SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- Flat Rate Technetium
- Notice Date
- 7/22/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 325412
— Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Central Alabama Health Care System (Montgomery), Department of Veterans Affairs Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System, Department of Veterans Affairs;Central Alabama Health Care System;East Campus;2400 Hospital Road;Tuskegee, AL 36083
- ZIP Code
- 36083
- Solicitation Number
- VA-247-08-RQ-0325
- Response Due
- 7/29/2008
- Archive Date
- 8/13/2008
- Point of Contact
- Bruce Jones 334-725-2833
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared inaccordance with the format in FAR, Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation issued. STATEMENT OF WORK: Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is VA-247-08-RQ-0325 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-26, NAICS is 325412. The Department of Veterans affairs Birmingham, AL requires the following; (1) Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, and transportation necessary to provide daily deliveries to the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, (VAMC) Nuclear Medicine (Hot Lab), 700 South 19th Street, Room 2340, Birmingham Alabama 35233. Flat rate technetium unit doses 0-45 millicuries to include MAA, MDP, DTPA, Sulfur colloid, (ulfiltered/Filtered), sodium Pertechnetate (thyroids, mugas, meckels), Hida, calibrated as of 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on the day of delivery and include one (2) Two Hundred (200) Microcurie point source(s) delivered daily and be pre-calibrated for 7:00 A.M. on theday of delivery (excluding weekends, and Federal Holidays). We will need a linearity check source of 300 mci Technetium in a vial for a maximum of 2 sources per quarter, to be delivered as ordered. Deliveries shall be made between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays). Quantities are estimated and delivery charges are included in unit dose cost. No additional charges will be accepted. This contract covers one (1) daily charge for all the technetium products listed above. The VAMC - Nuclear Medicine Service personnel or physician(s) via fax and/or phone shall place an order/s by 12:00 P.M. (Noon) cut-off time one day prior to the scheduled appointment. (2) All radiopharmaceuticals/orders must be within +1- 10 percent (10%) of the doctors prescribed order allowing only for correcting calibration data and time. (3) All Radiopharmaceuticals/orders must be in total compliance with the State of Alabama and Federal Regulations (Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), FDA, DOT, OSHA and EPA, etc.) regarding radioactive materials/shipments as required by law. (4) All shipping containers must be free of radioactive contamination both inside and outside container(s). All containers shall be in compliance with State, Federal agencies (i.e. Department of Transportation (DOT and NRC). (5) Contractor shall supply with each shipment/order/delivery a system for spent (used) syringes and is needleless that meets OSHAs Bio-Hazard Policy/Regulation(s). (6) No additional delivery charges (fuel surcharges) will be accepted, and there will be no limit on the number of deliveries made to the Nuclear Medicine Service. (7) Invoice shall be paid monthly in arrears upon receipt of statement/properly submitted invoice shall include the description and purchase order number. (8) Contractor shall Notify designated personnel (VA-Nuclear Medicine/Fiscal Service) of any problems that arise regarding billing/upaid invoices within (60) days of order date. If contractor fails to notify VA of problems, unpaid monies shall be forfeited. Contractor shall bill appropriately and timely and notify VA if problems arise with the billing issues. (9) If contractor cannot supply dose, due to technical problems, etc., contractor is required to buy (and assure delivery) the dose from another source (BVAMC Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) shall be contacted before purchased dose is sent to ensure regulatory compliance)(If afterhours, please page RSO 205-917-0694). VA patient care cannot be compromised due to Contractor problems. (10) EMERGENCY DELIVERIES: In case of an emergency, the contractor shall be required to make deliveries within on (1) hour, (excluding weekends and Federal Holidays as requested by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Nuclear Medicine Service Personnel. (11) LICENSE: A copy of the DVA medical Centers Radioactive Material Permit will be furnished to the Contractor upon award. (12) ADDITION/REDUCTION/CANCELLATION: The DVA Medical Center will have the option to add, reduce or cancel an order(s) by giving the Contractor at least one (1) hour notice. The SCHEDULE OF PRICES FOR THE BASE YEAR AND FOUR (1) Year OPTION BEGINNING August 1, 2008 THROUGH July 31, 2009 SHALL BE LISTED AND PRICED AS FOLLOWS: Estimated Doses 251 day. Flat rate Technetium Doses $_______ day. $_________ TOTAL. Submit offers on Company letterhead stationary in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors commercial items. Acceptance time will be 60 days from offer due date. The following provision apply to this solicitation: 52.212- 1, 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions; 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 52.212-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.216-18 Ordering; 52.216-21 Requirements; 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options; 52.217-8 Option to Extend services; 52.217-9 Option to Extend the term of the contract; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising; 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal; 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting officer; 852.271-70 Nondiscrimination in Services Provided Beneficiaries; 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by reference; 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.acquisition.gov/far/index.html ] [http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm ] 52.232-18 Availability of Funds; 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with offer; 52.233-2 service of Protest; 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.204-9 Personal Identity verification of contractor personnel; Interested parties are required to submit prices, clear and convincing data substantiating their capabilities and qualifications to satisfy this requirement. The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price single award contract resulting from this solicitation. All offerors responding to this announcement shall submit an offer along with the information required in 52.212-1 and a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, to Contracting Officer, Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System, East Campus 2400 Hospital Road, RM. 215, Tuskegee, AL 36083 by 2:00 P.M. local Time, 07/29/2008.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;700 South 19th Street;Birmingham AL
- Zip Code: 35233
- Zip Code: 35233
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