SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Non-Personal Veterinarian Services
- Notice Date
- 8/17/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541940
— Veterinary Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AAC/PKO (Eglin AFB), 308 W D Avenue, Bldg 260, Suite 130, Eglin AFB, Florida, 32542-5418, United States
- ZIP Code
- 32542-5418
- Solicitation Number
- FIT3CL0111A001-1
- Archive Date
- 9/15/2010
- Point of Contact
- Lesa A. White, Phone: 8508820255
- E-Mail Address
-
lesa.white@eglin.af.mil
(lesa.white@eglin.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- AAC/PKOB, Eglin AFB, Florida intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed price contract for non-personal Veterinarian Services. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), the announcement number is F1T3CL0111A001-1. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541940 with a business size standard of $7,000,000. Please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business and will be evaluated based the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). Interested parties may be required to meet with Government representatives to discuss the solicitation. The requirement consists of the following: CLIN 0001 Non-personal service contract for one veterinarian at the Eglin AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility. Estimated period of performance is 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2011. Veterinarian Duties: Examines, vaccinates, treats and performs authorized procedures on privately owned animals as well as authorized procedures on government owned animals as needed. Interprets laboratory and diagnostic procedures such as routine hematological tests, urinalysis, fecal and heartworm tests. Explains medical finding to animal owners and prescribes treatment. Informs and advises the Gulf Coast Veterinary Commander upon the diagnosis of zoonotic diseases. Maintains proper SOAP format and legible animal health record, controlled drug reports,and prepares other required reports as indicated. Conducts physical examinations prior to issuance of health certificates and release of rabies quarantine suspects. Makes appropriate and proper civilian referrals when indicated. When military veterinarians are not available, provides emergency medical and surgical treatment for military working dogs as required for stabilization until they can be transferred to a contracted civilian veterinary facility or another military installation. Ensures medical test samples are properly prepared and shipped. Provides veterinary oversight and training to assigned clinic employees. Provides the Government representative with a list of recommended vaccines, medication and supplies needed to maintain clinical operations. Conducts animal disease control and eradication programs. Informs Government representative of equipment defects and facility problems. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must have a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD) or equivalent degree from a school approved or accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or certified by the AVMA Education Commission for Foreign Graduate. One year of progressively responsible professional experience that shows a demonstrated ability to perform veterinary medical duties independently or successful completion of a veterinary internship or graduate study, in addition to the DMV/VMD. Must have ability to apply veterinary medical knowledge to accurately diagnose, treat and perform surgery on a variety of animals. Must be able to communicate medical findings and recommend treatments with animal owners. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Florida and complete continuing education requirements required to maintain a license to practice veterinary medicine in Florida. Clinic will not provide funding for continuing education. Must be accredited in the state of Florida in order to perform health certificates. Must have a valid and current DEA license. Must have professional liability insurance. Please provide a copy of the following documents with your quote: 1) Certification of a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD) or equivalent degree from a school approved or accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or certified by the AVMA Education Commission for Foreign Graduate. 2) Resume documenting one year of progressively responsible professional experience in performing veterinary medical duties independently or successful completion of a veterinary internship or graduate study, in addition to the DMV/VMD. 3) Current license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Florida. 4) Current DEA license. 5) Valid and current professional liability insurance certificate. Failure to include these items will render your quote as technically unacceptable. Performance Standards: Diagnoses animals accurately and recommends proper treatment. Must be able to provide service for at least four clients per hour. Must maintain professional working relations with the clinic staff and the public. Dispenses medications accurately. Accurately accounts for controlled drugs and medications. Insures clinic is maintained in a clean, safe condition. Keeps Government representative informed of all problems or potential problems. Notifies the clinic inventory clerk promptly of medical supply shortages and requirements. Terms of Service: Total hours of work per week will range from 0 to 40 hours as needed by clinic requirements; estimated average of 24 hours per week. Contract will be for a term of one year. Normal appointment hours will be from 0800 to 1500; hours may change based on clinic needs. Scheduling will be performed by the government a minimum of one week out, some exceptions may occur due to unseen events. Doctor appointments are scheduled every twenty minutes and are subject to change. Veterinarian may also be required to perform examinations on patients being seen by veterinary technicians. On-duty emergencies, non-scheduled patients and "drop-offs" may occur during scheduled duty hours and should be considered as possibilities that occur with any veterinary practice. Veterinarian may be asked to consider working an evening clinic not more than twice a quarter. If unable to work a scheduled shift, the veterinarian must make all attempts to contact the Government representative as soon as possible. Quote should be based on 2,000 hours for the year at $ _____ /hour. For questions, contact Lesa White by e-mail only at lesa.white@eglin.af.mil. The following provisions and clauses are incorporated in this notice and are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-044 dated 8 July 2010. • FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper • FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration • FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -¬¬ Commercial Items • FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -Commercial Items. Evaluation will be based on the following factors: price and technical (capability of item offered to meet the government's needs) • FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, Alternate I (offerors are required to provide representations and certifications electronically via the BPN website http://www.bpn.gov) • FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, incorporating the following • 52.233-3, Protest After Award  52.233-3, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim • 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alternate I • 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUB Zone Small Business Concerns • 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns • 52.222-3, Convict Labor • 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies • 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities • 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity • 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled, Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans • 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities • 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans • 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees • 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act • 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases • 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration • 52.219.28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation • 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons • 52.233-1, Disputes • 52.233-2, Service of Protest, which reads as follows: (a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from 96 CONS/MSCB, ATTN: Contracting Officer, 205 West D Ave, Suite 541, Eglin AFB FL 32542. (b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO. (End of provision) • 52.233-3, Protest After Award • 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim • 52.247-29, F.O.B. Origin; or 52.247-34, F.O.B Destination • 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 98), which reads as follows: 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://farsite.hill.af.mil  DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials.  DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. • DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense acquisitions of Commercial Items, incorporating the following: • FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities; • DFARS 252.225-7001- Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; • DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; • DFARS 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment; • DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea;  DFARS 252.223-7001, Hazard Warning Labels  DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments  AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman To view the provisions and clauses in full text, visit the web site http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Vendors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) before award can be made. All responses must be received no later than 4:00 P.M., Central Standard Time on 31 August 2010. The quote is at the discretion of the offeror. Send all packages via email to Lesa White at lesa.white@eglin.af.mil.
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- Address: Eglin AFB, Florida, 32542, United States
- Zip Code: 32542
- Zip Code: 32542
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