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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JANUARY 12, 2013 FBO #4067
MODIFICATION

65 -- BPA-Cardiac Electrophysiology mapping/ablation catheters - Amendment 1

Notice Date

1/10/2013
 

Notice Type

Modification/Amendment
 

NAICS

339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 60th CONS, 350 Hangar Ave. Bldg 549, Travis AFB, California, 94535-2632, United States
 

ZIP Code

94535-2632
 

Solicitation Number

Cashwell-BPA-006
 

Point of Contact

James O. Cashwell, Phone: 7074247773, Jason E. Horlacher, Phone: 7074242014
 

E-Mail Address

james.cashwell@us.af.mil, jason.horlacher@us.af.mil
(james.cashwell@us.af.mil, jason.horlacher@us.af.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Amendment Changes in Red ***Please see attachment for most current solicitation with changes in red. Also note the due date for responses has been changed to 18 January 2013*** The 60th Contracting Squadron at Travis AFB, California, intends to solicit and award one or more Blanket Purchase Agreement(s) for radio frequency energy based Cardiac Electrophysiology mapping/ablation catheters and all related accessories as described in further detail below for the successful implantation of the devices for David Grant Medical Center (60TH MDG) at Travis AFB. This acquisition is under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation. There will be no guaranteed minimum quantities purchased and the Government will be obligated only to the extent of authorized calls placed against the resulting Agreement(s). All contractors who provide offers must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). You may register via the internet at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ or contact SAM at 1-866-606-8220. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 339112, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. This requirement is put forth as a full and open competition. The Government intends to award one or more Blanket Purchase Agreement(s); however, the Government reserves the right not to award any BPA and does not guarantee any order placements. Any resultant BPA(s) will be five (5) years in duration; however, either party may terminate the resulting BPA with 30 calendar days notice. Purpose: The purpose of this request for quote is to establish Blanket Purchase Agreement(s) for up to three (3) different manufacturer product lines for radio frequency energy based Cardiac Electrophysiology mapping/ablation catheters that will provide the listed items for at 60TH MDG. Duration: The intended duration of the resulting Agreement(s) are anticipated to be up to five (5) years; however, either party may cancel the Agreement(s) with 30 days written notice. Product Line: The Government seeks to establish a BPA to include a manufacturer's product line for radio frequency energy based Cardiac Electrophysiology mapping/ablation catheters that are compatible with the Biosense Webster CARTO 3 Electroanatomic mapping system and the Biosense Webster Stockert 70 and/or Boston Scientific Maestro 3000 radiofrequency energy generator. The Cardiac Electrophysiology mapping/ablation catheters must encompass a full range of irrigated and non-irrigated tip catheters that meet the compatibility requirements above. The irrigated tip catheters must be compatible with the Biosense Webster COOLFLOW infusion pump system. These catheters should include full range of tip designs and curvatures to accommodate full scope of possible myocardial ablation targets. Additionally, the range of cabling, connectors, and irrigation tubing to allow connectivity between the radio frequency energy based Cardiac Electrophysiology mapping/ablation catheter and the Biosense Webster CARTO 3 Electroanatomic mapping system, Biosense Webster Stockert 70 and/or Boston Scientific Maestro 3000 radiofrequency generator and the St Jude EP WorkMate Version 4 monitoring system is required. All items within the product line must be included in the quote(s). The intended scope of the resulting Agreement(s) includes all current and future product line items. The vendor shall submit offers that include pricing for both product lines. The Government recognizes that the market is not static and that it will need to have access to state-of-the art technology. Therefore, in addition to the items initially agreed upon, the scope of the Agreement(s) includes all itmes which become available during the course of the performance. New or modified items within the awarded product line may be added or deleted from the Agreement(s) at a later date by a Contracting Officer in accordance with the paragraph entitled, "Technology Refresh". Purchase limitation: The dollar limit for each call shall be $75,000 for a warranted Contracting Officer. 60TH MDG personnel will have individual dollar limits as established in writing to the contractor with the Contracting Officer's signature. Technical Support: The technical representative will provide advisory assistance to 60TH MDG physician upon request. He or she will provide technical information of the contractor's products and provide trouble-shooting assistance. Technical support will be available twenty four (24) hours a day for patient follow up, in-service training, and consultation on technical issues. Contractor must return telephone calls for assistance from 60TH MDG within 30 minutes of 60TH MDG's telephone call to the contractor. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other Regulatory Agencies Recall: At the time of the award of the Agreement, the vendor(s) will not have any outstanding actions from the FDA or other regulatory agencies or unresolved FDA warning letters on the manufacturing processes or quality control issues involving the products covered by this solicitation. The Government will require proof from the vendor that any FDA issues have been resolved. A letter to the contractor from the regulatory agency will meet this requirement. Technology Refresh: A. All consumable items offered shall be state-of-the-art technology. "State-of-the-art" is defined as the most recently designed components which are announced for marketing purposes, available, maintained and supported in accordance with requirements specified in the solicitation. Components and products with a manufacturer's planned obsolescence within the first year of contract award are not acceptable. B. If upgrades of the consumable items become available after establishment of this Agreement, the contractor will substitute them for the initial items per Item C below. C. The contractor will provide to the contracting officer the following information: (1) A list of specific initial items which shall be updated. (2) Product literature for the new items and a detailed description of the differences between the initial items and the new items, and a specific analysis of the comparative advantages/ disadvantages of the items involved. D. The Contracting Officer will provide the information to 60TH MDG for approval. Upon approval, this Agreement will be modified to acknowledge the updated items. E. All new products that replace initial items and released to the market during the term of the contract will be made available to the Government at a discount price agreed to based on commercial sales practices disclosure. If pricing for new products is unacceptable, medical centers will continue to use current products on Agreement and contractor will be required to continue to supply the contracted item. F. All other new products that are added to a vendor's catalog and released to the market during the term of the Agreement will be made available to the Government at a discount price agreed to based on commercial sales practices disclosure. Pricing on new technologies will be negotiated separately. Delivery Requirements: The successful contractors shall provide two delivery methods. 60TH MDG will either order in the "Just-in-Time" manner or will use the "Consignment Agreement". The purpose of the two delivery systems is to meet the needs of 60TH MDG. All product deliveries shall go through the Medical Logistics office at 101 Bodin Cr. Bldg 777, Travis AFB, CA 94535, regardless of whether they are JIT or Consignment. Just-in-Time Consumables shall arrive pre-packaged, pre-sterilized (ready to be implanted) For elective surgery cases, the contractor shall be given a five (5) day notice and shall deliver the supplies 24 hours to allow adequate time for facilities to prepare for the procedure. The Government will pay the difference between Normal delivery (5 days) and Urgent freight charges. Consignment Agreement A. TITLE: Title for the consumables shall remain with the contractor until such items are used. B. INVENTORY: Contractor agrees to furnish and maintain an inventory of the items on the BPA upon request by the 60TH MDG on consignment basis in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement. Items, as well as all required related supplies, will be placed in the 60TH MDG at no expense to the Government upon request by 60TH MDG. Minimum inventory levels will be proposed by the Contractor, reviewed and accepted by the Government prior to placement at the 60TH MDG. The Government makes the final determination on inventory levels. A complete listing of models and/or part numbers will be provided to 60TH MDG staff, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, or designee upon delivery of the initial inventory. C. INITIAL INVENTORY: A typical acceptable initial consignment inventory will include the number of implantable devices necessary to fill one complete set with additional back-up inventory as required in coordination with CPD. Actual initial inventory will be determined by 60TH MDG. Initial consignment inventory shall be placed in the medical center within ten calendar days after award of the Agreement. Consignment inventory will be placed in a location designated by the 60TH MDG staff. The 60TH MDG will provide adequate space/shelving for consumable items that have been requested.. D. LIABILITY: The Government assumes no liability for any items assigned to the 60TH MDG on a consignment basis until such time as a requirement for the item exists and a purchase (call under the BPA) is placed against this contract/consignment agreement. An exception to contractor liability is loss or damage of any consignment item due to Government negligence. E. REPLACEMENT ITEMS: After each procedure, the 60TH MDG will provide a list of items used and the contractor will provide replacements within 48 hours. Replacements will be shipped FOB Destination within consignee's premises. Contractor shall ship products directly to the Medical Logistics office at 101 Bodin Cr. Bldg 777, Travis AFB, CA 94535 at no additional charge. Vendor shall provide maintenance (examine sets to see if need to be refurbish and/or sharpened) and redundancy so that there is a "fail safe" mechanism (back-up set) if primary set is faulty. The contractor shall re-sterilize and/or replace, at no charge, any item(s) that are handled but not implanted. F. INVENTORY MAINTENANCE: All consignment inventories will be coordinated with 60TH MDG Staff. Contractor will maintain, remove, or replace inventory as necessary and in coordination with CPD. G. EXPIRING INVENTORY: Inventory having less than 90 days sterility/expiration date shall be removed and replaced by the contractor in coordination with CPD. A list of all products will be provided to the Contracting Officer. These services will be completed at no cost to the Government. H. DEFECTIVE ITEMS: Defective consumable items will be replaced by Contractor at no charge to the Government, unless the Government has misused or lost the implant or instrument. I. INVENTORY: Contractor's personnel will periodically (no less than once per quarter) conduct a physical inventory of the consignment inventory with a copy of the inventory furnished to the Contracting Officer. Unused items will be returned to the vendor at the end of the term of this contract without reimbursement to the contractor or other expense to the Government. Central Processing Department (CPD) Support A. All consumable items shall be accompanied by a complete inventory listing with stock numbers. B. Consumable items that are designated to stay at a 60TH MDG Facility using Consignment Delivery Method) shall have an inventory listing. C. Vendor or designee shall inspect consumable items for completeness and cleanliness upon delivery to CPD personnel and provide written instructions for cleaning and sterilization. D. Vendor shall provide frequent and on-going training concerning their consumable items to CPD, OR techs and nurses. E. No items shall be marked miscellaneous on the inventory listing. Technical Representatives and Training Requirement Training: Contractor shall provide on-site, in-service training to surgeons and operating room personnel as needed, as well when approval has been given to add new products to the contract. Interested offerors should also note the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, Privacy and Security of Protected Health Information applies to resulting BPAs. The following provisions and clauses are incorporated in this notice and are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-63effective December 10, 2012; Defense DPN 20121212 effective December 12, 2012, and AFAC 2012-1107effective November 7, 2012. 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6 Protecting the Government Interest 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors 52.212-3 Alternate 1 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.233-3 Protest After Award 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contracts 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions (Deviation) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances 52.223-18 No Texting While Driving 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Products 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.247-7023 (Alt III) Transportation of Supplies by Sea 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions (full text) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions DEVIATION 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via https://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision.... (b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications posted on the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website. (2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the ORCA website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ____________. [Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (o) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on ORCA.] CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation: QUOTE ORGANIZATION Offerors shall provide information as described below. Failure to submit complete information in the manner described below for either the Business or Technical Proposal may be considered a "no response" and exclude the proposal from further consideration. The offeror shall submit its proposal in two volumes in the format and quantities described below: VOLUME VOLUME TITLE NUMBER OF COPIES I BUSINESS 1 II TECHNICAL 2 The volumes shall be emailed to the contract specialist and cc the Contracting Officer. In the alternative, the offeror may hand-deliver to the 60th Contracting Office, 350 Hangar Ave., Bldg 549, Travis AFB, CA and shall show the time specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Please send any questions to james.cashwell.us.af.mil. NO LATER THAN 8 January 2013, 12:01 PM, PST and quotes NO LATER THAN 11 January 2013 12:01 PM, PST. Verbal requests will not be accepted. Offerors must provide written acknowledgement of any and all amendments to this solicitation with your offer. Otherwise, offer may not be considered for award. Point of contact is 2LT James Cashwell, Contract Specialist, at james.cashwell@us.af.mil, telephone 707-424-7773. Alternate POC is TSgt Jason Horlacher at jason.horlacher@us.af.mil. Business Volume Content: The Business volume shall contain: A. Pricing. All pricing information should be provided through an excel sheet or other electronic form that allows for a quick and easy search through the price list. Also see FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers, paragraph (b) Submission of offers. B. Distributors/dealers are required to submit a letter from the manufacturer/s of the offered items guaranteeing a source of supply for the term of the contract, including option periods. This letter must be from the manufacturer and on the manufacturer's stationary. Offers from distributors/dealers that do not submit the letter of commitment from the manufacturer will be rejected. Technical Volume Content: A. No cost or price information shall be included in the Technical Proposal. The offeror shall provide descriptive product literature (see definition below). B. To support the Government's Technical Evaluation provide: 1. Local Coverage for 60TH MDG - Provide a listing to display location of vendor representatives and demonstrate how local coverage will be provided to 60TH MDG. Demonstrate how the representatives will provide timely delivery for just-in-time or consignment to 60TH MDG; representatives' availability for consultations during surgery and provide other support needed as determined by physician. 2. Qualifications and Certification of Representatives - Address company's requirements for representatives to provide support in the hospital and operating room. Narrative shall include educational requirements, specific product training and continuing education. Must demonstrate that the representatives are technically qualified and experience in supporting their product line, since they will be the ones teaching 60TH MDG OR and CPD staff. 3. Product Line - Provide product literature that demonstrates the breadth and depth of each product line, including but not limited to: design options, size options, materiel options, etc. Offerors are highly encouraged to identify unique elements about their products that make them superior in terms of quality. 4. Patient Care - The offeror shall provide information that would demonstrate the product has a quality or element that makes it: result in a better outcome for the patient, reduce the risk to the patient, and/or reduce the recovery time for the patient. Warranty information would apply to this category as well. C. The technical volume should be no more than 25 pages, excluding product catalogs and descriptive literature. DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE a. "Descriptive literature," as used in this provision, means information (e.g., cuts, illustrations, drawings, and brochures) that is submitted as part of an offer. Descriptive literature is required to establish, for the purpose of evaluation and award, details of the product offered that are specified elsewhere in the solicitation and pertain to significant elements such as (1) design; (2) materials; (3) components; (4) performance characteristics; and (5) methods of manufacture, assembly, construction, or operation. The literature will be used to evaluate the depth and breadth of the offerors product line. b. Descriptive literature, required elsewhere in this solicitation, should be (1) identified to show the item(s) of the offer to which it applies and (2) received by the time specified in this solicitation for receipt of offers. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (a) the Government may award one or more BPAs resulting from this notice to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) to be technically acceptable you need to be able to provide the FDA-approved supplies indicated in this notice; (ii) price; (iii) ability to meet the delivery requirements identified herein; (iv) the breadth and depth of the product line; (v) education and experience of the representatives; and (vi) the doctor's evaluation of the products as they relate to patient care (i.e., that which results in a better outcome for the patient, reduces the risk to the patient, and/or reduces the recovery time for the patient, and duration of warranty). Award will be made to the offer(s) that represent(s) the best value to the Government taking the foregoing factors into consideration. Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - In order to determine the best value to the Government, the following adjectival ratings will be utilized to rate offerors for categories (i) and (iii through vi): Outstanding: Quote meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low. Acceptable: Quote meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate. Unacceptable: Quote does not meet requirements and contains one or more deficiencies. Quote is unawardable. Award Criteria (ii) Price: If the Government does not receive adequate price competition, the Government may request "other than certified cost or pricing data" from the offeror to assist with the evaluation. The most highly rated offeror(s) will be considered for award; however, the Government reserves the right not to award any BPAs at its sole discretion. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 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:/www.arnet.gov/far or http:/farsite.hill.af.mil (End of Clause) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. (b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 48 CFR Chapter 2 clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of Clause) TRAVIS AFB SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 1. Security Requirements. Travis Air Force Base is designated as a closed base. In order to promote security and safety, all employees desiring access must adhere to installation entry requirements, to include, identity proofing and vetting. This includes a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS) check. Identity proofing and vetting is not required for employees if they have a current favorable government security clearance which can be verified through the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS). 2. The primary contractor will ensure all employees possess proper credentials allowing them to work in the United States and ensure illegal aliens are not employed and/or transported onto the installation. Identification required for identity proofing is:  United States Passport  Permanent Registration Card/Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-1551)  Foreign Passport with a temporary (I-1551) stamp or temporary (I-1551) printed notation on a machine readable immigrant visa.  Employment authorization document that contains a photograph (Form I-766)  Current/valid Driver's License  Identification card issued by Federal, State or local Government  U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Legacy Card  U.S. Coast Guard New Merchant Mariner Credential Additional supplemental sources of identity proofing which may be requested during increased FPCONS or Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs) include, but are not limited to:  School identification card with photograph  U.S. Military or draft record  Native American Tribal Document  U.S. Social Security Card issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA)  Certification of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State (Form FS-545 or Form DS-1350)  Original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state, county, municipal authority or outlying possession of the United States bearing an official seal  U.S. Citizen ID Cared (Form I-197)  ID Card for use of Resident Citizen in the United States (Form I-179)  Unexpired employment authorization document issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which includes, a) Form I-94 identifying the holder as an asylee, or b) other documentation issued by DHS or the former Immigration and Naturalization Service that identifies the holder as an asylee, lawful permanent resident, refugee or other status authorized to work in the United States incident to status  Foreign Military or Government Identification Credentials  Foreign passport with a current arrival-departure record (Form I-94) bearing the same name as the passport and containing an endorsement of the alien's nonimmigrant status, if that status authorizes the alien to work for the employer  In the case of a nonimmigrant alien authorized to work for a specific employer incident to status, a foreign passport with Form I-94 or Form I-94A bearing the same name as the passport and containing an endorsement of the alien's nonimmigrant status, as long as the endorsement has not yet expired and the proposed employment is not in conflict with any restrictions or limitations identified on the form. The contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for delays or expenses associated with complying with the provision of this clause. Furthermore, nothing in this clause shall excuse the contractor from proceeding with the contract as required. 3. Identity Proofing and Vetting. Employees whose background reveals any of the following disqualifiers will not be allowed installation access. All employees will be vetted based on the following disqualifying base access criteria:  The installation is unable to verify the individual's: ‒ Citizenship, immigration status, or social security number or claimed identity.  The individual is/has/has been: ‒ Barred from entry/access to a federal installation or facility. ‒ Wanted by federal/civil law enforcement authorities, regardless of offense/violation. ‒ On a federal agency "watch list" or "hit list" for criminal behavior/terrorist activity. ‒ Knowingly/willfully engaged in acts/activities to overthrow the government by force. ‒ Incarcerated 12 months/longer in the past 10 years, regardless of offense/violation, unless released on proof of innocence.  The individual has been convicted of: ‒ Child molestation or pornography; any crime involving indecent acts with a minor. ‒ Espionage, sabotage, treason, terrorism, or murder. ‒ Firearms or explosive violation within the past ten years. ‒ Felony involving violence against a person, arson robbery or burglary. ‒ Drug distribution, possession, intent to sell, trafficking or use more than once. ‒ Sexual assault, rape, human trafficking or any felony sexual in nature requiring registration as a sex offender under applicable federal or state law.  The individual is known to be or reasonably suspected of: ‒ Being a terrorist or belongs to an organization with known terrorism links or support.  There is reasonable basis to believe the individual: ‒ Submitted fraudulent information concerning his or her identity. ‒ Will unlawfully or inappropriately use an access credential outside the workplace. ‒ Will attempt to gain unauthorized access to classified documents, information protected by the Privacy Act, information that is proprietary in nature, or other sensitive or protected information.  There is reasonable basis to believe, that issuance of an access credential poses unacceptable risk when: ‒ Criminal or dishonest history exists. ‒ A statutory or regulatory bar prevents the individual's contract employment; or would prevent federal employment. ‒ The individual's material, intentional false statement, deception or fraud in connection with federal or contract employment. ‒ Based on the nature or duration of the individual's alcohol abuse without evidence of substantial rehabilitation. ‒ Based on the nature or duration of the individual's illegal use of narcotics, drugs, or other controlled substances without evidence of substantial rehabilitation. Employees will be identity proofed and vetted each time a pass is issued. Security Forces may conduct random screenings at any time; if, disqualifying base access information is found employees may have their passes revoked. Employees with disqualifying base access information will be issued a denial access letter immediately revoking their base access privileges. Employees requesting to contest the adjudication, denial of installation access, or requesting a waiver/exception to policy must submit a written rebuttal/request within 10 business days of receipt of the barment letter to 60 AMW/CC, through 60 SFS/CC, Attention: 60 SFS/S5R, Bldg 381, 540 Airlift Drive, Suite C-101, Travis AFB 94535-2451. 4. Primary Contractor Responsibilities. The primary contractor will be responsible for the conduct of all employees working under that contract. Additionally, the primary contractor will: Coordinate base entry requirements with the 60th Contracting Squadron. Advise employees requesting base access on requirement to complete, sign and submit a Travis Form 251, Consent for Background Check. Forms are available at the Pass and Registration Office and Visitor Control Center. Any employee who does not complete or sign the form will be denied installation access. Advise employees the base pass is only valid for the purpose, person and vehicle for which it was issued. Use of the base pass for any other purpose or by any other person will result in the pass being confiscated. Employees that misuse their pass may be subject to barment actions. If a pass is lost, notify the Pass and Registration Office immediately.  To obtain a pass, personnel will need a valid state or government photo identification.  To obtain a vehicle pass, personnel will need a driver license, registration and insurance. Provide written notification, within 24 hrs, to the 60th Contracting Squadron of any changes in employee's status. This includes, but is not limited to, the employee being fired or quitting their position with the company. Retrieve government issued personal and vehicle passes from employees which no longer need installation access. Passes will be turned into the 60th Contracting Squadron upon expiration. Obtaining a Base Pass. Provide an EAL (Entry Authority List) of all employees on company letterhead which require a base pass. All requests for a base pass will be submitted through the Base Contracting Office NLT 45 days prior to the contract start date. Exceptions will be made for short-notice contracts where the award date and performance start date are less than 45 days. A base pass will be issued for a maximum of one year. Prior to renewing a base pass, return the old base pass to the Pass and Registration for destruction. Ensure the EAL includes:  Contract number  Work site or location  Inclusive dates of the contract  Work schedule (include days of the week and time periods employees are on base)  Employee's full name, date of birth, and social security number Only persons who have undergone identity proofing and vetting and have no disqualifying base access information can serve as a sponsor. Persons appointed as sponsors will meet employees at the Visitor Control Center and ensure they complete Travis Form 251, Consent for Background Check. 5. Employee Responsibilities. All employees requiring reoccurring and unescorted access onto the installation must:  Carry their DoD ID card or installation pass on their person while on the installation.  Register privately owned vehicles in accordance with installation policies.  On request, present their DoD ID card or installation pass to security personnel. Refusal may be grounds for further administrative or punitive action.  If issued a Command Access Card (CAC), present documentation from the local security office or CAC sponsor confirming that the CAC has been reported lost or stolen.  Turn in access credentials to the 60th Contracting Squadron when the credential expires or when the basis for obtaining the credential no longer exists. 6. Increased Force Protection Condition (FPCON). During FPCON Normal, Alpha and Bravo; employees without a base issued pass must be sponsored onto the installation. During FPCON Charlie and Delta the base will curtail non-essential operations/functions and non-essential employees will be suspended at the direction of the installation commander. All employees attempting installation access; thereafter, will be physically escorted unless FPCON Mission-Essential designation has been approved in advance and is indicated on the base pass. 7. Restricted Area Badges. Employees may be submitted for unescorted entry into restricted areas if required for their contract. Contact the security manager for the military agency responsible for the project. 8. Escort Requirements. The following escort requirements apply: Installation. Sub-contractors must be escorted at all times. Controlled/Restricted Areas. Employees not in possession of a restricted area badge will be escorted at all times when working within controlled, restricted or other sensitive areas. Escorts can be either the military agency responsible for the project or an employee in possession of a restricted area badge. The military agency or employee in possession of a restricted area badge will follow existing procedures and instructions for obtaining entrance to controlled, restricted and sensitive areas. 9. Lost Base Passes or Restricted Area Badges. Base Passes. The employee's supervisor will investigate and provide written notification for a lost base pass to the 60th Contracting Squadron. Written notification should include an explanation from the employee on how, when, where and what steps have been taken to locate the missing base pass. If a replacement is needed, forward the notification with the request for a base pass. Restricted Area Badges (RAB). Employees issued a RAB must report the loss immediately to the security manager of the military agency that submitted the RAB request. The individual who lost the RAB will provide a written explanation on how, when, where and what steps have been taken to locate the missing RAB. The security manager will conduct their own inquiry and forward a report of investigation [with squadron commander endorsement]; the member's written explanation and the original AF Fm 2586 to the Pass and Registration office. A new RAB will not be issued until the investigation is complete. 10. Identification Common Access Card (CAC). Employees requiring computer access must submit a request through the security manager for the military agency responsible for the project. The security manager will facilitate registration within the Contractor Verification System. The QAP is designated as the sponsor and will assist with this process. Once issued, the CAC card must be in the employees possession at all times while on base and performing official duties. The primary contractor shall advise their employees that a favorable security clearance background investigation is needed as a condition of employment under this contract. 11. Anti-terrorism Force Protection Training. IAW AFI 10-245 and TAFB OPLAN 10-245, all employees with contracts over 90 days, will complete initial and annual Level I Anti-Terrorism Awareness training at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/. All personnel will be responsible to provide proof (copy of training certificates) of training to the Anti-terrorism Advisor/Representative responsible for the unit they are contracted. DAVID GRANT MEDICAL CENTER AUTHORIZED VISITORS 1. Medical sales representatives are permitted in the operating room to observe or consult on equipment/supply item only. In no instance will the medical sales representative perform any surgical procedures. Medical sales representatives must sign into RepTrax at the front desk and have an initial orientation to the surgical suite. If medical sales representative is bringing in supplies/equipment/samples this must be coordinated w/ OR supply NCO/technicians in a timely matter (7 or more days before surgery). 1.1. Orientation will be documented on Transient Staff Orientation Checklist maintained at the Operating Room Front Desk. 1.2. All authorized contractors, product representatives, & vendors must be listed at time of case scheduling in S3 (electronic scheduling system) to gain access to ORs for particular surgeries. If rep is not on the surgery schedule, access to surgical suite will not be granted. Reps must present a picture ID to be signed into Rep Trax. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF INVOICES Contractor must be registered with WAWF. Requests for payments must be submitted electronically via the Internet through the Wide Area WorkFlow - Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) system at https://wawf.eb.mil.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AMC/60CONS/Cashwell-BPA-006/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Travis AFB, Travis AFB, California, 94535, United States

Zip Code: 94535
 

Record

SN02963091-W 20130112/130110234409-899c3d75e69ccec8cfa7a1f827588351 (fbodaily.com)
 

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