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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JANUARY 27, 2013 FBO #4082
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Q -- Community Nursing Home Solicitation EC&R Community Nursing Home (CNH) Program - Attachment

Notice Date

1/25/2013
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

623110 — Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Central Iowa Health Care System;Des Moines Division;3600 30th Street;Des Moines IA 50310
 

ZIP Code

50310
 

Solicitation Number

VA26313R0496
 

Response Due

2/14/2013
 

Archive Date

5/15/2013
 

Point of Contact

Andrea L Harter
 

E-Mail Address

9-5738<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

(i.)This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Additionally, this announcement constitutes the only solicitation for the Central Iowa VA Health Care System; the Central Iowa VA Health Care System is seeking proposals from interested vendors to award multiple Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA) for each community identified in Table a - Locations. Interested Community Nursing Homes should review paragraph (v.) of this combined synopsis / solicitation for instructions on how to initiate a request to participate in the Central Iowa VA Health Care System Community Nursing Home (CNH) program. (ii.)The reference / solicitation number is VA-263-13-R-0496 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The combined synopsis / solicitations are being issued as an unrestricted Request for Proposals (RFP) by the Central Iowa VA Health Care System under statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. §253 (c) (5) and 38 U.S.C. §1720. The Government anticipates entering into acquisition negotiations and award of a multiple Blanket Ordering Agreements (BOA) for the placement of eligible veterans into regional (community) nursing home services in the following locations: Table a - Locations City/LocationStateType of Nursing Home Unit Coon RapidsIAOpen West Des MoinesIAOpen Polk, Warren, Dallas, Madison, Story, or Jasper CountyIAOpen Polk, Warren, Dallas, Madison, Story, or Jasper CountyIASecured This authority is cited and justification made based on the determination that the Government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by services available in the locations identified above. The nursing home facility shall ensure that care meets the health needs and promotes the maximum well being of VA patients. Nursing home care will be furnished to ensure the total medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs of VA beneficiaries. Physician visits, laboratory, x-ray, and other special services for VA patients will be at the same frequency as that provided to other patients at the nursing home receiving the same or comparable level of care. In addition, the care provided will include room, meals, nursing care, and other services or supplies commensurate with the VA authorized level of care, without extra charge. The per diem rate(s) will include the cost of medical care, oral medications, laboratory, x-ray, and other special services authorized by VA, unless otherwise specifically accepted. Facility must have and maintain required applicable state licensing and minimum insurance requirements for Nursing Home Facilities. (iii.)The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effects as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR). (iv.)North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 623110 with the small business size standard of $13.5 million (USD) applies to this solicitation. (v.)Procedure for initiating a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for any of the specified communities indentified in Table a - Locations are as follows; interested Community Nursing Homes need to complete Standard Form (SF) 129 - Solicitation Mailing List Application; VA Form 10-1170 - Contract Award for Furnish Nursing Home Services to Beneficiaries of the Veterans Administration, and a descriptive cover letter to the applying nursing home. Both forms have been attached to this combined synopsis / solicitation for your convenience. Once the Community Nursing Home completes the required forms listed above, mail the completed forms to Andrea Harter, 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310 Additionally, interested Community Nursing Home (CNH) have the option to fax or e-mail a digital copy of the completed initiating forms to Fax: (515) 699-5866, or Email: Andrea.Harter@va.gov. Submission of electronic proposal through e-mail, offerors are responsible to ensure a copy of the proposal (initiating packet) was received. (vi.)This requirement is for Community Nursing Homes to provide Long-Term Care (LTC) services through Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA) to correspond to eligible veteran's geographic preferences and institutional Long-Term Care (LTC) needs. (vii.)The Central Iowa VA Health Care System anticipates awarding multiple Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA) (at least one per indentified site) to responsive / responsible offeror(s) whose offeror conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-2 for a period not to exceed 12-months, with four (4) one-year option periods, at the discretion of the Government within prescribed time periods. The Government reserves the right not to award a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA), if it determines that it is not in the "best interest" of the Government. (viii.)The provision at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this solicitation and incorporate the following addenda to 52.212-1; 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (June 2010). (ix.)The provision at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) applies to this requirement. The Government will award a firm fixed price Basic Order Agreement (BOA) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer(s) conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: "Technical Capability to meet the Governments' requirements: oCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Medicare Quality STAR Rating System (http://www.medicare.gov/nhcompare/home.asp) oVA Community Nursing Home (CNH) Evaluation Team Inspection Report oState License / Federal Certification oProof of Insurance oMedicaid Per-Diem oAnnual State Inspection Report "Past Performance "Price and price related factors Individual Non-award notifications will not be published. The Central Iowa VA Health Care System will publish an electronically consolidated notification via a Federal Business Opportunities Award Notice once all sites Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) have been awarded; the award posting notice on the Federal Business Opportunity (FBO) Website (http://www.fbo.gov/), will serve as non-awardees official electronic notification of award. (x.)The provision at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2011) applies to this requirement. The contractor shall either: 1. Return a completed copy of this provision with their quote (a copy of the provision may be attained from (http://www.arnet.gov/far); or 2. Complete the Online Representation and Certification (ORCA) at http://www.bpn.gov and reference it in your quote. (xi.)The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items applies to this combined synopsis / solicitation. (xii.)The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (May 2011) (including the following numbers in paragraph(s) (b): 7, 21, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 36, 38, 40, 46, and 52.222-41, 52.222-43, and 52.226-6; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999); 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000); 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984); 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984); 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) and the following Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR) Clauses: 852. 203-70 Commercial Advertising; 852-215-70 Small Disadvantage Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) Evaluation Factors; 852.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance; 852.270-1 Representative of Contracting Officers; 852.271-70 Non-discrimination of Services Provided to Beneficiaries; and 852.273-75 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information. (xiii.)To be awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) the offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM)(CCR), this can be accomplished at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. (xiv.)The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this acquisition. (xv.)OFFERORS RESPONSES (CONSISTING OF SF 129, VA FORM 10-1170, AND A DESCRIPTIVE COVER LETTER) ARE DUE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013, by 4:00 PM (Central Time) Offerors are encouraged to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Website with respect to this solicitation because any amendments to this solicitation will be posted on this Website at http://www.fbo.gov. (ii.)To be considered for participation in the Central Iowa VA Health Care System Community Nursing Home (CNH) program the offerors initiation packet must be received by by the date and time identified in paragraph (xv). After the closing date (February 14, 2013) a representative of the Central Iowa VA Health Care System will contact you to coordinate to initiate the inspection process. (xvi.)If you have any questions please Contact Andrea Harter by email at: Andrea.Harter@va.gov. ).
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/DmVACIHCS/VACIHCS/VA26313R0496/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA263-13-R-0496 VA263-13-R-0496.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=595672&FileName=VA263-13-R-0496-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=595672&FileName=VA263-13-R-0496-000.docx

 

File Name: VA263-13-R-0496 S02. SOLICITATION ATTACHMENT - STANDARD FORM 129 - SOLICITATION MAILING LIST APPLICATION.pdf (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=595673&FileName=VA263-13-R-0496-001.pdf)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=595673&FileName=VA263-13-R-0496-001.pdf

 

File Name: VA263-13-R-0496 S02. SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTVHA-10-1170-FILL.pdf (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=595674&FileName=VA263-13-R-0496-002.pdf)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=595674&FileName=VA263-13-R-0496-002.pdf

 

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Record

SN02972746-W 20130127/130125234449-1023442254516d211c94cabf4146b7fd (fbodaily.com)
 

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