SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- VETERINARIAN SERVICES
- Notice Date
- 2/7/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541940
— Veterinary Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, U.S. Army Medical Command, Southeast Regional Contracting Office, ATTN: MCAA SE BLDG 39706, 39706 40th Street, Fort Gordon, Georgia, 30905-5650
- ZIP Code
- 30905-5650
- Solicitation Number
- W91YTV-13-T-0004
- Archive Date
- 3/15/2013
- Point of Contact
- Valerie DeVeaux, Phone: 7067878438
- E-Mail Address
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valerie.deveaux@us.army.mil
(valerie.deveaux@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The solicitation number W91YTV-13-T-0004 for purchase request GFEBS 0010159012 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-61. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541940. Size standard is $7.0 M. This RFQ is being issued as Firm Fixed Price, UNRESTRICTED. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Responses due date: ___FEBRUARY 28, 2013___. The requirements of this solicitation are for Veterinarian Services in support of the DCI research, training and education missions at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA. Initial Performance Period: Time of Award through 30 September 2013. Item No. 0001 Veterinarian Services Provide for the daily care and management of the laboratory animal program including, but not limited to: provision of routine and emergency veterinary medical and surgical care, animal protocol support, and animal record maintenance, ensure compliance with animal welfare laws, regulations, and SOPs. Animal research protocol and amendment review; Consultation on protocol development and support; Assistance with animal research regulatory questions/issues; Serve as alternate member for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC); Available to Department of Clinical Investigation staff and IACUC by phone/e-mail. Services to be performed IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance: Date of Award - 30 Sep 2013 QTY: 260 Each; Unit Price: __________ Total Amount:___________ Item No. 0002 Contract Manpower Reporting (CMR). Provide annual CMR report to include the man-hours that will be required to complete this report by 31 October of the Government fiscal year. Reporting period will be for the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending 30 September of each Government fiscal year. This report must be completed by 31 October of each calendar year. It is the contractor's responsibility to read the CMR Reporting Clause attached to this solicitation. QTY: 1 EACH Unit Price:______________ Total Amount:__________ Grand Total Base Period: _____________________ Item No. 1001 Veterinarian Services Provide for the daily care and management of the laboratory animal program including, but not limited to: provision of routine and emergency veterinary medical and surgical care, animal protocol support, and animal record maintenance, ensure compliance with animal welfare laws, regulations, and SOPs. Animal research protocol and amendment review; Consultation on protocol development and support; Assistance with animal research regulatory questions/issues; Serve as alternate member for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC); Available to Department of Clinical Investigation staff and IACUC by phone/e-mail. Services to be performed IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance: 1 Oct 2013 - 30 Sep 2014 QTY: 260 Each; Unit Price:__________ Total Amount:___________ Item No. 1002 Contract Manpower Reporting (CMR). Provide annual CMR report to include the man-hours that will be required to complete this report by 31 October of the Government fiscal year. Reporting period will be for the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending 30 September of each Government fiscal year. This report must be completed by 31 October of each calendar year. It is the contractor's responsibility to read the CMR Reporting Clause attached to this solicitation. QTY: 1 EACH Grand Total Option Year 1: _____________________ Item No. 2001 Veterinarian Services Provide for the daily care and management of the laboratory animal program including, but not limited to: provision of routine and emergency veterinary medical and surgical care, animal protocol support, and animal record maintenance, ensure compliance with animal welfare laws, regulations, and SOPs. Animal research protocol and amendment review; Consultation on protocol development and support; Assistance with animal research regulatory questions/issues; Serve as alternate member for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC); Available to Department of Clinical Investigation staff and IACUC by phone/e-mail. Services to be performed IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance: 1 Oct 2014 - 30 Sep 2015 QTY: 260 Each; Unit Price:__________ Total Amount:___________ Item No. 2002 Contract Manpower Reporting (CMR). Provide annual CMR report to include the man-hours that will be required to complete this report by 31 October of the Government fiscal year. Reporting period will be for the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending 30 September of each Government fiscal year. This report must be completed by 31 October of each calendar year. It is the contractor's responsibility to read the CMR Reporting Clause attached to this solicitation. QTY: 1 EACH Grand Total Option Year 2: _____________________ Item No. 3001 Veterinarian Services Provide for the daily care and management of the laboratory animal program including, but not limited to: provision of routine and emergency veterinary medical and surgical care, animal protocol support, and animal record maintenance, ensure compliance with animal welfare laws, regulations, and SOPs. Animal research protocol and amendment review; Consultation on protocol development and support; Assistance with animal research regulatory questions/issues; Serve as alternate member for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC); Available to Department of Clinical Investigation staff and IACUC by phone/e-mail. Services to be performed IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance: 1 Oct 1015 - 30 Sep 2016 QTY: 260 Each; Unit Price:__________ Total Amount:___________ Item No. 3002 Contract Manpower Reporting (CMR). Provide annual CMR report to include the man-hours that will be required to complete this report by 31 October of the Government fiscal year. Reporting period will be for the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending 30 September of each Government fiscal year. This report must be completed by 31 October of each calendar year. It is the contractor's responsibility to read the CMR Reporting Clause attached to this solicitation. QTY: 1 EACH Grand Total Option Year 3: _____________________ Item No. 4001 Veterinarian Services Provide for the daily care and management of the laboratory animal program including, but not limited to: provision of routine and emergency veterinary medical and surgical care, animal protocol support, and animal record maintenance, ensure compliance with animal welfare laws, regulations, and SOPs. Animal research protocol and amendment review; Consultation on protocol development and support; Assistance with animal research regulatory questions/issues; Serve as alternate member for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC); Available to Department of Clinical Investigation staff and IACUC by phone/e-mail. Services to be performed IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance: 1 Oct 2016 - 30 Sep 2017 QTY: 260 Each; Unit Price:__________ Total Amount:___________ Item No. 4002 Contract Manpower Reporting (CMR). Provide annual CMR report to include the man-hours that will be required to complete this report by 31 October of the Government fiscal year. Reporting period will be for the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending 30 September of each Government fiscal year. This report must be completed by 31 October of each calendar year. It is the contractor's responsibility to read the CMR Reporting Clause attached to this solicitation. QTY: 1 EACH Grand Total Option Year 4: _____________________ Place of Performance: Eisenhower Army Medical Center Bldg 3870 7th Avenue Fort Gordon, GA 30905 UNITED STATES FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses. The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at www.farsite.hill.af.mil. The following provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror - Commercial Items (FEB 2012). Addendum to 52.212-1: (m) The non-FAR Part 12 discretionary FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and MEDCOM provisions included herein are incorporated into this solicitation. See provision 52.252-1 for locations where full text can be obtained. 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (JAN 1999). ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2 (a) is hereby replaced with the following: 1. Evaluation Process. a. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, is Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be on an all or none basis. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes: Technical acceptability and price. 1. Technical acceptability: Explain how your company will meet the terms of the solicitation for Veterinarian Services of the items as specified in the solicitation. Prospective contractors shall demonstrate that the service offered complies with the technical requirements described by submission of a written capability statement with their offer. This written capability statement must be submitted with offer and not exceed 10 pages. 2. Price. The offeror shall submit pricing for all CLINs identified in the combined synopsis/ solicitation, unless otherwise noted. Pricing will be evaluated to the extent to which it is fair and reasonable in term of services required. 3. Evaluation Process: All quotes will be evaluated on overall technical acceptability. The award decision will be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable quote as determined by the end user. Except for communications conducted for the purpose of minor clarification, the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions. Potential contractors must be registered in the System Award management (SAM) to be eligible for award. The SAM internet web site is http://www.sam.gov. IAW 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. Offeror must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov. Offers are due by February 28, 2013, 3:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time. Submit offers via email to Valerie.DeVeaux@us.army.mil, facsimile (706)787-5681 or mail. Contracting Office Address: Southern Region Contracting Office Fort Gordon 39706 40th Street Fort Gordon, GA 30905 Point of Contact: Valerie DeVeaux, Contract Specialist, (706) 787-8438 The following stand alone discretionary FAR and DFARS provisions are necessary: 52.225-25 - Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification (NOV 2011). 52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). 52.252-5 - Authorized Deviations in Provisions (APR 1984), (b) DoD Far Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2). 52.252-6 - Authorized Deviations In Clauses (APR 1984), (b) DoD Far Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2). 52.204-9 -- Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011). 52.204-99 - System For Award Management Registration (DEVIATION 2012-O0015)(AUG 2012). 52.209-6 -- Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, suspended, or proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010). 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Feb 2012). Addendum to 52.212-4 (Local Clause (LC) 5003) (u) The non-FAR Part 12 discretionary FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and LOCAL clauses included herein are incorporated into this contract either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see clause 52.252-2 for locations where full text can be found. 52.219-6 - Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011). 52.219-28 -- Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2009). 52.222-3 -- Convict Labor (JUN 2003). 52.222-21-- Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) (EEO). 52-222-26 -- Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (EEO). 52.222-36 -- Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010). 52.222-50 -- Combat Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009). 52.223-6 - Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001). 52.223-18 - Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011). 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008). 52.225-25 - Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification (SEP 2010). 52.232-18 - Availability of Funds (APR 1984) (Next FY). 52.232-33 -- Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003). 52.232-99 - Providing Accelerated Payment To Small Business Subcontractors (DEVIATION 2012-O0014)(AUG 2012). 52.233-3 - Protest After Award (AUG 1996). 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004). 52.237-2 - Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation (APR 1984). 52.237-3 - Continuity of Services (JAN 1991). 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). 52.252-5 -- Authorized Deviations in Provisions (APR 1984). " DoD FAR Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2)." 252.201-7000 - Contracting Officer's Representative (DEC 1991). 252.203-7000 -- Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011). 252.203-7002 - Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JAN 2009). 252.203-7005 - Representation Relating To Compensation Of Former DoD Officials (NOV 2011). 252.204-7000 - Disclosure of Information (DEC 1991). 252.204-7003 - Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992). 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (MAR 2008). 252.232-7010 - Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006). 252.243-7001 - Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991). 252.243-7002 - Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998). 52.217-8 - Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor 30 days before contract expires. (End of clause) 52.217-9 - Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000). (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor 30 days before contract expires; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 66 months. (End of clause) 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). 252.212-7000 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (JUN 2005). 252.212-7001 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (DEC 2011) (DEVIATION). INVOICING INFORMATION: All prospective offeror must be registered in the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) System. For registration go to https://wawf.eb.mil/ and follow the registration instructions. The payment on invoices will be made quarterly invoices as a 2-in-1 invoice via the internet using the Government provided Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) Receiving/Acceptance System at https://wawf.eb.mil (reference clause 252.232-7003). Web Base Training is available at www.wawftraining.com and for more information go to www.dod.mil/dfas and click the e-commerce link. 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (APR 2012) (DEVIATION). PERFORMANCE BASED WORK STATEMENT VETERINARIAN SERVICES 1. GENERAL. The contractor shall provide the services of a Veterinary Services for Department of Clinical Investigations (DCI) at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC). 1.1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK. 1.1.1. This is a non-personal services contract for Veterinarian Services. All Veterinary duties will be performed in accordance with the written AAALAC Program Description and Laboratory Animal Support Services (LASS) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The contract veterinarian will provide veterinary support services in support of the DCI research, training and education missions. Specific services may include: Providing daily care and management of the laboratory animal program including, but not limited to: provision of routine and emergency veterinary medical and surgical care, animal protocol support, animal record maintenance, ensure compliance with animal welfare laws, regulations, and SOPs. Animal research protocol and amendment review; Consultation on protocol development and support; Assistance with animal research; regulatory questions/issues; Serve as alternate member for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC); Available to Department of Clinical Investigation staff and IACUC by phone/e-mail. 1.1.2. Contractor service personnel shall read, understand, fluently speak and legibly write English. 1.2. DEFINITIONS Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal (AAALAC) Laboratory Animal Support Services (LASS) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Department of Clinical Investigations (DCI) Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) 1.3. HOURS OF PERFORMANCE. 1.3.1. Contractor will perform up to an average of five (5) hours per week. Normal duty hours are Monday through Friday 0730-1600 (excluding holidays) at Department of Clinical Investigation Research Laboratory (Bldg. 38705). For any shift exceeding six hours, the contractor's employees shall be entitled to one half hour break. This break shall be non-chargeable to the government for compensation. Example: For a shift 0800 p.m. to 1630 p.m. compensation for pay purposes would be eight hours, with one half hour break. Contractor will respond to animal care related emergencies at the Department of Clinical Investigation Research Laboratory between the hours of 1600 and 0730 on Monday-Friday and any time on holidays and weekends as needed during the absence of the DDEAMC Attending Veterinarian. 1.3.2. Unscheduled absences. Unscheduled absences shall be called into the OIC or designated representative by contract personnel prior to or within one hour of the scheduled duty day that he/she is unable to report to work. 2. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY. The contractor shall furnish everything required to provide Veterinary services in accordance with this contract. 3. SPECIFIC TASKS. Veterinarian shall be responsible for: 3.1. Providing experienced laboratory animal veterinary coverage for an Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal (AAALAC) accredited facility. 3.2. Reviewing new animal use protocols for suitability. 3.3. Monitoring existing animal use protocols for compliance. 3.4. Serving as the veterinary representative on the DDEAMC animal care and use committee as needed. 3.5. Monitoring animal welfare in the colony and recommending treatment as needed. 3.6. Providing direct oversight on animal surgeries and complex procedures. 3.7. Maintaining appropriate records of the above duties. 3.8. Maintaining professional competency involving clinical skills and knowledge of laboratory animal medicine. 3.9. Providing weekend and holiday animal care as needed. 4. PERFORMANCE MEASURES 4.1. Outcome. The contractor shall provide qualified personnel who will fulfill the requirement to provide veterinarian services at a standard enabling the MTF to provide such services at a high level of quality. 4.2. How Measured. The government will evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract using the method of surveillance specified in Technical Exhibit One. All surveillance observations will be recorded by the government. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will obtain the contractor's representative's initials on the record of the observation. 5. QUALIFICATIONS 5.1. Veterinarian performing on this contract must possess and maintain a current, active, valid, and unrestricted Veterinary license from the state of Georgia. 5.2. Minimum of two years full-time experience as a laboratory animal veterinarian or board certification in laboratory animal medicine. 5.3. Possess knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to animal use and experience in providing veterinary care to multiple commonly used laboratory species. 6. Contractor Manpower Report. Contractor Manpower Report: The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report ALL contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://cmra.us.army.mil/ <https://cmra.us.army.mil/>. The required information includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative; (2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period; (4) Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-contractor); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-contractor); (7) Total payments (including sub-contractor); (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-contractor if different); (9) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (10) Locations where contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest City, Country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (11) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language, and, (12) Number of contractor and sub-contractor personnel deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). (13) As part of its submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer by the 5th working day of November whether or not they have completed this report. TECHNICAL EXHIBIT PLAN 1 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE PWS PARA PERFORMANCE MEASURE PERFORMANCE THRESHOLD 1. Education 1.1.2. Successfully completed a program of formal education as recommended by the AAALAC in laws and regulations pertaining to animal use. 100% Compliance 2. Hours of performance 1.3.1. Contractor shall work an average of five (5) hours per week. Monday-Friday 0730-1600 (excluding holidays) or hours set forth by Department of Clinical Investigations. 95% Compliance 3. Unscheduled absences. 1.3.2. Unscheduled absences shall be called into the Chief of Department of Clinical Investigations or designated representative by contract personnel prior to time or no later than one hour after the scheduled start of the duty day that he/she is unable to report to work. 95% Compliance 4. Specific Tasks 3. Contract Veterinarian shall perform experienced laboratory animal veterinary coverage for an AALAC facility. Be Provide direct oversight on large animal surgeries and complex procedures. 100% Compliance
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