SOLICITATION NOTICE
J--J -- Maintenane of Isotrol Isolated Power System
- Notice Date
- 8/30/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Contracting Office, (04E), 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia 23249
- ZIP Code
- 23249
- Solicitation Number
- 246-06-02272
- Response Due
- 9/15/2005
- Archive Date
- 10/15/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number is 246-06-02272 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ); award will be made using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5 test program for commercial items and the simplified acquisition procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-05. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this solicitation is 811310 and size standard is $6 Million. The selected contractor shall provide to the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA 23249, engineering services to inspect and repair electrical systems in designated areas to be performed in the Fall and Spring (at a six month interval) in accordance with the terms and conditions of this solicitation. The contract period is October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006 with four one-year options to renew. Cost: Line Item 1/Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 (October 1, 2005 _ September 30, 2006 $___________; Line Item 2/FY 2007 (October 1, 2006 _ September 30, 2008: $___________; Line Item 3/FY 2008 (October 1, 2007 _ September 30, 2008: $___________; Line Item 4/FY 2009 (October 1, 2008 _ September 30, 2009): $___________; Line Item 5/FY 2010: (October 1, 2009 _ September 30, 2010 $___________; Quotations shall be valid 60 days from offer due date. Award is subject to the availability of funds. Payment will be made monthly in arrears upon receipt of a proper invoice at Resources Support Service (652/04), 1970 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 24153. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: a. For All Visits by Contractor: The Contractor shall provide any on-site maintenance and repair services necessary to maintain the Isotrol electrical systems in a first class operating condition. Engineering Service will coordinate and schedule maintenance. Contractor personnel will check in and out with Engineering Service. b. The Contractor will test and repair electrical systems (Isotrol) in the following areas in a six (6) month interval: (1) Operating Rooms ? Nine (9): (2) Emergency Room; (3) Recovery Room; (4) EP Lab (4A-105); (5) SICU; (6) MICU; (7) CCU; (8) Lower Level Research: (7) X-ray (1G-148/1G-149): (8) Cardiac Catherization Lab (1G-225). b. This series of tests will include all electrical devices in the designated areas. c. The testing will done ?on location? and the results of any dangerous situations immediately given the institution. A full report will be provided within two (2) weeks. d. Each room and isolation systems will be tested for the following : (1) System voltage; (2) System leakage; (3) Panel leakage; (4) Conduit and wiring system leakage; (5) Ground detector or LIM trip levels. Comments and recommendations will be noted on each system. Each system will be checked to observe and not equipment problems as listed in the following: Sensing devices, GD/LIM display equipment, remote indicating equipment, power receptacles, surgical light fixtures, r-ray film viewer fixtures, and miscellaneous items (panels, lights, cords, etc.). A Complete grounding check will be performed and a reading listed in OHMS. Any problems will be noted. Appropriate room locations will be noted. An explanation of test report documentation will be provided. Contractor will notify the facility ten (10) working days in advance to assist in making spares available. Work must be performed during ?off? hours so as not to interfere with the normal operating schedule (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM,). Contractor will adhere to all required safety and hygiene rules in the designated areas. Upon completion of each visit, a service ticket will be prepared by the contractor describing work done, results of tests performed, etc. The medical center employee who has witnessed the service will sign this service ticket. A copy of this customer signed service ticket must accompany each invoice submitted before payment will be authorized. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: In the performance of this contract the Contractor shall take such safety precautions as the Contracting Officer or his designee may determine to be reasonably necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the facility. The Contracting Officer or his designee will notify the Contractor of any non-compliance with the foregoing provisions and the action to be taken. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately correct the conditions to which attention has been directed. Such notice, when served on the Contractor or his representative at the site of the work shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose aforementioned. IDENTIFICATION, PARKING, SMOKING AND VA REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall wear visible identification at all times while on the premises of the facility. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police and Security Service. The VA Medical Center will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contract under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside the buildings of the facility. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United Stated (Federal) District Court, not a local, state, or municipal district court. SITE VISIT IS ENCOURAGED. CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS: The Contracting Officer has determined this acquisition will be issued under the clauses and provisions of FAR Part 12_Acquisition of Commercial Items. All clauses and provisions in this document carry the same force and effect as given in full text. The full text of a clause or provision may be accessed electronically at either of these addresses: www.arnet.gov/far (FAR); www.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR). The following FAR and VAAR clauses and provisions shall apply to this solicitation: 52.212-4 _ Contract Terms and Conditions _ Commercial Items (Oct 2003); 52.252.2 _ Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998); 52.217-8 _ Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999); 52.217-9 _ Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000); 852.237-70 _ Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984); 852-270-1 _ Representative of Contracting Officers (Apr 1984); 852.270-4 _ Commercial Advertising (Apr 1984); 52.212-5 _ Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders _ Commercial Items (Jul 2005). Under 52.212-5, the following FAR clauses apply: 52.219-6 _ Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003); 52.222-3 _ Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (EO 11755); 52.222-21 _ Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26 _ Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (EO 11246); 52.222-35 _ Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Dec 2001) (38 USC 4212); 52.222-36 _ Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Jun 1998) (29 USC 793); 52.222-37 _ Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Dec 2001) (38 USC 4212); 52.225-13 _ Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Mar 2005); 52.225-16 _ Sanctioned European Union Country Services (Feb 2000) (EO 12849); 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (May 1999) (31 USC 3332); 52.212-1 _ Instruction to Offerors_Commercial Items (Jan 2005); 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by reference (Feb 1998); 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors_Competitive Acquisition (May 2001); 852.233-70 Protest Content (Jan 1998); 852.233-71 Alternative Protest Procedure (Jan 1998); 52.212-3_Offeror Representations and Certifications_Commercial Items (Mar 2005). Note: The provision 52.212-1 gives instructions to offerors submitting bids. A copy of the provision 52.212-3, must be completed and turned in with the quote, unless an electronic copy has been posted at the http://orca.bpn.gov website. Failure to submit a price for all items or other necessary information asked for in this solicitation may be cause for the offer to be rejected as being non-responsive. Quotations must also include: (1) Evidence of past performance of contracts of similar type, scope size and complexity that are ongoing or completed within past three (3) years; and (2) References with points of contacts. All documentation and technical information necessary must be provided to the contracting activity so as to be able to determine whether the offeror meets the requirements of the solicitation. METHOD OF AWARD: Award will be a firm fixed-price contract. The Government will award to offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government. Award may not necessarily be made to the offeror submitting the lowest offer. The contractor awarded this job shall, before commencing any work on VA property; furnish the Contracting Officer proof of liability insurance on its employees. The closing date for submission of offer will be September 15, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.
- Place of Performance
- Address: VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA
- Zip Code: 23249
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: 23249
- Record
- SN00882464-W 20050901/050830211919 (fbodaily.com)
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