing 4800 X 1200 Dpi Maximum Resolution 2-sided Printing Capable 600 X 600dpi Copy Resolution Friction Paper Feed Front And Rear Tray With Lcd Screen Network: Ethernet, Wi-fi Ieee 802.11b/g/n, Wi-fi Direct Usb 2.0 Connection Ac 220-240v 50-60hz Up To A3 And A3+ Paper Size Cassette Capacity Of 250 Sheets For A4 (80gsm) Rear Capacity Of 20 Sheets For A3+ (80gsm) Up To 5.0 Ipm Scan Speed @200dpi With Bundled Consumables With Additional 1 Extra Set Of Consumables With 1 Piece Maintenance Box 10 Units 10) Dot Matrix Printer Impact Dot Matrix 9-pin Wide Carriage Up To 496cpi Prints Up To 6-part Forms 15,000 Power On Hours Mtbf Usb 2.0, Bi-directional Parallel Supported Bi-direction With Logic Seeking 200 Million Strokes/wire Printhead Life 2 Units 11) Flatbed Scanner Minimum Technical Specifications: Colour Scanner A4 Sheet-fed, 3-pass Duplex Scanner Led Light Source 1,200 X1,200 Dpi Output Resolution 215.9 X 3,048 Mm Maximum Document Size Supports 50 Gsm – 120 Gsm Paper Thickness 50 Sheets Adf Capacity Scan Speed Up To 25ppm/10ipm (300 Dpi) 24 Units 12) Portable Document Scanner A4 Sheet-fed, Simplex Colour Scanner Optical Resolution: 600 X 600 Dpi Output Resolution: 50 – 1,200 Dpi 216 X 1,828.8 Mm Maximum Document Size Contact Image Sensors (cis) Compact Size And Footprint Powered Via Usb, Ac Adapter Or Built-in Battery Scan Speed Up To 4.0sec Per Sheet (on Battery) Usb 2.0, Wi-fi And Wi-fi A/p Mode Connectivity 20 Units 13) Projector (indoor) Native Resolution Full Hd (1080p) Large Screen Projection Up To 391" 3000 Lumens Of Colour And White Brightness Comes With Android Tv™2 Dongle And Chromecast Built-in™ 5w Speaker (with Enclosure) Life (normal / Eco): 6,000 / 12,000 Hours (normal / Eco) F-number: 1.44 Focal Length: 16.4mm Zoom Ratio: 1.0 – 1.35 (digital Zoom) Throw Ratio: 1.19 – 1.61 Usb Type A: 1 (for 2a Power Supply, Firmware Update And Copy Osd Settings) Usb Type B: 1 (for Firmware Update And Copy Osd Settings) Hdmi: 1 (hdcp 1.4) 10 Units 14) Dslr Camera 24.2mp Aps-c Cmos Sensor Dual Pixel Cmos Af Ii 4k30 Video, 4k60 With Crop; Hdr-pq 23 Fps E. Shutter, 15 Fps Mech. Shutter 2.36m-dot Oled Evf 1.04m-dot Vari-angle Touchscreen Lcd Multi-function Shoe, Wi-fi And Bluetooth 18-45mm F/4.5-6.3 Is Stm Lens Lithium-ion Battery Pack Charger For Battery Pack 8 Units 15) Portable Audio System (branded) Digital Wireless Microphone Included Output Power: At Least 1100 Watts 30hz-20khz (-6db) Dynamic Frequency Range With 3.5mm Audio Cable Input Bluetooth Connection Usb Playback Guitar And Microphone Input True Wireless Stereo Using Bluetooth Connection With Rca Output Microphone Specifications: Frequency: 2404 - 2478mhz Encryption: Aes - 128 Working Range: 30m (100ft) Latency: < 12ms Frequency / Channel Selection: Adaptive Channel Selection Frequency Response: 50hz - 15khz Dynamic Range: 100db@ 1k Hz Signal -to -noise: 59dba Thd: < 1% @ 94db Spl, 200 - 10khz Microphone Rechargeable Battery: 600mah, 3.7v Li-ion Battery Dongle Battery: 700mah 3.7v Li-ion Battery Playtime Of Microphone: Up To 20 Hours Playtime Of Dongle: Up To 12 Hours Microphone Battery Charge Time: < 2.5h In Off Mode Dongle Battery Charge Time: < 2.5h In Off Mode Microphone Head: 16mm Ecm Transmitting Power: < 10dbm Receiver Maximum Output Level: < 1v Rms 6 Units 16) Handheld Gps Receiver 2.2" Transflective, 65k Color Tft Display Type 240 X 320 Pixels Display Resolution 25 Hrs Battery Life Ipx7 Water Rating High-sensitivity Receiver 2 Aa Nimh Or Lithium Rechargeable Batteries And Charger Included 30 Units 2 Supply, Delivery And Subscription To Various Ict Software 1 Lot 2,900,000.00 2,900,000.00 1) Graphic Design Platform 1tb Of Cloud Storage 1000 Brand Kits 100m+ Photos, Videos, Graphics, Audio Ai-generated Writing And Designs Unlimited Premium Templates Ai Admin Controls Edit, Comment, And Collaborate In Real-time With Online Customer Support 3-year Subscription *1 Account = 3 Users 5 Units 2) Cad Modeling Software Civil-infrastructure/engineering Design And Documentation Software Supports Computer-aided Design And Building Information Modeling Site And Survey Workflows Drainage Design And Analysis Plan Production And Documentation Intersection Design Corridor, Geotechnical And Terrain Modeling Commercial New Single User With Electronic-license Delivery (eld) 1 Year Subscription 2 Units 3) Cad And Drafting Software With Specialized Toolsets Commercial New Single User 2d Crafting, Drawing & Annotation 3d Modeling & Visualization Architecture, Mechanical, Map 3d, Electrical, Plant 3d And Raster Design Toolsets Commercial New Single User With Electronic-license Delivery (eld) 3 Year Subscription 2 Units 4) Cad And Drafting Software With Specialized Toolsets Commercial New Single User 2d Crafting, Drawing & Annotation 3d Modeling & Visualization Architecture, Mechanical, Map 3d, Electrical, Plant 3d And Raster Design Toolsets Commercial New Single User With Electronic-license Delivery (eld) 1 Year Subscription 2 Units 5) Office Productivity Software On Premise - Open License Graphical User Interface/keyboard Driven Menu System Support In Inserting And Editing 3d Models Support To Scalable Vector Graphics (svg) With Filters Live Preview While Formatting With Built-in Language Translator Support For Touch-enabled Devices, Digital Pens And Mouse For Drawing Shapes, Writing Out Complex Math Problems And Highlighting Text. With Accessibility Checker With Support For International Standards 45 Units 3 Supply, Delivery, Installation And Configuration Of Ict Network Equipment Of Da-rfo 1 1 Lot 4,620,000.00 4,620,000.00 1) Network Firewall Subscription At Least 3yrs Throughput Ngfw, Ips & Threat Protection: 1.6, 2.6 & 1 Gbps Concurrent Ssl-vpn Users: 500 2.2 Gbps Application Control Throughput Capwap Throughput (http 64k): 15gbps Heat Dissipation: At Least 100.6 Btu/h 80plus Compliant Power Supply Efficiency Rating Ports: 2 Ge Rj45 Wan, 4 Ge Rj45 Or Sfp Shared Ports, 1 Console And Usb Port Concurrent Tcp Sessions: 1.5million 10,000 Firewall Policies Throughput Ipsec Vpn: 11.5 Gbps Compliance Fcc Part 15b, Class A, Ce, Rcm, Vcci,ul/cul, Cb, Bsmi Ac Power Supply 100–240v Ac, 50/60 Hz Form Factor (supports Eia/non-eia Standards) Rack Mount, 1 Ru With Complete Accessories & Compatible With Existing Network Setup. 1 Unit 2) Network Switch (access) 10/1g Uplink Ports Forwarding And Switching Rate: 261.9 Mbps & 176 Gbps Per Hour Mean Time Between Failures: At Least 503,400 Jumbo Frames Capacity: 9198 Bytes Flash And Dram: 4gb And 2 Gb Entries Of Flexible Netflow: 16,000 Flows On 24 Or 48 Port Gigabit Ethernet Models Bandwidth Stacking: At Least 80 Gbps Mac Addresses Total And Ipv4 Routes: At Least 16,000 And 11,000 Routing Entries For Ipv4 & Ipv6: 3,000 & 1,500 Qos Scale & Acl Entries: 1000 With Complete Accessories & Compatible With Existing Devices. 1 Unit 3) Wireless Lan Controller (bundled With 6-ap & Licenses) Fixed Service Port: Auto-negotiation 10/100/1000base-t, Auto Mdi/mdix Crossover Standard Rj45 & Usb Port Management Port 40w Max. Power Consumption 200,000 Hours Mean Time Between Failure (mtbf) At The Standard Temperature 2048 Maximum Number Of Configurable Access Points Default Number Of Manageable Access Point Of 32 448 Maximum Number Of Manageable Access Point Wlan Service: 2048 Maximum Wlan Id At Least 32,768 Mac Address Entries 4096 Of Virtual Lans Ipv4 Address Pools: 2,000 Ipv4 Addresses: 24,576 Ipv6 Address Pools: 256 Ipv6 Addresses: 2,048 Ieee 802.11 Protocols: 802.11, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11d, 802.11h, 802.11w, 802.11k, 802.11v, 802.11r, 802.11i, 802.11e, 802.11n, 802.11ac, And 802.11ax Ieee 802.11 Security And Encryption: Multi-ssid Mode,ssid Hiding Ieee 802.11i-compliant Psk Authentication, Wpa And Wpa2,wpa3: Wpa3-personal (sae), Wpa3-enterprise (ccmp, 128-bit), And Wpa3-enterprise (gcmp, 192-bit),wep (wep/wep128), Tkip, Ccmp, Anti-arp Spoofing User Access Management: Console Port Login, Telnet Login, Ssh Login, And Ftp Upload Maximum Number Of Stas Supported By The Built-in Portal Server:1,500 Number Of Acl Entries:65,536 Entries With Six (6) Compatible Wireless Access Point With Six (6) Licenses Included Bundled With Training And Certification With Complete Accessories. 1 Unit 4) Network Attached Storage (nas) 64 Bit Cpu Architecture Cpu Frequency: 2.6 / 3.1 Ghz System Memory 2gb Ddr4 Ecc Drive Bays: At Least 4 Compatible Drive Type: 3.5" Sata Hdd & 2.5 Sata Ssd External Ports: 2 Rj-45 1 Gbe Lan Ports, 1 Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Port Pcie Expansion: 1 X Gen3 X 2 Network Upgrade Slot System Fan: 40mm X 40mm X 3pcs 28.5 Db(a) Noise Level Power Supply Unit : 100 Watts Power Consumption: 37.93 Watts (access), 13.43 Watts (hdd Hibernation) Rohs Compliant Bundled With At Least 4 Hdd (16tb) With Complete Required Accessories 2 Units 5) Ups 10kva (rack-mounted) Capacity: 10kva Rackmounted With Battery Input: Voltage: 200-240v +/- 10% Voltage Range: 176-3000v +/- 10% (full Load) Frequency: 56hz - 64hz Battery: 16 X 12v/9ah Output Voltage: 220-240v +/- 10% Frequency: 50hz-60hz +/- 5% Transfer Time: 0 (ac To Battery), 0ms (inverse To Bypass) True Double Conversion Microprocessor Control Technology Ensures High Reliability Input Power Factor Correction Output Power Factor 0.8 Waveform (batt Mode): Pure Sine Wave With Complete Accessories And Warranty. 4 Units 6) Wireless Access Point Max Throughput Up To 400mbps At 2.4g, Up To 867 Mbps At 5g 1.267 Gbps Ofdm: Bpsk@6/9mbps, Qpsk@12/18mbps, 16-qam@24mbps, 64-qam@48/54mbps Protocol: Concurrent 802.11ac Wave2, Wave1, 802.11a/b/g/n Spatial Streams: 2.4g 2x2mimo 5g 2x2mimo Antenna: Internal Antennas（2.4g: 2dbi，5g: 2dbi） Operating Bands: 802.11b/g/n: 2.4g ~ 2.4835ghz, 802.11a/n/ac: 5g：5.150～5.250ghz，5.725～5.850ghz 11b: -91dbm (1mbps), -88dbm (5mbps), -85dbm (11mbps) 11a/g: -89dbm (6mbps), -80dbm (24mbps), -76dbm (36mbps), -71dbm (54mbps) 11n: -83dbm@mcs0, -65dbm@mcs7, -83dbm@mcs8, -65dbm@mcs15 11ac Ht20: -83dbm (mcs0), -57dbm (mcs9) 11ac Ht40: -79dbm (mcs0), -57dbm (mcs9) 20 Units 7) Unmanaged Switch Ports:16 X 10/100base-x Poe+ Ports, 2 X 10/100/1000base-t Ports With 2-port Gigabit Rackmount Poe Switch Layer Type: Unmanaged Switching Capacity:7.2 Gbps Forwarding Rate:5.36 Mpps Mac Address Table:8000 Fan: Fanless Port Surge:6kv 4 Units 8) Ups 1kva Available Capacity : 1kva / 600w Line Interactive Switching Ups 2 X 12v7ah Battery Input Power : 190~240va (50~60hz) Output Power : 220~230va (50~60hz) 24 Units 9) Drone (quadcopter) Gimbal:3-axis Flight Control System: Gnss Support Gps, Beidou, Galileo Maximum Operating Distance:9.3 Miles / 15 Km Battery Capacity:5000 Mah / 77 Wh Charging Temperature 41 To 104°f / 5 To 40°c Maximum Ascent Speed 17.9 Mph / 8 M/s Maximum Descent Speed 13.4 Mph / 6 M/s Maximum Wind Resistance 26.8 Mph / 12 M/s Flight Ceiling 3.7 Miles / 6000 M Image Sensor:4/3″-type Cmos Sensor Resolution Effective: 20 Megapixel (5280 X 3956) Focal Length: 24mm (35mm Equivalent) Field Of View: 84° Maximum Aperture: F/2.8 Minimum Aperture: F/11 Minimum Focus Distance:3.3′/1 M Rotor Configuration: 4 Operating Temperature:14 To 104°f/-10 To 40°c With Complete Accessories, Controller Device, Bag And Extra Batteries And Propeller. Bundled With Formal Drone Pilot And Safety Training, Drone Pilot License & Rpas Certifications Acquisition. 1 Unit 4 100-port Data And Voice Structured Cabling With Fiber Optic Cable Backbones 1 Lot 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 Managed Switch Bandwidth Stacking: At Least 80 Gbps Entries Of Flexible Netflow: 32,000 On 24 Or 48 Port Multigigabit Models Stacking Switch Capacity & Forwarding Rate: 256 Gbps & 190 Mbps Jumbo Frames Capacity: 9198 Bytes Flash And Dram: 4gb And 2 Gb Forwarding And Switching: At Least 130.95 Mbps And 176 Gbps Per Hour Mean Time Between Failures: At Least 346,270 Mac Addresses Total And Ipv4 Routes: At Least 16,000 And 11,000 Routing Entries For Ipv4 & Ipv6: 3,000 & 1,500 Sfp Transceiver Module Hot Pluggable Sfp Msa Compliant To Maximize Uptime And Simplify Maintenance Modal Bandwidth Min :400 At Least 1804 Ft. Operating Distance Stackwise Cables Support 16 Gbps Speeds In Both Directions, Yielding A Traffic Total Of 32 Gbps Bandwidth Bidirectionally Cable Length:1.6 Ft Conductor: Copper Network Server Rack Cabinet Minimum Technical Specifications: Capacity: 22u With Exhaust Fans And Power Distribution Cables, I/o Ports And Accessories 1 Lot Roughing-in Materials For Horizontal And Backbone Distribution 1 Lot Roughing-in Materials For Fiber Backbone Distribution 1 Lot Mobilization / Demobilization 1 Lot Testing And Commissioning 1 Lot Preparation, Documentation Of As-built Plan Drawings And Turn-over Of Network Design And Diagram 1 Lot Cables, I/o Ports And Accessories 1 Lot Grand Total 16,432,000.00 All Equipment With 1 Year Warranty On Parts & Services. Drop Off Point: Da Rfo I, City Of San Fernando, La Union Delivery Schedule: 90 Calendar Days From Receipt Of Notice To Proceed (ntp). Delivery Of The Goods Is Required Within 90 Calendar Days Upon Receipt Of Notice To Proceed. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Two Years From The Date Of Submission And Receipt Of Bids, A Contract Similar To The Project. The Description Of An Eligible Bidder Is Contained In The Bidding Documents, Particularly, In Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders. 3. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) 9184. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines, And To Citizens Or Organizations Of A Country The Laws Or Regulations Of Which Grant Similar Rights Or Privileges To Filipino Citizens, Pursuant To Ra 5183. 4. Prospective Bidders May Obtain Further Information From And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below During Office Hours From 8:00 Am To 5:00 Pm, Monday To Friday. Department Of Agriculture Regional Field Office 1 Aguila Rd., Sevilla, City Of San Fernando, La Union 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders From January 7-27, 2025 From The Address Given And Websites Below And Upon Payment Of The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, In The Following Amounts: Project Title Bid Docs Fee Lot 1: Supply And Delivery Of Various Ict Equipment 10,000.00 Lot 2: Supply, Delivery And Subscription Of Various Ict Software 5,000.00 Lot 3: Supply, Delivery, Installation And Configuration Of Various Ict Network Equipment 5,000.00 Lot 4: Supply, Delivery, Installation And Configuration Of 100-port Data And Voice Structured Cabling With Fiber Optic Cable Backbones 1,000.00 The Procuring Entity Shall Allow The Bidder To Present Its Proof Of Payment For The Fees In Person, By Facsimile, Or Through Electronic Means. Note: For Lot Procurement, The Maximum Fee For The Bidding Documents For Each Lot Shall Be Based On Its Abc, In Accordance With The Guidelines Issued By The Gppb; Provided That The Total Fees For The Bidding Documents Of All Lots Shall Not Exceed The Maximum Fee Prescribed In The Guidelines For The Sum Of The Abc Of All Lots. 6. The Da-rfo 1 Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On 14 January 2025, 1:00 Pm At Da-rfo 1, 5th Floor Conference Room, Aguila Road, Sevilla, City Of San Fernando, La Union, Which Shall Be Open To Prospective Bidders. 7. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat Through Manual Submission At The Office Address Indicated Above On Or Before 27 January 2025, 1:00 Pm. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 8. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 14. 9. Bid Opening Shall Be On 27 January 2025, 1:00 Pm At Da-rfo 1, 5th Floor Conference Room, Aguila Road, Sevilla, City Of San Fernando, La Union. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders Or Their Authorized Representatives. 10. Additional Instructions To Bidders: A. The Bidders Or Their Duly Authorized Representatives May Attend The Bid Opening; B. In Case A Representative Will Be Attending The Bid Opening, A Special Power Of Attorney (spa), Secretary’s Certificate, Board Resolution Or Any Other Forms Of Authorization (notarized), As The Case May Be, Together With The Company-issued Identification Card Or Any Valid Id Must Be Presented Upon Submission Of The Bid Proposal At The Bac Secretariat. The Name/title Of The Project Must Be Indicated In The Authorization Or Spa. C. Each Bidder Shall Submit One Copy Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. Bidders Shall Submit Their Bids With Proper Index Tabbing Using The Forms Specified In The Bidding Documents In Two (2) Separate Sealed Bid Envelopes, And Which Shall Be Submitted Simultaneously; The First Component Which Is The Technical Eligibility Requirements Must Be Soft-bound, Marked With The Name Of The Contract And Its Ib No., Name And Address Of The Bidder, And Enclosed In An Envelope, Sealed With Signature And Marked With The Name Of The Contract, Name And Address Of The Bidder, Addressed To The Bids And Awards Committee (bac) Da Rfo-1 City Of San Fernando, La Union, The Specific Identification No. And The Warning “do Not Open Before…” The Date And Time For The Bid Opening. The Second Component Being The Financial Eligibility Requirements Can Be Fastened In A Folder, Marked With The Name Of The Contract And Its Ib No., Name And Address Of The Bidder, And Enclosed In An Envelope, Sealed With Signature And Marked With The Name Of The Contract, Name And Address Of The Bidder, Addressed To The Bids And Awards Committee (bac) Da Rfo-1 City Of San Fernando, La Union, The Specific Identification No. And The Warning “do Not Open Before…” The Date And Time For The Bid Opening. The Technical And Financial Requirement Each In Separate Envelopes, Shall Be Enclosed In A Mother Envelope With The Same Sealing And Markings. Non-compliance With Index Tabbings Shall Not Be A Ground For Outright Disqualification Or Declaration Of Ineligibility. The Improper Index Tabbings Must Be Duly Acknowledged By The Bidder/representative And Be Subject To The Bid Evaluation And Post-qualification Of The Technical Working Group (twg) As To Their Substance. D. All Documents In The Financial Requirements Envelope Must Be Duly Signed And/or Initialed By The Bidder/authorized Representative On Each And Every Page Thereof. 11. The Da-rfo 1 Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award In Accordance With Sections 35.6 And Section 41 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 12. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Dennis I. Tactac, Abe Chairperson, Bids And Awards Committee Department Of Agriculture - Regional Field Office 1 Aguila Road, Sevilla, City Of San Fernando, La Union Tel. No. :(072) 242/1045-46, Ext. 07 E-mail Add: Bacsec@ilocos.da.gov.ph 13. For Downloading Of Bidding Documents, You May Visit The Following Websites: Da-rfo 1 Website: Https://ilocos.da.gov.ph/ Philgeps Website: Https://www.philgeps.gov.ph/ January 6, 2025 Approved: (sgd.) Gilbert D. Rabara, Dvm Vice-chairperson, Bids And Awards Committee Invitation To Bid Identification No. Da-rfo 1-2025-goods-032

Details: The Purpose Of This Amd Is To Deliver Contractor Questions Received And Government Answers this Is Not A Request For Proposal. This Is A Request For Standard Form (sf) 330 Architect-engineer Qualifications Packages Only. All Information Needed To Submit Sf 330 Documents Is Contained Herein. No Solicitation Package, Technical Information, Or Bidder/plan Holder List Will Be Issued. The Government Will Not Pay, Nor Reimburse Any Costs Associated With Responding To This Request. The Government Is Under No Obligation To Award A Contract As A Result Of This Announcement. general Information veterans Health Administration (vha) Regional Procurement Office West (rpow) Network Contracting Office 20 (nco20) Is Seeking Sources And Intends To Award A Firm Fixed Price Design Contract For Architect-engineering (a-e) Services To Perform Investigative Surveys To Verify As-built Conditions Required In Order To Fully Develop Construction Documents For The Site Preparation, Demolition, New Construction, And Renovation To Clinical Unit 5 West Of Building 100 Which Reflect Removal Of The Old Water Treatment Systems And Designing, Upgrading, And Adapting The Existing Layout And Utilities Within The Current Water Treatment And Acid Distribution Rooms In Order To Bring Them Into Line With The Specifications Required To House A New Reverse-osmosis Unit Filtration Unit For Project # 663-24-102. Location: Clinical Unit 5 West Of Bldg. 100 At Va Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle. The A-e Services Contract That Is Anticipated To Be Awarded Will Be Procured In Accordance With The Selection Of Architects And Engineers Statute [formerly Known As The Brooks Architect Engineer Act], Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 36.6 Architectural And Engineering Services, Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 836.6, And Va Acquisition Manual (vaam) M836.6 Architect-engineer Services. In Accordance With Far 36.209, Construction Contracts With Architect-engineer Firms, No Contract For The Construction Of A Project Shall Be Awarded To The Firm That Designed The Project Or Its Subsidiaries Or Affiliates, Except With The Approval Of The Head Of The Agency Or Authorized Representative. project Information this Project Is A 100% Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) And Veteran-owned Small Business (vosb) Concerns. The Naics Code For This Procurement Is 541330 Engineering Services And The Annual Small Business Size Standard Is $25.5m. A Full Design Team Is Required To Complete This Project. The Va Expects To Award The Anticipated A-e Contract In Approximately Late Mar 2025. the Anticipated Period Of Performance For Completion Of Design Is 273 Calendar Days After Notice Of Award (noa). The Vaar Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $1,000,000.00 And $2,000,000.00. Please Note That The 273 Calendar-day Period Of Performance For The Design Completion Begins With The Issuance Of The Noa And That A Notice To Proceed (ntp) Will Not Be Issued For The Completion Of A Design Project. submission Requirements: the Below Information Contains The Instructions And Format That Must Be Followed For The Submission Of The Sf 330 Statement Of Qualifications: submit One (1) Sf 330 Statement Of Qualifications To Nco20aesf330@va.gov, Please Also Copy Contract Specialist Brandon Carroll At Brandon.carroll@va.gov. This Must Include Parts I And Ii And Any Applicable Attachments. the Submission Must Include The Sf 330, Architect-engineer Qualifications (form Is Available Online At Http://www.cfm.va.gov/contract/ae.asp). the Sf 330 Submission Is Due By 12:00 Pm (pst) On Jan 16, 2024. the Sf 330 Must Be Submitted In One Email And Have A File Size No Larger Than 20 Mb. No Hard Copies Will Be Accepted. the Subject Line Of The Email Must Read: Sf 330 Submission 36c26024r0074 Project 663-24-102 Replace Reverse Osmosis Unit For Renal Dialysis Seattle 5 West. the Sf 330 Submission Must Not Exceed A Total Of 50 Pages. This Includes Title Page, Table Of Contents, And Any Other Relevant Information. Any Pages Submitted By An Offeror That Exceed The Limit Will Not Be Considered During The Evaluation. Each Page Must Be In Arial Size 12 Font, Single Spaced. Part Ii Of The Sf 330 And Any Cpars Or Ppqs Will Not Count Toward The Page Limitation. a Ppq Obtained For Another Sf 330 Submission May Be Submitted For This Project. However, If Significant Portions Of The Project Have Been Completed Since The Ppq Was Filled Out, A New Ppq Should Be Submitted To Accurately Assess The Project. firms Must Include The Following Information In Section B Of The Sf 330 Submission: sam Unique Entity Identifier tax Id Number cage Code primary Point Of Contact S Email Address And Phone Number all Questions Must Be Submitted To Brandon.carroll@va.gov With The Subject Line Sf 330 Questions - 36c26024r0074 Project 663-24-102 Replace Reverse Osmosis Unit For Renal Dialysis Seattle 5 West. The Cutoff For Question Submission Is 12:00 Pm (pst) On Jan 7, 2024. Questions Will Be Answered Through Amendment To The Notice Posted To Contract Opportunities At Sam.gov. this Procurement Is A 100% Set-aside For Sdvosb Concerns. Offers Received From Other Than Sdvosbs Will Not Be Considered. Offerors Must Be Certified As Sdvosbs By The U.s. Small Business Administration (sba) And Visible In The Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) Database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) At The Time Of Sf 330 Submission, Written Response Submission, And Award. Failure To Be Certified In The Vetcert Database At These Times Will Result In The Offeror Being Deemed Ineligible For Award. all Joint Ventures Must Be Sba Certified At The Time Of Sf 330 Submission, Written Response Submission, And Award And Must Submit Agreements That Comply With 13 Cfr 128.402 Prior To Contract Award. all Prime Firms Must Meet The Naics Code Requirement Specified In This Notice. The Contracting Officer Will Verify The Naics Code In Vetcert. Failure To Meet The Naics Code Requirement May Result In The Rejection Of The Sf 330 Submission. sf 330 Submissions Received After The Date And Time Specified Will Not Be Considered. Late Proposal Rules Per Far 15.208 Will Be Followed For Late Submittals. Firms Not Providing The Required Information May Not Be Evaluated. All Information Must Be Included In The Sf 330 Submission Package. it Is The Offeror S Responsibility To Check The Contract Opportunities Website At Sam.gov For Any Revisions To This Announcement Prior To Submitting Their Sf 330. a-e Selection Process firms Submitting Sf 330s In Response To This Announcement, Not Later Than The Closing Date And Time Specified Herein And In Accordance With Submission Requirements, Will Be Considered For Evaluation. The Selection Will Be Made As Follows: sf 330s Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Primary Selection Criteria As Stated In This Notice. These Evaluations Will Determine The Most Highly Qualified Firms For This Particular Requirement. In Accordance With Far 36.602-3(c), At Least Three Of The Most Highly Qualified Firms Will Then Be Notified Of The Government S Intent To Hold Discussions. Firms That Were Not Selected For Discussions Will Be Notified At This Time. In Accordance With Far 36.607(b), Any Requested Debriefings Of Successful And Unsuccessful Firms Will Be Held After Final Selection Has Taken Place And Will Be Conducted, To The Extent Practicable, In Accordance With 15.503, 15.506(b) Through (f), And 15.507(c). Note That 15.506(d)(2) Through (d)(5) Do Not Apply To Architect-engineer Contracts. discussions Will Be Held With Top Three Firms In The Form Of Written Responses. The Firms Invited To Participate In Discussions Will Be Notified By Contract Specialist Or Contracting Officer By Email With Detailed Instructions That Will Include Questions Or Topics To Address. Following The Completion Of Discussions, The Firms Will Be Evaluated And Ranked Based On The Primary And (if Necessary) Secondary Selection Criteria. The Final Evaluation And Ranking Will Consider The Sf 330 Submission For Each Firm, As Well As Additional Information Obtained Via Discussions. The Highest Rated Firm Will Be Selected To Receive The Solicitation And Engage In Negotiations. the Solicitation Will Be Issued To The Highest Rated Firm As A Request For Fee Proposal (rfp). All Sow Attachments And Site-specific Documentation Will Be Provided To The Highest Rated Firm With The Rfp. A Site Visit Will Be Authorized During The Negotiation Process. An Award Will Then Be Made As Long As The Negotiation Of Rates And Hours Leads To A Fair, Balanced, And Reasonable Determination Of The Final Contract Price. If Negotiations With The Highest Rated Firm Are Unsuccessful, The Firm Will Be Notified That Negotiations Have Been Terminated. Negotiations Will Then Be Initiated With The Next Highest Rated Firm, And So On Until Award Can Be Made Or This Announcement Is Cancelled. primary Selection Criteria: firms Responding To This Notice Will Be Evaluated And Ranked Using The Primary And Secondary Selection Criteria Listed Below. The Factors Are Listed In Descending Order Of Importance. The Evaluation Will Consider How Each Factor Is Addressed And How It Is Formatted To Coincide With The Selection Criteria. selection Criteria 1, Professional Qualifications (sections C Through E): The Evaluation Will Consider The Professional Qualification Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Service. The A-e Shall Demonstrate They Are Able To Sign And Stamp Each Drawing By Individuals Licensed In Any State In The United States For The Key Positions Listed Below. Provide Professional License Numbers And/or Proof Of Licensure. The Evaluation Shall Consider The Specific Experience (minimum Of Five Years) And Qualifications (i.e., Education, Training, Registration, Certifications, Overall Relevant Experience, And Longevity With The Firm As Full-time Employees) Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project, And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team When Evaluating Professional Qualifications. 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. a Resume For Each Of These Key Positions Must Be Provided Via Section E Of The Sf330. Key Positions And Disciplines Required For This Project May Include Among Others: fire Protection Engineer life Safety Engineer plumbing Engineer/sterile Line Specialist offer Must Include The Following Statement Of Sdvosb Compliance When Submitting The Personnel Proposed To Perform The Work Under This Requirement: I [signatory Authority] ___________________, [company Or Joint Venture] __________________, Certify That The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Certified Sdvosbs By The Small Business Association S Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) In Compliance Of Va Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 852.219-75. the Information Provided In Sections C Through E Of The Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate This Evaluation Factor. Do Not Include This Information In Section H, Unless It Is Pertinent To Support The Information Listed In The Other Sections. selection Criteria 2, Specialized Experience And Technical Competence (sections F, G, And H): the Evaluation Will Consider Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In Design And Construction Period Services To Include Investigative Services, Planning Consultations And Visits, Comprehensive Design Work, Preparation Of Contract Drawings And Specifications, Preparation Of Cost Estimates, Construction Period Services, Site Visits, Reports, Commissioning, As-built Drawings, And Other Design Services Necessary For A Complete Project. Provide Information For Example Projects Which Best Illustrate The Proposed Team S Experience And Competencies For This Contract. Submissions Shall Include Information Regarding Experience And Competence In Design And Construction Period Services For Renovation Of Utility Rooms And Spaces Within In An Active Dialysis Clinic: medical Center Additions And Renovations, design Of Sterile Water Distribution Loop Systems provide New Mechanical, Telecommunications, Electrical, Lighting, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Access Control And Security Systems For The New And Renovated Spaces. phasing Of The Renovation To Minimize Disruption To Hospital Operations: Clinic Must Remain Operational Throughout Construction. other Specialized Experience Includes Experience In Critical Path Scheduling, Fire Protection, Seismic Design, Construction Infection Control Protocols, Energy Conservation, Transition, Pollution Prevention, Waste Reduction, Use Of Recovered Materials, And Sustainable Design Practices. submissions Shall Include No More Than Five (5) And No Less Than Three (3) Recent And Relevant, Government And Private Experience, Example Projects, Similar In Size, Scope, Construction Features And Complexity, Which Clearly Illustrate Experience And Competencies Listed Above And In Other Portions Of This Solicitation. Recent Is Defined As Services Provided In The Five (5) Years Prior To The Closing Date Of This Solicitation. Relevant Is Defined As Projects, Within The United States, Its Territories, Or Possessions, Requiring Tasks Identified In This Solicitation. Similar Complexity Is Considered Projects Of An Operational, Construction, Or Design Likeness To The Work Covered In This Solicitation. Three (3) Of The Five (5) Example Projects Must Have Construction Completed Or Construction Substantially (50%+) Complete. submissions Shall Include The Following Information For Example Projects: project Title, Location And Detailed Narrative Describing The Scope Of Services Provided Including The Type Of Work Performed By The Offeror And Its Role In The Project I.e., Prime Contract, Teaming Partner, Or Subcontractor project Owner, Owner S Point Of Contact Including Telephone Number And Email Address. services & Deliverables Provided Under The Contract Or Task Order period Of Performance, Including Start And Completion Dates total Dollar Value Of The Project contract Number Associated With The Project. submit Example Project Information In Section F Of The Sf 330. section G Of The Sf 330 Will Be Used To Evaluate The Prior Experience Of The Prime Firm And Any Key Subcontractors Working Together On The Provided Example Projects. the Evaluation Will Also Consider Narratives Addressing The Following Topics For The Offeror, And Key Consultants, In Section H Of The Sf 330. The Narrative Should Clearly Illustrate How Each Of The Following Topics Was Addressed. Re-stating This List In Section H Will Not Be Sufficient. the Management S Approach the Coordination Of Disciplines And Subcontractors quality Control Procedures, And familiarity With Va Design Guides/manuals, Master Specifications, And Other Applicable Standards. narratives Submitted In Section H Of The 330, Shall Not Exceed One (1) Page In Length For The Offeror And Each Key Consultant. The Narrative Submissions Shall Not Exceed Ten (10) Pages Total For This Criterion. selection Criteria 3, Capacity (section H) the Evaluation Will Consider The Team S Plan And The Evaluation Will Consider The Firm S Ability To Meet The Schedule Of The Overall Project, As Well As The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines To Perform The Work In The Required Time. Provide The Available Capacity Of Key Disciplines By Providing Current Project Workload, Inclusive Of All Projects Awarded By The Va During The Previous 12 Months And The Full Potential Value Of Any Current Indefinite Delivery Contracts. Offeror Shall Clearly State Their Available Capacity Presenting Workload Percentages For The Key Disciplines And/or Team Members. Also, The Offeror Must Provide The Completion Percentages And Expected Completion Date For The Va Projects Awarded In The Previous 12 Months. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. Please Ensure The Capacity Applies Toward The Team/personnel Provided In The Sf 330. selection Criteria 4, Past Performance (section H) the Evaluation Will Consider The Firm S Past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules. past Performance Will Be Evaluated For All Projects Provided In Section F. The Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (cpars) Database Will Be Reviewed To Evaluate The Projects That Have A Cpars Entry. Cpars Are Not Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330 Submission. The Contract Number For The Project Must Be Submitted With Each Project In Section F So Cpars Can Be Reviewed In The Database. for Any Project That Does Not Have Cpars Data Available, A Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Is Required To Be Submitted With The Sf330. The Ppq Should Be Rated And Signed By The Evaluator. In The Event That A Firm Does Not Receive A Requested Complete Ppq From An Evaluator Prior To The Time For Submission, The Firm Shall Submit The Partially Completed Ppq With Section 1 And The Evaluator Information In Section 2 Completed. Ensure A Poc Is Listed With The Project Title/contract Number. The Va Will Make Reasonable Attempts To Contact The Poc Upon Submission For Ppq Completion. evaluations May Also Include Additional Performance Related From The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, Publicly Available Sources, And Additional Projects In Cpars. The Government Reserves The Right To Contact Any Poc Listed On A Cpars Report Or Ppq. failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Considered Less Qualified. All Projects Provided In The Sf 330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/individual Team Member Performing The Work Under This Contract. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. for Ppqs, Please Utilize The Attached Ppq Document. Completed Ppqs Should Be Incorporated Into The Sf 330 Directly. Ppqs Should Not Be Submitted To The Vha Pcac Directly. Any Ppqs Will Not Be Counted Towards The Page Limitations For This Submission. However, Any Narratives Provided For Past Performance In Section H Shall Not Exceed Two (2) Pages In Length And Will Be Counted Toward The Total Submission Page Limit. selection Criteria 5, Knowledge Of The Locality (section H), the Evaluation Will Consider The Knowledge Of The Locality, Including Specific Knowledge Of Local Conditions Or Project Site Features, Such As Geological Features, Climatic Conditions, Working With And Local Construction Methods Or Local Laws And Regulations Of The Area Of Seattle, Wa. The Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. note That The Intent Of This Factor Is To Showcase A Firm S Understanding Of The Project Site And Locality, And Not Where The Firm Is Located, How Far Away The Firm/branch Office Is From The Site, And How They Would Travel To The Site. Information Related To The Firm S Location Shall Be Provided In Section H Under Secondary Selection Criterion Factor 1, Geographic Location. See Below. selection Criteria 6, Experience In Construction Period Services, (section H) the Evaluation Will Consider Experience In Construction Period Services (cps) Necessary For Performance Of This Contract. Submissions Shall Provide Information Which Clearly Illustrates Cps Experience In The Following: solicitation Support Services professional Field Inspections During The Construction Period, Both Scheduled And Emergent coordination With Commissioning Requirements/commissioning Services review Of Construction Submittals For Design Conformance, Variance, And Applicable Code/standard Compliance support In Answering Requests For Information (rfi) During The Construction Period support Of Construction Contract Changes To Include Drafting Statements Of Work And Cost Estimates maintaining A Comprehensive Submittal Log Inclusive Of Material Data, Shop Drawings, Certifications, Etc. providing Timely And Complete Responses To Requests For Information providing Supporting Documentation (statements Of Work, Cost Estimates, Technical Reports, Etc.) For Construction Modifications providing Record Drawing Documentation process For Correcting Design Errors/omissions Identified During Construction attendance At Pre-bid, Post-award, And Commissioning Kick Off Construction Project Conferences providing Minutes Of Weekly Construction Meetings Throughout The Duration Of Construction site Visits During Construction Both Scheduled And Emergent ensuring Compliance With The Design Drawings And Specifications preparation Of Site Visit Reports generation Of Punch-list Reports review Of Construction Project Modifications For Cost And Technical Acceptability attendance And Participation During The Final Acceptance Inspection preparation Of Record Drawings Of The Completed Construction Project Based On The Construction Contactor S As-built Drawings maintenance Of Rfi Logs attendance At Weekly Conference Calls providing Minutes Of Meetings Between The Ae, Va, And Contractors pre-final Inspection Site Visits production Of As-built Documentation the Information For This Factor Shall Be Provided In Section H Of The Sf 330. secondary Selection Criterion*: Geographic Location. location Of The Firm, As Measured By The Driving Distance (miles) Between The Offeror S Principal Business Location And The Bldg. 100 At Va Puget Sound Health Care System (vapshcs), Seattle. Determination Of The Mileage Will Be Based On Google Maps. (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/). *the Secondary Selection Criterion Is Used As A Tiebreaker, If Necessary, In Ranking The Most Highly Qualified Firms Following The Completion Of Discussions. The Secondary Selection Criterion Will Not Be Applied When Determining A Firm S Sf 330 Submission Highly Qualified Or Not Highly Qualified.

Details: U.s. Department Of State bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl) you Have Received This "personal Services Contractor” (psc) Solicitation Through The Department Of State (dos) Internet Site. If You Have Any Questions Regarding This Psc, You May Contact The Dos Official Named In This Solicitation. The Department Is Not Responsible For Any Data And/or Text Not Received When Retrieving This Document Electronically. Amendments To Solicitation Documents Generally Contain Information Critical To The Submission Of An Application. position Title: Design, Monitoring And Evaluation (dme) Project Advisor location: Mexico City, Mexico salary Level: Fs-02 - $101,395 - $148,902 (equivalent Gs-14) period Of Performance: The Period Of Performance For This Contract Is Twelve (12) Months From The Date Of Award With Four (4) Optional One-year Extensions. issuance Date: January 13, 2025 closing Date: January 24, 2025 closing Time: 3:00 Pm Et solicitation Number: Psc-25-014-inl job Description: See Below dear Prospective Offerors: the Department Of State Is Seeking Offers From Qualified U.s. Citizens To Provide Personal Services For The Subject Position Under A Personal Services Contract, As Described In This Solicitation. Submittals Must Be In Accordance With The Attached Information At The Place And Time Specified. Applicants Interested In Applying For This Position Must Submit The Following Materials: 1. Form Sf 171 (completed And Signed) 2. Complete Resume. In Order To Fully Evaluate Your Offer Your Resume Must Include: a. Paid A Non-paid Experience, Job Title, Location(s), Dates Held (month/year), And Hours Worked Per Week For Each Position. Dates (month/year) And Locations For Any Overseas Experience Must Also Be Detailed. Any Experience That Does Not Include Dates (month/year), Locations, And Hours Per Week Will Not Be Counted Towards Meeting The Solicitation Requirements. b. Specific Duties Performed That Fully Detail The Level And Complexity Of The Work. c. Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Your Current And/or Previous Supervisor(s). d. Education And Any Other Qualifications Including Job-related Training Courses, Job-related Skills, Or Job-related Honors, Awards Or Accomplishments. e. U.s. Citizenship note: Resume Must Contain Explicit Information To Make A Valid Determination That The Candidate Meets The Experience Requirements As Stated In This Solicitation. This Information Needs To Be Clearly Identified In The Resume. Failure To Provide Explicit Information To Determine Qualifications For The Position Will Result In Loss Of Full Consideration. 3. Evaluation Factor Document Specifically Addressing: Each Of The Evaluation Factors Shown In The Solicitation Below. Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per Evaluation Factor. Any Additional Words Above The Limit Will Neither Be Read Nor Scored. note: The Evaluation Factors Are Worth 70 Out Of 100 Points. Offerors Are Required To Address Each Of The Evaluation Factors In A Separate Document Describing Specifically And Accurately What Experience, Training, Education And/or Awards They Have Receive That Are Relevant To Each Factor. 4. Professional References: Three (3) Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Current And/or Previous Supervisors To Serve As Professional References. additional Documents Submitted Will Not Be Accepted. Incomplete Or Late Offers Will Not Be Considered. Complete Applications Must Be Emailed To: dominique Chittum, U.s. Department Of State, Inl/ex/gapp, Chittumda@state.gov sincerely, margaret Renee Gaudreau contracting Officer, U.s. Department Of State subject a Solicitation For A Personal Services Contractor (psc), Department Of State (dos), Bureau For International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl). the United States Government (usg), Represented By The Dos, Seeks Applications From Us Citizens Interested In Providing Psc Services As Described In This Solicitation. pre-award Ethical Responsibilities Of Psc (jun 2011) this Solicitation May Result In The Award Of One Or More Personal Services Contracts As Defined In Far 2.101. Prior To Contract Award, All Offerors Or Quotes Must Advise The Cognizant Contracting Officer If They Have A Personal Conflict Of Interest, Such As A Financial Conflict, That Would Prevent Them From Either Meeting The Requirements Of The Clause Entitled, “post-award Ethical Responsibilities Of Personal Services Contractors,” Or Otherwise Objectively Performing Their Contractual Duties Upon Contract Award. how To Apply offerors Proposal Shall Be In Accordance With The Requirements Stated In This Solicitation At The Place And Time Specified. A Proposal Will Be Determined Non-responsive And Ineligible For Consideration Unless All Required Documents And Information Are Included In The Submission. Offerors Shall Ensure Their Resume Demonstrates Their Possession Of The Minimum Qualifications Outlined In This Solicitation, As Well As Their Ability To Fulfill All Required Duties. The Government Is Not Responsible For Any Costs Incurred By The Offeror During The Solicitation Process. note Regarding Government Obligations For This Solicitation this Solicitation In No Way Obligates The Department Of State To Award A Psc Contract, Nor Does It Commit The Department Of State To Pay Any Cost Incurred In The Preparation And Submission Of The Application. proposals Must Include The Following And Not Exceed Twenty (20) Pages (additional Pages Will Not Be Accepted Or Reviewed): 1. Form Sf 171 (completed And Signed) 2. Resume 3. Evaluation Factor Responses 4. Three (3) Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Current And/or Previous Supervisors To Serve As Professional References. note: Your Resume Should Contain Explicit Information To Make A Valid Determination That You Fully Meet The Experience Requirements As Stated In This Solicitation. This Information Should Be Clearly Identified In Your Resume. Failure To Provide Explicit Information To Determine Your Qualifications For The Position Will Result In Loss Of Full Consideration. Additional Documents Submitted Beyond The Requirements Will Not Be Accepted Or Reviewed. *** One Pdf Attachment Is Highly Recommended veteran’s Preference veteran’s Preference Is Not Applicable To This Position Therefore Do Not Submit Dd-214. all Qualified Applicants Will Be Considered Regardless Of Age, Race, Color, Sex, Creed, National Origin, Lawful Political Affiliation, Nondisqualifying Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Affiliation With An Employee Organization, Or Other Non-merit Factor. equal Employment Opportunity Policy - The United States Government Does Not Discriminate In Employment On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, Sex (including Pregnancy And Gender Identity), National Origin, Political Affiliation, Sexual Orientation, Marital Status, Disability, Genetic Information, Age, Membership In An Employee Organization, Retaliation, Parental Status, Military Service Or Other Non-merit Factor. submit Proposal Via E-mail To The Attention Of: inl/dominique Chittum e-mail: Chittumda@state.gov direct Questions Regarding This Solicitation To: inl/dominique Chittum e-mail: Chittumda@state.gov inl Will Not Accept Proposals Beyond The Closing Time/date; Unless It Can Be Determined Dos Mishandled The Proposal. general Statement Of The Purpose Of This Contract mission Of The U.s. Department Of State: The U.s. Department Of State Is The Lead Institution For The Conduct Of American Diplomacy And The Secretary Of State Is The President’s Principal Foreign Policy Advisor. The Department Of State’s Mission Is To Advance U.s. National Security Interests, Fight Terrorism, Protect U.s. Interests Abroad, And Implement Foreign Policy Initiatives That Build A Freer, Prosperous, And Secure World. mission Of The Bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs Inl): Inl Is Under The Under Secretary For Democracy And Human Rights (j) And Works To Keep Americans Safe At Home By Countering International Crime, Illegal Drugs, And Instability Abroad. Inl Helps Countries Deliver Justice And Fairness By Strengthening Their Police, Courts, And Corrections Systems. These Efforts Reduce The Amount Of Crime And Illegal Drugs Reaching U.s. Shores. this Position Is Located In The Inl Section Of The U.s. Embassy In Mexico City. The Purpose Of This Personal Services Contract (psc) Is To Provide Strategic Guidance, Management, And Technical Support To Ensure The Successful Planning, Implementation, Monitoring, And Evaluation Of Inl Mexico Projects And Measure Them Against Overarching Inl Goals. This Role Will Integrate Design And Evaluation Expertise With Project Management Skills To Enhance Project Effectiveness, Efficiency, And Impact. The Position Will Report To The Us Direct Hire Foreign Service Officer Policy Unit Chief And Work Closely With Project Teams, Stakeholders, And Partners To Ensure The Successful Delivery Of Project Objectives. The Psc Will Oversee And Mentor The Design, Monitoring, And Evaluation Specialists, And Lead The Design And Implementation Of Policies, Processes, And Guidance On Project And Program Dme Such That Inl-mexico Foreign Assistance Projects And Programs Are Maximally Effective And Meet Inl Dme Requirements. duties & Responsibilities under The Direct Supervision Of The Policy Unit Chief Or His/her Designee, The Dme Project Advisor Will Perform The Following Duties: 1. Provide Direction, Oversight, And Supervision Of Dme Staff (consisting Of Up To 5 Locally Employed Staff (le Staff), And 2 Third Party Contractors (tpcs) That Work On The Team As Monitoring And Evaluation Specialists), And Serve As The Direct Superior Of The One Le Staff M&e Supervisor. 2. Lead The Development Of Evaluations, Indicators, Surveys, And Learning Practices For Inl-mexico Projects And Programs And Goals. 3. Ensure Robust Project Management Practices Throughout The Project Lifecycle. 4. Design And Update Policies, Processes, And Systems For Effective Project And Program Review. 5. Collaborate With Inl-mexico Staff And Leadership To Gain Support For Dme Processes. 6. Design And Maintain Systems For Accurate And Efficient Reporting To Meet Standard And Ad-hoc Requirements. 7. Support Project Proposal Development, Including Needs Assessments, Theory Of Change, And Logical Frameworks. 8. Ensure Alignment Of Project Goals With Organizational And Department Priorities. 9. Assist Implementing Partners In Reporting Valid And Useful Information In Inl’s Systems Of Record. 10. Analyze And Report On Project Data To Recommend Performance Improvements. 11. Develop Relationships With Government Of Mexico Officials And Provide Technical Assistance To Improve Data Capacity. 12. Prepare And Present Reports On Indicator Performance And Findings To Stakeholders. 13. Review And Assess Monitoring Approaches, Indicators, And Evaluation Methods In Project Applications. 14. Serve As A Liaison To Dme Teams In Other Inl Overseas Sections And In Washington. 15. Conduct And Document Program And Project Level Reviews And Identify Needs For Course Correction. 16. Serve As Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) On Dme Related Contracts (i.e. Field Research, Project Level Studies). 17. Coordinate Site Visits For Data Quality Assessments Of Implementing Partners/organizations. 18. Serve As A Key Interlocutor Between The Dme Team And Inl Program Teams, Ensuring Adherence To Dme Requirements. 19. When Required, Perform The Role Of Duty Officer. 20. Perform Other Duties As Requested And Assigned That Are Directly Related To This Statement Of Work. trainings & Distance Learning Courses 1. Completes All On-line Training Mandated By The Department Of State (e.g., Ct401 (counter Threat Awareness Training), Ethics) Within 120 Days Of Contract Start Date. 2. Completes The Mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-threat (fact) Course (ct650) Prior To Deployment To Post. 3. Completes The Introduction To Working In An Embassy (pn113) Distance-learning (dl) Course Through The Foreign Service Institute (fsi) Within The First Six (6) Months Of Arriving At Post. 4. Completes The Inl Pre-deployment Program (prep) Course Prior To Deployment To Post (unless Waived By The Inl Director Due To The Incumbent’s Past Experience Or Timing). place Of Performance & Travel Requirements the Place Of Performance For This Position Is Us Embassy Mexico City, Mexico. Travel Up To 25 Percent Of The Time To Regional Security Office (rso) Authorized Locations In Mexico, The United States, And Occasionally The Region Will Be Required. relationships the Dme Project Advisor Will Serve Under The Day-to-day Direction Of The Policy Unit Chief In Inl-mexico. This Position Supervises The Dme Team, Which Is Currently Five Le Staff. the Contract Administrator Shall Be The Inl Contracting Officer In Washington. In No Instance Shall The Policy Unit Chief Or Any Other Individual Be Authorized To Alter Or Modify The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract Or Waive The Government's Requirements, Price, Delivery, Or Other Terms And Conditions. The Contracting Officer Must Authorize Such Changes In Writing. the Policy Unit Chief Will Provide Yearly Performance Reviews To The Inl/ex/gapp Contracting Officer In Washington, D.c. To Contribute To The Incumbent’s Official Yearly Review. complexity this Position Involves Managing And Providing Dme Technical Expertise For A Wide Portfolio Of Programs And Projects In Inl-mexico Simultaneously. The Ability To Perform Complex Analysis, Explain Dme Concepts Clearly And Concisely, Meet Short Deadlines, Coordinate Between Many Stakeholders, And Multi-task Successfully Is Essential. duties Are Significantly Varied And Require Many Different Unrelated Processes And Methods That Are Applied To A Broad Range Of Problems/situations That Require A Substantial Depth Of Analysis. Decisions That Must Be Made Involve Major Areas Of Uncertainty In Approach, Methodology, Interpretation And Evaluating Processes. There Are Continuing Changes In Programming, Dme Requirements, Partner Capacity For Dme, And Political Circumstances Enabling Or Restricting Programming And Dme Efforts. The Work Requires Developing New Techniques And Establishing Criteria. Incumbents Typically Identify And Develop Ways To Resolve Problems Or Cope With Issues Which Directly Affect The Ongoing Relationships With Partners And The Ability To Gather And Use Meaningful Results Data. scope & Effectiveness the Psc Performs Broad Range Of Tasks And Assignment Related To The Dme Of Inl’s Programs And Projects. Assignments For These Tasks May Often Be Self-generated And In Response To Broader Dme Needs, Requirements, And Efforts In Inl-mexico. Knowledge And Professional Experience Supporting Dme In International Development Contexts, Coupled With Subject Matter Familiarity With Inl’s Key Focus Areas, Is Necessary To Support The Results-based Management Of Inl-mexico’s Programming. An Effective Psc Will Also Contribute To Inl-mexico's And Inl’s Bureau-wide Culture Changes And Adoption Of Measures To Use Evidence And Data To Inform Policy And Programming. period Of Performance the Period Of Performance For This Contract Is Twelve (12) Months From The Date Of Award With Four (4) Optional One-year Extensions. minimum Qualifications 1. U.s. Citizenship With The Ability To Obtain And Maintain Department Of State Secret Level Security Clearance, Medical Clearance, And Ethics Clearance (if Applicable). (security Clearance Upgrade To Top Secret Level May Be Required.) 2. Bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited Institution And A Minimum Of Five (5) Years Of Experience In Relevant Fields: Performing Design, Monitoring And Evaluation Duties Related To Foreign Assistance Programs; Project Management And Identifying Business Needs And Determining Solutions To Problems Related To Improving Implementation Of Dme; Or, a. A Master’s Degree From An Accredited Institution And A Minimum Of Three (3) Years Of Experience In Relevant Fields: Performing Design, Monitoring And Evaluation Duties Related To Foreign Assistance Programs; Project Management And Identifying Business Needs And Determining Solutions To Problems Related To Improving Implementation Of Dme. 3. Active Project Management Professional (pmp) Certification Issued By The Project Management Institute (pmi). 4. A Minimum Of Two (2) Years Of Experience In A Supervisory Or Managerial Role, Leading And Managing A Team Of At Least Three Direct Reports. 5. Demonstrated Ability To Organize, Manage, And Present Complex Information In A Clear And Understandable Way. 6. Demonstrated Knowledge Of Monitoring And Evaluation Methodologies, Frameworks, And Best Practices. evaluation Criteria (used To Determine The Competitive Ranking Of Qualified Offerors In Comparison To Other Offerors.) Offerors Should Cite Specific, Illustrative Examples For Each Factor. Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per Factor. Any Additional Words Above The Limit Will Neither Be Read Nor Scored. factor 1: Expertise In Design, Monitoring And Evaluation (20 Points) demonstrated Expertise In Designing, Monitoring, And Evaluating Complex International Programs To Achieve Policy Goals. Demonstrated Familiarity With Results-based Project And Program Management Approaches, Including Knowledge Of Two Or More Monitoring, Evaluation, And Learning Approaches And Terminology. Demonstrated Ability To Articulate Root-causes Of Target Problems, Logical Theories Of Change, Intended Short- And Long-term Results Of Projects, And Valid Signals Of Change (indicators). Demonstrated Experience Supporting The Utilization Of Evidence, Findings, And Recommendations From Monitoring And Evaluation Effort To Change A Project Course. Experience With Foreign Assistance Projects Is Preferred But Not Required. factor 2: Expertise In Project Management (20 Points) demonstrated Experience With Diverse Project Types And Different Phases Of The Project Lifecycle. Proven Ability To Develop Comprehensive Project Proposals, Including Logical Frameworks And Theories Of Change. Demonstrated Experience In Financial Management, Including Budget Planning, Monitoring, And Reporting. Proficiency In Identifying Potential Project Risks And Developing Mitigation Strategies. factor 3: Expertise In Business Analytics, Data Analytics, And Information management Systems (15 Points) demonstrated Expertise In Analyzing And Interpreting Data To Make Informed Decisions, Optimizing And Improving Dme Processes And Performance. Proven Expertise In Utilizing Data To Make Informed Decisions On A Project Or Program Success And Recommending Corrective Actions. Demonstrated Ability To Work With Current Technologies, To Research, Investigate, And Communicate Complex Issues In A Timely And Concise Manner, Orally And In Writing, And To Integrate Evidence Into Advice. factor 4: Collaboration And Leadership (15 Points) demonstrated Ability To Work Collaboratively With And Resolve Challenging Situations Among Different Offices, Agencies And Stakeholders. Demonstrated Successful Supervisory Experience In The Project Management Field, Of Personnel At Different Levels Of Knowledge And Specialization, Preferably In A Multicultural Environment. Demonstrated Experience In Effectively Coordinating And Managing Teams As They Work Across Multiple Projects With Competing Priorities Under Deadlines. The Ability To Speak And Write Spanish At A Professional Level Is Preferred. basis Of Rating: Offerors Who Clearly Meet The Education/experience Requirements Will Be Further Evaluated Based On Scoring Of The Evaluation Factor Responses. Offerors Are Required To Address Each Of The Evaluation Factors In A Separate Document Describing Specifically And Accurately What Experience, Training, Education And/or Awards They Have Received That Are Relevant To Each Factor. Failure To Specifically Address The Evaluation Factors May Result In Your Not Receiving Credit For All Of Your Pertinent Experience, Education, Training And/or Awards. the Offeror Rating System Is As Follows: evaluation Factors Have Been Assigned The Following Points: factor #1 – 20 factor #2 – 20 factor #3 – 15 factor #4 – 15 total Possible – 70 Points interview Performance – 30 Points satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/fail (no Points Assigned) past Performance Evaluation Of Applicant’s Ability To Perform Under The Contract. In Conducting The Evaluation, The U.s. Government Reserves The Right To Utilize All Evaluation Information Available At The Time Of Evaluation, Whether Provided By The Applicant Or Obtained From Other Sources. total Possible Points: 100 the Most Qualified Candidates May Be Interviewed, Required To Provide A Writing Sample, And Demonstrate An Ability To Operate Commonly Used Office Applications. Inl Will Not Pay For Any Expenses Associated With The Interviews. In Addition, Applications (written Materials And Interviews) Will Be Evaluated Based On Content As Well As On The Applicant's Writing, Presentation, And Communication Skills. In The Event That An Applicant Has Fully Demonstrated His/her Qualifications And There Are No Other Competitive Applicants, Inl Reserves The Right To Forego The Interview Process. Professional References Will Be Evaluated For Applicants Being Considered For Selection. compensation (base Pay) this Position Has Been Designated At The Fs-02 Equivalent Level ($101,395 - $148,902 Per Annum). Final Compensation Will Be Negotiated Within The Listed Market Value Based Upon Qualifications, Previous Relevant Experience And Work History, Salary And Educational Background. Salaries, Including Any Recruitment Supplemental Pay That Exceeds The Listed Pay Range, Will Not Be Entertained Or Negotiated. for Award, Inl Will Negotiate For This Contract Based On The Market Value As Outlined Above And Overall Experience Relevant To The Solicitation Requirements. benefits & Allowances as A Matter Of Policy, Inl Normally Authorizes The Following Benefits And Allowances benefits - If Applicable • Employee's Fica/medicare Contribution • Contribution Toward Health And Life Insurance • Pay Comparability Adjustment • Annual Increase • Eligibility For Worker's Compensation • Annual, Sick And Home Leave • 401k Plan • Medvac (provided By Dos Med) allowances In Accordance With Department Of State Standardized Regulations (dssr) - If Applicable • Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (tqsa) Or Per Diem Upon Arrival At Post • Housing Allowance • Post Allowance • Supplemental Post Allowance • Maintenance Allowance (sma) • Education Allowance • Educational Travel (full-time United States Based Secondary) • Post Hardship Differential • Danger Pay • Shipment Of Hhe, Uab, Pov And Consumables

Details: The subject of the contract is the construction of a multi-purpose playground in the Petlérská Primary School complex in Klášterec Nad Ohří. The construction is located on plot no. 1704/169 in the area of the original playground, which will be demolished, and in its place a new multi-purpose sports field measuring 38 x 21 meters will be created, designed for sports such as volleyball, football, streetball, five-a-side football and tennis, according to the planning application prepared by Linhart, Ltd. The playground will be fenced with a fence with a total height of 4 m. Up to a height of 1 m, the fencing will be made partly of wooden planks. Welded 2D fence panels with a wire diameter of 6.8 mm and 5.6 mm will be placed above them. The fencing will be anchored to concrete footings and a concrete belt made of cast formwork. The posts are square in cross-section, measuring 80x80 mm. The playground is bordered on two sides by an access path made of interlocking paving stones. The terrain will be leveled using a 1:2 slope. The slope will be formed mainly from the existing base, which will be created during the preparatory work, and approximately 16 m3 of soil will be brought in for grassing. The existing basketball hoops will be carefully dismantled and handed over to the investor for further use. The construction is designed so as not to negatively affect the surrounding buildings and land. The drainage system ensures the drainage of rainwater in the form of a seepage, which ensures the protection of the surroundings from excessive moisture. The new fencing is complemented by two gates with a width of 2,530 mm. One entrance is connected to the existing interlocking paving area, while the other is connected to a new paved interlocking paving area. The solution also includes a paved area for the installation of four benches and one waste bin with a protective canopy, all at the investor's choice. The pitch has a new permeable polyurethane surface with a thickness of 11 mm, which is laid on a two-layer asphalt base Ako 8 and Ako 16, both layers 40 mm thick. Concrete foundations measuring 700 x 700 x 800 mm are designed for the installation of volleyball and tennis posts with a diameter of 89 mm. These foundations will ensure sufficient stability and strength of the posts during their use. A steel casing with a diameter of 102 mm and a wall thickness of 4 mm will be concreted into the concrete foundations, into which the columns will be inserted. This construction allows for easy assembly and disassembly of the columns, which contributes to the flexibility of using the multi-purpose sports center for various types of sports. Access and arrival to the construction site is via the existing road. For details, see the Pd and the Bill of Quantities. The Contractor's delivery includes, in addition to the work specified in the Bill of Quantities, the provision of the following activities: * Execution of the work according to the Bill of Quantities, in accordance with valid permits, according to valid standards and regulations, including the expected work related to the subject of the work (e.g. washing and cleaning of roads, transportation of materials and mechanization, etc.). * Engineering Activities of the Contractor for the Entire Duration of the Contract Until the Time of Handing Over the Communication to Its User Back into Use, I.e. Including Cooperation in the Acceptance Procedure and the Handover of All Necessary Documents of the Completed Construction. * Appointment of the Authorized Person Responsible for the Implementation of the Construction - Civil Engineering Department. * Provision of the Necessary Technical and Documentary Documentation of the Construction, Waste Disposal in Accordance with Applicable Legal Regulations. All Documents Will Be Marked with the Name of the Construction and Will Be Handed Over After the Completion of the Construction. * Treatment of the Areas of All Construction Sites Affected by the Contractor's Activities, Unless Their Treatment is the Subject of the Contract, Including the Removal of Damage Caused by the Construction. * Before Commencing Construction Work, the Contractor Will Ensure the Marking and Protection of Engineering Networks and Underground Facilities on the Construction Site. * Before the start of the work, a photo documentation of the current state of adjacent buildings (e.g. buildings, fences and fence foundations), as well as land, will be taken. * Ensuring compliance with safety regulations. * Energy consumption and costs for the equipment of the construction site throughout the entire construction period, including the provision of secondary energy measurement. * Demarcation of the construction by a responsible surveyor, including a demarcation protocol, documentation of the actual implementation, geodetic survey of the completed construction. We require the processing of geodetic documentation also in the Jvf Dtm. "the preparation of the geodetic part of the documentation of the actual implementation of the construction or the geodetic basis for maintaining a digital technical map of the Ústí nad Labem region, containing the geometric, positional and height determination of the completed construction or technological equipment, will be prepared in accordance with § 5 A in the structure according to Annexes No. 3 and 4 of Decree No. 393/2020 Coll. On the Digital Technical Map (DTM Decree), as amended, in the currently valid version of the exchange format according to § 6 of the DTM Decree. The geodetic basis is prepared using the existing data of the digital technical map. The geodetic basis includes an assessment of the continuity of the result of the survey of the new state with the existing state.” * The completed construction will be handed over to the use of the city of Klášterec nad Ohří. For some of these activities, separate items are not listed in the Vv. The costs of ensuring the above will be included and allocated to individual items of construction work and thus to the total costs of the construction.

Details: Amendment I (corrected Typos) description: This Is A Pre-solicitation Notice For The Establishment Of An Architect-engineering (a-e) Design Contract With Services To Be Performed At The Charles George Va Medical Center At 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, Nc 28805. This Requirement Is Being Executed Under A 100% Set-aside To Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb). This Announcement Is Not A Request For Proposal; No Solicitation Package Will Be Issued Until After An Evaluation Has Been Made On The Provided Sf330s. The Sf330 Can Be Downloaded Through The Gsa Forms Library At: Http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/top. Scroll Down To Locate And Click On The Sf-330 Hyperlink Entitled, “architect-engineer Qualifications.” Interested Firms Should Submit Their Current Sf330, Parts I And Ii, To Keith.hunter@va.gov. The Sf330s Are Due No Later Than 8:00 Am Est January 24, 2025. scope Of Work: This Project Will Engage An Architectural Engineering Firm For Professional Architect/engineer (ae) Services Necessary To Design For The Replacement Of The Existing Air Handling Unit #11 Serving The Imaging Department In Buildings 47 At The Charles George Vamc, Asheville, Nc. Air Handling Unit, Supply And Return Fan, Heating/cooling Coils And Piping Shall Be Sized To Meet The Temperature And Air Exchange Needs Of Approximately 10,000 Square Feet Of Space. Work Includes Investigating The Site, Taking Calculation And Designing For The Replacement Of The Air Handling Unit, Structural Support, Fans, Coils Piping, And Control System. Project Also Involves Investigating And Sizing The Supply And Return Ductwork And Associates Variable Volume Supply Box And/or Constant Volume Supply Box. Ceilings And Walls May Need To Be Modified To Accommodate Removal Of Old Ductwork And Installation Of New Ductwork. The New System Will Replace The Existing System In The Exact Location. Design Includes Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering And Architectural Disciplines. requirements: the Ae Selected Is Expected To: part Ia – Preparation Of Existing Conditions And Conceptual Design – Investigative Services: Preparation Of Existing Conditions Plan And Conceptual Design Which Includes Site Investigation For Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, And Environmental Hazards Such As Suspect Asbestos Containing Material (acm). Work Will Consist Of Ae Personnel Removing Ceiling Tile(s) And Tracing Ductwork, Electrical, And Plumbing Above Ceilings. Perform Project Site Investigation In Accordance With The ‘site Investigations’ Section Of This Scope Of Work. physically Survey As Well As Review Record Drawings Of The Existing Building. Inform Co/cor Of Supplemental Information Gathering That May Be Required. conduct On-site Work Session With User Group And Other Members Of The Integrated Project Team To Discuss Conceptual Options. describe All Measures Available To Achieve The Project Objectives, Including The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Each Measure, To Guide Decisions By The Facility During Schematic Design. The Decision Of Which Alternatives To Select For The Construction Project Rests With The Va. develop And Describe A Construction Strategy That Allows Existing Functions To Continue During Construction. Develop This Strategy In Development Of Construction Documents. participate In A Conference Call After Va Has Completed Schematic Design Review ae Shall Review Needs Identified By The Ipt For The Area Under Consideration For Design And Provide Recommendations. In Addition, The Project Shall Be Phased To Minimize The Impact To The Medical Center Operations And Patient Care. Prior To Submission Of Schematic Design Material, The Ae Shall Meet With The Vamc’s Cor To Discuss Proposed Phasing Requirements For The Project. These Phasing Requirements Shall Describe The General Sequence Of The Project Work, Estimated Project Duration, And What Va Constraints Will Exist That Will Influence The Contractor's Approach To The Construction Project. The Ae Shall Be Responsible For Documenting The Phasing Requirements. the Ae Shall Make Site Visits As Required To Determine Existing As-built Conditions Affecting This Project. Information, Including Drawings And Other Documentation, Provided To The Ae Shall Be Used As Reference Only. The Ae Is Responsible For Verifying All Existing Site Conditions To Include But Not Be Limited To Crawling In Crawlspaces, Looking Above Ceilings And The Building Penthouse. coordinate Visits With The Cor As Assigned At The Ntp. The Ae Shall Arrange For And Oversee The Performance Of Such Investigations Necessary For The Proper Design Of The Project. Autocad Background Drawings Shall Be Provided By The Va Upon Request If Available And Shall Be Used As Reference Only. The Ae Shall Field Verify Every Aspect That Relates To The Project. perform Photographic Documentation During Investigative Services; Files Are To Be Maintained For Future Reference Of Existing Conditions For Construction Documents And Unforeseen Unit Costing Basis. the Contractor Shall Prepare Digital Photo Documentation Of Construction Work, Including Sites, Buildings, And Field Activities. Digital Photos Shall Be Submitted In Jpeg Format To The Project Website, And To A Resolution Sufficient And Appropriate For The Type Of Work Photographed. The Contractor Shall Provide An Index For Each Set Of Photographs Submitted Identifying The Contractor, Base, Facility, Project Number, Date, And A Brief Description. The Contractor Shall Coordinate Photography Of Any Kind Through The Cor. the Ae Shall Complete All Necessary Site Investigations Prior To The 15% Schematic Design Submission. part Ib – Preparation Of Contract Drawings And Specifications – Design Development: Preparation And Submission Of Construction Bid Documents, Interim Design Document Submittals, And The Final Construction Bid Documents At The Completion Of The Design Development Process In Accordance With The ‘design Package Submission Schedule’ Section. Design Document Packages Shall Contain A Complete Set Of Documents As Specified In The ‘design Requirements/submissions’ Section Of This Statement Of Work (sow). The Ae Shall Develop A Design Necessary To Meet The Requirements In The ‘project Scope’ Section Of This Sow. Design Shall Include Engineering Services Rendered Necessary By Va (veterans Affairs) At The End Of Part Ia Investigative Services Within The Construction Cost Parameters. design And Produce Construction Documents For Implementation Of The Selected Alternatives. submittals Must Include The Components Listed On The A/e Submission Instructions For Minor And Nrm Construction Program Https://www.cfm.va.gov/​til/​ae/​aesubmin.doc. submittal Register - Provide A List To The Va Of Technical Submittals That Will Be Required. intended For Long-term Use, The Project Design Specifications Must Provide, To The Maximum Extent Practicable, A Final Product Of Enduring Quality; Energy And Water Efficient; Environmentally Conscious; Functional And Requiring Low Maintenance; Durable; Flexible For Changing Uses; Universally Accessible; Sustainable; Operationally Cost Effective; Compliant With Appropriate Codes, Statutes, And Vha Requirements. construction Documents Must Be Complete, Clear, Specific, Accurate, Coordinated Between Disciplines, Quantifiable, And Explicit In Quality Expectations For Suitable Materials, Systems, And Workmanship. throughout The Design Phases Of The Project, The A/e Shall Work Closely With The Cor And Integrated Project Team To Ascertain And Confirm All Project Requirements. the Contractor Shall Attend Meetings And Teleconferences To Discuss Technical Requirements, Issues, And Project Progress And Status As Required. The Contractor Shall Prepare, And Submit For Review, Presentation Materials For Meetings And An Agenda. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Taking Meeting Minutes, Prepare And Submit Minutes For All Meetings Attended No Later Than 3 Business Days, With The Exception Of The Ipt Meetings As Discussed In Previous Paragraph, After The Meeting Has Occurred. The Minutes Shall Be Sent To The Contracting Officer And Cor For Coordination And Approval Prior To Distribution. the Ae Shall Provide An Evaluation, Cost Estimate And Conceptual Plans To Determine The Feasibility Of Completing The Project Within Project Budget. Disadvantages And Advantages Shall Be Provided Including Impacts To Patient Care/medical Center Operations And Order Of Magnitude Cost Estimates (with Cost Of Patient Care Factored Into The Economy/feasibility) part Ii – Construction Period Services: Review And Provide Concise Recommendations On All Submittals, Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, Rfis, Change Order Proposals, Etc. In Accordance With ‘construction Period Services’ Section Of This Sow. Services Shall Include Providing Record Drawings Based On Finalized Contractor Red-line As-builts. assist In Answering Questions And Provide Clarifications As Deemed Necessary By The Contracting Officer Or Cor During Solicitation And Issuing Any Addendums, Revise Drawings/specifications, Etc. Necessary To Fully And Completely Address Questions Any And All Questions Submitted By The Cor, Contracting Officer And Awarded Construction Contractor. serve As An Advisor And Provide Assistance To The Va To Determine Whether The Contractor Or Subcontractor Meets Technical Qualification Requirements, Assist In The Review Of Contractor Proposals For Technical Acceptability, Support By Written Recommendations Of Any Problems Or Litigation Encountered In Past Performance Based On First-hand Knowledge. review All Submissions And Provide Concise Direction To The Va. Provide Direction Within 5 Business Days Upon Request For Shop Drawings, Product Data, Installation Instructions, Samples, Etc. Provide Direction Within 5 Business Days For Rfi’s And Change Order Proposals. Changes To Contract Documents Based On Errors And Omissions In Design Will Be At No Cost To The Va To Include Cost Estimates For The Change. The Co Shall Make The Final Determination On What Is Or Is Not An Error Or Omission. provide Commissioning For All Affected Systems. prepare Record Drawings Based On Contractor Red-line As-built Drawings With Correspondence Performed During Construction. The Ae Shall Provide A Set Of Updated Drawings And Specifications On Cd Within 20 Business Days Of Construction Contract Completion To The Cor. the Ae Shall Function As The Commissioning Agent For All Necessary Commissioning Actions. The Ae Shall Provide Testing, Inspection And Reporting Services During Construction. The Ae Must Conduct A Site Visit, At Least Once A Month, During Each Phase Of The Project, And Must Be Present For Every Test Or Inspection And To Document The Outcome. part Iii – Construction Period Site Visits: Visit The Site At The Request Of The Va In Accordance With Section ‘site Visits’ In This Sow. The Ae Shall Respond On Site Within An 8-hour Period When Requested. The Total Number Of Site Visits During The Construction Period Is Estimated To Be Five (5) For This Project, Which May Be Finalized After Selection Of The Ae And During Negotiation Of The Proposal. Each Site Visit Shall Be Documented Through A Field Report Denoting The Purpose And Results Of The Site Visit. make Site Visits On Requests Of The Va And Prepare Documented Field Reports Denoting The Purpose And Results Of The Site Visit, To Include Agreed Upon Changes In Design As Determined Necessary During The Construction. Visits Made Based On Errors And Omissions In Design Will Be At No Cost To The Va. participate In Partial/final Acceptance Inspections (in-wall, Above Ceiling, And Final) As Scheduled And Generate Punch List Items For Completion. Inspections Shall Cover Quality Of Installations And Locations/placement Of Items In Accordance With The Contract Documents. The Punch List Shall Reference The Contract Documents For Specific Deficiencies (i.e. Specification Section, Drawing Detail, Etc.). attend The Pre-bid And Pre-construction Conference To Review And Confirm Project Scope. during Construction, Allow For A Minimum Of Site Visits As Negotiated For The Contract, As Directed And Scheduled By The Cor. offerors Will Be Evaluated On The Following Criteria: the Submitted Sf330’s Shall Be A Maximum Of 30 Total Pages. All Necessary Information To Meet The 5 Criterions Shall Be Contained Within Those 30 Pages As The Evaluation Will Stop At The End Of Page 30. the Submitted Sf330s Will Be Evaluated On The Following Criteria: this Acquisition Will Be In Accordance With Far Part 36.602-1 And Vaar Part 836.601-1. The Following Evaluation Criteria Will Be Used To Evaluate Sf330 Technical Proposals: the Architect/engineer (ae) Must Demonstrate Its Qualifications With Respect To The Published Evaluation Criteria For All Services. Evaluation Criteria (1) Through (4) Are Considered The Most Important And Listed In Descending Order Of Importance; Criteria (5) Is Significantly Less Importance Than (1) Through (4) But The Associated Value Of 1 Through 4 Are In A Declining Value And Order Of Importance. Criterion (1) Is The Highest With Criterion (5) Being The Lowest. (1) Professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services; (2) Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Including, Where Appropriate, Experience In Medical Facility Design; (3) Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time; (4) Past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules; (5) Location In The General Geographical Area Of The Project And Knowledge Of The Locality Of The Project; If Application Of This Criterion Leaves An Appropriate Number Of Qualified Firms, Given The Nature And Size Of The Project. criterion 1 - Professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services. Offerors Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of The Qualifications, Competence And Experience Of The Key Personnel And Technical Team Proposed To Accomplish This Work. Key Personnel Are Individuals Who Will Have Major Contract Or Project Management Responsibilities And/or Will Provide Unusual Or Unique Expertise. Provide A Balanced Licensed And Or Certified Workforce In The Following Disciplines – Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, And Structural Design. 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 Sf330 Part 1 Section G. criterion 2 - Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Including, Where Appropriate, Experience In Medical Facility Design. Offerors Will Be Evaluated On Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Performance Of Services Like Those Anticipated Under This Contract About: special Knowledge Of Mechanical, Electrical And Structural Engineering. experience Working In And Around An Operational Hospital specific Experience And Qualifications Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team. 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. Example Projects Shall Note Project’s Square Footage. All Projects Provided In The Sf-330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/regional Office/individual Team Member Proposed To Manage And/or Perform Work Under This Contract. To Enable Verification, Firms Should Include The Duns Number Along With Each Firm Name In The Sf330 Part 1, Section F Item 25 “firms From Section C Involved In This Project,” Block (1). Include A Contract Number Or Project Identification Number In Block 21. Include An E-mail Address And Phone Number For The Point Of Contact In Block 23(c). Include In The Project Description, The Contract Period Of Performance, Award Contract Value, Current Contract Value, And Summary Of The Work Performed That Demonstrates Relevance To Specialized Experience As Outlined Above. If The Contractor Served As A Subcontractor On A Project, Indicate The Value Of The Work They Provided Towards The Performance Of The Overall Project. If A Project Was Performed By A Joint Venture, And Not All Joint Venture Partners Are On The Team Proposed For This Contract, The Offeror/team Should Specifically Address The Work Performed By The Joint Venture Partner Offering/teaming On This Contract. Likewise, If The Offeror/team Member Worked As A Subcontractor On A Project, The Description Should Clearly Describe The Work Performed By The Offeror/team Member And The Roles And Responsibilities Of Each On The Project, Rather Than The Work Performed On The Project As A Whole. If The Project Description Does Not Clearly Delineate The Work Performed By The Entity/entities Offering/teaming On This Contract, The Project Could Be Eliminated From Consideration. Additionally, Firms Are Required To Return And Submit The Attachment B Titled Criterion 2 Format, Which Will Clearly Demonstrate Specific Experiences And Qualifications Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team. Specifically List Similar Scoped Projects Covering The Previous 10 Years And Clearly Show Participation. (see Sf330 Part I Section G, But Not Excluding Other Information Provided On The Sf330 And Supporting Documentation.) note: If The Offeror Is A Joint Venture, Information Should Be Submitted As A Joint Venture; However, If There Is No Information For The Joint Venture, Information Should Be Submitted For Either Joint Venture Partner, Not To Exceed A Total Of 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 2 Should Be Submitted In Part 1, Section F Of The Sf330. The Government Will Not Consider Information Submitted In Addition To Part 2, Section F In Evaluating Criterion 2. criterion 3 - Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time. Firms/teams Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of Their Ability To Plan For And Manage Work Under The Contract And Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time. submission Requirements: Describe The Firm’s Ability To Concurrently Perform And Manage Multiple Projects In Different Locations To Meet Aggressive Schedules, Multiple Disciplines, And Control Costs And The Firm’s Capacity To Accomplish Multiple Projects Simultaneously. Additionally, Prospective Contractors Are Required To Provide A List Of Current Projects With A Design Fee Of Greater Than $25,000 Currently Being Designed In The Firm’s Office. Indicate The Availability Of The Proposed Project Team (including Sub-consultants) For The Specified Contract Performance Period In Terms Of: (1.) Both The Average And Maximum Number Of Projects Being Worked Simultaneously For The Previous Twelve (12) Month Period, For Each Key Personnel Member, (2.) The Number Of Projects Currently Being Worked By Each Key Personnel Member Identified In The Sf330, And (3.) The Number Of Projects That Could Be Added To Workload, Given Size And Complexity. criterion 4 - Past Performance – Offerors Will Be Evaluated On Past Performance With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Work Quality, Compliance With Schedules, Cost Control, And Stakeholder/customer Satisfaction. Evaluating Past Performance And Experience Will Include Information Provided In Past Performance Questionnaires (ppqs) Or Cpars/acass For Criterion 1 Projects And May Include Other Information Provided By The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, And Other Information Available To The Government Including Contacts With Points Of Contact In Other Criteria. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Rated Lower. note: Past Performance Information For Projects Listed Under Criterion 1. project Recency: A Project Will Be Considered Recent Only If Performance Was Completed Within Five (5) Years Of The Date Of Issuance Of This Public Announcement. Ongoing Projects Will Not Be Considered As No Accurate Performance Record Can Exist For Work Not Yet Completed. submission Requirements: Submit A Completed 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. Ensure Correct Phone Numbers And Email Addresses Are Provided For The Client Point Of Contact. Submit No Less Than Three (3) And No More Than Five (5) Past Performance References For Recent And Relevant Projects Identified On Sf330 Part I Section F. Completed Ppqs Should Be Submitted With Your Sf330. If The Offeror Is Unable To Obtain A Completed Ppq From A Client For A Project(s) Before The Response Date Set Forth In This Notice, Offerors Should Complete And Submit With Their Responses The First Page Of The Ppq (attachment A), Which Will Provide Contract And Client Information For The Respective Project(s). Offerors May Submit A Ppq Previously Submitted Under A Different Notice/rfp (legible Copies Are Acceptable) If It Is On The Same Form As Posted With This Synopsis. Offerors Should Follow Up With Clients/references To Ensure Timely Submittal Of Questionnaires. If Requested By The Client, Questionnaires May Be Submitted Directly To The Government's Point Of Contact, Network Contracting Office 6, Attn: Samantha Cahill Via Email At Keith Hunter Via Email At Keith.hunter@va.gov Prior To The Response Date. Offerors Shall Not Incorporate By Reference Into Their Response Ppqs Or Cpars Previously Submitted In Response To Other Ae Services Procurements. However, This Does Not Preclude The Government From Utilizing Previously Submitted Ppq Information In The Past Performance Evaluation. criterion 5 - Location In The General Geographical Area (asheville, Nc) And Knowledge Of The (asheville, Nc); Provided, That Application Of This Criterion Leaves An Appropriate Number Of Qualified Firms, Given The Nature And Size Of The Project. Provided That The Application Of This Criterion Leaves An Appropriate Number Of Qualified Firms, Given The Nature And Size Of The Contract, Firms/teams Will Be Evaluated On The Locations Of Their Office Or Offices That Will Be Performing The Work Under This Contract. submission Requirements: Indicate Firm’s/team’s Location, Including Main Offices, Branch Offices, And Any Sub Consultant’s Offices, As Well As Demonstrate How This Will Be Advantageous To The Government. selection Interview: discussions/interviews Shall Be Scheduled With Firms Slated As The Most Highly Qualified. Firms Slated For Interviews Will Be Asked A Series Of Established Questions. Elaborate Presentations Are Not Desired, But Selected Firms Should Be Prepared To Present A Summary Of Their Qualifications And Similar Projects To The Evaluation Team. Firms Selected To Move To This Stage Of The Evaluation Will Be Limited To A 30 Minute Time Block. general Information: all Design And Work Will Conform To The Current Edition Of The Va Master Specifications And Va Design Standards As Published At The Following Site: Www.cfm.va.gov; Asme, Osha, Ibc 2009, Nfpa And Nec Building Codes And Standards. Coordinate All Work Through The Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) Of Facilities Management Service. Contractor Is Responsible For All Cleanups And Refuse Disposal Throughout The Construction Period. The Ae Firm Will Prepare Drawings And Specifications In Enough Detail Such That Qualified Outside General Contracting Companies Can Prepare Accurate And Timely Proposals For The Desired Construction Work. Microsoft Project Scheduling And Management Software Will Be Used By Both The Ae And Contractors To Allow For Regular Tracking Of Schedules And Work By The Va Medical Center. Schedules With Ms Project Will Be Regularly Sent To The Cor Upon Project Initiation And Whenever Significant Changes Occur In The Schedule. The Estimated Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $2,000,000.00 And $5,000,000.00. The Ae Will Provide An Initial Estimate Of Cost To Perform The Above Work And Will Design Only Those Items That Can Be Provided Within The Cost Limitation. The Estimated Cost Of Construction (ecc) Shall Only Be Provided To The Contractor In Which A Formal Proposal Is Sought For The Purposes Of Providing A Proposal. The Medical Center Must Remain Operational Throughout The Construction Period And A Detailed Sequence Of Work Will Be Provided By The Ae To Minimize Impact Of The Construction. The Ae Will Provide Documents At Each Submission As Indicated In The Statement Of Work. The Naics Code For This Procurement Will Be 541330, Engineering Services. The Current Small Business Size Standard For 541330 Is $25.5 Million. design Costs: All Offerors Are Advised That In Accordance With Vaar 836.606-71(a) The Total Cost Of The Architect Or Engineer Services Contracted For Must Not Exceed Six Percent (6%) Of The Estimated Cost Of The Construction Project Plus Any Fees For Related Services And Activities. Additionally, Far 52.236-22 Design Within Funding Limitations, Will Be Applicable To This Procurement Action. Design Limitation Costs Will Be Provided To The Most Highly Rated A-e Firm(s) Selected In Accordance With The Outlined Process. limitations On Subcontracting: In Accordance With Vaar 852.219-73, Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business And 13 Cfr 125.6, A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern (sdvosb) Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, It Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To Firms That Are Not Similarly Situated. Firms That Are “similarly Situated” Are Those That Are Also Cve-registered Sdvosbs. requirement For Electronic Submission unless Paper Offers Are Specifically Authorized, All Responses To This Pre-solicitation Notice Must Be Submitted Electronically As Described Below. The Only Acceptable Paper Form For This Requirement Is The Receipt Of Past Performance Questionnaires. Failure To Comply With This Requirement May Jeopardize The Possibility Of Receiving An Award For The Contract Due To Non-compliance With The Terms Of The Solicitation. You Must Submit Your Electronic Offer, And Any Supplemental Information (such As Spreadsheets, Backup Data, Technical Information), Using Any Of The Electronic Formats And Media Described Below. in Addition, Contractors Are Notified Of The Award Via An Electronic Notice Of Award E-mail. The Award Document Will Be Attached To The Notice Of Award E-mail. acceptable Electronic Formats(software) For Submission Of Offers files Readable Using The Current Microsoft* Office Version Products: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Or Access. Spreadsheet Documents Must Be Sent In A Format That Includes All Formulas, Macro, And Format Information. Print Or Scan Images Of Spreadsheets Are Not Acceptable. Please See Security Note Below For Caution Regarding Use Of Macros. When Submitting Construction Drawings Contractors Are Required To Submit One Set In Autocad And One Set In Adobe Pdf. (purpose: Contracting Can Open The Pdf Version And Engineering Can Open Autocad Files) files In Adobe* Pdf (portable Document Format) Files: When Scanning Documents Scanner Resolution Should Be Set To 200 Dots Per Inch, Or Greater. another Electronic Format. If You Wish To Submit An Offer Using Another Format Than Those Described In These Instructions, E-mail The Contracting Officer/specialist Who Issued The Solicitation. Please Submit Your Request At Least Five (5) Calendar Days Before The Scheduled Closing Date Of The Solicitation. Request A Decision As To The Format Acceptability And Make Sure You Receive Approval Of The Alternate Format Before Using It To Send Your Offer. please Note That We Can No Longer Accept .zip Files Due To Increasing Security Concerns. e-mail Submission Procedures: For Simplicity In This Guidance, All Submissions In Response To A Solicitation Will Be Referred To As Offers. subject Line:include The Solicitation Number, Name Of Company, And Closing Date Of Solicitation. size:maximum Size Of The E-mail Message Shall Not Exceed Ten (10) Megabytes.the Sf330, In Its Entirety, Shall Not Exceed One Email Of 5mb. The Sf330 (not Including Past Performance Questionnaires) Are Limited To 30 Pages. If The Page Limits Are Exceeded, The Pages In Excess Of The Limit Will Not Be Read Nor Considered. Only One Email Is Permitted Unless Otherwise Stated In This Paragraph Or In Writing By The Contract Officer Submitting The Solicitation. Due To Va It Security Protocols, Email Submissions Are Limited To 10mb Per Email. Furthermore, It Is The Sole Responsibility Of The Prospective Firms To Confirm Receipt Of Their Submission In Its Entirety Prior To The Closing Date And Time Of Their Submission In Response To This Synopsis. security Issues, Late Bids, Unreadable Offers late Submission Of Offers Is Outlined At Far Parts 52.212-1(f), 52.214-7, And 52.215-1(c)(3). Attention Is Warranted To The Portion Of The Provision That Relates To The Timing Of Submission. please See Far 15.207(c) For A Description Of The Steps The Government Shall Take With Regard To Unreadable Offers. to Avoid Rejection Of An Offer, Vendors Must Make Every Effort To Ensure Their Electronic Submission Is Virus-free.submissions Or Portions Thereof Submitted And Which The Automatic System Detects The Presence Of A Virus, Or Which Are Otherwise Unreadable Will Be Treated As “unreadable” Pursuant To Far Parts 14.406 And Far 15.207(c). the Virus Scanning Software Used By Our E-mail Systems Cannot Always Distinguish A Macro From A Virus. Therefore, Sending A Macro Embedded In An E-mail Message Or An E-mail Attachment May Cause The E-mail Offer To Be Quarantined. You May Send Both The Spreadsheet And The Spreadsheet Saved In Pdf Format To Ensure That Your Proposal Is Readable. password Protecting Your Submission Is Not Permitted. The Contracting Officer Will File The Offer Electronically Which Will Allow Access Only By Designated Individuals. important Notice: Apparent Successful Offerors Must Apply For And Receive Verification From The Small Business Administration (sba) In Accordance With 38 Cfr Part 74 And Vaar 819.70 By Submission Of Documentation Of Veteran Status, Ownership, And Control Enough To Establish Appropriate Status, Offerors Must Be Both Visible And Verified By The Small Business Administration (sba) At The Time Of Submission Of Offers And At The Time Of Award. Failure To Be Both Verified By Sba And Visible On Vetcert At The Time Of Submission Of Offers And At The Time Of Award Will Result In The Offeror’s Proposal Being Deemed Non-compliant. All Offerors Are Urged To Contact The Sba And Submit The Required Documents To Obtain Sba Verification Of Their Sdvosb Status If They Have Not Already Done So. important Addendum To 852.219-73 Va Notice Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set Aside: Va’s Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database Is No Longer Active. Small Business Administration Will Now Verify Sdvosb Status. Offerors Must Be Listed On Sba’s Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) Database At Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. 852.219-73 Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses. as Prescribed In 819.7011, Insert The Following Clause: va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (nov 2022) (a) Definition. For The Department Of Veterans Affairs, “service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvosb”: (1) Means A Small Business Concern - (i) Not Less Than 51 Percent Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or, In The Case Of Any Publicly Owned Business, Not Less Than 51 Percent Of The Stock Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or Eligible Surviving Spouses (see Vaar 802.201, Surviving Spouse Definition); (ii) The Management And Daily Business Operations Of Which Are Controlled By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans (or Eligible Surviving Spouses) Or, In The Case Of A Service-disabled Veteran With Permanent And Severe Disability, The Spouse Or Permanent Caregiver Of Such Veteran. (iii) The Business Meets Federal Small Business Size Standards For The Applicable North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Identified In The Solicitation Document. (iv) The Business Has Been Verified For Ownership And Control Pursuant To 38 Cfr Part 74 And Is Listed In Va's Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database At Https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/; And (v) The Business Will Comply With Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Small Business Administration (sba) Regulations Regarding Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125, Provided That Any Reference Therein To A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Va Verified And Vip-listed Sdvosb, Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause. (2) The Term “service-disabled Veteran” Means A Veteran, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(2), With A Disability That Is Service-connected, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(16). (3) The Term “small Business Concern” Has The Meaning Given That Term Under Section 3 Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632). (4) The Term “small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Veterans With Service-connected Disabilities” Has The Meaning Given The Term “small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Service-disabled Veterans” Under Section 3(q)(2) Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632(q)(2)), Except That For A Va Contract The Firm Must Be Listed In The Vip Database (see Paragraph (a)(1)(iv) Of This Clause). (b) General. (1) Offers Are Solicited Only From Vip-listed Sdvosbs. Offers Received From Entities That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs At The Time Of Offer Shall Not Be Considered. (2) Any Award Resulting From This Solicitation Shall Be Made To A Vip-listed Sdvosb Who Is Eligible At The Time Of Submission Of Offer(s) And At The Time Of Award. (3) The Requirements In This Clause Apply To Any Contract, Order Or Subcontract Where The Firm Receives A Benefit Or Preference From Its Designation As An Sdvosb, Including Set-asides, Sole Source Awards, And Evaluation Preferences. (c) Representation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(e), Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs Are Considered Eligible To Receive Award Of A Resulting Contract. By Submitting An Offer, The Prospective Contractor Represents That It Is An Eligible Sdvosb As Defined In This Clause, 38 Cfr Part 74, And Vaar Subpart 819.70. (d) Agreement. When Awarded A Contract Action, Including Orders Under Multiple-award Contracts, An Sdvosb Agrees That In The Performance Of The Contract, The Sdvosb Shall Comply With Requirements In Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Sba Regulations On Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Part 121 And Part 125, Including The Non-manufacturer Rule And Limitations On Subcontracting Requirements In 13 Cfr 121.406(b) And 13 Cfr 125.6. Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause, A Requirement In 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125 That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Also Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. For The Purpose Of Limitations On Subcontracting, Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs (including Independent Contractors) Shall Be Considered Eligible And/or “similarly Situated” (i.e., A Firm That Has The Same Small Business Program Status As The Prime Contractor). An Otherwise Eligible Firm Further Agrees To Comply With The Required Certification Requirements In This Solicitation (see 852.219-75 Or 852.219-76 As Applicable). These Requirements Are Summarized As Follows: (1) Services. In The Case Of A Contract For Services (except Construction), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs (excluding Direct Costs To The Extent They Are Not The Principal Purpose Of The Acquisition And The Sdvosb/vosb Does Not Provide The Service, Such As Airline Travel, Cloud Computing Services, Or Mass Media Purchases). When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Service Portion Of The Contract (2) Supplies/products. (i) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies Or Products (other Than From A Non-manufacturer Of Such Supplies), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. When A Contract Includes Both Supply And Services, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Supply Portion Of The Contract. (ii) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies From A Non-manufacturer, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Supply The Product Of A Domestic Small Business Manufacturer Or Processor, Unless A Waiver As Described In 13 Cfr 121.406(b)(5) Has Been Granted. Refer To 13 Crf 125.6(a)(2)(ii) For Guidance Pertaining To Multiple Item Procurements. (3) General Construction. In The Case Of A Contract For General Construction, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 85% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. (4) Special Trade Construction Contractors. In The Case Of A Contract For Special Trade Contractors, No More Than 75% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, May Be Paid To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. (5) Subcontracting. An Sdvosb Must Meet The Naics Size Standard Assigned By The Prime Contractor And Be Listed In Vip To Count As Similarly Situated. Any Work That A First Tier Vip-listed Sdvosb Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The Percent Of Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. For Supply Or Construction Contracts, The Cost Of Materials Is Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Portion Of The Contract With The Preponderance Of The Expenditure Upon Which The Assigned Naics Is Based. For Information And More Specific Requirements, Refer To 13 Cfr 125.6. (e) Required Limitations On Subcontracting Compliance Measurement Period. An Sdvosb Shall Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting As Follows: x By The End Of The Base Term Of The Contract Or Order, And Then By The End Of Each Subsequent Option Period; Or __by The End Of The Performance Period For Each Order Issued Under The Contract. (f) Joint Ventures. A Joint Venture May Be Considered Eligible As An Sdvosb If The Joint Venture Is Listed In Vip And Complies With The Requirements In 13 Cfr 125.18(b), Provided That Any Requirement Therein That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. A Joint Venture Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, The Applicable Percentage Specified In Paragraph (d) Of This Clause Will Be Performed By The Aggregate Of The Joint Venture Participants. (g) Precedence. The Va Veterans First Contracting Program, As Defined In Vaar 802.101, Subpart 819.70, And This Clause, Takes Precedence Over Any Inconsistencies Between The Requirements Of The Sba Program For Sdvo Sbcs, And The Va Veterans First Contracting Program. (h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(g), Any Business Concern, Including All Its Principals, That Is Determined By Va To Have Willfully And Intentionally Misrepresented A Company's Sdvosb Status Is Subject To Debarment From Contracting With The Department For A Period Of Not Less Than Five Years (see Vaar 809.406-2 Causes For Debarment). (end Clause)

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: Combined Synopsis-solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services effective Date: 01/01/2025 revision: 01 description this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested, And A Written Solicitation Document Will Not Be Issued. this Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq-combined Synopsis. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular Fac 2025-01 (eff. 11/12/2024) this Solicitation Is Total Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb). the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 339112 Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing With A Size Standard Of 1000 Employees. the Fsc/psc Is 6515 Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment And Supplies. the Syracuse Va At Syracuse Ny Is Seeking To Purchase Brand Name Only-bd Pyxis Logistics Software Which Integrates With The Pyxis Es Medication Distribution Equipment That Is Currently In Use At Syracuse Vamc Pharmacy. all Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotations For The Following: Line-item Number, Description Details, Quantity, Unit Of Measure, Unit Of Price, Total Price, And Grand Total Price. please Ensure That Your Quote Covers The Cost For Everything Requested In The Sow. We Must See The Breakdown Of Every Line Item. b.2 Price/cost Schedule item Information item Number description Of Supplies/services quantity unit unit Price amount 0001 1.00 ea __________________ __________________ s-h------100-------- Pharmogistics Es Sw Hosp 0002 1.00 ea __________________ __________________ s-h------100-------- Pyxis Check Sw Hosp 0003 1.00 ea __________________ __________________ 139176-01 Plx Server 2019 Software Only 0004 1.00 ea __________________ __________________ 135343-01 Cce Site (covered Under Enterp 0005 1.00 ea __________________ __________________ 136572-01 Pharmogistics Site Implementat 0006 3.00 ea __________________ __________________ 130978-02 Scnr,mt2070,hd,wl,2d,keypad 0007 2.00 ea __________________ __________________ 138658-01 Printer Zt411 Thrml Bar Code,s 0008 1.00 ea __________________ __________________ 130990-02 Kit-install,pharmogistics/caro 0009 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 356688-04 Handset Staged Tc52x-hc Fips 0010 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 138541-01 Kit Zq630 Printer Us W/ 6 Lbl 0011 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 356825-01 Cradle Sgl Slot Usb And Chgr T 0012 6.00 mo __________________ __________________ monthly Support Fee statement Of Work bd Pyxis Logistics Software for Inpatient Pharmacy Syracuse Vamc a. General Information 1. Title Of Project: Bd Pyxis Logistics Software 2. Type Of Contract Contemplated: Base Year And Four Options Years b. Scope general Scope Of This Procurement Is To Purchase Bd Pyxis Logistics Software Which integrates With The Pyxis Es Medication Distribution Equipment Which Our Site currently Uses. Bd Pyxis Logistics Software Helps Track, Report And Manage medication Inventory. In Addition, The Software Has A Barcode Verification Feature that Reduces Medication Errors By Confirming The Right Drug Is Picked Or Restocked. currently, The Inpatient Pharmacy Does Not Have An Inventory Management software. Bd Pyxis Logistics Software Will Decrease Costs By Providing Inventory management. c. Requirement/salient Characteristics/specifications common Nomenclature (commercial Description): Bd Pyxis Logistics Software intended Use: Inventory Management/barcode Verification. equipment With Which The Item Is Used: Pyxis Es Medication Distribution equipment. end Item Application: Pyxis Es Medication Distribution Equipment. d. Other Unique Requirements the Contractor Shall Provide A Customizable Inventory Management System. a. System Is Fully Customizable At The Customer Level. Many Changes And Additional evaluation Elements Can Be Added By The Facility As They Are Needed And May Be changed By The Facility As Needed. b. Provide Access To All Pharmacy Staff c. System Needs To Have The Ability For Real-time Inventory Tracking, Order generation, Inventory Receiving, Electronic Data Interchange Interfaces With 2 suppliers, And Generates Reports Detailing Drug Utilization/order Saving opportunities d. Full-service Setup And Ongoing Support Will Be Provided. e. The Ability To Analytically Streamline Workflows With Retrospective Trending And reporting, Across The Inpatient Pharmacy f. Provide Metrics That Can Help Track Inventory Loss g. Has The Ability To Identify Potential Diversion Issues. h. Assist With Preventing Stock-outs By Optimizing Medication Par Levels i. Barcode Verification Feature That Will Confirm The Right Drug Is Picked Or restocked. e. Delivery vendor Will Deliver Item Within 45 Days From Purchase. f. Government-furnished Property, Material, Equipment, Or Information (gfp, Gfm, gfe, Or Gfi) N/a g. Security h. Vendor Personnel Will Be Subject To Background Investigation Bgi In Order To access Va System i. Vendor Personnel Will Be Required To Take Annual Privacy And Security training And Sign Contractor Rules Of Behavior Rob j. Special Material Requirement n/a k. Place Of Performance syracuse Va Medical Center (pharmacy) 800 Irving Ave syracuse Ny, 13210 outpatient Pharmacy l. Period Of Performance the Period Of Performance For This Contract Will Be 30 Calendar Days From Award Notice. 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 (sep 2023) 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 Version Of Far 52.212-1 In The Addendum Is Tailored For Simplified Acquisition Procedures And Supersedes The Current Version Of Far 52.212-1 Contained In The Far. the Following Provision Is Incorporated Into 52.212-1 As An Addendum To This Solicitation: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) 52.204-7 System For Award Management (oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions Or Clauses Incorporated By Reference (jan 2008) (end Of Addendum Far 52.212-1) far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sept 2023) (a)â north American Industry Classification System (naics) Code And Small Business Size Standard.â the Naics Code(s) And Small Business Size Standard(s) For Thisâ acquisitionâ appear Elsewhere In Theâ solicitation. However, The Small Business Size Standard For A Concern That Submits Anâ offer, Other Than On Aâ constructionâ or Serviceâ acquisition, But Proposes To Furnish An End Item That It Did Not Itself Manufacture, Process, Or Produce Is 500 Employees, Or 150 Employees Forâ information Technologyâ value-added Resellers Under Naics Code 541519, If Theâ acquisition (1)is Set Aside For Small Business And Has A Value Above Theâ simplified Acquisition Threshold; (2)uses Theâ hubzoneâ price Evaluation Preference Regardless Of Dollar Value, Unless Theâ offerorâ waives The Price Evaluation Preference; Or (3)is An 8(a),â hubzone, Service-disabled Veteran-owned, Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned, Or Women-owned Small Business Set-aside Or Sole-source Award Regardless Of Dollar Value. (b)â submission Ofâ offers. Submit Signed And Datedâ offersâ to The Office Specified In Thisâ solicitationâ at Or Before The Exact Time Specified In Thisâ solicitation.â offersâ mayâ be Submitted On Theâ sf 1449, Letterhead Stationery, Or As Otherwise Specified In Theâ solicitation. As A Minimum,â offersâ mustâ show (1)â theâ solicitationâ number; 36c24225q0262 (2)â the Time Specified In Theâ solicitationâ for Receipt Ofâ offers; (3)â the Name, Address, And Telephone Number Of Theâ offeror; (4)â a Technical Description Of The Items Being Offered In Sufficient Detail To Evaluate Compliance With The Requirements In Theâ solicitation. Thisâ mayâ include Product Literature, Or Other Documents, If Necessary; (5)â terms Of Any Expressâ warranty; (6)â price And Any Discount Terms; (7)â "remit To" Address, If Different Than Mailing Address; (8)â a Completed Copy Of The Representations And Certifications At Federalâ acquisitionâ regulation (far)â 52.212-3â (see Farâ 52.212-3(b) For Those Representations And Certifications That Theâ offerorâ shallâ complete Electronically); (9)â acknowledgment Ofâ solicitationâ amendments; (10)â past Performanceâ information, When Included As An Evaluation Factor, To Include Recent And Relevant Contracts For The Same Or Similar Items And Other References (including Contract Numbers, Points Of Contact With Telephone Numbers And Other Relevant Information); And (11)â if Theâ offerâ is Not Submitted On Theâ sf 1449, Include A Statement Specifying The Extent Of Agreement With All Terms, Conditions, And Provisions Included In Theâ solicitation.â offersâ that Fail To Furnish Required Representations Or Information, Or Reject The Terms And Conditions Of Theâ solicitationâ mayâ be Excluded From Consideration. (c)â period For Acceptance Ofâ offers. Theâ offerorâ agrees To Hold The Prices In Itsâ offerâ firm For 30 Calendar Days From The Date Specified For Receipt Ofâ offers, Unless Another Time Period Is Specified In An Addendum To Theâ solicitation. (d)â product Samples. When Required By Theâ solicitation, Product Samplesâ shallâ be Submitted At Or Prior To The Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ offers. Unless Otherwise Specified In Thisâ solicitation, These Samplesâ shallâ be Submitted At No Expense To The Government, And Returned At The Sender S Request And Expense, Unless They Are Destroyed During Preaward Testing. (e)â multipleâ offers.â offerorsâ are Encouraged To Submit Multipleâ offersâ presenting Alternative Terms And Conditions, Including Alternativeâ line Itemsâ (provided That The Alternativeâ line Itemsâ are Consistent With Farâ subpartâ  4.10), Or Alternativeâ commercial Productsâ orâ commercial Servicesâ for Satisfying The Requirements Of Thisâ solicitation. Eachâ offerâ submitted Will Be Evaluated Separately. (f)â late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, And Withdrawals Ofâ offers. (1)â offerorsâ are Responsible For Submittingâ offers, And Any Modifications, Revisions, Or Withdrawals, So As To Reach The Government Office Designated In Theâ solicitationâ by The Time Specified In Theâ solicitation. If No Time Is Specified In Theâ solicitation, The Time For Receipt Is 4:30 P.m., Local Time, For The Designated Government Office On The Date Thatâ offersâ or Revisions Are Due. (2) (i)â anyâ offer, Modification, Revision, Or Withdrawal Of Anâ offerâ received At The Government Office Designated In Theâ solicitationâ after The Exact Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ offersâ is "late" And Will Not Be Considered Unless It Is Received Before Award Is Made, Theâ contracting Officerâ determines That Accepting The Lateâ offerâ would Not Unduly Delay Theâ acquisition; And- (a)â if It Was Transmitted Through Anâ electronic Commerceâ method Authorized By Theâ solicitation, It Was Received At The Initial Point Of Entry To The Government Infrastructure Not Later Than 5:00 P.m. One Workingâ dayâ prior To The Date Specified For Receipt Ofâ offers; Or (b)â there Is Acceptable Evidence To Establish That It Was Received At The Government Installation Designated For Receipt Ofâ offersâ and Was Under The Government S Control Prior To The Time Set For Receipt Ofâ offers; Or (c)â if Thisâ solicitationâ is A Request For Proposals, It Was The Only Proposal Received. (ii)â however, A Late Modification Of An Otherwise Successfulâ offer, That Makes Its Terms More Favorable To The Government, Will Be Considered At Any Time It Is Received Andâ mayâ be Accepted. (3)â acceptable Evidence To Establish The Time Of Receipt At The Government Installation Includes The Time/date Stamp Of That Installation On Theâ offerâ wrapper, Other Documentary Evidence Of Receipt Maintained By The Installation, Or Oral Testimony Or Statements Of Government Personnel. (4)â if Anâ emergencyâ or Unanticipated Event Interrupts Normal Government Processes So Thatâ offersâ cannot Be Received At The Government Office Designated For Receipt Ofâ offersâ by The Exact Time Specified In Theâ solicitation, And Urgent Government Requirements Preclude Amendment Of Theâ solicitationâ or Other Notice Of An Extension Of The Closing Date, The Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ offersâ will Be Deemed To Be Extended To The Same Time Ofâ dayâ specified In Theâ solicitationâ on The First Workâ dayâ on Which Normal Government Processes Resume. (5)â offersâ mayâ be Withdrawn By Written Notice Received At Any Time Before The Exact Time Set For Receipt Ofâ offers. Oralâ offersâ in Response To Oralâ solicitationsâ mayâ be Withdrawn Orally. If Theâ solicitationâ authorizes Facsimileâ offers,â offersâ mayâ be Withdrawn Via Facsimile Received At Any Time Before The Exact Time Set For Receipt Ofâ offers, Subject To The Conditions Specified In Theâ solicitationâ concerning Facsimileâ offers. Anâ offerâ mayâ be Withdrawn In Person By Anâ offerorâ or Its Authorized Representative If, Before The Exact Time Set For Receipt Ofâ offers, The Identity Of The Person Requesting Withdrawal Is Established And The Person Signs A Receipt For Theâ offer. (g)â contract Award (not Applicable To Invitation For Bids). The Government Intends To Evaluateâ offersâ and Award A Contract Without Discussions Withâ offerors. Therefore, Theâ offeror S Initialâ offerâ shouldâ contain Theâ offeror S Best Terms From A Price And Technical Standpoint. However, The Government Reserves The Right To Conduct Discussions If Later Determined By Theâ contracting Officerâ to Be Necessary. The Governmentâ mayâ reject Any Or Allâ offersâ if Such Action Is In The Public Interest; Accept Other Than The Lowestâ offer; And Waive Informalities And Minor Irregularities Inâ offersâ received. (h)â multiple Awards. The Governmentâ mayâ accept Any Item Or Group Of Items Of Anâ offer, Unless Theâ offerorâ qualifies Theâ offerâ by Specific Limitations. Unless Otherwise Provided In The Schedule,â offersâ mayâ not Be Submitted For Quantities Less Than Those Specified. The Government Reserves The Right To Make An Award On Any Item For A Quantity Less Than The Quantity Offered, At The Unit Prices Offered, Unless Theâ offerorâ specifies Otherwise In Theâ offer. (i)â availability Of Requirements Documents Cited In Theâ solicitation. (1) (i)â the Gsa Index Of Federal Specifications, Standards And Commercial Item Descriptions, Fpmr Part 101 29, And Copies Of Federal Specifications, Standards, And Product Descriptions Can Be Downloaded From The Assist Website Atâ https://assist.dla.mil. (ii)â if The General Services Administration, Department Of Agriculture, Or Department Of Veterans Affairs Issued Thisâ solicitation, A Copy Of Specifications, Standards, And Commercial Item Descriptions Cited In Thisâ solicitationâ mayâ be Obtained From The Address In Paragraph (i)(1)(i) Of This Provision. (2)â most Unclassified Defense Specifications And Standardsâ mayâ be Downloaded From The Assist Website Atâ https://assist.dla.mil. (3)â defense Documents Not Available From The Assist Websiteâ mayâ be Requested From The Defense Standardization Program Office By (i)â using The Assist Feedback Module (â https://assist.dla.mil/ Feedback); Or (ii)â contacting The Defense Standardization Program Office By Telephone At 571 767 6688 Or Email Atâ assisthelp@dla.mil. (4)â nongovernment (voluntary) Standardsâ mustâ be Obtained From The Organization Responsible For Their Preparation, Publication, Or Maintenance. (j)â unique Entity Identifier.(applies To Allâ offersâ that Exceed Theâ micro-purchase Threshold, Andâ offersâ at Or Below Theâ micro-purchase Thresholdâ if Theâ solicitationâ requires The Contractor To Beâ registered In The System For Award Management (sam).) Theâ offerorâ shallâ enter, In The Block With Its Name And Address On The Cover Page Of Itsâ offer, The Annotation "unique Entity Identifier" Followed By Theâ unique Entity Identifierâ that Identifies Theâ offeror's Name And Address. Theâ offerorâ alsoâ shallâ enter Itsâ electronic Funds Transfer (eft) Indicator, If Applicable. The Eft Indicator Is A Four-character Suffix To Theâ unique Entity Identifier. The Suffix Is Assigned At The Discretion Of Theâ offerorâ to Establish Additional Sam Records For Identifying Alternative Eft Accounts (see Farâ subpartâ  32.11) For The Same Entity. If Theâ offerorâ does Not Have Aâ unique Entity Identifier, Itâ shouldâ contact The Entity Designated Atâ www.sam.govâ forâ unique Entity Identifierâ establishment Directly To Obtain One. Theâ offerorâ shouldâ indicate That It Is Anâ offerorâ for A Government Contract When Contacting The Entity Designated Atâ www.sam.govâ for Establishing Theâ unique Entity Identifier. (k)â [reserved] (l) Requests For Information. The Co Will Not Notify Unsuccessful Quoters That Responded To This Request For Quotation (rfq). However, Quoters May Request Information On Purchase Order(s) Resulting From This Solicitation With The Co. submission Instructions: Technical Packages (proposals) Must Be Received Not Later Than February 4th, 2025, 3:00 Pm Est. The Government Will Only Accept Electronic Submissions Via Email. Send All Quotations To Lorraine.hussain@va.gov. The Email Subject Line Must Identify Solicitation 36c24225q0262. Late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). offers That Do Not Adhere To These Instructions May Be Determined To Be Incomplete And, Therefore, Risk Being Rejected Without Further Consideration For Award. Offer Submissions Shall Include: a. Completed Acknowledgement Of Amendments Sections (if Applicable). Buy American Certificate Included With Quote. b. A Technical Submission To Describe The Offeror S Capability And Experience In Delivering The Services In The Statement Of Work (sow) Via 52.212-2 Evaluation Of Commercial Items Section. c. Past Performance Information Via 52.212-2 Evaluation Section. d. Completed Section Price/cost Schedule. e. Offers That Fail To Furnish Required Representation Or Information Or Reject The Terms And conditions Of The Solicitation Will Be Excluded From Consideration. (end Of Provision) 2. Far 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) addendum To 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services basis For Award. The Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Quoter Whose Quotation Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous And Best Value To The Government, Given Price And Other Factors Considered. Comparative Analysis May Be Used. the Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Quotations: 1. Technical Capability: Technical Capability Is Defined As An Offeror S Ability To Satisfy The Solicitation S Requirements, Providing The Highest Quality Service To The Specified Facilities. The Technical Capability Will Be Evaluated To The Extent To Which It Can Meet And/or Exceed The Government S Requirements As Outlined In The Sow, Solicitation, And Based On The Information Requested In The Instructions To Quoters Section Of The Solicitation. the Contractor Must Demonstrate In Their Technical Capability The Understanding Of This Requirement Needs By Providing A Capability Statement With Relevance Of The Scope Of Work Regarding The Bd Pyxis Monitoring Software As Stated In The Sow. specific Scope Of Work: The Quoter Will Be Evaluated On How Well Their Technical Capability Statement Demonstrates How The Vendor Will Meet The Needs Of This Requirement For Bd Pyxis Preventative Maintenance As Specified In Scope Of Work. See The Sow. technical Experience: The Quoter Will Be Evaluated On How Well Their Technical Experience Reflects That The Offeror Is A Firm Who Regularly Is Engaged In The Performance Of Work As Stated In Scope Of Work And Complexity. The Offeror's Experience Will Be Evaluated On Their Proficiency In Performance Of The Duties As Requested. authorization: Provide Documentation The Vendor Performing The Services Have Been Trained, Authorized And Licensed By Bayer Healthcare To Provide Preventative Maintenance And Calibration On Equipment Specified In Sow. past Performance: The Offeror Will Provide At A Minimum Three Past Performance Of Similar Scope Or Complexity. Information To Include A Description Of Work Done. 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 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. price: The Government Will Evaluate The Price By Adding The Total Of All Line Item Prices, Including All Options. The Total Evaluated Price Will Be That Sum. 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: (end Of Addendum To Far 52.212-2) far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) addendum To Far 52.212-4 Show Far Clauses Followed By Vaar Clauses In Numeric Order. List All Clauses Incorporated By Reference In Numeric Order Under 52.252-2 (see Below), Starting First With Far And Followed By Vaar. 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statures Or Executive Orders-commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2024). 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) vaar 852.211-72 Technical Industry Standards (nov 2018) vaar 852.219-73 Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (jan 2023) (deviation) vaar 852.219-76 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Supplies And Products (jan 2023) (deviation) vaar 852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) vaar 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) vaar 852.247-73 Packing For Domestic Shipment (oct 2018) (end Of Addendum To Far 52.212-4) far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) 52.204-29, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-representation And Disclosures (dec 2023) 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) 52.212-2 Evaluation-commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024) all Quotes Must Be Sent To The Nco 2 At Lorraine.hussain@va.gov. award Will Be Based Upon A Comparative Evaluation Of Quotes In Accordance With The Simplified Acquisition Procedures Of Far 13. Comparative Evaluation Is The Side By Side Pairwise Comparison Of Quotes Based On Factors Resulting In A Contracting Officer Decision For The Quote Most Favorable To The Government. Options Will Be Evaluated At Time Of Award. the Award Will Be Made To The Response Most Advantageous To The Government. responses Should Contain Your Best Terms, Conditions. to Facilitate The Award Process, All Quotes Must Include A Statement Regarding The Terms And Conditions Herein As Follows: "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document Without Modification, Deletion, Or Addition." or "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document With The Exception, Deletion, Or Addition Of The Following:" Quoters Shall List Exception(s) And Rationale For The Exception(s), If Any. submission Of Your Response Shall Be Received Not Later Than February 4, 2025, 3:00pm Est At Lorraine.hussain@va.gov. telephonic Communication Will Not Be Accepted, All And Any Matter Regarding This Combined Synopsis/solicitation Must Be Sent By Email To Lorraine.hussain@va.gov. late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below. point Of Contact lorraine Hussain, Contracting Officer, 585-393-8526, And Lorraine.hussain@va.gov