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Details: Page 1 Of 5 page 1 Of 13 page 1 Of 5 pre-solicitation Notice For A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) Contractor To Provide A Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/indefinite Quantity (idiq) Contract With A Five-year Ordering Period For Pre-arranged Non-emergent Wheelchair Transportation Services For The Va Maine Healthcare System. Below Is The Proposed Performance Work Statement. the Full Solicitation Will Be Posted On The System For Award Management (sam) Located At Https://www.sam.gov On Or About March 6th, 2025, As A Sdvosb Set-aside. The Applicable Naics Code Is 485991 With A Size Standard Of 19 Million. The Psc Is V212. All Interested Parties Should Register Via The Sam Portal At Https://sam.gov To Be Eligible For Participation In The Solicitation. It Is The Responsibility Of The Offeror To Monitor And Download Amendments From Sam Which May Be Issued To This Solicitation. Prospective Firms Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (www.sam.gov) Prior To Award. **funding Has Not Yet Been Secured** performance Work Statement i. General Overview: the Va Maine Healthcare System Requires A Contractor To Furnish Wheelchair (wheelchair) Van Transportation Services To Its Beneficiaries. The Contractor Must Provide All Equipment, Personnel, Supervision, And Support To Provide These Transportation Services. This Contract Shall Have A Five Year Ordering Period. The Government Seeks One Primary Contractor (or Transportation Broker) That Will Handle These Services And The Logistics Of Establishing Subcontracting Networks (if Necessary) To Perform The Work Outlined Herein. The Primary Intent Of This Contract Is For Prearranged Non-emergency Transportation. All Services Will Be Provided In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of This Contract And Industry Accepted Quality Standards Highlighted In This Sow. The Intent Is To Establish An All Inclusive Price To The Greatest Extent Possible By Establishing A Fixed Price Per Trip For Routine Transports. the Maine Healthcare System Includes The Togus Va Medical Center Located At 1 Va Center In Augusta, Me And The Following Community Based Outpatient Clinics (cboc S): Bangor, Lewiston, Portland, Rumford, Lincoln, Presque Isle And Calais Addresses Listed. Services Include Transportation To And From Togus Va, Cboc S Or Va Authorized Appointments In The Community. Bangor Va Clinic Lincoln Va Clinic 35 State Hospital Drive, Bangor, Me 99 River Road, Lincoln, Me Portland Va Clinic Rumford Va Clinic 141 West Commercial St. Portland, Me 10 Railroad St. Rumford, Me lewiston Va Clinic Calais Va Clinic 15 Challenger Drive, Lewiston, Me 50 Union St, Calais, Me Presque Isle Va Clinic 732 Main St, Presque Isle, Me ii. Tasking/specifications: general: Contractor Will Furnish Monday-friday (7:00am 6:00pm) Wheelchair Van Transportation Service For The Beneficiaries Of The Va Maine Healthcare System. Service To Include Transport To And From Togus Va Medical Center (vamc), Va Maine Hcs Community Based Outpatient Clinics, And Any Healthcare Appointment Locations Located In The Community. number Of Patients: It Is Understood And Agreed That 1 Or 2 Patients Can Be Transported Together (combined Trip) By The Request Of Va Maine As Long As Vendor S Vehicle Can Appropriately & Safely Accommodate Patients Including Their Wheelchairs. An Authorized Official Of Va Maine May, In The Interest Of The Patient, Allow A Relative Or Aide To Accompany Him/her At No Extra Charge To The Government. The Contractor Must Ensure That The Pick-ups And Drop-offs Are Scheduled So That The Total Distance Traveled Will Result In The Most Economical Charge To The Government. waiting Time: For Time Waiting At Either End Or Both Ends Of A Trip Due To Causes Beyond The Contractor S Control (e.g. Patient Not Ready For Pick Up) The Contractor Will Be Reimbursed At The Wait Time Rate Quoted In Their Bid For Each Full Quarter Hour In Excess Of One-quarter Hour From The Time Contractor Reports To The Pickup Point. Contractor Shall Arrive To Pickup Point Within 15 Minutes Of Scheduled Pickup Time. For Round Trips, A Scheduled Pick Up Time Will Be Given For The Contracted Driver To Return To Pick Up Patient. There Is No Waiting Time Reimbursement While Patient Is Attending Appointments. If The Pickup Is Other Than At The Va Maine, The Contractor Will Call The Mobility Manager (mm) Or Administrator On Duty (aod) After Hours As Soon As They Anticipate That A Delay May Develop For Which They Expect To Claim Reimbursement. This Call Is Only For The Purpose Of Verifying Arrival Time At The Pickup Point And Is Not Necessary If The Contractor Anticipates No Delay For Which They Will Claim Reimbursement. completed Trip: When Wheelchair Van Service Under The Terms Of This Contract Involves Pick-up Of A Patient Who Is To Be Brought To Togus Vamc, A Cboc Or To A Va Community Care Appointment, The Trip Will Be Considered Complete When The Patient Is Delivered By Driver To The Requested Destination. non-pickup Of Patient: When Wheelchair Van Service Involves A Trip To Or From Togus Vamc Or Transfer From Community Hospital Or Patient S Residence And Patient Refuses Transport Or Due To Unforeseen Circumstances Or The Patient Unstable For Pick-up, The Contractor Will Collect For The Trip At The Base Rate Applicable Under The Schedule Portion Of This Contract. rates: Rates Will Apply Monday-friday Normal Business Hours (7:00am 6:00pm). Payment For Mileage Traveled Beyond A Base Trip (25 Miles) Will Be Limited To One Way Only For The Distance Over Which The Patient Is Transported. The Contractor Shall Receive The Base Rate Quoted In The Schedule For All One-way Trips Ordered. The Base Rate Shall Constitute Full Compensation For One-way Trips Which Do Not Exceed The Mileage Threshold As Defined Herein. The Contractor Will Only Receive Additional Mileage Payment For Mileage Exceeding 25 Miles For A One-way Base Trip. toll Charges: It Is Agreed And Understood That The Prices Quoted In The Schedule Do Not Include Any Ferry, Bridge, Tunnel Or Road Toll Charges. Any Such Legitimate Toll Charges Incurred Shall Be Limited To One-way Only And Shall Be Listed Separately On Contractor's Invoice. problems In Transport: Any Adverse Events Incurred During The Transport Of Our Patients Will Be Recorded And Reported To The Mobility Manager At The Togus Va And Recorded In The Incident Reporting System Within 2 Hours Of Incident. patient Welfare And Abuse: The Contractor Shall Be Held Responsible For Patient Welfare During Transport. The Contractor Shall Be Held Responsible For Patient And/or Government Property During Transport. Any Damaged Or Lost Wheelchairs, Walkers, Crutches Or Personal Belongings Will Be Replaced By The Contractor At No Additional Cost To The Government Or Beneficiary. The Government Requires The Contractor To Exercise Extreme Caution And Care In The Handling Of Patients. Any Abuse Of Patients Will Be Grounds For Default Action Or Termination Of The Contract. In The Event A Patient's Develops A Medical Condition During Transport, The Contractor Shall Transport The Patient To The Closest Facility Appropriate For The Required Care. no Idle Policy: At No Time Will The Contractor Leave Vehicles On Va Premises Unless A Pick-up Or Delivery Is In Process. Once A Patient Has Been Removed From Vehicle And The Running Vehicle Will Be Removed From The Drop Off Point. If Driver Is Waiting For Patient, He Is To Remain With Vehicle (not Idling) Until Patient Arrives For Return Ride. iii. Ordering Procedures: requests For Services Will Be Recorded On The Daily Travel Manifest And Furnished To The Contractor Via Telephone. These Requests Will Be Communicated By The Travel Dept., No Later Than 4:00 P.m. Prior To The Day The Transportation Is Required. Poc Mobility Manager Or Transportation Coordinator (623-8411, Ext 5693, 2262 Or 4910). The Following Information Shall Be Provided By The Va To The Contractor: beneficiary Name (first And Last Name) social Security Number/date Of Birth pick Up Point (include Address, Telephone #, City, State, Bldg. And/or Room Number If Applicable) destination time Of Pick Up support Required Or Items To Accompany, (escort, Other Items) additional Information As Needed (whether There Are Papers, Medications Or Other Items To Be Transported With The Beneficiary And Location Of Those Items) including Any Specific Physician Instructions a Listing Of Va Personnel Authorized To Communicate The Arrangement Of Wheel Chair Van Services Will Be Forwarded To The Contractor After Award Of Contract. Updated Listings Shall Be Provided To The Contractor When Required During The Term Of The Contract. in The Event That A Beneficiary Misses His/her Scheduled Appointment Due To Pick Up Delay, The Va Shall Reschedule The Trip. If Additional Charges Are Incurred By The Va For The Rescheduled Trip Said Additional Charges Shall Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor. The Va Shall Notify The Contractor When These Cases Are Identified. when Veterans Call For Service, The Contractor Is Not To Transport Patients Who Call Them For Transport Unless Authorized For Payment By The Mobility Manager Or Transportation Coordinator. patient Pick-up And Delivery From/to Va Maine: The Mobility Manager Or Transportation Coordinator Will Specify Location To Pick Up Patient. Primarily It Will Be From The Lobby Of Bldg. 200 For All Trips Made To The Togus Vamc. in Case Of Inclement Weather, The Decision As To Whether Or Not A Va Beneficiary Shall Be Transported Shall Be Made Mutually By The Mm Or Tc And The Contractor. when More Than 1 (one) Beneficiary Is Transported, In A Single Vehicle, The Longest Distance Transported May Be Claimed In Addition To The Base Rate For One Beneficiary Plus The Established Rider Rates For The Remaining Beneficiaries. Trip Mileage Shall Be Determined In Accordance With The Current Bing Map Internet Version. The Contractor Shall Ensure That Pickups And Drop-offs Are Made So That The Total Distance Traveled Shall Result In The Most Economical Charge To The Government. When More Than One Beneficiary Is Transported Within The 25-mile Radius In A Single Vehicle To Close Destinations, A Base Rate May Be Charged For One Beneficiary And Rate For Additional Beneficiary For The Remaining Beneficiaries. ordering Officers Will Be Authorized To Place Orders Against This Contract. The Contracting Officer Will Furnish The Contractor With The Names Of Individuals Authorized As Ordering Officers, By Separate Memorandum Upon Issuance Of The Contract. When Ordering Officers Are Added After Award, The Contracting Officer Will Furnish The Contractor With The Names Of Individuals Authorized As Ordering Officers, By Memorandum Upon Ordering Officer Appointment. Ordering Officers Are Responsible For Issuing And Administering Orders Placed Under This Contract. Ordering Officers Have No Authority To Modify Any Term Of This Basic Contract. Any Deviation From The Terms Of The Basic Contract Must Be Approved In Writing By The Contracting Officer Responsible For This Contract. The Contractor Shall Accept Orders Against This Contract Only From The Contracting Officer And/or Authorized Ordering Officers. Fulfilling Orders From Persons Other Than The Contracting Officer Or Ordering Officer May Result In Loss Or Delay In Payment For Supplies/services Provided Under Such Orders. iv. Contractor S Quality Control Program (qcp) the Contractor Shall Establish And Maintain Quality Control Program To Ensure All Contract Requirements Are Met. The Contractor S Qcp Shall Include The Following Or Have Incorporated Into During Performance Of The Contract, At A Minimum: an Inspection Plan Covering All Services Required By This Contract. The Inspection Plan Shall Specify The Areas To Be Inspected On Either A Scheduled Or Unscheduled Basis And How Often Inspections Shall Be Accomplished And Documented, And The Title Of The Individual(s) Who Shall Perform The Inspections. on-site Records Of All Inspections Conducted By The Contractor Noting Necessary Corrective Action Taken. The Government Reserves The Right To Request Copies Of Any And/or Each Inspection. The Methods For Identifying And Preventing Deficiencies In The Quality Of Service Performed, Before The Level Of Performance Becomes Unacceptable And Organizational Functions Noting Intermediate Supervisory Responsibilities And Overall Management Responsibilities For Ensuring Total Acceptable Performance. The Contractor Shall Maintain On-site Records Of All Vehicle Maintenance And Repairs Performed On Vehicles Used In The Performance Of This Contract. The Contractor Shall Institute Methods To Identify And Prevent Vehicle Breakdowns, With Detailed Procedure For Alternative Transportation Of Beneficiaries In The Event Of Mechanical Breakdown Of Vehicle. the Contractor Shall Maintain On-site Records Identifying The Character, Physical Capabilities, Certifications And Ongoing Training Of Each Employee Performing Services Under This Contract. The Contractor Shall Have Methods Of Identifying And Preventing Radio Communication Breakdowns And Provide A Detailed Procedure For Alternative Communications In The Event Of Electronic And Mechanical Breakdown. the Contractor Shall Maintain On-site Records Of Any Complaints Or Problems With Procedures Taken To Allow For Corrections And/or Elimination Before Effects Caused Interruption Of Contract Performance. The Contractor Shall Participate In Quarterly Scheduled And/or Unscheduled Conference Calls With The Va Representatives To Provide A Report Of On-going Operational Issues. the Contractor Shall Have A System That Verifies The Licenses And Driving Records Of Individuals Operating The Vehicles. The Contractor Shall Make This Information Available For Review By The Va Upon Request. v. Performance Standard: 1.general: Contractor Shall Maintain A 98% Satisfaction Rate Per 100 Trips To Be Considered As Providing Acceptable Performance. Acceptable Performance Is Considered As Having No More Than Two (2) Valid Complaints Per 100 Trips. Validity Of Complaint Is To Be Determined By The Cor. the Contractor Shall Maintain At A Minimum, A 95% Compliance Rate On Response To Pick-up Or Deliver During The Contract Year. If The Contractor Fails To Provide Service Within The Time Frames Specified Herein, The Government Reserves The Option Of Either Obtaining Service From An Alternate Source And Charging The Contractor With Any Excess Costs Accrued Or Assessing A Fee For Each Late Pick -up. 2.vehicle And Regulatory Standards: Successful Offeror Shall Meet All Requirements Of Federal, State, Or City Codes Regarding Operations Of This Type Of Service. Further, All Vehicles Must Be Equipped With All Items Specified By Federal 49 Cfr Parts 27, 37, And 38, Transportation For Individuals With Disabilities (most Current Volume), State And Local Laws, Ordinances, Codes, Rules, And Regulations. A Minimum Acceptable List Is Detailed In The Evaluation Criteria Under The Proposal Preparation Instructions, Volume Ii (technical). 3.mileage: To Determine What Is Considered Reasonable Mileage, Va Will Utilize Bing Maps Internet Version (internet Address: Http://www.bingmaps.com ) Quickest Route Computations. Unless Specifically Approved By Travel For Extenuating Circumstances, Requests For Payment Of Mileage Determined Not Reasonable By The Va Will Not Be Paid. Contractor Must Ensure That Pickups And Drop-offs Are Scheduled So That The Total Distance Traveled Will Result In The Most Economical Charges To The Government. 4.inspection Of Contractor Facilities/vehicles: The Government Reserves The Right To Thoroughly Inspect And Investigate The Facilities, Vehicles, And Business References, Of Any Offeror And To Reject Any Proposal, Irrespective Of Price, That Shall Be Administratively Determined To Be Lacking In Any Of The Essentials Necessary To Ensure Acceptable Standards Of Performance. 5. Passenger Transportation: contractor Shall Provide Wheelchair Van Transportation Services Five (5) Days Per Week, During Normal Business Hours, 7:00am To 6:00pm. If A Beneficiary Being Transported Declines To Be Properly Belted; He/she Will Not be Transported. The Cor Or Designee Will Be Notified Promptly. If The Beneficiary Removes The Securing Devices During The Trip, The Driver Will Notify The Cor Or Designee Of This Upon Arrival At Destination. The Contractor Is Not Required To Transport Any Va Beneficiary Who Refuses To Be Properly Secured While Being Transported. Contractor Drivers Shall Ensure Proper Loading/unloading Techniques Are Followed At All Times. Beneficiaries In Wheelchairs Shall Be Loaded Onto Lifts, Ensuring All Safety Systems Are Working Properly, E.g. Roll Back Stops, And The Driver Must Ride The Lift With The Beneficiary During Loading/unloading. Beneficiaries In Motorized Scooters Must Transport To A Vehicle Seat. No Beneficiary Shall Be Allowed To Ride A Motorized Cart (scooter) On The Vehicle Lift At Any Time. The Contractor Shall Ensure That Drivers Receive Appropriate Safety Training On Loading/unloading Techniques And Such Training Shall Be Documented And Made Available To The Cor Or Designee Annually And/or Prior To Contract Submission Or Renewal. Contractor Shall Provide Through The Door Assisted Service For All Beneficiaries To And From Their Designated Appointments If The Beneficiaries Can Beneficiaries Shall Be Picked Up On The Ward, In Their Homes, In The Clinics, Or At Other Areas Designated By The Va And Taken To The Authorized Destination Or Appointment. All Beneficiaries Shall Be Attended By An Authorized Responsible Party At All Times. Assistance In Maneuvering Stairs And Other Barriers Shall Be Provided By The Driver And/or Authorized Attendant When Necessary. These Services May Need To Be Provided Within Or Outside The Home (i.e., From The Door To The Vehicle. When The Beneficiary Is Delivered To A Destination (i.e., A Clinic Or Other Appointment), An Authorized Care Giver Or Medical Staff At The Destination Must Be Informed Of The Beneficiary S Arrival By The Contractor S Driver Or Authorized Attendant. the Contractor S Driver (or Authorized Attendant) Shall Observe The Beneficiary During Transport. Any Indication Of A Significant Change In The Beneficiary S Condition (i.e., Sudden Onset Of Rapid Or Labored Respiration, Complaints Or Chest Pains, Etc.) Shall Be Communicated Immediately To The Togus Travel Office 623-8411, Mobility Manager (mm) Ext. 4910 Or Transportation Coordinator (tc) Ext. 5693 Or 2261. After Hours, Aod Ex. 5523. If Necessary Driver May Need To Divert To The Nearest Healthcare Facility. contractor S Driver Shall Notify The Mm Or Designee, Of Any Unusual Events, Including But Not Limited To Accidents, Safety Problems, Beneficiaries Unfastening Themselves And Other Such Incidents That Occur, Which Involve Any Va Beneficiary Being Transported Under This Contract. The Cor Or Designee Shall Be Notified Within One (1) Hour Of The Occurrence Of The Incident(s) By Telephone And, If Requested By The Cor And/or Contracting Officer, A Written Report Of The Incident(s) Will Be Delivered To The Cor Or His/her Designee By Close Of Business The Next Working Day. Restrictions: The Contractor May Not Transport Non-va Contract Beneficiaries Or Private-pay Beneficiaries With Va Beneficiaries Under This Contract. No Beneficiary En-route In Any Transport Shall Be Transferred From The Original Vehicle To Another Vehicle At A Location Other Than The Destination Address Supplied By The Travel Office, Unless Extraordinary, Urgent Need Situations Arise. All Such Events Shall Be Reported To The Travel Office. Drivers Shall Not Make Non-emergent Stops For Any Reason, During Any Beneficiary Transport Under This Contract. While Transporting Va Beneficiaries Under This Contract, Only Authorized Drivers Or Attendants, Or Beneficiary S Family Member Or Representative, Shall Be Allowed In The Vehicle. The Number Of Riders In Any Vehicle Shall Not Exceed The Number Of Approved Safety Restraints Available In The Vehicle. The Contractor Shall Have A Contingency/backup Plan In The Event The Contractor Is Unable To Perform Services Or Have Services Performed As Required. The Contractor Shall Immediately Notify The Va Travel Section And Provide Justification For Non-performance And Initiate The Contingency/backup Plan. Non-emergency Attendant/drivers Must Be Capable To Administer Oxygen And Have Successfully Completed The Standard Or Advanced First Aid Courses Of The American Red Cross Or U.s. Bureau Of Mines Or Equivalent. Proof In The Form Of A Current Certificate That Such First Aid Training Has Been Successfully Completed Must Be Submitted With Offeror S Proposal And Available Upon Request. All Contractor Personnel Performing Contract Services Shall Meet The Qualifications And Be Licensed As Specified In The Contract, As Well As Any Qualifications Required By Federal, State, County And Local Government Entities From The Place In Which They Operate. The Qualifications Of Such Personnel Shall Also Be Subject To Review By The Va Chief Of Staff And Approval By The Va Facility Director. the Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Protecting The Personnel Furnishing Services Under This Contract. To Carry Out This Responsibility, The Contractor Shall Provide The Following For These Personnel: - Workers Compensation - Professional Liability Insurance - Health Examinations - Income Tax Withholding - Social Security Payments the Parties Agree That Such Personnel Shall Be Considered Employees Of The Contractor And Shall Not Be Considered Va Employees For Any Purpose. drivers And Authorized Attendants All Contractor S Drivers Shall Be Required To Wear, In A Readily Observable Area On The Employee, A Contractor Supplied Photo Identification Badge Containing The Name Of The Driver Or Attendant, And The Contractor S Business Name, Or Company Uniform, That Is Acceptable To The Contracting Officer, Which Identifies The Drivers While Performing Any Aspect Of Service Prescribed In This Contract. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Appropriate Driver Screening And Selection Criteria When Employing Drivers. Such Screening Shall Include But Not Limited To Testing Drivers For Prohibited Drug Use And Alcohol Misuse, And A Criminal Background Check To The Maximum Extent Permitted By Law. all Contractor S Drivers Shall Have Passed The American Red Cross First Aid Course And Have On File A Current Certificate (renewable Every Three Years) To Be Made Available To The Contracting Officer Upon Request all Contractor S Drivers Shall Have Passed The American Red Cross Adult Cpr Course And Have On File A Current Certificate (renewed Annually) To Be Made Available To The Contracting Officer Upon Request. All Contractor S Drivers Shall Perform Such Duties That Require The Use Of The Above Training And Certification; I.e. Transferring Beneficiaries, Helping Transfer Beneficiaries, As Needed. All Contractor S Drivers Shall Have The Physical Capabilities To Provide Special Assistance To The Beneficiaries When Transporting Beneficiaries To The Medical Center, Private Residence, Nursing Homes, Etc. The Contracting Officer/cor Reserves The Right To Prohibit Specific Drivers From Participating In The Loading, Transporting, And Unloading Of Beneficiaries Should It Be Determined The Driver Has Engaged In Unsafe Practices. The Contractor Shall Promptly Replace Any Personnel Removed From The Performance Of Services. This Determination Will Be At The Sole Discretion Of The Contracting Officer/cor And Will Be Based Upon Documented Evidence. All Contractor S Drivers Shall Maintain A Valid Operator Or Chauffeur S License, Required To Operate The Type Of Vehicle Necessary To Perform The Service, As Required By The State Of Maine. Contractor Shall Provide, Upon Request Of The Contracting Officer, A Copy Of The Valid License Of All Drivers Performing Under This Contract. Drivers At A Minimum Are Required To Have A Background Check Prior To Transporting Veterans Which Shall Include But Not Limited To A Finger Check Run Through An Fbi Data Base With Favorable Determination, And Each Of The Drivers Shall Prior Have A Desk Review Of Their Driving Records And Active Licenses. the Cor, Or Designee, May Require An Attendant Other Than The Driver To Accompany A Beneficiary For Wheelchair Van Transports. Rate Charges For Attendant Needed To Transport Beneficiary With Prior Authorization By The Va Applies. while The Vehicle Engine Is In Operation, Operator Telephone, Radio, Or Wireless Communications Shall Occur Only Via Hands Free Headset, Microphone, Or Other Hands Free Apparatus. contractor Conduct: The Va Places The Highest Priority On The Treatment Of Its Beneficiaries. The Contractor, Contractor S Employees, And Contractor S Representatives Shall Treat Each Beneficiary With Respect, Concern And A Professional Approach To Beneficiary S Dignity As An Individual And As A Beneficiary. All Communication Both Verbal And Non-verbal By The Contractor S Personnel, With And In The Presence Of The Beneficiary, Shall Be Conducted In A Professional Manner. The Contractor S Personnel Shall Conduct Themselves In A Professional Manner While Performing Any Aspect Of Service Related To This Contract At Or On The Grounds Of The Va Medical Center. All Va Medical Center Rules And Regulations Shall Be Adhered To By The Contractor Or Contractor S Personnel While Said Persons Are At Or On The Grounds Of The Medical Center. Beneficiary Privacy And Confidentiality: Contractor Shall Maintain The Confidentiality Of All Beneficiary Information And Records Associated With The Performance Of This Contract. Awarded Contractor Shall Be Required To Sign Business Associate Agreement (baa) As Mandated By The Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act Of 1996 (hipaa). vi. Training Requirements: 1. To Be Eligible To Perform Under This Contract, Each Contract Employee Must Meet The Minimum Training Required Outline Below And Minimum Contractor Furnished Training Outlined In Paragraph (2) (c), (1) Through (8). 2. Contractor Furnished Training. a) The Contractor Shall Submit To The Contracting Officer Written Certification That Each Contract Employee Has Been Trained In The Subject Areas Outlined In Paragraph C Prior To Assignment Under This Contract. For Replacement Or New Employees Documentation Of Prior Training Must Be Submitted Or The Individual Contract Employee Must Complete The Required Training Before Being Employed In Support Of This Contract. b) All Formal Training Required Shall Be Administered (i.e., Taught, Presented) By Persons Who Are Certified As Being Qualified To Instruct Or Teach, The Specific Subjects Or Topics Required. Certification To Instruct The Specific Subject Shall Be In The Form Of A Certificate Issued By An Accredited Institution Of Learning (school, College, University), A Governmental (federal, State, County, Etc.) Educational Certification Body (agency, Board, Commission), Or By Documentation That The Person Instructing Has Sufficient Experience In/with The Subject To Be Able To Instruct The Subject In An Authoritative, Practical And Current Manner. c) In Addition To The Formal Training, The Contractor Shall Provide 16 Hours Of Orientation Training For Each Employee Fourteen (14) Days After His Or Her Initial Assignment To Duty. This Orientation May Be Accomplished While The Employees Are On Duty. The Contractor Shall Certify To The Cor As To The Completion Of The Orientation For Each Employee Within 45 Days Following Assignment To Duty. The Follow-up Orientation Should Include The Following Subjects And Instructional Time Periods As Well As Other Subjects As May Be Required: (1) Accident And Incident Reporting (2 Hours) (2) Safe Operation Of Emergency Vehicles (2 Hours) (3) Quality Assurance (2 Hours) (4) Fire And Emergency Preparedness Planning (2 Hours) (5) Handling Patient Complaints (1 Hour) (6) Infection Control (2 Hours) (7) Universal Precautions (policy And Procedure) (2 Hours) (8) Safety And Occupational Health Procedures (3 Hours) 3. Contractor Furnished Training - The Contractor Shall Submit To The Contracting Officer Written Certification Of The Follow-up Orientation. the Wheelchair Van Driver Must Be Enrolled In 'refresher" Continuing Education, Or Advanced Training Programs As Required By The Local Or State Government Entity In Which The Service Is Rendered To Veterans Or, A Yearly Basis. Such "refresher" Training Must Be Equivalent To That Developed By The Department Of Transportation Or National Highway Safety Administration. Evidence Of Successful Completion For "refresher" Training Must Be Provided To The Contracting Officer For Inspection. number Of Beneficiaries: It Is Understood And Agreed That No Vehicle Shall Transport More Individuals Than The Number Of Approved Safety Restraint Devices Installed In That Vehicle. When More Than One Beneficiary Is Transported On A Trip, Whether It Is To The Same Destination Or To Separate Destinations, Payment Shall Be Made In Accordance With The Terms Listed In Section E. Orders. vii. Contract Definitions And Acronyms: administrative Officer Of The Day (aod) Va Official That Works In The Admissions Area During Evenings, And Monitors Hospital Activities During Other Than Normal Business Hours. This Person Acts As Hospital Administrator During Off-hours. base Rate The Base Rate Shall Constitute Full Compensation For One-way Trips Which Do Not Exceed The Mileage Threshold As Shown In Price/schedule Section Of Order. beneficiary Veterans And Other Members Determined To Be Eligible For Benefits By The Va. contracting Officer (co) Va Official With The Authority To Enter Into, Administer And/or Terminate Contracts And Make Related Determinations And Findings. contracting Officer S Representative (cor) Va Official Responsible For Providing Contract Oversight And Technical Guidance To The Contracting Officer. Responsibilities Include Certification Of Invoices, Placing Orders For Service, Providing Technical Guidance, Overseeing Technical Aspects Of The Contract. All Administrative Functions Remain With The Contracting Officer. contractor The Term Contractor As Used Herein Refers To Both The Prime Contractor And His/her Employees, And Any Subcontractors And Their Employees. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Assuring. gender - For The Purpose Of Equal Rights, Wherever The Masculine Or Feminine Gender Is Used In This Solicitation, And The Resulting Contract, It Shall Be Considered To Include Both Masculine And Feminine Genders. joint Commission A National Organization Dedicated To Improving The Care, Safety And Treatment Of Patients In A Health Care Facility And Environment. loaded Mile Mileage Incurred With The Patient Actually On Board The Vehicle From The Point Of Pickup To Destination. mileage Rate Mileage Rate For Transportation Services Is The Rate Paid For Each Mile Traveled Beyond The Specified Mileage Threshold. This Rate Applies To Loaded, One-way Transportation As Well As No Load Trips Outside The 25-mile Radius Of Any Of The Identified Drop-off Locations. In No Event Shall The Contractor Receive This Rate For Miles Traveled Within The Specified Mileage Threshold. mobility Manager (mm): Poc At Va Maine Travel Dept., Also Is The Cor To Contractor. non Pick Up Of Patient (dry Run): When Wheelchair Van Service Involves A Trip To Or From This Medical Center Or Transfer From Community Hospital Or Patient S Residence And Patient Refuses Transport Or Due To Unforeseen Circumstances The Patient Unstable For Pick-up, The Contractor Will Collect For The Trip At The Rates Applicable Under The Schedule Portion Of This Contract. prorated Trips Any Trip In Which More Than One Veteran Is Transported By A Single Driver, Allowing Only The Mileage To Be Claimed To The Farthest Destination Of The Run. quality Assurance Those Actions Taken By The Government To Assure Services Meet The Requirements Of This Contract. quality Assurance Evaluator(s) Government Personnel Responsible For Surveillance Of Contractor Performance. quality Assurance Surveillance Plan An Organized Written Document Used For Quality Assurance Surveillance. The Document Contains Specific Methods For Performing Surveillance Of The Contractor S Continuous Performance. quality Control Those Actions Taken By The Contractor To Control The Production Of Goods Or Services, So They Will Meet The Requirements Of A Contract. transportation Coordinator Tc Schedules Beneficiary S Trips, Covers For Mm In The Event Of A Problem Or Event Of Patient While On Route. vamc Acronym For Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. vehicle(s) The Term Vehicle(s) As Used In This Contract Refers To Wheelchair Accessible Vans. waiting/waiting Grace Period Waiting As Used In This Contract Is Defined As The Time Required And Verified By Authorized Medical Facility Personnel, For The Contractor To Wait At Designated Pickup And/or Delivery Points In Performing Contract Services. Waiting Will Be Charged In Fifteen (15) Minute Increments.

Details: (i) This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. (ii) This Solicitation Number Vs1145880 Is Being Issued As A, Request For Quotation (rfq) (iii) In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clause 52.252-2 (feb 1998) The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular. Applicable Far Clauses Are Incorporated By Reference And May Be Viewed On The Following Website (s) https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (iv) This Requirement Is Being Issued As A Small Business Set Set-aside In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 52.219-6 (nov 2020) . the North American Industrial Classification System Code(s) And Business Size Standard(s) Describing The Products And/or Services To Be Acquired Under This Solicitation Is Listed Below: naics 322211 -corrugated And Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing size Standard 1,250 Employees (v) Item Description - Firm Fixed Priced Order For Plain Chipboard (caliber .048) Containers And Plain Chipboard (caliber .040) Inner Partitions Used To Transport Blood Samples Per Specifications. All Cost To Include But Not Limit To: Overhead, General And Administrative, Profit, Insurance, And Transportation. Government Testing First Article Test Approval Required In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.209-4. line 001 - Item 0089 Blood Boxes With Lids In Accordance With Specs (quantity 70,000ea) line 002 - Item 0094 Inner Partitions In Accordance With Specs (quantity 70,000ea) (vi) Description Of Requirement: specifications a. Item 0089 Blood Box plain Chipboard (caliber .048) Container With Cover/lid. rigid Set-up Box two Piece Partial Telescope Set Up Box With Kraft Overwrap (caliber .004) On Each Half box Holds 40 Round Bottom Tubes (13 X 100 Mm) box Size: 6 3/8" L X 2 ½" W X 3 7 /8" H lid Size: 2 ¼" packed: 100 Boxes With Lids Per Master Carton b. Item 0094 Inner Partition plain Chipboard (caliber .040) 40-cell Assembled Partition Fits Securely In The Two Piece Box With Lid individual Slots For The 40 Round Bottom Tubes (13 X 100 Mm) partition Size: 6 5/16" L X 2 7 / 16" W X 3 ½" H packed: 100 Boxes Per Master Carton markings Of Unit And Inner Packages each Unit Of Material Procured For Shipment To And Stored At The Aphis-vs Logistics Support Center In Kansas City, Missouri Shall Be Individually Packaged And Marked. Unit Packages Of The Same Vs Stock Number May Then Be Packaged Together For The Ease Of Shipment Into Intermediate Shipping Containers. each Unit Package And Each Intermediate Package Shall Be Marked On The Top Side Of Box with The Following Information: 1. Complete Vs Stock Number 2. Item Description 3. Quantity In The Package And Unit Of Issue 5. Delivery Order Number 7. Lot Number markings Of Exterior Containers the Exterior Package Shall Be Marked With The Same Information As The Above Items 1 Through 8, Plus The Contractor's Name And Address, And The Gross Weight And Cube Of The Exterior Container Shall Be Indicated On The Container. all Markings Shall Be Legible And Are To Be Located Such That The Markings May Easily Be Read From A Distance Of Five (5) Feet When Stored On Shelves Or Stacked In The Warehouse. All Markings Shall Be Located So As Not To Be Destroyed When The Pack Is Opened For Inspection. Markings Shall Be Placed So As Not To Be Obscured By Strapping Or Closure Tape. boxes And Crates Under Ten (10) Cubic Feet, Exterior Markings Shall Be Applied To The Upper Left Two-thirds Of The Side Of The Container Having The Largest Marking Surface Area. The Address Label For Shipment Shall Be Applied On The Same Side Of The Container. If The Container Is Too Small To Accommodate The Address Label On The Identification Marking Side, It Shall Be Applied On The Opposite Side Of The Container. all Shipments Must Be Palletized Unless A Lesser Amount Is Ordered That Cannot Be Palletized. If A Shipment Is Palletized, The Pallet Size Must Be Standard, And The Maximum Height Shall Not Exceed 54" From The Floor To The Top Of The Stacked Cartons. Pallets Shall Be Shrink- Wrapped And Secure. Shipment Shall Be Palletized In Numerical Order. Markings Should Be Standardized As To Letter Type And Size. The Government Must Be Able To Read The Label Of Each Box To Verify Tag Sequence. Do Not Double Stack Pallets. packing Slip Documentation each Exterior Container Shall Be Individually Marked And Include A Packing Slip On The Outside, Which Identifies The Item Packaged. Each Packing Slip Must Be Clearly Legible And Include The Following Information. 1. Vs Stock Number 2. Item Description 3. Quantity Of The Units Of Issue In The Intermediate Package 4. Delivery Or Purchase Order Number 5. Date Of Manufacture 8. Lot Number 9. Hazardous Material Identification 10. Package Number And Total Number Of Packages (ex: L Of 5, 2 Of 5, 3 Of 5, Etc.) packing Slip Shall Be Securely Attached To The End Or Side Of The Container And Sealed In A Waterproof Container. They Shall Be Secured To The Exterior Of The Palletized Load Or Containers In The Most Protected Location. Each Item Above Must Be Shipped On Their Own Pallet. The Pallet Height Should Not Exceed 54 Inches. durability all Exterior Boxes Shall Be Constructed To Withstand Shipment To The Vs Logistics Support Center, Then Shipments From The Logistics Support Center To The End Users. Containers Shall Meet Federal Express {http://images.fedex.com/us/services/pdf /packaging/grlpkgguidelines Fxcom.pdf) And United Parcel Service (http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/ship/packaging/guidelines.html) Shipping Requirements. Boxes Shall Be Sealed In Two Directions {length/girth) With Some Type Of Reinforced Tape And/or Staples. (vii) Shipment Will Be Fob Destination And Inspection And Acceptance Is In Accordance With Far Clause 52.212-4(a) usda-aphis-vs 3500 E 149th St suite 300 kansas City Mo 64147 invoice Processing And Payment. net 15dys Aro in Accordance With Omb Dated 06/07/2012 Accelerating Payments To Small Businesses For Goods And Services usda Uses The Invoice Processing Platform (ipp) For Electronic Submission And Tracking Of Purchase Orders, Invoices, And Payment Information To Its Suppliers Of Goods And Services: Enroll At Https://ipp.gov. The Ipp Is A Government-wide Secure Web-based Invoice Processing Service Offered Free Of Charge To Government Agencies And Their Suppliers By The U.s. Department Of Treasury’s Financial Management Service (fms). upon Contract Award, You Will Receive A Notification Of Your One-time Enrollment Requirement In An Automatic Invoice Payment Notification System Available Through Ipp. This One-time Enrollment In Ipp Means That You Will Receive A Series Of E-mails From Treasury Services. contractors Must Submit Invoices And Attach All Supporting Documentation As Required Within 5 Business Days Of Completion Of Services Provided. Supporting Documentation Include ,for Example; Maintenance Inspection Checklist, Timecard For Labor, Travel Receipts Etc.. The Cotr Will Review The Supporting Documents Before Approving Invoices In Ipp, If Supporting Documentation Is Not Provided The Invoice Will Be Rejected. Ipp Will Issue A Notification To Contractor That They Must Submit Supporting Documentation And Resubmit The Invoice. please See https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm and Submit Invoices Through The Invoice Processing Platform (ipp) Enroll At Https://www.ipp.gov/ Ipp Is A Secure, Web-based System That Manages Government Invoicing. (viii) 52.212‐1 Instructions To Offerors – Commercial Items, Is Replaced In Its Entirety See Attachment_1. (ix) Evaluation: evaluation Of Quotes Will Be In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation ( Far) 13.106-1 (2) And (far) 13.106-2(b)(3) in Accordance With Federal Acquisition ( Far) 13.106-1 (2) The Government Will Award A Purchase Order Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Quote Conforming To The Solicitation That Will Be The “best Value” And Most Advantageous To The Government. In Accordance With Far 13.106-2 (b)(3); First Article Test Results, Price, And Delivery Are The Factors To Be Considered. first Article Test Evaluation Is Based On Specifications And Durability Of Product. see Attachment_1 For First Article Test Instructions (x) Provision At 52.212-3 (may 2024) Representations And Certifications—commercial Items Applies To This Solicitation And Is To Be Completed Online At Www.sam.gov (xi) The Clause At 52.212-4 (nov 2023) Contract Terms And Conditions—commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition. (xii) The Clause At 52.212-5 (jan 2025) Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders—commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition. 52.212-5contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders—commercial Products And Commercial Services. (jan 2025) (a)the Contractorshallcomply With The Following Federalacquisitionregulation (far) Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable Toacquisitionsofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services: (1)52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements(jan 2017)(section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (2)52.204-23, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities(dec 2023)(section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (3)52.204-25, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment.(nov 2021)(section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (4)52.209-10, Prohibition Oncontractingwith Inverted Domestic Corporations(nov 2015). (5)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments Tosmall Business Subcontractors(mar 2023)(31 U.s.c. 3903and10 U.s.c. 3801). (6)52.233-3, Protest After Award(aug 1996)(31u.s.c.3553). (7)52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contractclaim(oct 2004)(public Laws 108-77 And 108-78 ( 19u.s.c.3805note)). (b)the Contractorshallcomply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (b) That Thecontracting Officerhas Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable Toacquisitionsofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services: [contracting Officercheck As Appropriate.] __(1)52.203-6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government(jun 2020),withalternatei(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.4704 And10 U.s.c. 4655). __(2)52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.3509)). __(3)52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009(jun 2010)(section 1553 Of Pub. L. 111-5). (applies To Contracts Funded By The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009.) __(4)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights(nov 2023)(41 U.s.c. 4712); This Clause Does Not Apply To Contracts Of Dod, Nasa, The Coast Guard, Or Applicable Elements Of The Intelligence Community—see Far3.900(a). x(5)52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards(jun 2020)(pub. L. 109-282) (31u.s.c.6101note). __(6)[reserved]. __(7)52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements(oct 2016)(pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). __(8)52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements For Indefinite-delivery Contracts(oct 2016)(pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). __(9)52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application(jun 2023)(section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328). __(10)52.204-28, Federalacquisitionsupply Chain Security Act Orders—federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwideacquisitioncontracts, And Multi-agency Contracts.(dec 2023)(pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). __(11) (i)52.204-30, Federalacquisitionsupply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition.(dec 2023)(pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). __(ii)alternatei(dec 2023)of52.204-30. x(12)52.209-6, Protecting The Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed Fordebarment, Or Voluntarily Excluded. (jan2025) (31u.s.c.6101note). __(13)52.209-9, Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters(oct 2018)(41u.s.c.2313). __(14)[reserved]. __(15)52.219-3, Notice Ofhubzoneset-aside Or Sole-source Award (oct 2022) (15u.s.c.657a). __(16)52.219-4, Notice Of Price Evaluation Preference Forhubzonesmall Business Concerns (oct 2022) (if Theofferorelects To Waive The Preference, Itshallso Indicate In Itsoffer) (15u.s.c.657a). __(17)[reserved] x(18)(i)52.219-6, Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside(nov 2020)(15u.s.c.644). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-6. __(19)(i)52.219-7, Notice Of Partial Small Business Set-aside(nov 2020)(15u.s.c.644). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-7. (20)52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns(jan 2025)(15u.s.c.637(d)(2) And (3)). __(21)(i)52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan(jan 2025)(15u.s.c.637(d)(4)). __(ii)alternatei(nov 2016)of52.219-9. __(iii)alternateii(nov 2016)of52.219-9. __(iv)alternateiii(jun 2020)of52.219-9. __(v)alternateiv(jan 2025)of52.219-9. __(22) (i)52.219-13, Notice Of Set-aside Of Orders(mar 2020)(15u.s.c.644(r)). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-13. __(23)52.219-14, Limitations On Subcontracting (oct 2022) (15u.s.c.657s). __(24)52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—subcontracting Plan(sep 2021)(15u.s.c.637(d)(4)(f)(i)). __(25)52.219-27, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns Eligible Under The Sdvosb Program (feb 2024) (15u.s.c.657f). x(26)(i)52.219-28,postawardsmall Business Program Rerepresentation(jan 2025)(15u.s.c.632(a)(2)). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-28. __(27)52.219-29, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Economically Disadvantagedwomen-owned Small Business Concerns(oct 2022) (15u.s.c.637(m)). __(28)52.219-30, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Women-owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under The Women-owned Small Business Program (oct 2022) (15u.s.c.637(m)). __(29)52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves(mar 2020)(15u.s.c.644(r)). __(30)52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule(sep 2021)(15 U.s.c. 637(a)(17)). x(31)52.222-3, Convict Labor(jun 2003)(e.o.11755). x(32)52.222-19, Child Labor—cooperation With Authorities And Remedies(jan 2025)(e.o. 13126). x(33)52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities(apr 2015). x(34)(i)52.222-26, Equal Opportunity(sep 2016)(e.o.11246). __(ii)alternatei(feb 1999)of52.222-26. (35)(i)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans(jun 2020)(38u.s.c.4212). __(ii)alternatei(jul 2014)of52.222-35. x(36)(i)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities(jun 2020)(29u.s.c.793). __(ii)alternatei(jul 2014)of52.222-36. x(37)52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38u.s.c.4212). __(38)52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act(dec 2010)(e.o. 13496). x(39)(i)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons(nov 2021)(22u.s.c.chapter78 And E.o. 13627). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2015)of52.222-50(22u.s.c.chapter78 And E.o. 13627). __(40)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification(jan 2025)(executive Order 12989). (not Applicable To Theacquisitionof Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items Or Certain Other Types Ofcommercial Productsorcommercial Servicesas Prescribed In Far22.1803.) __(41)(i)52.223-9, Estimate Of Percentage Ofrecovered Materialcontent For Epa–designated Items (may2008) ( 42u.s.c.6962(c)(3)(a)(ii)). (not Applicable To Theacquisitionof Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) __(ii)alternatei(may2008)of52.223-9(42u.s.c.6962(i)(2)(c)). (not Applicable To Theacquisitionof Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) __(42)52.223-11, Ozone-depleting Substances And High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons(may2024)(42 U.s.c. 7671,et Seq.). __(43)52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, Or Disposal Of Refrigeration Equipment And Air Conditioners(may2024)(42 U.s.c. 7671,et Seq.). __(44)52.223-20, Aerosols(may2024)(42 U.s.c. 7671,et Seq.). __(45)52.223-21, Foams(may2024)(42 U.s.c. 7671,et Seq.). __(46)52.223-23,sustainable Products And Services(may2024)(e.o. 14057,7 U.s.c. 8102,42 U.s.c. 6962,42 U.s.c. 8259b, And42 U.s.c. 7671l). __(47)(i)52.224-3privacy Training(jan 2017)(5 U.s.c. 552a). __(ii)alternatei(jan 2017)of52.224-3. x(48)(i)52.225-1, Buy American-supplies(oct 2022)(41u.s.c.chapter83). __(ii)alternatei(oct 2022)of52.225-1. __(49)(i)52.225-3, Buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act(nov 2023)(19 U.s.c. 3301 Note,19 U.s.c. 2112 Note,19 U.s.c. 3805 Note,19 U.s.c. 4001 Note,19 U.s.c. Chapter 29(sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, And 112-43. __(ii)alternatei [reserved]. __(iii)alternateii(jan 2025)of52.225-3. __(iv)alternateiii(feb 2024)of52.225-3. __(v)alternateiv (oct 2022) Of52.225-3. (50)52.225-5, Trade Agreements(nov 2023)(19u.s.c.2501,et Seq.,19u.s.c.3301note). x(51)52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases(feb 2021)(e.o.’s, Proclamations, And Statutes Administered By The Office Of Foreign Assets Control Of The Department Of The Treasury). __(52)52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside Theunited States(oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of Thenational Defenseauthorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). __(53)52.226-4, Notice Of Disaster Oremergencyarea Set-aside (nov 2007) (42u.s.c.5150). __(54)52.226-5, Restrictions On Subcontracting Outside Disaster Oremergencyarea(nov 2007)(42u.s.c.5150). x(55)52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving(may2024)(e.o. 13513). __(56)52.229-12, Tax On Certain Foreignprocurements(feb 2021). __(57)52.232-29, Terms For Financing Of Purchases Ofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.4505,10 U.s.c. 3805). (58)52.232-30, Installment Payments Forcommercial Productsandcommercial Services(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.4505,10 U.s.c. 3805). x(59)52.232-33, Payment Byelectronic Funds Transfer-system For Award Management(oct2018)(31u.s.c.3332). (60)52.232-34, Payment Byelectronic Funds Transfer-other Thansystem For Award Management(jul 2013) (31u.s.c.3332). (61)52.232-36, Payment By Third Party(may2014)(31u.s.c.3332). __(62)52.239-1, Privacy Or Security Safeguards(aug 1996)(5u.s.c.552a). __(63)52.240-1, Prohibition On Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured Or Assembled By American Security Drone Act-covered Foreign Entities(nov 2024)(sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31,41 U.s.c. 3901note Prec.). __(64)52.242-5, Payments Tosmall Business Subcontractors(jan 2017)(15u.s.c.637(d)(13)). __(65)(i)52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels(nov 2021)(46 U.s.c. 55305and 10u.s.c.2631). __(ii)alternatei(apr 2003)of52.247-64. __(iii)alternateii(nov 2021)of52.247-64. (c)the Contractorshallcomply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (c), Applicable Tocommercial Services, That Thecontracting Officerhas Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable Toacquisitionsofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services: [contracting Officercheck As Appropriate.] (1)52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards(aug 2018)(41u.s.c.chapter67). (2)52.222-42, Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires(may2014)(29u.s.c.206 And 41u.s.c.chapter67). (3)52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (multiple Year Andoptioncontracts)(aug 2018)(29u.s.c.206 And 41u.s.c.chapter67). (4)52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (may2014) (29u.s.c.206and 41u.s.c.chapter67). __(5)52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may2014) (41u.s.c.chapter67). __(6)52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements(may2014)(41u.s.c.chapter67). (7)52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026(jan 2022). (8)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706(jan 2022)(e.o. 13706). __(9)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42u.s.c.1792). __(10)52.247-69, Reporting Requirement For U.s.-flag Air Carriers Regarding Training To Prevent Human Trafficking(jan 2025)(49 U.s.c. 40118(g)). (d)comptroller General Examination Of Record. The Contractorshallcomply With The Provisions Of This Paragraph (d) If This Contract Was Awarded Using Other Than Sealed Bid, Is In Excess Of Thesimplified Acquisition Threshold, As Defined In Far2.101, On The Date Of Award Of This Contract, And Does Not Contain The Clause At52.215-2, Audit And Records-negotiation. (1)the Comptroller General Of Theunited States, Or An Authorized Representative Of The Comptroller General,shallhave Access To And Right To Examine Any Of The Contractor’s Directly Pertinent Records Involving Transactions Related To This Contract. (2)the Contractorshallmake Available At Its Offices At All Reasonable Times The Records, Materials, And Other Evidence For Examination, Audit, Or Reproduction, Until 3 Years After Final Payment Under This Contract Or For Any Shorter Period Specified In Far Subpart4.7, Contractor Records Retention, Of The Other Clauses Of This Contract. If This Contract Is Completely Or Partially Terminated, The Records Relating To The Work Terminatedshallbe Made Available For 3 Years After Any Resulting Final Termination Settlement. Records Relating To Appeals Under The Disputes Clause Or To Litigation Or The Settlement Ofclaimsarising Under Or Relating To This Contractshallbe Made Available Until Such Appeals, Litigation, Orclaimsare Finally Resolved. (3)as Used In This Clause, Records Include Books, Documents, Accounting Procedures And Practices, And Other Data, Regardless Of Type And Regardless Of Form. This Does Not Require The Contractor To Create Or Maintain Any Record That The Contractor Does Not Maintain In The Ordinary Course Of Business Or Pursuant To A Provision Of Law. (e) (1)notwithstanding The Requirements Of The Clauses In Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), And (d) Of This Clause, The Contractor Is Not Required To Flow Down Any Far Clause, Other Than Those In This Paragraph (e)(1), In A Subcontract Forcommercial Productsor Commercial Services. Unless Otherwise Indicated Below, The Extent Of The Flow Downshallbe As Required By The Clause- (i)52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.3509). (ii)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights(nov 2023)(41 U.s.c. 4712). (iii)52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (iv)52.204-23, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities(dec 2023)(section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (v)52.204-25, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment.(nov 2021)(section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (vi)52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application(jun 2023)(section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328). (vii)(a)52.204–30, Federalacquisitionsupply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition.(dec 2023)(pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). (b)alternatei(dec 2023)of 52.204–30. (viii)52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns(jan 2025)(15u.s.c.637(d)(2)and (3)), In All Subcontracts Thatofferfurther Subcontracting Opportunities. If The Subcontract (except Subcontracts To Small Business Concerns) Exceeds The Applicable Threshold Specified In Far19.702(a) On The Date Of Subcontract Award, The Subcontractormustinclude52.219-8in Lower Tier Subcontracts Thatoffersubcontracting Opportunities. (ix)52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities(apr 2015). (x)52.222-26, Equal Opportunity(sep 2016)(e.o.11246). (xi)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans(jun 2020)(38u.s.c.4212). (xii)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities(jun 2020)(29u.s.c.793). (xiii)52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans(jun 2020)(38u.s.c.4212). (xiv)52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act(dec 2010)(e.o. 13496). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (f) Of Far Clause52.222-40. (xv)52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards(aug 2018)(41u.s.c.chapter67). (xvi)(a)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons(nov 2021)(22u.s.c.chapter78 And E.o 13627). (b)alternatei(mar 2015)of52.222-50(22u.s.c.chapter78ande.o.13627). (xvii)52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may2014) (41u.s.c.chapter67). (xviii)52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements(may2014)(41u.s.c.chapter67). (xix)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification(jan 2025)(e.o. 12989). (xx)52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026(jan 2022). (xxi)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706(jan 2022)(e.o. 13706). (xxii)(a)52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5u.s.c.552a). (b)alternatei(jan 2017)of52.224-3. (xxiii)52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside Theunited States(oct 2016)(section 862, As Amended, Of Thenational Defenseauthorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). (xxiv)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations(jun 2020)(42u.s.c.1792). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (e) Of Far Clause52.226-6. (xxv)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments Tosmall Business Subcontractors(mar 2023) (31 U.s.c. 3903and10 U.s.c. 3801). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (c) Of52.232-40. (xxvi)52.240-1, Prohibition On Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured Or Assembled By American Security Drone Act-covered Foreign Entities(nov 2024)(sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31,41 U.s.c. 3901note Prec.). (xxvii)52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels(nov 2021)(46 U.s.c. 55305and 10u.s.c.2631). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (d) Of Far Clause52.247-64. (2)while Not Required, The Contractormayinclude In Its Subcontracts Forcommercial Productsandcommercial Servicesa Minimal Number Of Additional Clauses Necessary To Satisfy Its Contractual Obligations. (end Of Clause) the Following Far Clauses And Provisions Also Apply To This Acquisition 52.252-2clauses Incorporated By Reference. (feb 1998) 52.204-13, System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) 2.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance. (aug 2020) 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding Of Covered Contractor Information Systems. (nov 2021) 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions—commercial Items. (nov 2023) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors. (mar 2023) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. (nov 1991) 52.204–28 - Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, And Multi-agency Contracts. (dec 2023) 52.204–30 - Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition. (dec 2023) 452.204-70 Modification For Contract Closeout. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference. (feb 1998) 52.204-7 System For Award Management(nov 2024) 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting. (aug 2020) 52.225-25 Prohibition On Contracting With Entities Engaging In Certain Activities Or Transactions Relating To Iran—representation And Certifications. (jun 2020) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications—commercial Items. (may 2024) 52.204–29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—representation And Disclosures. (dec 2023) (xiii) Additional Contract Requirements Or Warranty warranty implied Warranty - The Government’s Post Award Rights Contained In 52.212-4 Are The Implied Warranty Of Merchantability, The Implied Warranty Of Fitness For Particular Purpose And The Remedies Contained In The Acceptance Paragraph. additional Warranty - : Explain All Details Of The Warranty. If An Extended Warranty Is Available Explain Details Of Extended Warranty Including Price And Availability After Initial Warranty Expires. The Quoter Shall Extend To The Government The Full Coverage Of Any Standard Commercial Warranty Normally Quoted In A Similar Commercial Sale, Provided Such Warranty Is Available At No Additional Cost To The Government. Acceptance Of The Standard Commercial Warranty Does Not Waive The Government's Rights Under The Inspection Clause Nor Does It Limit The Government's Right With Regard To The Other Terms And Conditions Of This Contract. In The Event Of A Conflict, The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract Shall Take Precedence Over The Standard Commercial Warranty. The Contractor Shall Provide A Copy Of Its Standard Commercial Warranty (if Applicable) With This Response. (xiv) There Is No Defense Priority Allocation For This Requirement. (xv) The Date, Time And Place Quotes Are Due: 02/28/2025 please Return This Attachment_1 Via Email Only On Or Before Notice Due Date To Contracting Officer Carol Dingess At Carol.dingess@usda.gov. **please Use Reference Number Vs1145880 On Subject Line When Responding** No Postal Mail Or Faxes Please. first Article Test Samples Are Due No Later Than Notice Due Date Of 2/28/2025 questions Are Due No Later Than 8am 02/17/2025 (xvi) The Name And Telephone Number Of The Individual To Contact For Information Regarding This Rfq Is The Same As Item (xv)

Details: Description Invitation To Bid For The Supply And Delivery Of Various Common-used Office Supplies 1. The Department Of Agriculture - Regional Field Office 1 (da-rfo 1), Through The Gaa Fy 2025 Intends To Apply The Sum Of Six Million Two Hundred Ninety-four Thousand One Hundred Twenty-two Pesos And Fifty Centavos (php6,294,122.50) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payment Under The Contract For The Supply And Delivery Of Various Common-used Office Supplies With Project Identification Number Da-rfo 1-2025-goods-033. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At 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: Item No. Specifications Qty. Unit Unit Cost Total Cost 1 Automatic Voltage Regulator (avr), 3000w 4 Unit 5,500.00 22,000.00 2 Battery Charger For Aa & Aaa, With Aa Rechargeable Battery 54 Pc 1,700.00 91,800.00 3 Battery, Aa, Alkaline, 4pcs/pack 132 Pack 90.00 11,880.00 4 Battery, Aa, Rechargeable 2pcs/pack (2450 Mah) 63 Pack 700.00 44,100.00 5 Battery, Aaa, Alkaline 4pcs/pack 141 Pack 120.00 16,920.00 6 Battery, Aaa, Rechargeable 2pcs/pack (800 Mah) 9 Pack 500.00 4,500.00 7 Cfl Bulb 18 Watts 59 Pc 200.00 11,800.00 8 Extension Outlet 4 Gang W/ Switch (1.5m) 18 Unit 950.00 17,100.00 9 Flashlight, Rechargeable 5 Pc 400.00 2,000.00 10 Laser Pointer Presenter 7 Pc 800.00 5,600.00 11 Led, Lightbulb (daylight 9 Watt) 70 Pc 200.00 14,000.00 12 Tape, Electrical, 19mm X 16mm 32 Pc 60.00 1,920.00 13 Universal Extension Wheel (10m) 12 Unit 2,200.00 26,400.00 14 Universal Outlet Extension Cord, 6 Gang W/ Switch, 2-3 Meters Cord Length 17 Unit 1,200.00 20,400.00 15 Alcohol (500ml, Isoprophyl 70%) 343 Bot 110.00 37,730.00 16 Alcohol (gal, Isoprophyl 70%) 46 Gal 600.00 27,600.00 17 Ballpen, 0.5mm, Fine Black 4193 Pc 10.00 41,930.00 18 Ballpen, 0.5mm, Fine Blue 2616 Pc 10.00 26,160.00 19 Ballpen, 0.5mm, Fine Red 139 Pc 10.00 1,390.00 20 Ballpen, 0.7mm, Fine, Black 1188 Pc 12.00 14,256.00 21 Ballpen, 0.7mm, Fine, Blue 1142 Pc 12.00 13,704.00 22 Ballpen, 0.7mm, Fine, Red 50 Pc 12.00 600.00 23 Ballpen, Bp-s Fine, Black 679 Pc 25.00 16,975.00 24 Ballpen, Bp-s Fine, Blue 406 Pc 25.00 10,150.00 25 Ballpen, Bp-s Fine, Red 174 Pc 25.00 4,350.00 26 Bank Envelope (11 X 7 Inch) 75 Pc 3.50 262.50 27 Bond Paper, (11"x17") Tabloid Size, Subs 24 / 80 Gsm 20 Ream 550.00 11,000.00 28 Bond Paper, (8.5x11) Letter, Subs 20 / 70 Gsm 78 Ream 280.00 21,840.00 29 Bond Paper, (8.5x11) Letter, Subs 24 / 80 Gsm 49 Ream 320.00 15,680.00 30 Bond Paper, (8.5x13) Legal, Subs 20 / 70 Gsm 686 Ream 300.00 205,800.00 31 Bond Paper, (8.5x13) Legal, Subs 24 / 80 Gsm 490 Ream 350.00 171,500.00 32 Bond Paper, A3, Subs. 20 / 70 Gsm 50 Ream 465.00 23,250.00 33 Bond Paper, A3, Subs. 24 / 80 Gsm 20 Ream 530.00 10,600.00 34 Bond Paper, A4, Subs 20 / 70 Gsm 904 Ream 290.00 262,160.00 35 Bond Paper, A4, Subs 24 / 80 Gsm 558 Ream 330.00 184,140.00 36 Book Ends, Metal 5 Pair 200.00 1,000.00 37 Carbon Paper, Long 2 Pack 195.00 390.00 38 Cartolina, White, 20pcs/pack 15 Pack 90.00 1,350.00 39 Certificate Holder, A4 Size W/ Plastic Cover 623 Pc 50.00 31,150.00 40 Clear Folder, Morocco Long, Blue 30 Book 22.00 660.00 41 Clear Folder, Morocco Short, Blue 10 Book 20.00 200.00 42 Clearbook Refil, 20 Holes, 10pcs/pack 10 Pack 50.00 500.00 43 Clip Board, Data Board. 8.5"x11" 22 Pc 90.00 1,980.00 44 Clip Board, Data Board. 8.5"x13" 148 Pc 100.00 14,800.00 45 Clip, Bulldog 2" 344 Pc 8.00 2,752.00 46 Clip, Bulldog 3'' 324 Pc 15.00 4,860.00 47 Colored Paper 8 1/2 X 11" 10's/pack 22 Pack 30.00 660.00 48 Colored Paper, A4, Light Blue 37 Ream 200.00 7,400.00 49 Columnar Notebook, 10 Cols 10 Pad 35.00 350.00 50 Columnar Notebook, 12 Cols 18 Pad 35.00 630.00 51 Construction Paper (assorted) 10 Sheets Per Pack 40 Pack 30.00 1,200.00 52 Corkboard, 2x3 Ft 2 Pc 900.00 1,800.00 53 Corkboard, 3ft X 4 Ft 1 Pc 2,000.00 2,000.00 54 Correction Pen 70 Pc 20.00 1,400.00 55 Correction Tape 5mm X 8m 562 Pc 30.00 16,860.00 56 Cotton (500 Grams) 1 Roll 150.00 150.00 57 Crayons, 8 Colors 12 Pack 20.00 240.00 58 Cutter Blade, Big 12 Box 30.00 360.00 59 Cutter, Heavy Duty 46 Pc 100.00 4,600.00 60 Dating And Stamping Machine, Self Inking (dated 2024 And Up) 42 Pc 500.00 21,000.00 61 Envelope, Ordinary, Long Brown 1525 Pc 4.00 6,100.00 62 Envelope, Ordinary, Short Brown 243 Pc 3.00 729.00 63 Eraser (for Pencil) 161 Pc 15.00 2,415.00 64 Expanding Envelope, Kraft, Legal Size 335 Pc 15.00 5,025.00 65 Expanding Envelope, Hard Plastic With Garter (pvc Type), Legal Size 76 Pc 90.00 6,840.00 66 Expanding Envelope, Plastic Long (thick) 230 Pc 35.00 8,050.00 67 Expanding Envelope, Plastic Long With Handle 355 Pc 90.00 31,950.00 68 File Box W/ Cover (blue) 233 Pc 410.00 95,530.00 69 File Box W/ Cover (red) 136 Pc 410.00 55,760.00 70 File Rack, 3 Layers, Heavy Duty 24 Pc 500.00 12,000.00 71 Film Index (with Sign Here Note) 219 Pack 55.00 12,045.00 72 Film Index Rainbow Color 158 Pack 45.00 7,110.00 73 Folder Expanding, Legal Size (green, Glossy) 1574 Pc 18.00 28,332.00 74 Folder Expanding, Short (green, Glossy) 50 Pc 15.00 750.00 75 Folder Long Ordinary, Kraft, Thick 1196 Pc 6.00 7,176.00 76 Folder Long Ordinary, White, Thick 3869 Pc 6.00 23,214.00 77 Folder Plastic Clear W/ Slide (a4) (thick Plastic) 66 Pc 35.00 2,310.00 78 Folder Plastic Clear W/ Slide (legal) (thick Plastic) 178 Pc 40.00 7,120.00 79 Folder, Morocco, Legal (blue) Not Glossy 140 Pc 25.00 3,500.00 80 Folder, Morocco, Legal (green) Not Glossy 92 Pc 25.00 2,300.00 81 Folder, Morocco, Short (blue) Not Glossy 107 Pc 18.00 1,926.00 82 Folder, Morocco, Short (green) Not Glossy 35 Pc 18.00 630.00 83 Glue Gun Heavy Duty Big 8 Pc 360.00 2,880.00 84 Glue Stick, Big 102 Pc 12.00 1,224.00 85 Glue, Multi-purpose 240 Grams 12 Bot 150.00 1,800.00 86 Highlighter, Blue 55 Pc 40.00 2,200.00 87 Highlighter, Green 95 Pc 40.00 3,800.00 88 Highlighter, Orange 83 Pc 40.00 3,320.00 89 Highlighter, Pink 78 Pc 40.00 3,120.00 90 Highlighter, Yellow 91 Pc 40.00 3,640.00 91 I.d. Holder W/ Lace 4"x6" 100 Pc 45.00 4,500.00 92 Illustration Board, 1 Whole 15 Pc 70.00 1,050.00 93 Index Card (3"x5") 50s/pack 24 Pack 45.00 1,080.00 94 Laminating Film A4 Size 100pcs/pack 250 Mic 34 Pack 1,200.00 40,800.00 95 Lead, For Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm 12pc/tube 2 Tube 30.00 60.00 96 Lever Arch File, Blue, File Top, Size: Approx. (11 X 13.5 X 2.5 Inches) 20 Pc 195.00 3,900.00 97 Lever Arch File, Blue, Landscape, Size: Approx. (11 X 13.5 X 2.5 Inches) 40 Pc 195.00 7,800.00 98 Lever Arch File, Blue, Size: Approx. (15.5 X 9.5 X 3 Inches) 45 Pc 195.00 8,775.00 99 Magazine File Box (5"x9"x15-3/4") 60 Pc 110.00 6,600.00 100 Mailing Envelope, White, 500pcs/box 18 B0x 290.00 5,220.00 101 Manila Paper 1 Whole 276 Sheet 5.00 1,380.00 102 Marker Permanent Ink Refill 30ml, Black (pilot) 36 Bot 110.00 3,960.00 103 Marker Permanent Ink Refill 30ml, Blue (pilot) 32 Bot 110.00 3,520.00 104 Notebook (80 Leaves) 1040 Pc 45.00 46,800.00 105 Official Record Book (300 Pages) Aprox. Size: (8.5 X 11) 73 Book 250.00 18,250.00 106 Official Record Book (500 Pages) Aprox. Size: (8.5 X 11) 100 Book 280.00 28,000.00 107 Paper Cutter With Board, Wood Base, 12x15 3 Unit 1,200.00 3,600.00 108 Paper Cutter,steel Base W/ Ruler & Presser 15'x12' 1 Unit 2,000.00 2,000.00 109 Paper Fastener (plastic) 100 Box 40.00 4,000.00 110 Paper Fastener, (metal) 207 Box 70.00 14,490.00 111 Paper, Ruled Pad, 90 Leaves (yellow Pad) 35 Pad 45.00 1,575.00 112 Parchment Paper, Long, 10sheets/pack (cream) 48 Pack 35.00 1,680.00 113 Parchment Paper, Short, 10sheets/pack (cream) 58 Pack 30.00 1,740.00 114 Paste With Applicator, 200 Grams 4 Jar 80.00 320.00 115 Pencil With Eraser No.2 (12pcs/box) 212 Box 72.00 15,264.00 116 Pencil, Mechanical, 0.5mm Lead 56 Pc 47.75 2,674.00 117 Permanent Marker (black) (bullet Type) (super Color Marker) 225 Pc 45.00 10,125.00 118 Permanent Marker (black) (chisel Type) (super Color Marker) 174 Pc 55.00 9,570.00 119 Permanent Marker (blue) (bullet Type) (super Color Marker) 195 Pc 45.00 8,775.00 120 Permanent Marker (blue) (chisel Type) (super Color Marker) 117 Pc 55.00 6,435.00 121 Permanent Marker (red) (bullet Type) (super Color Marker) 57 Pc 45.00 2,565.00 122 Permanent Marker (red) (chisel Type) (super Color Marker) 70 Pc 55.00 3,850.00 123 Philippine National Flag, Size: 90cm X 150cm 12 Pc 102.00 1,224.00 124 Photo Paper, Glossy, A4, 20pcs/pack 67 Pack 150.00 10,050.00 125 Plastic Twine, One Kilo Per Roll 18 Roll 80.00 1,440.00 126 Puncher, Heavy Duty, 2 Holes 12 Unit 200.00 2,400.00 127 Push Pin, Hammer Head Type, Assorted Colors, 100s/box 13 Box 50.00 650.00 128 Ring Binder, 1" 5 Pc 45.00 225.00 129 Ring Binder, 1/2 " 5 Pc 20.00 100.00 130 Rotary Pencil Sharpener 2 Pc 300.00 600.00 131 Rubber Band, Large Size 15 Box 150.00 2,250.00 132 Ruler Metal 12 Inch 9 Pc 50.00 450.00 133 Ruler Plastic 12 Inch 5 Pc 20.00 100.00 134 Scissors Heavy Duty Big 8" (stainless) 63 Pair 120.00 7,560.00 135 Screw Fastener 3" 438 Pc 10.00 4,380.00 136 Screw Fastener 4" 357 Pc 12.00 4,284.00 137 Sign Pen V5, Black 415 Pc 55.00 22,825.00 138 Sign Pen V5, Blue 387 Pc 55.00 21,285.00 139 Sign Pen V5, Green 55 Pc 55.00 3,025.00 140 Sign Pen, 1.0mm, Black 177 Pc 75.00 13,275.00 141 Sign Pen, 1.0mm, Blue 146 Pc 75.00 10,950.00 142 Sign Pen, Black Pentel Gel Type 0.5 539 Pc 95.00 51,205.00 143 Sign Pen, Blue Pentel Gel Type 0.5 400 Pc 95.00 38,000.00 144 Specialty Board, Cream, 8.5x11, 10pcs/pack (b-board) 673 Pack 35.00 23,555.00 145 Specialty Board, Cream, 8.5x13, 10pcs/pack (b-board) 648 Pack 40.00 25,920.00 146 Specialty Board, White, 8.5x11, 10pcs/pack (b-board) 225 Pack 35.00 7,875.00 147 Specialty Board, White, 8.5x13, 10pcs/pack (b-board) 408 Pack 40.00 16,320.00 148 Stamp Pad Ink Black 50ml 13 Pc 45.00 585.00 149 Stamp Pad Ink Red 50ml 4 Pc 45.00 180.00 150 Stamp Pad Ink Violet 50ml 23 Pc 45.00 1,035.00 151 Stamp Pad Standard Size Black 7 Pc 40.00 280.00 152 Stamp Pad Standard Size Violet 4 Pc 40.00 160.00 153 Staple Wire #35 297 Box 40.00 11,880.00 154 Stapler, #35 Heavy Duty With Staple Remover 57 Unit 400.00 22,800.00 155 Stapler, Long Reach Heavy Duty 3 Unit 500.00 1,500.00 156 Sticker Paper (high Gloss, Inkjet Friendly 10sheets/pack) A4size 75 Pack 95.00 7,125.00 157 Sticker Paper (high Gloss, Inkjet Friendly 10sheets/pack), Long 123 Pack 100.00 12,300.00 158 Sticker Paper (high Gloss, Inkjet Friendly 10sheets/pack), Short 55 Pack 90.00 4,950.00 159 Sticky Notes (2"x1.5") 100 Sheets/pad 126 Pad 25.00 3,150.00 160 Sticky Notes (2"x2"), 100 Sheets/pad 141 Pad 30.00 4,230.00 161 Sticky Notes (3"x2"), 100 Sheets/pad 127 Pad 40.00 5,080.00 162 Sticky Notes (3"x3"), 100 Sheets/pad 222 Pad 40.00 8,880.00 163 Sticky Notes (3"x4), 100 Sheets/pad 158 Pad 50.00 7,900.00 164 Sticky Notes (3"x5"), 100 Sheets/pad 215 Pad 50.00 10,750.00 165 Super Glue / Shoe Glue 3 Grams 6 Pc 50.00 300.00 166 Super Permanent Marker, Fine Black (industrial) (sharpie) 35 Pc 90.00 3,150.00 167 Tape Dispenser, Heavy Duty (1") 9 Pc 150.00 1,350.00 168 Tape Double Sided Thin 24mm White 95 Pc 40.00 3,800.00 169 Tape Double Sided Adhesive W/ Foam Green, 2" 94 Roll 230.00 21,620.00 170 Tape Double Sided Adhesive W/ Foam Green, 1" 84 Roll 150.00 12,600.00 171 Tape Duct, Color Blue 2" 62 Roll 110.00 6,820.00 172 Tape Duct, Color Grey 2" 78 Roll 110.00 8,580.00 173 Tape, Masking, 1/2" 47 Roll 21.00 987.00 174 Tape, Masking, 24mm, 1", 100m 95 Roll 35.00 3,325.00 175 Tape, Masking, 48mm, 2", 100m 301 Roll 70.00 21,070.00 176 Tape, Packaging, 48mm, 2", 100m 88 Roll 55.00 4,840.00 177 Tape, Transparent, 24mm, 1", 100m 170 Roll 30.00 5,100.00 178 Tape, Transparent, 48mm, 2", 100m 126 Roll 52.00 6,552.00 179 Tracing Paper, Per Cut, 20x30, 8085 Thick 2 Pc 20.00 40.00 180 Whiteboard, 3ft X 4ft 7 Pc 2,000.00 14,000.00 181 Whiteboard, 5ft X 3ft 6 Pc 2,800.00 16,800.00 182 Air Freshener, 280ml (lemon Fresh) 163 Can 240.00 39,120.00 183 Air Freshener, Scented Gel, 180 Grams 98 Pc 220.00 21,560.00 184 Bathroom Cleaner (approx. 900ml) 29 Bot 300.00 8,700.00 185 Bathroom Soap, 90 Grams 16 Pc 50.00 800.00 186 Bleach Colored 1 Ltr 62 Bot 130.00 8,060.00 187 Bleach White 1 Ltr 63 Bot 100.00 6,300.00 188 Broom, Ceiling, Bamboo 23 Pc 170.00 3,910.00 189 Broom, Soft 5 Pc 170.00 850.00 190 Broom, Stick 14 Pc 40.00 560.00 191 Car Freshener 42 Grams, Organic Canister, Assorted Scent 63 Can 240.00 15,120.00 192 Detergent Bar, Long 12 Bar 80.00 960.00 193 Detergent Powder, W/ Fabric Conditioner 1kg 43 Pack 150.00 6,450.00 194 Dishwashing Liquid (250ml) 402 Bot 70.00 28,140.00 195 Disinfectant Spray, 170g 89 Can 280.00 24,920.00 196 Door Mat, Cloth Rectangle 105 Pc 60.00 6,300.00 197 Dust Pan, Plastic Big 2 Pc 80.00 160.00 198 Fabric Conditioner 800 Ml 14 Bot 250.00 3,500.00 199 Face Towel (cotton), Good Morning 159 Pc 30.00 4,770.00 200 Floor Mop With Bucket (360degrees Rotating Micro Fiber Head) 3 Set 1,500.00 4,500.00 201 Furniture Cleaner, 300ml 32 Can 300.00 9,600.00 202 Garbage Bag, Black, Gusseted Type Thick Plastic, 10's/roll, (small) 55 Roll 70.00 3,850.00 203 Garbage Bag, Black, Thick Plastic, 10's/pack, (large), Heavy Duty 145 Pack 100.00 14,500.00 204 Garbage Bag, Black, Thick Plastic, 10's/pack, (xl) Heavy Duty 37 Pack 130.00 4,810.00 205 Garbage Bag, Black, Thick Plastic, 10's/pack, (xxl) Heavy Duty 239 Pack 150.00 35,850.00 206 Garbage Bag, Black, Thick Platic, 10's/pack, (medium), Heavy Duty 168 Pack 80.00 13,440.00 207 Glass Cleaner, Big Sprayer Type 7 Bot 197.00 1,379.00 208 Glass Squeezer W/ Handle 1 Pc 125.00 125.00 209 Hand Sanitizing Gel, 60ml 15 Bot 60.00 900.00 210 Insecticide Spray (aerosol) 400ml 73 Can 350.00 25,550.00 211 Laundry Brush 4 Pc 30.00 120.00 212 Laundry Gloves (medium) 1 Pc 200.00 200.00 213 Liquid Handwash (antibacterial) 400ml 123 Bot 140.00 17,220.00 214 Microfiber, Cleaning Cloth 35cm X 35cm 47 Pc 60.00 2,820.00 215 Mop W/ Squeezer (squeez Mop) 26 Pc 350.00 9,100.00 216 Pail W/ Cover (16l) 18 Pc 200.00 3,600.00 217 Paper Towel, Interfold 144 Pack 120.00 17,280.00 218 Push Brush (floor Brush) 20 Pc 130.00 2,600.00 219 Scrub Sponge, Heavy Duty 116 Pc 60.00 6,960.00 220 Scrubbing Pads, Heavy Duty 25 Pc 40.00 1,000.00 221 Table Napkin, Pre Folded 13 Pack 100.00 1,300.00 222 Tissue Paper, 2-ply, 12 Rolls/pack 422 Pack 180.00 75,960.00 223 Tissue Paper, 3-ply, @ 4rolls/pack 213 Pack 160.00 34,080.00 224 Toilet Bowl Brush W/ Box 57 Pc 92.00 5,244.00 225 Toilet Bowl Pump 2 Pc 60.00 120.00 226 Toilet Deodorant Cake, 50 Grams 108 Pc 50.00 5,400.00 227 Trash Bin, Plastic W/ Cover, 11l Capacity 6 Pc 150.00 900.00 228 Trash Bin, Plastic W/ Cover, 25l Capacity 1 Pc 250.00 250.00 229 White Facial Tissue (200mmx200mm)2ply 210 Box 110.00 23,100.00 230 Cd Rewritable, 700mb 80min. W/ Case 603 Pc 50.00 30,150.00 231 Dvd-rewritable W/ Case 6 Pc 90.00 540.00 232 External Hard Drive (1 Tb) Usb 3.0 27 Unit 4,700.00 126,900.00 233 External Hard Drive, Ssd (1 Tb) Usb 3.0/type C 15 Unit 6,000.00 90,000.00 234 Flash Drive , Usb 16gb, Plug In Play 3 Pc 490.00 1,470.00 235 Flash Drive, 32gb Ultra Usb Driver (otg); Micro-usb & Usb Connectors 42 Pc 1,300.00 54,600.00 236 Flash Drive, Usb 32 Gb 31 Pc 1,000.00 31,000.00 237 Flash Drive, Usb 64 Gb 119 Pc 1,500.00 178,500.00 238 Hdmi Cable, 10m 5 Pc 600.00 3,000.00 239 Hdmi Cable, 5m 3 Pc 300.00 900.00 240 Keyboard, Usb Type 36 Pc 450.00 16,200.00 241 Keyboard, Wireless 5 Pc 600.00 3,000.00 242 Microsd Memory Card, 32gb 1 Pc 1,000.00 1,000.00 243 Microsd Memory Card, 64gb 2 Pc 1,800.00 3,600.00 244 Mouse Optical, (usb) 15 Pc 300.00 4,500.00 245 Mouse For Laptop, Optical 50 Pc 440.00 22,000.00 246 Mouse Optical, Wireless 21 Pc 630.00 13,230.00 247 Mouse Pad 119 Pc 30.00 3,570.00 248 Powerbank 10000mah 5 Pc 1,500.00 7,500.00 249 Powerbank 20000mah 50 Pc 2,500.00 125,000.00 250 Uninterruptible Power Supply (ups), 500va - 600va 12 Pc 4,500.00 54,000.00 251 Usb Hub, 3.0, 4 Port 5 Pc 500.00 2,500.00 252 Usb Lan Wireless Adapter 8 Unit 1,000.00 8,000.00 253 Wireless Usb Presenter 2 Unit 2,200.00 4,400.00 254 Ink Brother, Bt5000m, Magenta 36 Bottle 490.00 17,640.00 255 Ink Brother, Bt5000m, Yellow 36 Bottle 490.00 17,640.00 256 Ink Brother, Bt5000m, Cyan 41 Bottle 490.00 20,090.00 257 Ink Brother, Bt6000m, Black 30 Bottle 490.00 14,700.00 258 Ink Cartridge, Canon Cl-36, Colored (for Canon Mobile Printer) 13 Cart 1,600.00 20,800.00 259 Ink Cartridge, Canon Cl-811 Colored 3 Cart 2,000.00 6,000.00 260 Ink Cartridge, Canon Pg-35, Black (for Canon Mobile Printer) 10 Cart 1,100.00 11,000.00 261 Ink Cartridge, Canon Pg-810 (canon) 3 Cart 1,900.00 5,700.00 262 Ink Cartridge, Hp62, Black (hp Office Jet 200 Mobile Printer) 5 Cart 1,500.00 7,500.00 263 Ink Cartridge, Hp62, Tricolor (hp Office Jet 200 Mobile Printer) 5 Cart 1,800.00 9,000.00 264 Ink, Hp Gt 51 Black 2 Bottle 400.00 800.00 265 Ink, Hp Gt 52 Cyan 2 Bottle 400.00 800.00 266 Ink, Hp Gt 52 Magenta 2 Bottle 400.00 800.00 267 Ink, Hp Gt 52 Yellow 2 Bottle 400.00 800.00 268 Ink Epson T6731 Black (epson) 6 Bottle 800.00 4,800.00 269 Ink Epson T6732 Cyan (epson) 6 Bottle 800.00 4,800.00 270 Ink Epson T6733 Magenta (epson) 6 Bottle 800.00 4,800.00 271 Ink Epson T6734 Yellow (epson) 6 Bottle 800.00 4,800.00 272 Ink Epson T6735, Light Cyan (epson) 3 Bottle 800.00 2,400.00 273 Ink Epson T6736, Light Magenta (epson) 3 Bottle 800.00 2,400.00 274 Ink Epson, T6641, Black 70ml 22 Bottle 450.00 9,900.00 275 Ink Epson, T6642, Cyan 70ml 9 Bottle 450.00 4,050.00 276 Ink Epson, T6643, Magenta 70ml 13 Bottle 450.00 5,850.00 277 Ink Epson, T6644, Yellow 70ml 14 Bottle 450.00 6,300.00 278 Ink Epson, 001, Black 179 Bottle 700.00 125,300.00 279 Ink Epson, 001, Cyan 138 Bottle 600.00 82,800.00 280 Ink Epson, 001, Magenta 138 Bottle 600.00 82,800.00 281 Ink Epson, 001, Yellow 137 Bottle 600.00 82,200.00 282 Ink Epson, 003, Black 679 Bottle 500.00 339,500.00 283 Ink Epson, 003, Cyan 465 Bottle 500.00 232500 284 Ink Epson, 003, Magenta 483 Bottle 500.00 241,500.00 285 Ink Epson, 003, Yellow 451 Bottle 500.00 225500 286 Ink Epson, 008, Black 37 Bottle 1,200.00 44,400.00 287 Ink Epson, 008, Cyan 28 Bottle 900.00 25,200.00 288 Ink Epson, 008, Magenta 29 Bottle 900.00 26,100.00 289 Ink Epson, 008, Yellow 29 Bottle 900.00 26,100.00 290 Toner Cartridge, Fuji Xerox S1810/s2010/s2220/s2420 (ct201911) 3 Cart 5,400.00 16,200.00 291 Toner Cartridge, Fuji Xerox S2011/s2320/s2520 (ct202384) 1 Cart 5,400.00 5,400.00 292 Toner Cartridge, Hp Laserjet P1102, Ce285a (85a) 25 Cart 5,000.00 125,000.00 293 Toner Cartridge, Kyocera (tk 1175) Monochrome 4 Cart 9,500.00 38,000.00 294 Toner Cartridge, Sharp Ar-6026n (mx-238ft) 5 Cart 9,500.00 47,500.00 295 Toner Cartridge, Lexmark (mx321) 2 Cart 10,000.00 20,000.00 296 Hp Color Laserjet Toner 206a, Black 7 Cart 9,500.00 66,500.00 297 Hp Color Laserjet Toner 206a, Cyan 1 Cart 9,500.00 9,500.00 298 Hp Color Laserjet Toner 206a, Magenta 1 Cart 9,500.00 9,500.00 299 Hp Color Laserjet Toner 206a, Yellow 1 Cart 9,500.00 9,500.00 300 Ink Brother Btd60bk 8 Bottle 510.00 4,080.00 301 Certificate Holder, Legal Size W/ Plastic Cover 400 Pc 60.00 24,000.00 302 Specialty Board, Cream, A4 8.2x11.7, 10pcs/pack (b-board) 300 Pack 30.00 9,000.00 303 Specialty Board, White, A4 8.2x11.7, 10pcs/pack (b-board) 105 Pack 30.00 3,150.00 304 Ink Cartridge, Hp 682, Black 3 Cart 550.00 1,650.00 305 Ink Cartridge, Hp 682, Tri-color 3 Cart 550.00 1,650.00 306 Index Card (5"x8") 50s/pack 3 Pack 65.00 195.00 307 Screw Fastener 1" 200 Pc 7.00 1,400.00 308 Screw Fastener 2" 198 Pc 8.00 1,584.00 309 Plastic Fastener (5 Pcs/pack) Double Lock 220 Pack 25.00 5,500.00 310 Notebook, A6 Size, 200 Pages 115 Pc 60.00 6,900.00 311 Notebook, A7 Size, 200 Pages 100 Pc 50.00 5,000.00 312 Usb 3.1 Otg Flashdrive, Type C, 128 Gb 51 Pc 3,000.00 153,000.00 313 Notebook, A5 Size, Soft Leather Cover, 200 Sheets 80 Pc 200.00 16,000.00 314 Gel Ink Sign Pen, 0.4 100 Pc 90.00 9,000.00 315 Gel Ink Sign Pen, 0.3 100 Pc 90.00 9,000.00 316 Toner Cartridge, Fujifilm Apeos 2150 Nda 5 Cart 3,500.00 17,500.00 317 Whiteboard 2ft X 2 Ft 2 Piece 2,000.00 4,000.00 318 Clamp - Stapler Remover 5 Pcs 30.00 150.00 319 Portable Bluetooth/wireless Speaker With Trolley (free Microphone) 1 Unit 6,695.00 6,695.00 320 Dishwashing Liquid Diy Kit, Lemon Scent (for 15-16 Liters Output) 25 Set 400.00 10,000.00 321 Fabric Conditioner Diy Kit, Sunrise Fresh Scent (for 20 Liters Output) 25 Set 450.00 11,250.00 322 Liquid Handsoap Diy Kit, Antibac Scent (for 15-16 Liters Output) 25 Set 400.00 10,000.00 323 Sack For 50kls Capacity (size: 64cm X 104cm) 76 Pc 15.00 1,140.00 324 Printer Ribbon, Epson Lq 310 2 Cart 250.00 500.00 325 Stackable Storage Box With Cover And Wheels (155l) 3 Pcs 1,100.00 3,300.00 Total 6,294,122.50 Delivery Schedule: Delivery Schedule: Sixty (60) Working Days From Receipt Of Ntp Drop-off Point: Da-rfo 1, City Of San Fernando, La Union Delivery Of The Goods Is Required Within Sixty (60) Working Days From 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 Amount Of Php10,000.00. The Procuring Entity Shall Allow The Bidder To Present Its Proof Of Payment For The Fees In Person, By Facsimile, Or Through Electronic Means. 6. The Da-rfo 1 Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On 14 January 2025, 3:00 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, 3:00 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, 3:00 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-033