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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 26, 2015 FBO #4842
DOCUMENT

Q -- Reference Testing for Cancer - Attachment

Notice Date

2/24/2015
 

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

VA24915Q0305
 

Response Due

2/27/2015
 

Archive Date

4/28/2015
 

Point of Contact

Scheronica Cochran
 

E-Mail Address

5-6320<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6-streamlined procedures for commercial items, in conjunction with FAR subpart 13 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is a Firm Fixed Priced Contract. Only qualified offerors may submit offers. Solicitation VA-249-15-Q-0305 is issued as a Request for quote (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation, a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is a Small Business Set Aside. The NAICS Code is 621511 and size standard is $30 million. Any firm that does not meet the capability and size standard under this NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price award. The bases of award will be Lowest Price Quote. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation requirements and will provide the best value to the government. In order to be considered for a government award, the firm must be registered in SAM @ www.sam.gov and be capable of providing all services required to successfully complete laboratory reference tests listed in the attached statement of work. This service is required for the Nashville, Tennessee VA Medical Centers, at 1310 24th Ave South Nashville TN 37212 within VISN 9, in accordance with the terms, conditions, special provisions and schedules herein. The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration - title is now System for Award Management [SAM]. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial 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 Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 52.233-3, Protest after Award 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 852.237-70, Contractor Responsibilities 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference: This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es). 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). Full text can be obtained at www.arnnet.gov. Submission of Quote: The Offeror shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include unit price, total, unit quantity, terms of any express warranty, unit price, overall total price, applicable shipping charges 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. Complete copy of 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, and ORCA document. The offeror shall provide sufficient evidence that they possess adequate resources, capability, experience, responsibility and integrity to meet the technical capabilities to comply with the requirements of the resulting contract. The offeror shall provide past performance evidence. This assessment is based on the offeror's record of relevant and recent past performance information that pertains to services outlined in the solicitation requirements. All questions should be emailed Scheronica.Cochran@va.gov by February 26, 2015 at 8:00am CST. All responses to questions will be incorporated into a written amendment posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.fbo.gov). Offerors are encouraged to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website with respect to this solicitation any amendments to this Solicitation will be posted on that website (www.fbo.gov). All Quotes regarding this solicitation must be submitted to the Contract Specialist in writing by e-mail to Scheronica.Cochran@va.gov no later than 8:00 AM CST, February 27, 2015. The subject line must specify VA249-15-Q-0305 - Reference Testing at the VAMC Nashville. Quote/Proposal should be broken down as such: Base Year03-09-2015 - 03-08-2016$ Option Year 1: 03-09-2016 - 03-08-2017$ Option Year 2: 03-09-2017 - 03-08-2018$ Option Year 3:03-09-2018 - 03-08 - 2019$ Option Year 4: 03-09-2019 - 03-08-2020$ Total For Base & Option Years$ There will be no automated email notification of amendments or receipts of quotes. The solicitation package will be posted on FedBizOpps, which can be accessed at www.fedbizopps.gov. The Government will not provide paper copies of the solicitation. Telephone, written, or facsimile, requests, for the solicitation package will not be honored. All interested parties MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database and have completed On-Line Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) in order to receive a contract award. If you are not registered with SAM, you may request an application via phone at 866-606-8220 or register on-line at https://www.sam.gov. There will be no automated email notification of amendments. To keep informed of changes: Check www.fedbizopps.gov frequently. Any firm that is not considered a SDVOSB under this NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. 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. Statement of Work Specialized Cancer Testing 1.Requirements TVHS needs a vendor to perform the following special cancer tests: Oncotype DX Breast Cancer Assay, the Oncotype DX Colon Cancer Assay and the Oncotype DX Prostate Cancer Assay. The required testing will analyze the activity of a group of genes that can affect how a cancer is likely to behave and respond to treatment. Testing results need to show how complex genes are expressed in cells (what their level of activity is), and the role they play in specific cancers including breast, colon, and prostate. 2.Scope. Base Plus Four Year Options. Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) of cancer testing, with the required tests listed in the chart under "Specific Tasks." TVHS will only accept tests of equivalent or higher performance to the Oncotype DX test. Equivalent tests must show clinical evidence and at least three years on the market in labs (outside of research purposes). The VA TVHS requires testing that has been reliable for years and will not risk experimenting with newer specialized cancer tests unless evidence guarantees greater benefits to Veterans. The requested tests have been proven to predict the likelihood of cancer recurrence, the likelihood of patient survival and the likelihood of chemotherapy benefit. These unique diagnostic tests can help patients and their doctors make informed, individualized treatment decisions. Results will also help clinicians determine if the patient needs to undergo chemotherapy treatment or not, saving the VA thousands of dollars in treatment costs. 3.Specific Tasks (Evaluation Factors). 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 treatment of cancer. Estimated quantities of tests will depend upon patient specifics. Vendor must offer all tests listed in the test menu below. Total price must include, labor, travel and delivery. TVHS will only accept tests of equivalent or higher performance to the Oncotype DX test. Equivalent tests must show clinical evidence and at least three years on the market in labs (outside of research purposes). TEST MENU: Following tests must be available from vendor Oncotype DX Breast Cancer Assay Oncotype DX Colon Cancer Assay Oncotype DX Prostate Cancer Assay 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.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 should not have any conflicts of interest with the chosen vendor. 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 6.Place of Performance. Nashville Campus VAMC Reference laboratory.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/NaVAMC/VAMCCO80220/VA24915Q0305/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA249-15-Q-0305 VA249-15-Q-0305.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1883248&FileName=VA249-15-Q-0305-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1883248&FileName=VA249-15-Q-0305-000.docx

 

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Record

SN03649892-W 20150226/150224234916-87de8a6839f30724004d4499c2f20833 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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