SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- Q-On-Site MRI Services
- Notice Date
- 12/3/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Attn: Overton Brooks Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, A&MMS, (90C), 510 E. Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
- ZIP Code
- 71101
- Solicitation Number
- 667-26-05
- Response Due
- 1/5/2005
- Archive Date
- 2/4/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented, with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. For solicitation number RFP 667-26-05, award will be made using the simplified acquisition procedures part 15. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-25. This acquisition is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Government-wide number note 1. The North American Industry Classification System # 621512 and the small business size standard is $11.5 million. The acquisition is for MRI Services for the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295. Complete MRI services are to be provided on-site for one year from dated of award with four one-year options, pending availability of funds. Attached is the solicitation that further explains the services to be performed. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions of Offeror--Commercial Items (Jan 2004) and any addenda applies to this acquisition. There is an addenda to these provisions. Add the following provisions: 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 provision may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far or http://www.va.gov/oamm/vaar (End of Provision); FAR 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering Systems (DUNS) Number (Oct 2003), FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Aug 1996), VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content (Jan 1998), VAAR 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedures (Jan 1998), VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officer (Apr 1984), VAAR 852.273-70 Later Offers (Jan 2003) and VAAR 852.273-74 Award without Exchanges (Jan 2003). The provisions at VAAR 852.273-73 Evaluation-Health-care Resources (Jan 2003) to include the evaluation of Capability/Technical, Qualifications, Past Performance and Cost. The attached solicitation explains in detail the needed information. The provisions at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (May 2004) is required to be completed and returned with its quote. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Oct 2003) and any addenda applies to this acquisition. There is an addenda to this clause. Add the following 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/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far or http://www.va.gov/oamm/vaar (End of Clause); FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification, FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act, FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 1995), Order Limitations (Oct 1995), FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995), FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999), FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000), to include a 30 day written notice, a 90 day preliminary notice and the total duration of this contract shall not exceed 60 months, FAR 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984), VAA(required) Useful Links:Government-wide Numbered Notes R 852.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Oct 1996), minimum of $1,000,000, VAAR 852,237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984), VAAR 852.270-4, Commercial advertising (NOV 1984) and VAAR 852.271-70 Services provided Beneficiaries (Apr 1984). The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Oct 2004) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses are cited in clause FAR 52.212?5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995), with Alternate 1 (Oct 1995), FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003), FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jan 2003), FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002), FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001), FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998), FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001), FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2004), FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Dec 2003), FAR 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999). Quotes must be in writing and accompanied with a completed copy for the Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3) dated May 2004 or they may be rejected. Facsimile quotes will be accepted. Oral quotes will not be accepted. AWARD: Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government may evaluate offers for award based on the Medicare rates at the time of the evaluation and other factors. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Award may not necessarily be made to the offeror submitting the lowest price. Award may be made without discussions. Contract may be awarded to one or more vendors. Award may be made on the basis of professional or technical or both. If both professional and technical are to be provided, only one contractor can bill for the services performed. For information regarding this solicitation and/or to send quotes, contact Dennis DeYoung (90C), Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295; phone: (318) 424-6084; fax: (318) 424-6078. Quotations are due by 3:30 pm CST, January 5, 2005. Please reference the solicitation number, RFQ 667-26-05, on your quotation.
- Web Link
-
RFP 667-26-05
(http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=667-26-05)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA
- Zip Code: 71101-4295
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: 71101-4295
- Record
- SN00716512-W 20041205/041203211819 (fbodaily.com)
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