SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- Newborn screening service
- Notice Date
- 9/19/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 621511
— Medical Laboratories
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, NMC San Diego, Bldg 1 38400 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA, 92134-5000
- ZIP Code
- 92134-5000
- Solicitation Number
- N00259-05-T-0515
- Response Due
- 9/22/2005
- Archive Date
- 10/7/2005
- Description
- This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INFORMATION IN far Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLIC1TATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. The RFQ number is N00259-05-T- 0515. This solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-05. It is the contractor?s responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses; www.arnet.gove/far and www.dtic.mil/dfars. The NAICS code is 621511. This is an unrestricted action. Naval Medical Center San Diego, Material Management Division request responses from qualified sources capable of providing NEWBORN SCREENING SERVICES in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). 1. Base Year, Period of Performance (POP) 10/01/2005 ? 09/30/2006; Qty: 1 Year, U/P: _________, Extended Amt: ___________ 2. Option Year One, POP: 10/01/2006 ? 09/30/2007; Qty: 1 Year, U/P: ________, Extended Amt:_________ 3. Option Year Two, POP: 10/01/2007 ? 09/30/2008; Qty: 1Year, U/P: ________, Extended Amt:_________ STATEMENT OF WORK GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The effort required hereunder shall be performed in accordance with this Statement of Work and in accordance with all other terms and conditions set forth herein. The contractor shall provide all services, materials and equipment necessary for the service of Pediatric Newborn Screening tests, Located at Naval Hospital Lemoore, California to ensure dependable and reliable operation of the equipment. The scope of work performed under these specifications includes the furnishing of all supplies, shipping and testing requirements to assure continued operation at their designed efficiency and capacity. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS: STATEMENT OF WORK FOR PEDIATRIX SCREENING, INC. Definition of Service Comprehensive Newborn Screening program (see disorder list) is optimally collected in the immediate newborn period >24-48 hours of life, but can be ordered for a baby or child of any age. 2nd Tier DNA Molecular Analysis: Pediatrix Screening has also integrated the use of DNA based testing into newborn screening. This mode of testing provides accurate, timely and clinically important information for the health care provider caring for a newborn affected with a disorder. A.DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. 1.Contractor shall test all samples for the following: a.Biotinidase Deficiency b.Congenital Primary Hypothyroidism c.Galactosemia d.Sickle Cell Hemoglobinopathies e.Medium Chain Acyl Co-A Dehdrogenase Deficiency f.Phenylketonuria g.Cystic Fibrosis h.Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia i.Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency 2.Additionally, contractor shall test, upon request, all samples for the following: a.Organic Acid Dissorders b.Fatty Acid Oxidations Disorders c.Amino Acid Disorders d.Other Abnormal Profiles 3.All Reflex DNA testing, RE-screening tests are done at no charge to NH Lemoore. 4.Results Reporting On-line Results are made available via secured internet access for all screening results All abnormal results are reported by Board Certified Genetic Counselors Genetic Counselors also provide education and referral support to health care providers for patients with suspected disease Abnormal results are communicated by telephone and fax to health care provider 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Provide report feedback for quality assurance of newborn screening process Provide state reporting where applicable 5. Contractor shall notify Naval Hospital, Lemoore of all significant abnormal results. 6.The Contractor shall provide and pay for the transportation of specimens for testing from the Naval Hospital, Lemoore daily, Monday through Friday, (Saturday where available) at approximately the same time each day via overnight shipping. 7.The Period of performance shall be from 1 Jun-05 - 1 Jun-08. B.TYPES OF SUPPLIES - GOVERNMENT PROVIDED SERVICES AND SUPPLIES: 1.The Government shall complete and submit the Contractor?s test requisition form to the Contractor with each applicable specimen. C.TYPES OF SUPPLIES - CONTRACTOR PROVIDED SERVICES AND SUPPLIES: 1.The Contractor shall continuously provide a sufficient quantity of test requisition forms and filter papers. The Government estimates that 50 test requisition forms and filter papers will be required monthly. 2.The Contractor shall submit test results to Naval Hospital, Lemoore via facsimile and web-based interface, or as designated on the requisition form. 3.The Contractor shall provide critical test results via telephone to the Government point of contact and the ordering physician of record at the telephone number specified on the requisition form. D.SALES SLIPS/DELIVERY TICKETS/INVOICES: 1.The Contractor shall submit a bi-monthly invoice of services to include the following information: a.Subject statement shall include, for each requisition form received and processed, the i.Patient name, ii.Date of drawing of specimen by Government iii.Date of receipt of specimen by Contractor. 2.Note: The contractor shall not invoice for services that are not identified in this agreement. If it is so found that additional items are required under this agreement, a modification will be issued with a new approved price list with the additional items identified. 3.An itemized invoice shall be submitted for each call or at least monthly (all calls for the month). E.SALES TAX EXEMTION: The U.S. Government is exempt form paying sales tax under the__________________. F.PRICE LIST: The contractor is required to submit one original price list. Price list will specify the period of time it is effective. Revised price list will not become effective until approved by the Contracting Officer and a modification will be issued to reflect the changes; therefore the contractor is required to submit a revised price list a minimum of ten (10) calendar days prior to the expiration date. The contractor shall submit a price list detailing out the pricing for requested services. G.TURN-AROUND-TIME Turn-around-time is also an important metric in newborn screening. This represents the time from receipt of the infant?s sample in the lab to the release of results. Our most recent measurements indicate an average turn-around-time of < 1.8 days, and we continuously strive to improve that number. For all sample results are available in less than 3 business days. Keeping the turn-around-time short ensures that important tests results are available as soon as possible to health care professionals and families so that timely therapy can be started. H. SUPPORT /EDUCATION Provide staff training and education of proper sample collection process Provide logistical coordination for sample processing Physician education available regarding expanded metabolic screening services Parent educational brochures (English and Spanish) Wall posters (English/Spanish) for facilities Spanish Help Desk is available for parents and health care providers This solicitation incorporates the following FAR and DFARS Clauses/Provisions: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003), 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jan 2004), 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999)-Technical capability and past performance, when combined are significantly more important than price; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2004), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2003), 52.212-5 Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders-Commercial Items (Oct 2004), with the following clauses incorporated by reference in paragraphs (a) (1) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996)(31 U.S.C. 3553), (2) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract (oct 2004)(Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78); (b) 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644), 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755), 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jun 2004)(E.O. 13126, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities ( Feb 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002)(E.O. 11246), 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222.36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)(29 U.S.C 793), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001)(38 U.S.C. 4212)), 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (7/90), 52.517-8 Option to Extend Services (11/99), 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (11/99), 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Oct 2003)(E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of Treasury) and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31U.S.C. 3332), 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984), 252.204-7004 Alt A Required Central Contractor Registration Alternate A (Nov 2003), 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Apr 2003), 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998); 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998), 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Sep 2004), with DFARS Clauses incorporated in reference (b) 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payment program (Jan 2004) (10 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582, 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984), 52.222-48 Exemption From Application of Service Contract Act Provisions For Contracts for Maintenenance, Calibration, and/or Repair of Certain Information Information Technology, Scientific and Medical and/or Office and Business Equipment-Contractor Certification (Aug 1996). Quotations will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price. Will only consider firm fixed price quotations. Offeror must provide the unit, and extended amount, and grand total including all option years. Offeror must complete and submit with their quotations FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2004) and FAR Clause 52.222-48 Exemption from Application of Service Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, and/or Repair of Certain Information Technology, Scientific and Medical and/or Office and Business Equipment-Contractor Certification (Aug 1996). Contractor must be registered to the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award. The website address for CCR registration is www.ccr.gov. A Dunn and Bradstreet number is required to register. The offer due date is close of business on 09/22/2005.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Naval Medical Center, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego CA
- Zip Code: 92134
- Zip Code: 92134
- Record
- SN00898674-W 20050921/050919212310 (fbodaily.com)
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