SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Court Reporter Services BPA
- Notice Date
- 2/15/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 561492
— Court Reporting and Stenotype Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 8;Commerce Building;300 E. University Ave. Ste. 180;Gainesville FL 32601-3460
- ZIP Code
- 32601-3460
- Solicitation Number
- VA24813R0886
- Response Due
- 2/20/2013
- Archive Date
- 5/30/2013
- Point of Contact
- Sarita Foxworth
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). Submit only written proposals for RFQ VA248-13-R-0886. Capabilities statement and past performance must accompany submission. All submissions must be received no later than February 20, 2013 8:00am (EST). Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d) and in accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Health Care and Information Technology Act of 2006, this procurement is a competitive total set-aside for Small Business only. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 561492 with a small business size standard of $14 million. NOTE: The Government reserves the right to award without discussions, vendors shall submit the most favorable terms. Small businesses are encouraged to contract their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their quote. The web site address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.net. The offeror is responsible to monitor and download any amendments pertaining to this solicitation from the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website: http://www.fedbizopps.gov. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, Required Central Contractor Registration prospective contractors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Firms may obtain CCR information at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall provide a firm fixed-price offer. The Government will award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offer whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous and Best Value to the Government. Successful contractor must meet all the responsibility requirements of Subpart 9.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). A written notice of award or acceptance of offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The following clauses also apply to this acquisition; 52.216-8 Fixed-Fee, Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items. All proposals shall be clearly marked with the offerors name and the above referenced number. Facsimile submissions and e-mail transmission will be accepted. Fax to (352) 381-5747 or email to sarita.foxworth@va.gov Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email requests or questions to Sarita.foxworth@va.gov and ensure that the subject line includes: VA248-13-Q-0886. SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall perform court reporter services against a five year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Administrative Investigations for the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center and at various Outpatient Clinics and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics within the North Florida/South Georgia area. The main facility is located at 1601 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Base Year, February 25, 2013-September 30, 2013 plus four-1 year option periods. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Our area of responsibility for veterans' services spans the cities of Gainesville, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, The Villages, Lake City, St Augustine, Palatka and other cities within the vicinity of Gainesville, Florida. The location for services to be performed will be communicated by the Contracting Officer's Representative. PRIMARY DUTIES OF THE COURT REPORTER INCLUDE: "Attend events that require written transcripts "Record spoken dialogue with specialized equipment, such as covered microphones "Report gestures and actions "Review notes for names of speakers and technical terminology "Prepare transcripts for the record "Edit transcripts for typographical errors "Provide copies of transcripts and recordings to the courts, counsels, and parties involved "Court reporters create word-for-word transcripts of speeches, conversations, legal proceedings, meetings, and other events. They play a critical role in legal proceedings and other meetings where it is important to have a record of exactly what was said. They are responsible for producing a complete, accurate, and secure legal record. "Court reporters often specialize in a specific method of recording, such as using stenotype machines, steno masks (covered microphones), or digital recording. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work performed will be at various locations within the NF/SG area in designated rooms where testimony can be given without interruption away from Patients and Staff. OPTION YEAR AND PRICING SCHEDULE: The estimated amount of services required for base year is 20, for option years are 40 services per year. Each service can last 3-4 hours per visit and 1-2 days in length depending on the interview needed by the medical center (these are estimates only). Price for transcript per page should include standard delivery within 10 business days of service being completed. Period of PerformanceAttendance Price per hourTranscript Price per page Base Year February 25, 2013-February 24, 2014 Option Year 1 February 25, 2014-February 24, 2015 Option Year 2 February 25, 2015-February 24, 2016 Option Year 3 February 25, 2016-February 24, 2017 Option Year 4 February 25, 2017-February 24, 2018 Prices above are Firm-Fixed Prices in accordance with FAR 52.216-8 Fixed-Fee.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/VANFSGHS/DVANoFSoGHS/VA24813R0886/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: NF/SG Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center;1601 SW Archer Rd;Gainesville, FL
- Zip Code: 32606
- Zip Code: 32606
- Record
- SN02989064-W 20130217/130215234024-48e5dbe653a06e911e3ddb52459962d5 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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