FBODaily.com | FedBizOpps: FILE | W | ALVAMC SPS Facility/Equipment Rental - Attachment

FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MAY 14, 2015 FBO #4919
DOCUMENT

W -- ALVAMC SPS Facility/Equipment Rental - Attachment

Notice Date: 5/12/2015
Notice Type: Attachment
NAICS: 532490 — Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs;Ann Arbor Healthcare System;Network 11 Contract Office;2215 Fuller Road;Ann Arbor MI 48105
ZIP Code: 48105
Solicitation Number: VA25115Q0306
Response Due: 5/22/2015
Archive Date: 6/6/2015
Point of Contact: Darren Graham
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is VA251-15-Q-0306; this solicitation is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The purpose of this RFQ is to procure (rent/lease) facility space and equipment for the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center (ALVAMC) staff to conduct daily sterilization operations for their medical and dental equipment at a location no further away than 25 miles of the ALVAMC, 1500 Weiss St, Saginaw, MI 48602. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-81, effective 10 APR 2015. (iv) This acquisition will be full and open competition; the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 532490, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing ($32.5 Million). (v)-(vii) Schedule BASE PERIOD: 1 JUNE 2015 thru 31 MAY 2016 EXTDED CLINDESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT OF ISSUEUNIT COSTCOST 0001All off-site SPS facility 2080Hours$_________$_________ space and equipment rental, equipment maintenance, and training required to support the ALVAMC SPS. OPTION PERIOD 1: 1 JUNE 2016 thru 31 AUGUST 2016 EXTDED CLINDESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT OF ISSUEUNIT COSTCOST 1001All off-site SPS facility 528 Hours$_________$_________ space and equipment rental, equipment maintenance, and training required to support the ALVAMC SPS. Total Contract Price $____________ (viii) Far Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, is applicable to this RFQ and will include the following addendum; 1. All required submittals must be included with your quotation, and they must be in an electronic format (either MS Word or Adobe PDF to darren.graham@va.gov on or before the date and time listed in paragraph (xv) below. Failure to provide all of the required submittals may result in the quotation being considered unacceptable, in which case it will not be further considered for award. 2. Quotations must contain the following submittals (sent via email to darren.graham@va.gov as separate attachments 1-3): a. Attachment #1: General Documentation (1) Signed quotation (2) Acknowledgement of all solicitation amendments (3) Completion of Provision of FAR Provision 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications, or an attestation that the electronic Reps and Certs located at www.sam.gov are current (4) Written acknowledgment that the award of a contract shall not be made until the VA SPS Staff inspects and approves the facility and equipment b. Attachment #2: Technical Capability and Past Performance (1) The quotation shall demonstrate, in narrative format, the plan for addressing the technical requirements of paragraph 4 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This section shall not exceed 20 single-sided pages or 10 double-sided pages in length. The plan must address the evaluation criteria described in FAR Provision 52.212-2, located in Section (ix) of this solicitation. The plan must be submitted in an electronic format (either MS Word or Adobe PDF). Pages submitted in excess of the maximum allotted amount will not be considered (e.g. if the plan is 35 single-sided pages in length, the evaluation will stop at the end of page 20; pages 21-35 will not be read or evaluated). (2) The quotation shall list any recent and relevant prior experience closely related to the requested requirement. (3) The quotation shall provide a minimum of two (2) but not more than five (5) references who can comment on your past performance. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that the references provided have current contact information to include: name, company name, phone number and email address. c. Attachment #3: Price (1) The quotation shall complete the "Unit Cost", "Extended Cost", and "Total Contract Price" for the Price Schedule in paragraphs (v)-(vii). (ix) Far Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items, is applicable and the specific evaluation procedures are as follows: 1. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: a. Technical Capability (1) (Methodology)- based on the required qualifications in the PWS Paragraph 4 and the results of a pre-award inspection of the facilities and equipment. (2) (Prior Experience)- based on any recent and relevant prior experience related to the requirements as stated in the PWS. b. Past Performance- based on PPIRS reports within the last five years and references received/contacted. c. Price- based on submitted price schedule. 2. All quotations will be reviewed for compliance with the solicitation. If a quotation is not compliant with the requirements of the solicitation, then it may be considered unacceptable for award. A determination of fair and reasonable pricing will be conducted on all compliant quotations. If a price is considered unfair or unreasonable, then it will be considered unacceptable for award. Acceptable quotations with fair and reasonable pricing shall have their Technical Capability and Past Performance factors forwarded for evaluation. 3. Technical Capability when combined with Past Performance is approximately equal to Price. Award will be made to the contractor who represents the best value to the Government in terms of Technical Capability, Past Performance and Price. 4. Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (x) Provide a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, or an attestation that the electronic Reps and Certs located at www.sam.gov are current (see paragraph (viii)2.a.(3)). (xi) FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (xii) FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR Clauses cited in 52-212-5 are applicable: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEPT 2006), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (JAN 2014) (PUB. L. 111-117, section 743 OF DIV. C) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013). (Executive Order 12989) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2013) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) (E.O'.s, proclamations and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.chapter 67) Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.chapter 67) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2014) (Executive Order 13658) (xiii) Additional Terms and Conditions necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are listed below: 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 within 15 Days. (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 within 15 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the 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 1 year and 3 months. (End of Clause) 52.237-7 INDEMNIFICATION AND MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE (JAN 1997) (a) It is expressly agreed and understood that this is a nonpersonal services contract, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.101, under which the professional services rendered by the Contractor are rendered in its capacity as an independent contractor. The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided, but retains no control over professional aspects of the services rendered, including by example, the Contractor's professional medical judgment, diagnosis, or specific medical treatments. The Contractor shall be solely liable for and expressly agrees to idemnify the Government with respect to any liability producing acts or omissions by it or by its employees or agents. The Contractor shall maintain liability insurance issued by a responsible insurance carrier of not less than the following amount(s) per specialty per occurrence: $1 Million per occurrence $3 Million aggregate (b) An apparently successful offeror, upon request by the Contracting Officer, shall furnish prior to contract award evidence of its insurability concerning the medical liability insurance required by paragraph (a) of this clause. (c) Liability insurance may be on either an occurrences basis or on a claims-made basis. If the policy is on a claims-made basis, an extended reporting endorsement (tail) for a period of not less than 3 years after the end of the contract term must also be provided. (d) Evidence of insurance documenting the required coverage for each health care provider who will perform under this contract shall be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to the commencement of services under this contract. If the insurance is on a claims-made basis and evidence of an extended reporting endorsement is not provided prior to the commencement of services, evidence of such endorsement shall be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to the expiration of this contract. Final payment under this contract shall be withheld until evidence of the extended reporting endorsement is provided to the Contracting Officer. (e) The policies evidencing required insurance shall also contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer. If during the performance period of the contract the Contractor changes insurance providers, the Contractor must provide evidence that the Government will be indemnified to the limits specified in paragraph (a) of this clause, for the entire period of the contract, either under the new policy, or a combination of old and new policies. (f) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in all subcontracts under this contract for health care services and shall require such subcontractors to provide evidence of and maintain insurance in accordance with paragraph (a) of this clause. At least 5 days before the commencement of work by any subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer evidence of such insurance. (End of Clause) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 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): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (End of Clause) 52.203-17Contract Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (APR 2014) 52.246-4Inspection of Services-Fixed Price. (AUG 1996) 52.233-2Service of Protest (SEP 2008) 852.233-70Protest Content/Alternate Dispute Resolution (JAN 2008) 852-233-71Alternate Protest Procedure (JAN 1998) VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (JAN 2008) The supplies or equipment required by this invitation for bid or request for proposal must conform to the standards of the Veterans Health Administration and the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center as to the proper operation and sterilization processes. The successful bidder or offeror will be required to submit proof that the item(s) he/she furnishes conforms to this requirement. This proof may be in the form of a label or seal affixed to the equipment or supplies, warranting that they have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards. Proof may also be furnished in the form of a certificate from one of the above listed organizations certifying that the item(s) furnished have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards. (End of Clause) VAAR 852.237-70 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES (APR 1984) The contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses and/or permits required to perform this work. He/she shall take all reasonable precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. He/she shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by his/her employees fault or negligence, and shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance having coverage for a limit as required by the laws of the State of Michigan. Further, it is agreed that any negligence of the Government, its officers, agents, servants and employees, shall not be the responsibility of the contractor hereunder with the regard to any claims, loss, damage, injury, and liability resulting there from. (End of Clause) VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2012) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- (1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001. (2) Designated agency office has the meaning given in 5 CFR 1315.2(m). (3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the Accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests. (4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001. (5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract. (b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required. (c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following: (1) VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. (See Web site at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.) (2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org) includes additional information on EDI 810 and 811 formats. (d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905. (e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances below, the contracting officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for: (1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States; (2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information; (3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies; (4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or (5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above. (End of Clause) (xiv) Not applicable (xv) Send any response to darren.graham@va.gov NO LATER THAN 12:00pm (EST) on 22 MAY 2015. Email all questions no later than 3 days prior to the closing date. (xvi) Darren Graham darren.graham@va.gov 734-845-5372
Web Link: FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/VAAAHCS506/VAAAHCS506/VA25115Q0306/listing.html)
Document(s): Attachment; File Name: VA251-15-Q-0306 VA251-15-Q-0306.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2041438&FileName=VA251-15-Q-0306-015.docx); Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2041438&FileName=VA251-15-Q-0306-015.docx; File Name: VA251-15-Q-0306 P09 FINAL PWS 5.11.15.pdf (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2041439&FileName=VA251-15-Q-0306-016.pdf); Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2041439&FileName=VA251-15-Q-0306-016.pdf; File Name: VA251-15-Q-0306 P09 FINAL Saginaw SPS QASP 5.11.15.pdf (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2041440&FileName=VA251-15-Q-0306-017.pdf); Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2041440&FileName=VA251-15-Q-0306-017.pdf; File Name: VA251-15-Q-0306 P07 SCA WAGE DETERMINATION-SAGINAW COUNTY.pdf (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2041441&FileName=VA251-15-Q-0306-018.pdf); Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2041441&FileName=VA251-15-Q-0306-018.pdf; Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
Place of Performance: Address: 1500 Weiss St;Saginaw, MI 48602; Zip Code: 48602
Record: SN03728356-W 20150514/150512235614-db95935c29f44754267be8cfcab453d0 (fbodaily.com)
Source: FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

| FSG Index | This Issue's Index | Today's FBO Daily Index Page |

Loren Data's SAM Daily™

W -- ALVAMC SPS Facility/Equipment Rental - Attachment