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Details: Rfq 75h71325q00002 Is Hereby Amended To Add Clause 52.237-7 Indemnification And Medical Liability Insurance And Attachment 6 – Qa. The Deadline For The Receipt Of Quotes Is Hereby Extended By 5 Days To January 28, 2024. this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Far Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Proposals Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. Solicitation No. 75h71325q00002 Has Been Issued As A Request For Quotation For A Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services Contract For Nutritionist Nonpersonal Healthcare Services. See The Attached Performance Work Statement For A Description Of The Services To Be Provided. The Performance Period Is One Year, To Start Within 30 Days Of The Date Of Award. The Performance Period Includes A One-year Base Period, And Four (4) One-year Option Periods. The Place Of Performance Is Western Oregon Service Unit (chemawa Indian Health Center), 3750 Chemawa Road Ne, Salem, Oregon 97305. the Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-07 Dated 08/29/2024. The Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors – Commercial, Applies To This Acquisition. The Provision At 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offers: Price And Past Performance. Offerors Are Advised To Submit A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications – Commercial Items, With Its Offer. The Clause At 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions – Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition. the Clause At 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition And These Clauses: far 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 Address: Http://www.acquisition.gov. 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification Of Contractor Personnel (jan 2011) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) 52.204-13, System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) 52.204-18, Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation By Reference Of Representations And Certifications (dec 2014) 52.204-27, Prohibition On A Byte Dance Covered Application (jun 2023) 52.209-6, Protecting The Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or proposed For Debarment (nov 2021) 52.209-9, Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (oct 2018) 52.209-10, Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (nov 2015) 52.219-6, Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) 52.219-28, Post-award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (feb 2024) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (june 2003) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (sept 2016) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) 52.222-42, Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires (may 2014) employee Class: Dietician 0630 monetary Wage-fringe Benefits: gs-11 $38.17 - Retirement, Paid Sick Leave, Health & Welfare, Vacation, Holidays 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (multiple Year And Option Contracts) (aug 2018) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (jan 2022) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2022) 52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (feb 2021) 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-system For Award Management (oct 2013) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (aug 1996) 52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (oct 2004) 52.239-1, Privacy Or Security Safeguards (aug 1996) far 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification Of Contractor Personnel (jan 2011) (a)the Contractor Shall Comply With Agency Personal Identity Verification Procedures Identified In The Contract That Implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (hspd-12), Office Of Management And Budget (omb) Guidance M-05-24 And Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (fips Pub) Number 201. (b)the Contractor Shall Account For All Forms Of Government-provided Identification Issued To The Contractor Employees In Connection With Performance Under This Contract. The Contractor Shall Return Such Identification To The Issuing Agency At The Earliest Of Any Of The Following, Unless Otherwise Determined By The Government: (1)when No Longer Needed For Contract Performance. (2)upon Completion Of The Contractor Employee's Employment. (3)upon Contract Completion Or Termination. (c)the Contracting Officer May Delay Final Payment Under A Contract If The Contractor Fails To Comply With These Requirements. (d)the Contractor Shall Insert The Substance Of This Clause, Including This Paragraph (d), In All Subcontracts When The Subcontractor's Employees Are Required To Have Routine Physical Access To A Federally-controlled Facility And/or Routine Access To A Federally-controlled Information System. It Shall Be The Responsibility Of The Prime Contractor To Return Such Identification To The Issuing Agency In Accordance With The Terms Set Forth In Paragraph (b) Of This Section, Unless Otherwise Approved In Writing By The Contracting Officer. 52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract (mar 2000) (a) The Government May Extend The Term Of This Contract By Written Notice To The Contractor Within 30 Days; Provided That The Government Gives The Contractor A Preliminary Written Notice Of Its Intent To Extend At Least 60 Days Before The Contract Expires. The Preliminary Notice Does Not Commit The Government To An Extension. (b) If The Government Exercises This Option, The Extended Contract Shall Be Considered To Include This Option Clause. (c) The Total Duration Of This Contract, Including The Exercise Of Any Options Under This Clause, Shall Not Exceed Five (5) Years. 52.237-7idemnification And Medical Liability Insurance (jan 1997) (a)it Is Expressly Agreed And Understood That This Is A Nonpersonal Services Contract, As Defined In Federalacquisitionregulation (far)37.101, Under Which The Professional Services Rendered By The Contractor Are Rendered In Its Capacity As An Independent Contractor. The Governmentmayevaluate The Quality Of Professional And Administrative Services Provided, But Retains No Control Over Professional Aspects Of The Services Rendered, Including By Example, The Contractor’s Professional Medical Judgment, Diagnosis, Or Specific Medical Treatments. The Contractorshallbe Solely Liable For And Expressly Agrees To Indemnify The Government With Respect To Any Liability Producing Acts Or Omissions By It Or By Its Employees Or Agents. The Contractorshallmaintain During The Term Of This Contract Liabilityinsuranceissued By A Responsibleinsurancecarrier Of Not Less Than The Following Amount(s) Per Specialty Per Occurrence: $1,000,000. (b)an Apparently Successfulofferor, Upon Request By Thecontracting Officer,shallfurnish Prior To Contract Award Evidence Of Its Insurability Concerning The Medical Liabilityinsurancerequired By Paragraph (a) Of This Clause. (c)liabilityinsurancemaybe On Either An Occurrences Basis Or On Aclaims-made Basis. If The Policy Is On Aclaims-made Basis, An Extended Reporting Endorsement (tail) For A Period Of Not Less Than 3 Years After The End Of The Contract Termmustalso Be Provided. (d)evidence Ofinsurancedocumenting The Required Coverage For Each Health Care Provider Who Will Perform Under This Contractshallbe Provided To Thecontracting Officerprior To The Commencement Of Services Under This Contract. If Theinsuranceis On Aclaims-made Basis And Evidence Of An Extended Reporting Endorsement Is Not Provided Prior To The Commencement Of Services, Evidence Of Such Endorsementshallbe Provided To Thecontracting Officerprior To The Expiration Of This Contract. Final Payment Under This Contractshallbe Withheld Until Evidence Of The Extended Reporting Endorsement Is Provided To Thecontracting Officer. (e)the Policies Evidencing Requiredinsuranceshallalso Contain An Endorsement To The Effect That Any Cancellation Or Material Change Adversely Affecting The Government’s Interestshallnot Be Effective Until 30 Days After The Insurer Or The Contractor Gives Written Notice To Thecontracting Officer. If, During The Performance Period Of The Contract The Contractor Changesinsuranceproviders, The Contractormustprovide Evidence That The Government Will Be Indemnified To The Limits Specified In Paragraph (a) Of This Clause, For The Entire Period Of The Contract, Either Under The New Policy, Or A Combination Of Old And New Policies. (f)the Contractorshallinsert The Substance Of This Clause, Including This Paragraph (f), In All Subcontracts Under This Contract For Health Care Services Andshallrequire Such Subcontractors To Provide Evidence Of And Maintaininsurancein Accordance With Paragraph (a) Of This Clause. At Least 5 Days Before The Commencement Of Work By Any Subcontractor, The Contractorshallfurnish To Thecontracting Officerevidence Of Suchinsurance. department Of Health And Human Services Acquisition Regulation (hhsar) (48 Cfr Chapter 3) Clauses: 352.239-73, Electronic And Information Technology Accessibility Notice (dec 2015), 352.239-74, Electronic And Information Technology Accessibility (dec 2015), 352.237-70, Pro-children Act. (dec 2015) (a)public Law 103-227, Title X, Part C, Also Known As The Pro-children Act Of 1994 (act), 20 U.s.c. 7183, Imposes Restrictions On Smoking In Facilities Where Certain Federally Funded Children's Services Are Provided. The Act Prohibits Smoking Within Any Indoor Facility (or Portion Thereof), Whether Owned, Leased, Or Contracted For, That Is Used For The Routine Or Regular Provision Of: (i) Kindergarten, Elementary, Or Secondary Education Or Library Services Or (ii) Health Or Day Care Services That Are Provided To Children Under The Age Of 18. The Statutory Prohibition Also Applies To Indoor Facilities That Are Constructed, Operated, Or Maintained With Federal Funds. (b) By Acceptance Of This Contract Or Order, The Contractor Agrees To Comply With The Requirements Of The Act. The Act Also Applies To All Subcontracts Awarded Under This Contract For The Specified Children's Services. Accordingly, The Contractor Shall Ensure That Each Of Its Employees, And Any Subcontractor Staff, Is Made Aware Of, Understands, And Complies With The Provisions Of The Act. Failure To Comply With The Act May Result In The Imposition Of A Civil Monetary Penalty In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,000 For Each Violation And/or The Imposition Of An Administrative Compliance Order On The Responsible Entity. Each Day A Violation Continues Constitutes A Separate Violation. 352.237-71 Crime Control Act Of 1990-reporting Of Child Abuse (dec 2015) (a)public Law 101-647, Also Known As The Crime Control Act Of 1990 (act), Imposes Responsibilities On Certain Individuals Who, While Engaged In A Professional Capacity Or Activity, As Defined In The Act, On Federal Land Or In A Federally-operated (or Contracted) Facility, Learn Of Facts That Give The Individual Reason To Suspect That A Child Has Suffered An Incident Of Child Abuse. (b) The Act Designates "covered Professionals" As Those Persons Engaged In Professions And Activities In Eight Different Categories Including, But Not Limited To, Teachers, Social Workers, Physicians, Dentists, Medical Residents Or Interns, Hospital Personnel And Administrators, Nurses, Health Care Practitioners, Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Pharmacists, Optometrists, Podiatrists, Emergency Medical Technicians, Ambulance Drivers, Alcohol Or Drug Treatment Personnel, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Professionals, Child Care Workers And Administrators, And Commercial Film And Photo Processors. The Act Defines The Term "child Abuse' As The Physical Or Mental Injury, Sexual Abuse Or Exploitation, Or Negligent Treatment Of A Child. (c) Accordingly, Any Person Engaged In A Covered Profession Or Activity Under An Hhs Contract Or Subcontract, Regardless Of The Purpose Of The Contract Or Subcontract, Shall Immediately Report A Suspected Child Abuse Incident In Accordance With The Provisions Of The Act. If A Child Is Suspected Of Being Harmed, The Appropriate State Child Abuse Hotline, Local Child Protective Services (cps), Or Law Enforcement Agency Shall Be Contacted. For More Information About Where And How To File A Report, The Childhelp Usa, National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4-a-child) Shall Be Called. Any Covered Professional Failing To Make A Timely Report Of Such Incident Shall Be Guilty Of A Class B Misdemeanor. (d) By Acceptance Of This Contract Or Order, The Contractor Agrees To Comply With The Requirements Of The Act. The Act Also Applies To All Applicable Subcontracts Awarded Under This Contract. Accordingly, The Contractor Shall Ensure That Each Of Its Employees, And Any Subcontractor Staff, Is Made Aware Of, Understands, And Complies With The Provisions Of The Act. 352.237-72 Crime Control Act Of 1990-requirement For Background Checks (dec 2015) (a) Public Law 101-647, Also Known As The Crime Control Act Of 1990 (act), Requires That All Individuals Involved With The Provision Of Child Care Services To Children Under The Age Of 18 Undergo A Criminal Background Check. "child Care Services" Include, But Are Not Limited To, Social Services, Health And Mental Health Care, Child (day) Care, Education (whether Or Not Directly Involved In Teaching), And Rehabilitative Programs. Any Conviction For A Sex Crime, An Offense Involving A Child Victim, Or A Drug Felony, May Be Grounds For Denying Employment Or For Dismissal Of An Employee Providing Any Of The Services Listed Above. (b) The Contracting Officer Will Provide The Necessary Information To The Contractor Regarding The Process For Obtaining The Background Check. The Contractor May Hire A Staff Person Provisionally Prior To The Completion Of A Background Check, If At All Times Prior To The Receipt Of The Background Check During Which Children Are In The Care Of The Newly-hired Person, The Person Is Within The Sight And Under The Supervision Of A Previously Investigated Staff Person. (c) By Acceptance Of This Contract Or Order, The Contractor Agrees To Comply With The Requirements Of The Act. The Act Also Applies To All Applicable Subcontracts Awarded Under This Contract. Accordingly, The Contractor Shall Ensure That Each Of Its Employees, And Any Subcontractor Staff, Is Made Aware Of, Understands, And Complies With The Provisions Of The Act. 352.237-75 Key Personnel (dec 2015) The Key Personnel Specified In This Contract Are Considered To Be Essential To Work Performance. At Least 30 Days Prior To The Contractor Voluntarily Diverting Any Of The Specified Individuals To Other Programs Or Contracts The Contractor Shall Notify The Contracting Officer And Shall Submit A Justification For The Diversion Or Replacement And A Request To Replace The Individual. The Request Must Identify The Proposed Replacement And Provide An Explanation Of How The Replacement's Skills, Experience, And Credentials Meet Or Exceed The Requirements Of The Contract (including, When Applicable, Human Subjects Testing Requirements). If The Employee Of The Contractor Is Terminated For Cause Or Separates From The Contractor Voluntarily With Less Than Thirty Days’ Notice, The Contractor Shall Provide The Maximum Notice Practicable Under The Circumstances. The Contractor Shall Not Divert, Replace, Or Announce Any Such Change To Key Personnel Without The Written Consent Of The Contracting Officer. The Contract Will Be Modified To Add Or Delete Key Personnel As Necessary To Reflect The Agreement Of The Parties. Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (hipaa) The Indian Health Service (ihs) Is Required To Comply With Hipaa In The Provision Of Health Care To Ihs Patients. Hipaa Was Implemented By The U.s. Department Of Health And Human Services, Office Of Civil Rights, Under The Code Of Federal Regulations, Part 160 And 164. Accordingly, All Health Care Providers, Including Contracted Health Care Providers Are Required To Comply With Hipaa Requirements (full Text Will Be Furnished Upon Request). far 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 Asolicitation Provision May Be Accessed Electronically At This Address: Http://www.acquisition.gov. 52.204-7, System For Award Management (oct 2018) 52.204-16, Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (hipaa) The Indian Health Service (ihs) Is Required To Comply With Hipaa In The Provision Of Health Care To Ihs Patients. Hipaa Was Implemented By The U.s. Department Of Health And Human Services, Office Of Civil Rights, Under The Code Of Federal Regulations, Part 160 And 164. Accordingly, All Health Care Providers, Including Contracted Health Care Providers Are Required To Comply With Hipaa Requirements (full Text Will Be Furnished Upon Request). this Requirement Is Set-aside For Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (isbee). The Naics Code Is 621399 And The Small Business Size Standard Is $10.0 Million. attachments attachment 1 – Schedule Of Items attachment 2 – Performance Work Statement attachment 3 – Business Associate Agreement attachment 4 – Wage Determination attachment 5 – Ihs Iee Representation Form quotation Instructions: the Government Intends To Award A Contract To The Responsible Quoter Whose Quote Represents The Best Value To The Government. The Basis For Award Will Be Best Value To The Government, Considering All Evaluation Factors. The Government Will Make An Award To The Responsible Quoter, Whose Quote Is Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. Accordingly, Since It May Be In The Best Interest Of The Government To Consider Award To Other Than The Lowest Priced Quoter Or Other Than The Highest Technically Rated Quoter, The Government Will Use A Best Value Approach. Evaluations Will Be Based Solely On The Materials Included In The Quote. Therefore, The Respondent's Initial Quote Should Contain The Best Terms. Quoters Must Include A Completed Copy Of Attachment 5 – Ihs Iee Representation Form With Each Quote. After Receipt Of Quotes, The Government Will Conduct An Evaluation. However, During The Evaluation Process, The Government May, Solely At Its Discretion, Communicate With A Quoter For Clarification Purposes. At Any Time Prior To Award, Including Upon Receipt Of Quotes, The Government May Exclude A Quote From Further Consideration For Any Material Failure To Follow Instructions. evaluation Factor 1: Price. respondent Shall Remit A Copy Of Attachment 1. Price Quotation Shall Include All Necessary Supervision, Management, Labor, Transportation, Equipment, Materials, Shipping, Any Other Incidental Costs, Overhead And Profit. evaluation Factor 2: Demonstrated Prior Experience the Government Will Assess Its Level Of Confidence That The Contractor Will Successfully Perform The Requirements based On The Quoter's Relevant Demonstrated Prior Experience Providing Nutritionist Services In A Clinical Setting. This Evaluation Of This Factor Is Based On The Demonstrated Prior Experience Presented By The Quoter, And How Closely It Aligns With The Scope Of Work Detailed In Attachment 2. quoters Are Requested To Provide/reference Up To Three (3) Recent Examples Of Demonstrated Prior Experience In Their Submission With Accurate And Up To Date Contact Information For The Respective Customers. Quoters Are Encouraged To Submit Experience Performed As A Prime, Through Teaming Agreements, Or As The Sole Sub-contractor On The Relevant Projects. Depending On The Circumstances, More Weight May Be Given To Experience Serving As The Prime Contractor. evaluation Factor 3: Past Performance the Government Will Assess Its Level Of Confidence That The Contractor Will Successfully Perform The Requirements Based On The Quoter's Past Performance. in Addition To Any Information Provided By The References Submitted By The Quoter Under Evaluation Factor 2, Past Performance Information Based On The Government’s Knowledge Of And Previous Experience With The Quoter, Or Another Reasonable Basis, May Be Considered When Evaluating The Quoter’s Past Performance. Quoters Without A Record Of Relevant Past Performance Will Be Assigned A Neutral Rating On This Evaluation Factor. evaluation Process all Quotes Shall Be Evaluated By The Government In Accordance With The Factors And Criteria Established Above. The Government Will Conduct A Comparative Evaluation To Select The Contractor That Is Best Suited And Provides Best Value, Considering The Evaluation Factors In This Solicitation. The Government Reserves The Right Not To Make An Award As A Result Of This Solicitation, If In The Opinion Of The Government, None Of The Submissions Would Provide Satisfactory Performance At A Cost That Is Considered Fair And Reasonable And/or Economically Feasible. a Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of A Quote, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Quoter Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Quote, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Quote’s Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept A Quote, Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. award Will Be Made To The Responsible Respondent Pursuant To Far Subpart 9.1. Quotes Are Due By January 28, 2024 At 5:00 Pm Pst By Email To Jacob.blalock@ihs.gov And Poraoacquisition@ihs.gov. E-mail Subject Line Shall Include The Solicitation Number “75h71325q00002/vendor Name”. For Information Regarding This Solicitation, Contact Jacob Blalock By Email At Jacob.blalock@ihs.gov And Copy Poraoacquisition@ihs.gov. Questions By Telephone Will Not Be Considered.

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Details: Combined Synopsis-solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services 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 2025-02, Effective 01/03/2025. This Solicitation Is Set-aside For 100% Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb). This Is A Firm Fixed Price Contract. The Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 811210 Electronic And Precision Equipment Repair And Maintenance With A Small Business Size Standard Of $34.0 Million. The Fsc/psc Is J065 Maintenance, Repair, And Rebuilding Of Equipment- Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies The Award Will Be Made To The Response Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. Price And Other Factors: See Attachment 2, Far 52.212-2 Evaluation . Statement Of Work 1. Contract Title: Candela Vbeam Perfecta Preventative Maintenance And Corrective Maintenance 2. Backround / Scope: The Contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Labor, Materials, Supplies, Parts, Software (needed For The General Operation Of The Equipment), Tools, Equipment, Travel, Transportation Expenses, And Other Related Costs To Provide Preventive Maintenance Inspection (pmi) And Corrective Maintenance Services On The Selected Government-owned Candela Vbeam Perfecta Unit At The Participating Facility Listed Herein At The Greater Los Angeles Va Healthcare System. Candela Laser Model# Vbeam Perfecta S/n 9914-0300-1115 Ee# 129137 Bldg. 500 Room 1672 Dermatology It Is The Intent Of The Government To Enter Into A Single Award Contract For Pmi Services On The Candela Vbeam Perfecta Equipment In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Contained Herein. The Contract Period Shall Be For One (1) Base Year With The Government Having The Option To Exercise Four (4) - One-year Options. 3. General Requirement: All Work Shall Be In Accordance With Manufacturer S Instructions, Including, But Not Limited To, Adjustments, Calibration, Cleaning, Lubrication, Testing, Disassembly, Replacement Of Defective Parts, Etc. The Above Shall Be Performed As Necessary As Required To Keep Each Equipment In Optimal Working Condition. 4. Participating Facility: Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca 90073 5. Hours Of Work: This Contract Is A Full-service Contract To Include Dispatch And Technical Support Five (5) Days Per Week, Monday Through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm Local Time Excluding National Holidays. On-site Service Shall Be Included Five (5) Days Per Week, Monday Through Friday, 8:30am- 5:00pm Local Time, Excluding National Holidays. On-call Emergency Telephone Support Service Should Be Included Weeknights After 5:00pm Et, National Holidays, And Weekends. Any Service Performed During Other Than Normal Work Hours Must Have Prior Approval And Coordinated With The Poc And Co. National Holidays: New Year S Day January 01 Martin Luther King S Birthday Third Monday In January President S Day Third Monday In February Memorial Day Last Monday In May Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 04 Labor Day First Monday In September Columbus Day Second Monday In October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday In November Christmas Eve December 24 Christmas Day December 25 If The Holiday Falls On A Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As A National Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A National Holiday By U.s. Government Agencies, And Any Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States Of America. 6. Intervening Service Call: When Repairs Are Needed Between Regular Scheduled Pmi, Such Repairs Are Rendered As Directed Only By The Poc Or The Contracting Officer (co). These Repairs Shall Be Verbally Directed To The Contractor S Employees, Requested In Writing, Be Transmitted Electronically, By Telephone, Or Any Manner Consistent With Accepted Commercial Business Practices. When Intervening Service Is Required, Contractor Shall Respond Within 24 Hours And Be On-site Within 48 Hours. Any Alternate, On-site Response Time Will Require Approval From The Poc Or Site Designee. 7. Overtime & Holiday Pay: Any Overtime And/or Holiday Pay That May Be Entitled To The Contractor S Employees Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Contractor And Shall Not Be Billed To Nor Reimbursed By The Government. Contractor Will Bill And Be Paid For Actual Services Provided By Contractor Personnel. Contractor Will Not Be Paid For Availability Or On-call Services Unless Otherwise Provided Herein. 8. Qualification: Personnel Performing Maintenance And Repair Services Must Be Fully Qualified, Competent Field Service Engineers (fse) Who Has Been Trained To Perform Work On The Specific Equipment In Accordance With The Original Manufacture S Pmi/ Repair Procedures. Fully Qualified Is Defined As Factory-trained Or Equivalent* And Experienced To Work On The Equipment Assigned. 9. Contractor Specific Tasks: A. Preventive Maintenance: I. Contractor Shall Conduct Preventive Maintenance Inspections (pmi). On-site Pmi Shall Be Performed Once Per Calendar Year By A Manufacturer-certified Vendor In Accordance With The Equipment Manufacturer During The Life Of The Contract. All Equipment Must Also Be Maintained In Such A Condition That Will Satisfy The Requirements Of The Joint Commission. The Contractor May Request A Copy Of The Joint Commission Standards From The Poc. Ii. Pmi Must Be Scheduled At Least Three (3) Days In Advance With The Poc. Iii. The Contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Labor, Travel Expenses, And Parts At No Expense To The Government. Iv. The Contractor Shall Provide Performance Related Equipment Enhancements And Updates That Can Be Installed In The Field To The Equipment Listed Above. V. The Contractor Shall Provide Service Reports To The Poc To Note All Service, Repair, And Maintenance Activities. The Report Must Be Legible And Signed By The Poc After The Contractor Has Demonstrated To The Poc And The Equipment User That The Equipment Is In Proper Operating Condition And Meets The Manufacturer S Specifications. The Report At A Minimum Must Contain Company Name, Service Technician S Name, Contact Telephone Number, Date Of Service, Detailed Description Of All Services Performed On The Equipment (model Number And Location Included), Signs Of Misuse Or Neglect, Findings Of Problems And Correction, Including All Performance Verification, Listing Of Replacement Parts, When Applicable; Total Hours Of Service; Safety Check; Performance Data; And Recommendations Necessary To Maintain The Equipment. B. Corrective Maintenance: I. Contractor Shall Conduct Corrective Maintenance Or Repair Services As Required By The Government. All Equipment Must Also Be Maintained In Such A Condition That Will Satisfy The Requirements Of The Joint Commission. The Contractor May Request A Copy Of The Joint Commission Standards From The Poc. Ii. The Contractor Shall Respond Within 24 Hours Of Notification Of Needed Service And Repairs. Iii. If On-site Repair Is Required, The Contractor Shall Be On-site Within 48 Hours Of Response To Customer, Unless Otherwise Specified By The Customer. Iv. Contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Labor, Travel Expenses, And Parts At No Expense To The Government. V. The Contractor Shall Provide Service Reports To The Poc To Note All Service, Repair, And Maintenance Activities. The Report Must Be Legible And Signed By The Poc After The Contractor Has Demonstrated To The Poc And The Equipment User That The Equipment Is In Proper Operating Condition And Meets The Manufacturer S Specifications. The Report At A Minimum Must Contain Company Name, Service Technician S Name, Contact Telephone Number, Date Of Service, Detailed Description Of All Services Performed On The Equipment (model Number And Location Included), Signs Of Misuse Or Neglect, Findings Of Problems And Correction, Including All Performance Verification, Listing Of Replacement Parts, When Applicable; Total Hours Of Service; Safety Check; Performance Data; And Recommendations Necessary To Maintain The Equipment. 10. Parts: Only Standard New Or Like-new Parts Shall Be Furnished By The Contractor. All Parts Shall Be Of Current Manufacture And Shall Have Versatility With Presently Installed Equipment. All Major Components And Parts Furnished Shall Carry The Manufacturers Standard Commercial Warranty. All Newly Installed Parts Will Become Property Of The Government. Replaced Parts Are To Be Disposed By The Contractor After Approval Of Poc. All Worn Or Defective Parts Are To Be Replaced At No Cost To The Government. Operating And Consumable Supplies Are Not Included In This Contract. Contractor Will Provide Replacement Parts Within 1 Business Day Of Notification From Poc Or Co. The Veterans Affairs Healthcare Facility Shall Not Furnish Parts, Service Manuals And/or Test Equipment For The Performance Of This Contract. It Is The Responsibility Of The Contractor To Bring The Appropriate Equipment And /or Supplies Necessary To Complete The Work As Required. 11. Reporting: The Contractor Shall Submit A Complete Field Service Report (fsr) Electronically To The Poc Within 7 Calendar Days Of The Work Being Completed. The Fsr At A Minimum Must Contain Company Name, Service Technician S Name, Contact Telephone Number, Date Of Service, A Detailed Description Of Any Services Performed On The Equipment (model Number And Location Included), Serial Number Of The Equipment Being Worked On, Customer Asset Number (ee#), Signs Of Misuse Or Neglect, Findings Of Problems And Correction, Including All Performance Verification, Listing Of Replacement Parts, When Applicable; Total Hours Of Service; Safety Check; Performance Data; And Recommendations Necessary To Maintain The Equipment In Optimum Operating Condition. 12. General Information: Contractor S Program Manager: The Contractor Shall Provide A Program Manager Who Shall Be Responsible For Managing The Performance Of Work. The Name Of This Person Shall Be Designated In Writing To The Contracting Officer. The Contractor S Program Manager Shall Have Full Authority To Act For The Contractor On All Matters Relating To Daily Operations Of This Contract. Contractor Employees: The Contractor Shall Not Employ Any Person For Work On This Contract If Such Employee Is Identified To The Contractor As A Potential Threat To The Health, Safety, Security, And General Well-being Of The Public. Both The Check-in And Check-out Procedures For All Va Stations Are Mandatory And Shall Be Strictly Enforced. Parking: It Is The Responsibility Of Contractor Personnel To Park Only In Designated Parking Areas. Not Every Visn 22 Facility To Be Serviced Under This Contract Will Have On-site Parking Available For Contractor Personnel. The Contractor Shall Make Alternate Arrangements For Its Personnel To Park Off- Site If Motor Vehicles Are Required To Access Those Facilities. Parking Information Is Available From The Va Police & Security Service Office. The Va Will Not Invalidate Or Make Reimbursement For Parking Violations Of The Contractor's Personnel Under Any Circumstances. The Contractor Assumes Full Responsibility For Any Parking Violations. Smoking: Smoking Is Prohibited On Va Property, Items To Include: Cigarettes, Cigars. Pipes, Any Other Combustion Of Tobacco, Or Non-federal Drug Administration (fda) Approved Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ends), Electronic/e-cigarettes, Vape Pens, Or E-cigars. 13. Security: The C&a Requirement Do Not Apply, And The Security Accreditation Package Is Not Required. This Service Does Not Involve Contractor Connection Of One Or More Contractor-owned It Devices (such As Laptop Computer Or Remote Connection From A Contractor System) To A Va Internal Trusted (i.e., Non-public Network) Therefore Information Technology (it) Security Certification And Accreditation (authorization) (c&a) Requirements Do Not Apply Per Va Handbook 6500.6. 14. Invoicing & Payment: Invoicing & Payment: 14.1 The Contractor Shall Submit A Monthly Invoice That Will Be Paid In Arears. 14.2 The Contractor Shall Submit In Arrears A Properly Completed Itemized Invoice In Commercial Items Via Tungsten Network: Http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans-affairs/ No Advance Payments Shall Be Authorized. Payment Shall Be Made Monthly For Services Provided During The Billing Month In Arrears In Accordance With Far 52.212-4, Para. (i). Upon Submission Of A Properly Prepared Invoice For Prices Stipulated In This Contract For Services Delivered And Accepted In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, Less Any Deductions Stipulated In This Contract. 15. Delivery Schedule: Base Plus Four (4) Option Years To Follow. 16. Insurance Coverage: The Contractor Agrees To Procure And Maintain, While The Contract Is In Effect, Workers Compensation And Employee S Public Liability Insurance In Accordance With Federal And State Of California Laws. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For All Damage To Property, Which May Be Done By Him, Or Any Employee Engaged In The Performance Of This Contract. The Government Shall Be Held Harmless Against Any Or All Loss, Cost, Damage, Claim Expense Or Liability Whatsoever, Because Of Accident Or Injury To Persons Or Property Of Others Occurring In The Performance Of This Contract. Before Commencing Work Under This Contract, The Contracting Officer Shall Require The Contractor To Furnish Certification From His/her Insurance Company Indicating That The Coverage Specified By Far 52.228-5 And Per Far Subpart 28.307-2 Has Been Obtained And That It May Not Be Changed Or Canceled Without Guaranteed Thirty (30) Day Notice To The Contracting Officer. Contractor Is Required To Provide Copies Of Proof Of Workers Compensation And Employee Public Liability Insurance Within Fifteen (15) Calendar Days After Notification Of Contract Award. All Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotations For The Following: **price/cost Schedule Base Year Line Item Description Quantity Unit Of Measure Unit Price Total Price 0001 Vbeam Perfecta Preventative/ Corrective Maintenance Serial #, Model # Option Year One (1) Line Item Description Quantity Unit Of Measure Unit Price Total Price 1001 Vbeam Perfecta Preventative/ Corrective Maintenance Serial #, Model # Option Year Two (2) Line Item Description Quantity Unit Of Measure Unit Price Total Price 2001 Vbeam Perfecta Preventative/ Corrective Maintenance Serial #, Model # Option Year Three (3) Line Item Description Quantity Unit Of Measure Unit Price Total Price 3001 Vbeam Perfecta Preventative/ Corrective Maintenance Serial #, Model # Option Year Four (4) Line Item Description Quantity Unit Of Measure Unit Price Total Price 4001 Vbeam Perfecta Preventative/ Corrective Maintenance Serial #, Model # **please Use The Format Above For Pricing** The Full Text Of Far Provisions Or Clauses May Be Accessed Electronically At Http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.htm. The Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition: Far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications- Commercial Products And Commercial Services Addendum To 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services Applies To And Is Included With This Acquisition. Far 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) Http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (far) And Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (vaar) Far 52.204-1, System For Award Management (nov 2024) Far 52.204-16, Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) Far 52.204-20, Predecessor Of Offeror (aug 2020) Far 52.217-5, Evaluation Of Options (jul 1990) (end Of Addendum To 52.212-1) 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 Applies To And Is Included With This Acquisition. Far 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) Http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (far) And Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (vaar) Far 52.204-13, System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) Far 52.204-18, Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) Far 52.217-8, Option To Extend Services (nov 1999) Far 52.217-9, Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract (mar 2000) Vaar 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (may 2018) Vaar 852.219-73, Va Notice To Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (jan 2023) (deviation) Vaar 852.219-75, Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction (jan 2023) Vaar 852.232-72, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) Vaar 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 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 (jan 2025) The Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: (b)(4), (5), (9), (12), 18(i), (23), (25), (26)(i), (33), (34)(i), (36), (39)(i), (46), (51), (55), (59), (c)(5) All Quoters Shall Submit The Following In Accordance With Far 52.212-1, Attachment 1, Instructions To Offerors- Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sept 2023 . All Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Network Contracting Office (nco) 22 Contract Specialist, Loan Dho At Loan.dho@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. Decision Factors To Be Considered Are Technical Capability, Past Performance, And Cost Schedule (see Attachment 2), Addendum To Far 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Products And Commercial Services . Quote Evaluations For Technical Capability Will Be Based On The Following: Capabilities Statement: Interested Offeror Can Perform The Tasks Listed In The Statement Of Work; Past Performance: Prior Experience In Maintaining Equipment Listed In Statement Of Work; Qualifications: Personnel Performing Maintenance And Repair Services Must Be Fully Qualified, Competent Field Service Engineers (fse) Who Has Been Trained To Perform Work On The Specific Equipment In Accordance With The Original Manufacturer S Maintenance And Repair Procedures. Fully Qualified Is Defined As Factory-trained And Experienced To Work On The Equipment Assigned. This Contract/ Purchase Order Will Consist Of An Estimated Base Plus Four (4) Option Year Period Of Performance: 03/01/2025 02/28/2030. The Award Will Be Made To The Response Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. Responses Should Contain Your Best Terms, Conditions. To Facilitate The Award Process, All Quotes Must Include A Statement Regarding The Terms And Conditions Herein As Follows: "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document Without Modification, Deletion, Or Addition." Or "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document With The Exception, Deletion, Or Addition Of The Following:" Quoters Shall List Exception(s) And Rationale For The Exception(s), If Any. Questions Should Be Submitted No Later Than January 23rd, 2025 At 14:00 Pacific Standard Time To Loan Dho At Loan.dho@va.gov. All Responses To Questions Will Be Posted Via Amendment On Sam.gov On Or About January 24th, 2025. Submission Of Your Response Shall Be Received No Later Than January 30th 2025 At 14:00 Pacific Standard Time At Loan.dho@va.gov. Subject Line Shall Include: "response To Rfq 36c26225q0342" For Consideration. 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 Contract Specialist Loan Dho Loan.dho@va.gov Attachment One: Far 52.212-1 Addendum Instructions To Offerors Attachment Two: Far 52.212-2 Evaluation Attachment Three: Vaar 852.219-73 Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Sdvosb Attachment Four: Var 852.219-75 Sdvosb Certification

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Details: This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested, And A Written Solicitation Document Will Not Be Issued. this Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02, Effective 12/22/2023. this Solicitation Is Set-aside For 100% Small Business (sba). this Is A Firm-fixed Price Contract. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 811210, With A Small Business Size Standard Of $34.0 Million. the Fsc/psc Is J066. the Award Will Be Made To The Quote Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. price And Other Factors: See Attachment 2, Far 52.212-2 Evaluation statement Of Work contract Title 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Polymerase Chain Reaction (pcr) Systems Service Contract the Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (vaglahcs) Requires Annual Maintenance Services On Selected Government Owned 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Pcr Systems Equipment At The West La Va Medical Center (wla Vamc). The Services Shall Comply With This Statement Of Work (sow), All Va, Local, State, And Federal Policies, And Regulations. objective the Objective Of This Service Contract Is To Have A Contractor To Furnish All Labor, Materials, Supplies, Tools, Equipment, And Qualified Personnel To Complete Maintenance Services As Per Below Scope. scope the Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Materials, Freight Costs, And Equipment To Accomplish The Tasks Outlined In This Sow. Contractor Is Responsible For All Subcontractors Required To Complete Reports. all Work Shall Be Performed During Normal Hours Unless Otherwise Approved By The Program Point Of Contact (ppoc) Or His/her Designee. all Work Shall Be In Accordance With Manufacturer S Instructions, Including, But Not Limited To, Adjustments, Calibration, Cleaning, Lubrication, Testing, Disassembly, Checkout, Replacement Of Worn And/ Or Defective Parts, The Above Shall Be Performed As Necessary As Required To Keep Each Equipment In Optimal Working Condition. maintenance And Inspection (pmi) the Contractor Shall Perform Maintenance On The 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Pcr Systems According To The Manufacturer Recommendations Unless Otherwise Stated By Ppoc. the Contractor Shall Provide All Preventive Maintenance Replacement Parts At No Cost To The Government. the Contractor Shall Provide All Travel And Transportation Expenses At No Additional Cost To The Government. emergency Repair Services intervening Service Calls Are Calls Placed Outside Regularly Scheduled Preventive Maintenance Service.â the Contractor Shall Respond On-site As Required Within 2-3 Business Days After Receipt Of A Service Call For Any Instrument Listed.â response Time Is Applicable For Any Calls Placed Before 2pm Pacific Standard Time.â failure To Respond Within The Response Time Due To No Fault Of The Government Shall Result In A Prorated Credit Equal To The Proportion Of The Instruments Service Cost For Each Late Day.â equipment List covered Equipment equipment Name serial Numbers ee# equipment Description 3500xl 24342-140 144937 genetic Analyzer 3500xl 29338-051 177257 genetic Analyzer 7500 Fast 275002720 110018 real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast 275011316 111965 real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast 275013648 134711 real Time Pcr System maintenance Requirements the Contractor Shall Provide On-site Preventive Maintenance And System Calibrations As Necessary To Maintain Recommended Factory Specifications Of The Covered Systems. the Preventive Maintenance Visit Shall Be Scheduled At A Time Agreeable To The Government And Will Be Performed Once Per Year During The Contract Period For Each Equipment Covered. maintenance Shall Be Performed In Accordance With Manufacturer S Instructions. maintenance Shall Be Scheduled A Minimum Of Three (3) Days In Advance With The Ppoc. qualification personnel Performing Maintenance And Repair Services Must Be Fully Qualified, Competent Field Service Engineers (fse) Who Has Been Trained To Perform Work On The Specific Equipment In Accordance With The Original Manufacturer S Maintenance And Repair Procedures. Fully Qualified Is Defined As Factory-trained And Experienced To Work On The Equipment Assigned. additional Requirements contractor Shall Ensure All Equipment Is In Optimal Working Condition At The Expiration Date Of The Contract. contractor Personnel That Perform Changes, Updates, Or Retrofits Made On Any Component, System, Or Equipment Will Log It In The Station Equipment Manual. contractor Will Maintain All Manufactures Manual Necessary To Perform Maintenance. submission Of Reports the Contractor Shall Submit A Complete Field Service Report (fsr) Electronically To The Ppoc Within 7 Calendar Days Of The Work Being Completed. The Fsr At A Minimum Must Contain Company Name, Service Technician S Name, Contact Telephone Number, Date Of Service, A Detailed Description Of Any Services Performed On The Equipment (model Number And Location Included), Serial Number Of The Equipment Being Worked On, Customer Asset Number (ee# - If Applicable) Of The Equipment Being Worked On, Signs Of Misuse Or Neglect, Findings Of Problems And Correction, Including All Performance Verification, Listing Of Replacement Parts, When Applicable; Total Hours Of Service; Safety Check; Performance Data; And Recommendations Necessary To Maintain The Equipment In Optimum Operating Condition. security Requirements the C&a Requirements Do Not Apply, And Security Accreditation Package Is Not Required. this Service Does Not Involve Contractor Connection Of One Or More Contractor-owned It Devices (such As Laptop Computer Or Remote Connection From A Contractor System) To A Va Internal Trusted (i.e., Non-public Network) Therefore Information Technology (it) Security Certification And Accreditation (authorization) (c&a) Requirements Do Not Apply Per Va Handbook 6500.6. period Of Performance base Year, Followed By Two, One-year Options. estimated Start Date: 03/01/2025 Participating Facility: va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd. los Angeles, Ca 90073 work Hours normal Hours Of Operation Are Monday Through Friday From 6:00 Am To 6:00 Pm Pacific Time. All Work Is Expected To Be Performed Generally During Normal Hours Of Coverage Unless Requested Or Approved By The Ppoc Or His/her Designee. before Commencement Of Work, The Contractor Shall Confer With The Va Ppoc And Contracting Office To Agree On A Sequence Of Procedures; Means Of Access To Premises And Building. All Work Performed, To Include Delivery Of Materials And Equipment, Shall Be Made With Minimal Interference To Government Operations And Personnel. work Performed Outside The Normal Hours Of Coverage Must Be Approved By The Ppoc Or His/her Designee. all Time Shall Be Approved In Advance By The Ppoc. Allow 5-days For Approval Of Any Alternate Working Hours Needed. federal Holidays new Year S Day january 01 martin Luther King S Birthday third Monday In January president S Day third Monday In February memorial Day last Monday In May juneteenth june 19 independence Day july 04 labor Day first Monday In September columbus Day second Monday In October veterans Day november 11 thanksgiving Day fourth Thursday In November christmas Day december 25 if The Holiday Falls On A Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As A National Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A National Holiday By U.s. Government Agencies, And Any Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States Of America. identification, Check-in, Parking, And Smoking Regulations identification the Vendor's Employees Shall Wear Visible Identification At All Times While On Vaglahcs Premises. Contractor Employees Shall Report To Va Police Upon Entry To The Vaglahcs Facility To Get A Visitor Badge. Contractor Employees Are Required To Be Escorted By The Ppoc Or Designee S Office Once On Campus Prior To Commencement Of Work. During Emergencies Contractor Personnel Shall Check In With Vaglahcs Police If The Vaglahcs Ppoc Or Designee Is Not Available. parking it Is The Responsibility Of The Contract Personnel To Park In The Appropriate Designated Parking Areas. Parking Information Is Available From Va Police & Security Service Office. The Contractor Assumes Full Responsibility For Any Parking Violations. smoking contractor Personnel May Smoke Only In Designated Areas. It Is The Responsibility Of The Visn 22 Healthcare Facilities To Provide A Safe And Healthful Environment For Employees And Patients And To Serve As A Leader In Community Health Awareness And Education. It Is In Fulfillment Of This Obligation That The Facilities Are Committed To The Establishment Of A Smoke-free Environment. This Policy Applies To Every Location In The Healthcare Facilities. There Shall Be No Smoking Within 25 Feet Of All Entrances To Buildings. Smoking Is Allowed In All Outside Areas That Are 25 Feet Away From Entrances To Buildings Unless Indicated Otherwise. Enclosed Patios Connected To Facility Buildings Are Considered Part Of The Building And As Such Are Non-smoking Areas. weapons And Contraband possession Of Weapons Or Contraband Is Prohibited And Shall Be Subject To Arrest And Termination From Future Performance Under This Contract. Enclosed Containers, Including Tool Kits, Shall Be Subject To Search. Violations Of Vaglahcs Regulations May Result In Citation Answerable In The United States (federal) District Court, Not A Local District, State, Or Municipal Court. safety all Personnel Employed By The Contractor In The Performance Of This Contract, Or Any Representative Of The Contractor Entering On Vaglahcs Shall Comply With Applicable Federal, State, And Va Safety And Fire Regulations And Codes, Which Are In Effect During The Performance Period Of The Contract. contractor Shall Perform Work In Strict Accordance With Existing Relevant, Accredited Standards And Codes To Minimize The Possibility Of Injury To Personnel, Or Damage To Government Equipment. Every Effort Shall Be Made To Safeguard Human Life And Property. contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Federal, State, And Local Requirements Regarding Workers Health And Safety. The Requirements Include, But Are Not Limited To, Those Found In Federal And State Occupational Safety And Health Act (osha) Statutes And Regulations, Such As Applicable Provisions Of Title 29, Code Of Federal Regulations (cfr), Parts 1910 And 1926, Nfpa 70e, Article 130.7 29 Cfr 1910.132(d)(1)(iii), 29cfr1910.137. contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Tools, And Personal Protective Equipment (ppe) To Perform The Work Safely, Effectively, And Timely. contractor Personnel contractor S Program Manager the Contractor Shall Provide A Contract Program Manager Who Shall Be Responsible For The Performance Of The Work. The Name Of This Person Shall Be Designated In Writing To The Contracting Officer. The Contractor S Program Manager Shall Have Full Authority To Act For The Contractor On All Contract Matters Relating To Daily Operation Of This Contract. contractor S Employees the Contractor Shall Not Employ Persons For Work On This Contract If Such Employee Is Identified To The Contractor As A Potential Threat To The Health, Safety, Security, General Well-being Or Operational Mission Of The Installation And Its Population. contract Personnel Shall Be Subject To The Same Quality Assurance Standards Or Exceed Current Recognized National Standards As Established By The Joint Commission (jc). contractor Qualifications & Other Responsibilities contractor Shall Obtain All Necessary Licenses Required To Perform This Work. Contractor Shall Take All Precautions Necessary To Protect Persons And Property From Injury Or Damage During The Performance Of This Contract. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Any Injury To Himself/herself, His/her Employees, Or Others, As Well As For Any Damage To Personal Or Public Property That Occurs During The Performance Of This Contract That Is Caused By Him/her Or His/her Employees Fault Or Negligence. Contractor Shall Maintain Personal Liability And Property Damage Insurance Prescribed By The Laws Of The Federal Government. the Government Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Contractor S Employee For The Rendering Of Services. Complaints Concerning Contract Personnel S Performance Or Conduct Will Be Dealt With By The Contractor And Cor With The Final Decision Being Made By The Contracting Officer. invoicing And Payment overtime & Holiday Pay any Overtime And/or Holiday Pay That May Be Entitled To The Contractor S Employees Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Contractor And Shall Not Be Billed To Nor Reimbursed By The Government. Contractor Will Bill And Be Paid For Actual Services Provided By Contractor Personnel. Contractor Will Not Be Paid For Availability Or On-call Services Unless Otherwise Provided Herein. invoices payment Of Services Rendered Under This Contract Shall Be Made In Arrears Upon Satisfactory Completion Of Each Service And Receipt Of A Properly Prepared Invoice And Submitted By The Contractor To The Payment Address Specified By Contracting. Invoices Shall Reference The Contract Number And Purchase Order Number, Manifest Number(s), Provide A Complete And Accurate Description Of Services/ Supplies Delivered/ Rendered, Including Dates Of Performance, Amounts, Unit Prices, Extended Totals And Any Other Data Relevant For Payment Purposes. the Government Shall Not Authorize Payment Until Such Time That The Vaglahcs Ppoc All Properly Executed And Signed Documentation. no Advance Payments Shall Be Authorized. Payment Shall Be Made On A Monthly Arrears For Services Provided During The Billing Month In Arrears. Upon Submission Of A Properly Prepared Invoice For Prices Stipulated In This Contract For Services Delivered And Accepted In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, Less Any Deductions Stipulated In This Contract. payment Of Invoices May Be Delayed If The Appropriate Invoices As Specified In The Contract Are Not Completed And Submitted As Required. ***price/cost Schedule*** base Year line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 0001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 0002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 0003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 0004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 0005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 0006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 option Year 1 line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 1001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 1002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 1003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 1004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 1005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 1006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 option Year 2 line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 2001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 2002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 2003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 2004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 2005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 2006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 **please Use The Format Above For Pricing** the Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services 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 (dec 2022) addendum To Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Products And Commercial Services Applies To And Is Included With This Acquisition. far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (mar 2023) the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: (b)(4), (5), (9), (12), (18)(i), (26)(i), (29), (31), (33), (34)(i), (36)(i), (39)(i), (40), (46), (51), (55), (59), (c), (5). vaar 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (may 2018). vaar 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certification Of Compliance For Services And Construction. (jan 2023) (deviation) vaar 852.232-72, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018). this Is Accomplished Through The Tungsten Network Located At: Http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This Is Mandatory And The Sole Method For Submitting Invoices. all Quoters Shall Be Submitted In Accordance With Far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services . (sep 2023) all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Network Contracting Office (nco) 22 Contract Specialist, Jennell Christofaro At Jennell.christofaro@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. Decision Factors To Be Considered Are Technical Capability, Past Performance, Cost Schedule. Quote Evaluations For Technical Capability Will Be Based On The Following: Capabilities Statement: Interested Offeror Can Perform The Tasks Listed In The Statement Of Work; Past Performance: Prior Experience In Maintaining Equipment Listed In Statement Of Work; Qualifications: Personnel Performing Maintenance And Repair Services Must Be Fully Qualified, Competent Field Service Engineers (fse) Who Has Been Trained To Perform Work On The Specific Equipment In Accordance With The Original Manufacturer S Maintenance And Repair Procedures. Fully Qualified Is Defined As Factory-trained And Experienced To Work On The Equipment Assigned. this Contract/purchase Order Will Consist Of An Estimated Base Plus Two Option Year Period Of Performance: 03/01/2025 02/29/2028. the Award Will Be Made To The Quote Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. 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. no Inquiries Will Be Addressed For This Rfq Solicitation 36c26225q0319. submission Of Your Rfq Response Offer Shall Be Received Not Later Than January 21, 2025, 1400 Pst At Jennell.christofaro@va.gov Only. Subject Line Shall Include Response To Rfq 36c26225q0319 For Consideration. 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 contract Specialist jennell Christofaro jennell.christofaro@va.gov attachment One: Far 52.212-1 Addendum Instructions To Offerors attachment Two: Far 52.212-2 Evaluation attachment Three: Var 852.219-75 Sdvosb Certification

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Details: Page 1 Of 6 page 3 Of 6 page 1 Of 6 this Request For Information (rfi) Sources Sought Is Issued Solely For Market Research And Planning Purposes Only And Does Not Constitute A Solicitation. rfi # 36c26225q0336 responses To This Sources Sought Must Be In Writing. The Purpose Of This Sources Sought Announcement Is For Market Research Only To Make Appropriate Acquisition Decisions And To Gain Knowledge Of Small Business Capability, Including Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses And Veteran Owned Small Businesses (sdvosb/vosb) Interested And Capable Of Performing The Work. the Naics/psc For This Requirement Is: naics Code: 623220- Residential Mental Health And Substance Abuse Facilities psc: G004- Social- Social Rehabilitation, General Size Standard: $19.0m description Of Requirement: Provide Housing, And Supportive Services For Up To 64 Homeless Male Veterans In Support Of The Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (vaglahcs).. interested And Capable Contractors Should Respond To This Notice Not Later Than Monday, February 10th, 2025 @ 4:00 Pm Pdt By Providing The Following Via Email Only To Jose Diaz, Contract Specialist, At Jose.diaz6@va.gov. company Name address point Of Contact phone, Fax, And Email Of Primary Point Of Contact duns Number type Of Small Business, If Applicable, (e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small business (sdvosb), Veteran-owned Small Business (vosb), 8(a), Hub-zone, Women Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Or Small Business). a Capability Statement That Addresses The Organization S Qualifications And Ability To Perform As A Contractor Specifically For The Work Described In Paragraph 5 Below. Respondents Are Also Encouraged To Provide Specific Examples (e.g. Contract Number, Point Of Contact Information) Of The Contractor S Experience Providing The Same Or Similar Supplies/services To That Described Herein. sdvosb/vosb Respondents. if Respondent Is Vosb Or Sdvosb, Respondent Is Encouraged To Provide Proof Of Www.vetbiz.gov Certification. In Addition, Sdvosb/vosb Contractors Are Asked To Acknowledge That They Understand The Limitations On Sub-contracting Pursuant To Far 52.219-14, Limitations On Sub-contracting, Which Will Be Included In The Impending Solicitation. Further Sdvosb/vosb Contractors Are Asked To Respond That They Are Capable Of Providing The Requested Services Keeping Within The Parameters Of This Clause. small Businesses, Including Sdvosb/vosbs Are Also Advised That Per 13 Cfr, Â§ 125.6 The Prime Contractor's Limitations On Subcontracting Are As Follows: general. In Order To Be Awarded A Full Or Partial Small Business Set-aside Contract With A Value Greater Than $150,000, An 8(a) Draft Contract, An Sdvo Sbc Contract, A Hubzone Contract, A Wosb Or Edwosb Contract Pursuant To Part 127 Of This Chapter, A Small Business Concern Must Agree That: in The Case Of A Contract For Services (except Construction), It Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Not Similarly Situated. Any Work That A Similarly Situated Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The 50% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. the Contractor Shall Provide The Services Stated Herein The Pws. please Note That If Va S Pending Market Research Establishes That Two Or More Vosb Or Sdvosb, Who Are Certified In Va S Vendor Information Pages (vip) Site Https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/, Can Provide The Services, Va Will Set Aside The Underlying Solicitation Per 38 U.s.c. Â§8127. all Offerors Who Provide Goods Or Services To The United States Federal Government Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) Database Found At Https://www.sam.gov. registration Must Include Representations And Certifications. --end Of Sources Sought Announcement-- please See Pws Below And Provide An Updated Capability Statement If Interested. performance Based Statement Of Work contract Emergency Residential Services Beds: Vaglahcs Abh; Tent A&b 1. Purpose. 1.1. The Department Of Veterans Affairs Has Been Providing Direct And Specialized Services For Homeless Veterans For Over 25 Years. The Secretary Of The Va Has Set A Zero-tolerance Policy For Homelessness Within The Veteran Population Since 2009. The Plan To End Homelessness Among Veterans Includes Planned Increases To The Capacity Of Existing Programs And An Increase In Services Offered To Veterans. New Models Of Care Not Previously Offered By The Veteran Health Administration Are Also Being Implemented. 1.2. The Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center- Greater Los Angeles (gla) Requires Contractors To Provide Transitional Housing Services As Part Of Its Community-based Health Care For Homeless Veterans (hchv) Program. The Hchv Program, An Essential And Critical Part Of Veterans Healthcare Administration Is Vital For Providing A Gateway To Gla And Community Supportive Services For Eligible Veterans Who Are Homeless. This Emergency Transitional Housing Program Is Designed To Address The Needs Of The Most Vulnerable And At-risk Homeless Veterans. it Targets And Prioritizes Veterans Experiencing Homelessness And Are Transitioning From Literal Street Homelessness, Being Discharged From Institutions, And/or Who Recently Became Homeless And Require Safe And Stable Living Arrangements While They Seek Permanent Housing. Hchv S Goal Is To Engage Homeless Veterans In Treatment And Place Them In A Safe, Sober And Secure, Emergency Transitional Housing That Supports Their Rehabilitation Goals. The Model Under The Hchv Contracted Residential Services (crs) Used For This Contract Shall Be: 1.2.1. Contract Emergency Residential Services (cers) Programs Target And Prioritize Homeless Veterans Transitioning From Literal Street Homelessness, Veterans Being Discharged From Psychiatric And Inpatient Hospitalizations And Veterans Who Recently Became Homeless And Require Safe And Stable Living Arrangements While They Seek Permanent Housing. Lengths Of Stay In Cers Typically Range From 30 To 90 Days With The Option To Extend Based On Clinical Need. 1.3. Contractors Shall Provide Housing, And Supportive Services To Up To 64 Homeless Male Veterans. This Emergency Transitional Housing Contract Shall Be Known As Abh And Is Located In The Spa 5 Catchment Area, Specifically On The Gla Campus. contractor Shall Offer A Safe And Secure Environment That Supports Their Goals For Recovery From Homelessness. Awards May Be Based On Residential Capacity To Place Veterans In Safe Environmental Residency. Maximum Number Of Beds Funded Shall Not Exceed 22,630 Bed Days Of Care Per Year. The Contractor Shall Be Required To Provide An On-demand, Low- Barrier Therapeutic And Rehabilitative Milieu And Attendant Services Targeting The Underlying Factors Contributing To Homelessness. 2. General Contract Requirements. 2.1. Same Day Access: Veterans May Access Transitional Housing Programs Via Va Consults From The Hchv Liaison, Or Directly To The Program By Their Outreach Efforts And/or Through Referrals From The Community. The Program Shall Target Veterans Who Are Engaged In Care Through A Collaborative Partnership Among The Vaglahs, The Los Angeles Coordinated Entry System Service Providers, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, And Other Veteran-specific Programs That Target Homeless Veterans. 2.1.1. Contractor Shall Complete Intake And Same Day Admissions For Those Veterans Approved As Eligible For Placement By The Cor/hchv Liaison Or Their Designee Or Through Direct Referrals. The Contractor Shall Ensure Their Internal Admission Process And Procedures Allow For Same Day Placement Of Accepted Veterans Into An Available Bed. Admission Shall Occur Up To 9 Pm During Workdays (monday Friday, With The Exception Of Federal Holidays) And To 7 Pm On Weekends. 2.1.1.1. The Contractor Shall Offer Beds On The Same Day The Referral Is Made By The Designated Liaisons Or From Direct Referrals Or Eligible Referring Sources. 2.1.1.2. Hchv Crs Staff Shall Confirm Eligibility Prior To Referral Submission, During The Work Week And The Contract S Staff Shall Complete A Squares Review For All Direct Referrals. 2.1.1.3. The Contractor Must Place Veterans Into Available Beds On The Same Day Of The Approved Admission Whether Liaison Or Direct Referred, If Referrals Are Made Before 7pm, And Space Is Available. 2.3 Criteria & Eligibility: The Contractor Shall Provide Services To Veterans Who Are Va Healthcare Eligible And Experiencing Homelessness Or At Risk Of Becoming Homeless, I.e., Received An Eviction Or No Longer Able To Reside At Their Existing Housing Situation. 2.3.1 Be Determined To Be Homeless Based Upon The Mckinney-vento Homeless Assistance Act Definition By The Local Va Medical Center Hchv Program. See Reference Section. 2.3.2 Be Eligible For Va Healthcare As Determined By The Local Va Medical Center And And/by The Program Using Squares. 2.3.4 A Veteran Must Be Homeless And Eligible For Va Health Care In Order To Be Considered For Admission To Any Hchv Crs Program. Authorized Va Liaison Or Designee Shall Be Ultimately Responsible For Determining Veteran Eligibility And Approval For Placement Into A Hchv Crs Bed; Failure To Establish Va Approval For Admission By The Next Business Day May Result In A Denial Of Payment For Services Provided. 2.4 Referred Veterans: Veterans Are Referred To The Contractor By Vaglahs Staff, Other Community Agencies, The Contactor S Outreach Efforts Or Veteran Self-referrals. The Referrals Shall Be Based On The Veteran S Demonstrated Need For Case Management And Supportive Services To Stabilize Their Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Medical And/or Other Co-occurring Serious Psychosocial Issues Before Expediently Transitioning Into Secure And Permanent Housing. The Environment Of A Cers Program Considers Those Veterans Who Need A Jump Start To Get Back On Their Feet. The Environments Are Similar To Shelters, With The Added Benefit Of Programming And Case Management. Veterans Must Actively Participate In Their Discharge Planning And Be Willing To Seek Permanent Housing For Placement Consideration. 2.4.1 During The Work Week M-f 8-330. Both The Va Hchv Crs Liaison(s) And The Contractor Shall Receive Consults (va Referrals)/direct Referrals And Shall Complete The Admission Process For Same Day Admission If Veteran Meets The Listed Criteria And Eligibility Clauses And Their Admission Is Not Deemed Unsafe For Their Milieu. for After Hours (330pm To 9pm), During The Work Week M-f And Weekends, The Contractor Shall Continue To Complete Direct Or Community Referrals. Contractor Shall Be Responsible To Complete Healthcare Eligibility Checks For Placement. Contractors Shall Accept Veterans Referred Who Meet The Criteria And Eligibility Clause, And Their Admission Is Not Deemed Unsafe For Their Milieu. 2.4.3 Outreach: Contract Staff Shall Engage In Outreach Services, Including Street Outreach Efforts, And Assist Homeless Veterans In Seeking Housing Placement, Treatment And Supportive Services Which Is A Key Element Of This Contract. 3. Period Of Performance. The Period Of Performance For This Contract Shall Be For A Base Year Plus Four (4) Option Years. 4. Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/indefinite Quality (idiq). 5. Place Of Performance. The Contractors Location Is Crucial To Ensure That Veterans Can Attend Appointments Scheduled In Various Vaglahs Clinics Or To Local Community Providers And Return To Transitional Housing With Minimal Barriers. space Allotted For Sleeping, Eating, Case Management, And Clinical Services Shall Be Located Within The Spa 5 Catchment Area, Specifically On The Wla Campus Located At 11303 Pershing Ave. Bldg 338 Tents A & B Los Angeles, Ca 90025. Tent A Shall Have 32 Sleeping Quarters. Tent B Shall Have 32 Sleeping Quarters. regardless Of Location, The Contractor Shall Be Required To Attend Frequent In Person Or Virtual Meetings With The Wla Va Located At 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca 90073 6. Government Furnished Property. within Tent B Only, Government Furnished Property Shall Consist Of 64-single Cubicles/bunkers With Individual Lockers And Desk Tables Only; 32 Per Tent. The Contractor Shall Return All Government Property As Received Or Replace If/when Damaged. la City Has Provided The Sprung Structures, Aka Tents And Hygiene Trailers, This Program Shall Be Housed In. The Government Will Also Provide Dumpsters And Utilities Including Water, Electricity, And Sewage. The Va Or The City Will Be Responsible For All Plumbing Needs. the Contract Shall Also Have Access To Two Administration Trailers Provided By The Government. The Government Has Provided 9-desks And Chairs. The Contractor Shall Return All Government Property As Received Or Replace If/when Damaged. all Other Equipment And Furnishings Not Mentioned But Required To Fully Execute The Contract Shall Be Provided By The Contractor. 7. Inspection Of Facility And Contractor: Prior To The Award Of A Contract And Annually During The Contract Term, A Multidisciplinary Gla Team Consisting Of A Clinical Social Work Team, Dietitian, A Representative Of The Gla Police, A Facilities Management Safety Officer, Nursing And/or Other Subject Matter Experts As Determined Necessary By The Medical Center Director Or Hchv Coordinator, Shall Conduct An Inspection Of The Contractor S Facilities To Evaluate The Veteran S Food, Shelter, Safety, Medication Procedures And Therapeutic Services To Assure The Facility Provides Quality Care In A Safe And Sober Environment. Inspections May Also Be Carried Out At Such Other Times As Deemed Necessary By The Department Of Veterans Affairs. implementation Of Timeline: the Contract Facility And Associated Onsite Services Must Pass An Initial Inspection Completed By Va Staff And Become Fully Operational Within 60 Days But Not To Exceed 90 Days From The Date Of Contract Award. 7. Services To Be Provided 7.1. Residential Services: The Contractor Shall Provide Housing And Supportive Services To Male Veterans Under This Contract Which Is Required To Ensure The Safety And Privacy Of These Veterans. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Identifying Sufficient Residential Capacity To Safely Support The Placement Of Single Male Veterans. 7.2 Reasonable Accommodation: Contractor Must Respect And Reasonably Accommodate Personal And Cultural Differences Associated With Race, Religious Creed, Color, National Origin, Ancestry, Language, Disability (physical Or Mental Health), Medical Condition, Marital Status, Familial Status, Age, Gender, Sexual Preference, Source Of Income, Or Political Affiliation. At No Point Shall Program Access Be Denied Because Of An Individual S Disability. Information Learned About The Client S Disability From The Assessment Shall Not Be Used As Grounds For Discharge Or Other Punishment And Shall Be Used To Guide Client To Appropriate Services. Moreover, A Contractor May Not Apply Different Rules To Individuals Because Of Their Disabilities, Unless The Different Rules Are A Result Of Granting A Reasonable Accommodation Request Made By An Individual With A Disability. The Contractor Shall Not Ask Questions About A Client S Disability, Including The Nature And Severity Of The Disability Or The Treatment, Symptoms, And Medications Related To The Disability. A Veteran Is Not Obligated To Reveal That S/he Has A Disability Prior To Admission. Veterans With Disabilities Are Entitled To Reasonable Accommodations. Such An Accommodation Request Must Be Considered During Any Stage In The Provision Of A Program, Including At Intake, During Services, And During Discharge Proceedings. When A Reasonable Accommodation Request Is Made, The Contractor Supervisor May Request Verification Of The Individual S Disability. 7.3. Subsistence: the Contractor Shall Provide All Food And Beverages For Veterans Residing At The Facility Including Three (3) Meals Per Day And Snacks. The Contractor Shall Maintain A Clean And Comfortable Environment Of Care. 7.4 Access To Laundry Facilities And Supplies Free Of Charge And Adequate For Residents To Do Their Own Laundry Or To Have Laundry Done At Minimum One Time Per Week. If Providing On-site Shared Laundry: A Laundry Facility Shall Include At Least 1 Washer And 1 Dryer For Every 10 Veterans Provided On-site. Laundry Service To Include Water, Electricity, Etc., Shall Be Provided At No Cost To Authorized Veterans. 7.4 The Contractor Shall Provide Health And Personal Hygiene Supplies For Veterans Throughout Their Stay (i.e., Dental Products, Hair Products, Soap And Shave Products, Deodorant Products, Minor First Aid Products). Task 2: Therapeutic And Rehabilitative Services: 8. Therapeutic And Rehabilitative Services: Each Veteran Shall Have An Individualized Service Plan (isp) Emphasizing Goals Established By The Veteran With Input From The Contractor And Gla Liaison (or Designee). Therapeutic And Rehabilitative Services Shall Be Stated In The Plan Of Care. Services Which The Contractor Must Be Able To Furnish Or Provide The Following: 8.1 Group Activities: Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Planning And Coordinating All Activities Associated With Providing Safe And Appropriate Residential Care. This Includes, But Is Not Limited To, The Elements Described In The Upcoming Paragraph And Any Associated Expenses Shall Be The Contractor S Responsibility. Groups Shall Be Provided Regardless Of Veterans Participation. 8.1 Gla Coordination: Collaboration And Coordination With Gla Program Staff, As Needed, Shall Include Coordination Of Supportive Psychosocial Services And Housing. In Particular, Coordinated Efforts Must Be Made With The Gla Liaison Around Medical, Mental Health, Admission And Discharge Needs. 8.2 Case Management: This Shall Include Structured Individual Case Management, At Minimum, Weekly Including Counseling On Self-care Skills, Adaptive Coping Skills, Financial Planning, Permanent Housing Search, Written Care Plan, Referral For Financial Benefits. Additional Counseling May Include Professional And Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling In Collaboration With Gla Programs And Community Resources. discharge Planning Shall Begin At Time Of Admission And Reviewed At Least Monthly. 9. Contractor Staff Conduct/complaints Handling: Contractor Personnel Shall Be Expected To Treat Referred Veterans With Dignity And Respect And Abides By Standards Of Conduct Mirroring Those Prescribed By Current Federal Personnel Regulations. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Gla Patient's Bill Of Rights As Set Forth In 38 Cfr 17.34a (copy Available Upon Request). 9.1 The Gla Reserves The Right To Exclude Contractor Staff Members From Providing Services To Veterans Under This Contract Based On Breaches Of Conduct, Including Conduct That 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 Veterans Or Other Staff Members To Designated Government Representatives. The Contractor And Contracting Officer S Representative Shall Deal With Issues Raised Concerning Contractor Personnel Conduct. The Contracting Officer Shall Be The Final Arbiter On Questions Of Acceptability And In Validating Complaints. 9.2 The Government Has The Right To Require Replacement Of Any Contractor Or Subcontractor Staff If The Employee Is Determined Not To Possess The Experience Or Ability Required Under The Contract, Or If Said Employee Is For Any Other Reason Found To Be Unsuitable To Perform The Work Required By The Contract. The Determination To Require Replacement Of A Staff Member Shall Be Made By The Contracting Officer, At The Contracting Officer S Sole Discretion, And Such Determination Shall Be Final. The Replacement Staff Must Meet The Same Requirements For The Position As Outlined In This Contract. Any Substitution Of Personnel Shall Occur Without Any Increase To The Contract Price And Without Delay In The Performance Or Delivery Of Services To The Government. 9.3 Emergency Procedures: Contractor Shall Train All Staff On Emergency Procedures And Have Written Protocols That Are Posted To Guide Staff Response To Crises Including, But Not Limited To, Physical Injury, Resident Suicide Attempts, Overdoses, And Domestic Or Other Violence. Contractors Shall Have At Least One Designated Paid Staff Available At All Times Who Has Had Training And Orientation On Emergency Procedures. Contractor Shall Promptly And Appropriately Respond To The Medical/psychiatric Problems Of Clients And Staff. There Shall Be First Aid Equipment And Supplies For Medical Emergencies Available At All Times. These Supplies Must Be Checked Regularly To Ensure They Are Up To Date And Their Location In The Facility Must Be Clearly Marked. Contractor Shall Have All Emergency Contact Numbers Posted. 9.3.1 Universal Precaution Practices Are Used By Contractor To Prevent Transmission Of Diseases And Are Implemented Under The Presumption That Blood And Body Fluids From Any Source Are To Be Considered Potentially Infectious. Supplies Necessary For Maintaining Universal Precautions, Such As Sharps Containers, Must Be Available. 10 Insurance Requirements. The Contractor Shall Comply With Federal And State Workers Compensation And Liability Insurance. Reference Far Clause 52.228-5 Insurance And Subpart 28.307-2 Liability. Contractor Shall Also Hold Vehicle Insurance That Meets State Of California Insurance Requirements For Transportation Assets Used In Support Of This Contract.

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