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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF AUGUST 21, 2014 FBO #4653
DOCUMENT

Q -- Reference Testing - Attachment

Notice Date

8/19/2014
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

621511 — Medical Laboratories
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 9;1639 Medical Center Parkway;Suite 400;Murfreesboro TN 37129
 

ZIP Code

37129
 

Solicitation Number

VA24914Q0752
 

Response Due

8/22/2014
 

Archive Date

10/21/2014
 

Point of Contact

Scheronica Cochran
 

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 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only Solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written Solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number VA249-14-Q-0752 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This requirement is a Small Business Set Aside. NAICS: The NAICS is 621511. To be eligible to receive a government award, the offeror must be currently registered in System for Award Management or may register with SAM at http://www.sam.gov/ Statement of Work Immunofluorescence Testing on Skin Biopsy Requirements: 1.Background: The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System has a need for Direct immunofluorescence (DIF) and indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) testing on dermatology skin biopsies for the Pathology and Laboratory medicine service. These tests provide diagnostic aid to the pathologist and dermatologists for various skin disorders as well as systemic diseases with skin involvement. Immunofluorescence (IF) studies are an invaluable supplement to the pathologist for clinical and histological examination in dermatological cases. Vendor must be able to provide rapid results or same day turnaround times of results. 2.Scope. Requesting an Indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) of DIF and IIF testing on dermatology skin biopsy as needed beginning in FY15. 3.Specific Tasks. The Reference Laboratory shall provide in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and ordinances, and in accordance with the specifications outlined for accreditation certification if applicable, patient testing to aid in the diagnosis of skin diseases. Estimated quantities of tests will depend upon patient specifics. Each DIF and IIF typically requires about six (6) immunofluorescence tests. Vendors that specialize in DIF and IIF testing on dermatology skin biopsy, and can provide the rapid 24 hour results we require to diagnose dermatological diseases of the skin. Consistency in high performance and reliable accuracy must be matched or exceeded in order to provide services without causing undue harm to Veterans or cause avoidable delays in patient care. Additionally, due to the geographic location of PCA Southeast, there are minimal delays and risks in transporting samples. 4.Performance Monitoring Performance monitoring will be done by a third party, the organization that the reference lab has accreditation through. The reference lab will maintain on file their current accreditation and make it available for review upon request. 5.Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI). None 6.Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations. a.Identification of Possible Follow-on Work. NA b.Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI). All parties involved with the review and establishment of this request do not have any conflicts of interest with the preferred vendor, PCA Southeast. c.Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements. NA d.Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions. As indicated on requisition form, or on posted test preparation guidelines. e.Inspection and Acceptance Criteria. See performance monitoring 7.Risk Control NA 8.Place of Performance. Nashville Campus VAMC, Reference laboratory. Contract Type: The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price award. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote which conforms to the requirements within this solicitation. Submitting Quote: Contractor shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include unit price, total, unit qty and item description as specified above, as offered discounts, proposed delivery time, name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, firm's DUNS# and ORCA document in SAM at www.sam.gov, terms of any express warranty, unit price, overall total price, applicable shipping charges, completed copy of 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, and ORCA document. Quotes must be received by August 22, 2014 @ 2:00pm CST. Email your quote to scheronica.cochran@va.gov. All questions should be emailed to scheronica.cochran@va.gov. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7- Central Contractor Registration; 52.212-1-Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-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 including subparagraphs: 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration; 52.333-3 Protest After Award; 52.212-2 Evaluation -Commercial Items; 52.217-8 Option for increased Quantity-separate priced line item 52.217-9 Option to extend the term of the contract. VAAR 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments and 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting. Full text can be obtained at www.arnnet.gov. DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTES: The government is in no way obligated to do business with or enter into the award a contract to any firm or its affiliates or otherwise pay for the information provided in this synopsis.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/NaVAMC/VAMCCO80220/VA24914Q0752/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA249-14-Q-0752 VA249-14-Q-0752.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1581571&FileName=VA249-14-Q-0752-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1581571&FileName=VA249-14-Q-0752-000.docx

 

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Record

SN03471289-W 20140821/140820000525-ed2c6577eab86b2983c3b904a4f67d0d (fbodaily.com)
 

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