SOLICITATION NOTICE
U -- Online Interactive Teaching Tool Services
- Notice Date
- 9/23/2012
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 5342 Dudley Blvd., CCA- Bldg 209, McClellan Park, CA 95652
- ZIP Code
- 95652
- Solicitation Number
- VA261-12-Q-2315
- Response Due
- 9/26/2012
- Archive Date
- 3/25/2013
- Point of Contact
- Name: Daniel Czech, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 9169234558, Fax: 9169234554
- E-Mail Address
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daniel.czech@va.gov;
- 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 additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is VA261-12-Q-2315 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-60. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 519130 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2012-09-26 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Multiple shipping information. The VHA NCO 21 - 261 - NCO Contract Office requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001, The contractor shall research, review and update current postings on the website to be clear that the information is up-to-date and relevant. The main pages of the website and their immediate subpages shall be reviewed and updated in accordance with attached statement of work. Due 3 months after award., 1, JB; LI 002, Contractor will deliver web pages relevant to clinicians and Veterans to be posted on PTSD Pro. The number of web pages is determined by environmental scan but should be no less than 15 main pages and should include their subpages as defined by the web content in accordance with attached statement of work. Due 6 months after award., 1, JB; LI 003, Reviewing and updated toolkits/website to include researching, writing, and editing clinician education materials on Self-Care for Providers (including basic self care, training and supervision issues, values work and assessment, as defined by acceptance and commitment therapy; goal setting, as defined by behavioral activation and functional analysis; getting support from peers, teams and supervisors, seeking personal therapy, educators materials, employer materials and disaster mental health materials); education, employer and acceptance and commitment therapy web toolkits and site. The number of products will be determined by the review but will be no less than reviewing and updating each page on the each site and providing updates that are based on literature reviews. The contractor will also develop no less than 15 new pages in accordance with attached statement of work. Due 12 months after award., 1, JB; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, VHA NCO 21 - 261 - NCO Contract Office intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. VHA NCO 21 - 261 - NCO Contract Office is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; 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, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. In addition to any VHA buy terms entered in FedBid, the Seller (Bidder) has reviewed and acknowledges any attached solicitation documents, item details, delivery schedule, and/or instructions to Seller (collectively referred to as requirements), and agrees to all terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation documents. While additional support documentation (e.g. Seller Attachments) may be requested, pricing shall be entered as a 'bid' in the reverse auction - offline pricing is not an acceptable bid. At the conclusion of the reverse auction, if attached to the buy, the apparent winning bidder shall be required to complete the solicitation documents prior to award.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/VANCHCS/VANCHCS/VA261-12-Q-2315/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Multiple shipping information.
- Zip Code: Multiple
- Zip Code: Multiple
- Record
- SN02895304-W 20120925/120923233453-1af4566b4df2c24ceb00e21f58942019 (fbodaily.com)
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