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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF OCTOBER 16, 2015 FBO #5075
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Q -- Total Parenteral Nutrition Services - Attachment

Notice Date
10/14/2015
 
Notice Type
Attachment
 
NAICS
325412 — Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
 
Contracting Office
Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 8 (248);Room 315, Bldg. 2;10,000 Bay Pines Blvd;Bay Pines FL 33744
 
ZIP Code
33744
 
Solicitation Number
VA24815Q2114
 
Response Due
10/19/2015
 
Archive Date
11/18/2015
 
Point of Contact
Annette Whitfield
 
E-Mail Address
e.whitfield@va.gov<br
 
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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number is VA248-15-Q-2114 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76, effective 25 August 2015. This solicitation starts 10/14/2015 and will end 10/19/2015 at 4:00 pm EST. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325412 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. This procurement is restricted to Small Business set-aside that is determined to be technically acceptable; and all eligible offerors may submit quotes. All offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov; and www.vetbiz.gov, if applicable, to be considered for an award of a federal contract. Network Contracting Activity 8 - Service Area Office -East intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for a service contract for Total Parenteral Nutrition Service located at the C.W. Bill Young VAMC, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. This procurement is being conducted under the FAR part 13 and simplified acquisition procedures apply. The intent is to award a Firm-Fixed Price service contract with a Period of performance: October 23, 2015 to October 22, 2016. All contractors interested in providing these services must be received by October 20, 2015, 4pm EST to Annette Whitfield at annette.whitfield@va.gov. No telephonic request for information will be entertained. The deadline for questions is October 16, 2015. All responses to questions will be posted by way of amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation to the FedBizOpps website should submit (http://fedbizopps.cos.com/). The following Contract Line Items (CLINS) are applicable to this requirement and contractors shall quote prices for all of the following Contract Line Item Number(s): October 23, 2015 to October 22, 2016 CLINDESCRIPTIONQUANTITYUNITESTIMATED COSTTOTAL ESTIMATED COST 0001Service contract for the preparation of an estimated 7 TPN bags per day.2555EA 0002Delivery Charge Aggregate Total: $__________________________ Statement of Work C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center (CWBYVAMC) has a need for a full preparation and delivery of approximately Total Parenteral Solutions (TPN). All TPN shall include all electrolytes, minerals, and other additives. TPN is an intravenous feeding method indicated for those patients who require complete bowel rest or fail to obtain nourishment from a dysfunctional gastrointestinal tract. The full daily caloric requirement can be met with parenteral delivery of macronutrients (carbohydrates, amino acids, and fats), as well as the replacement of micronutrients (electrolytes, minerals, vitamins, and other additives), tailored to the individual patient. The majority of calories are supplied with carbohydrates, followed by lipids, then amino acids. TPN can be a life-saving treatment for patients who are not able to absorb nutrition from their gut, but it can also lead to many severe complications if not formulated and prepared appropriately. Requirements TPN preparation must be conducted using aseptic technique in an ISO Class 7 sterile room in an ISO Class 5 Laminar Flow Hood to ensure sterility. All TPN and electrolytes orders are submitted electronically by C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center clinical staff by 1300 EST in order to meet a standard hang time of 1800. C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center needs approximately seven (7) bags per day/365 days. Work hours "Total Parenteral Nutrition Services Hours of Operation "9:00 am - 4:30 pm (EST), seven (7) days per week "Contact phone number must be provided for all after hours inquiries "Electronic Order Transmission/Delivery Times "TPNs will be ordered by 1:00 pm (EST), seven (7) days a week "Orders placed by the 12:00 pm (EST) will be delivered to CWBYVAMC no later than 3:00 pm (EST) the same day Delivery Location "Total Parenteral Nutrition Services will deliver all products to the Inpatient Pharmacy located on the ground floor of the CWBYVAMC, 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, Florida 33744 Receipt of delivery "A packing slip in duplicate copies will be delivered along with the TPNs and signed by a pharmacy staff member to verify the shipment is complete. CWBYVAMC will keep the pink copy of the packing slip and the yellow copy will be returned to Total Parenteral Nutrition Services. Nonstandard/Late Deliveries "Total Parenteral Nutrition Services will make every effort to accommodate late or early orders. Delivery will be arranged on a per case basis. "In the event orders are sent after the 12:00 pm (EST) cut-off time, CWBYVAMC Pharmacist must contact Total Parenteral Nutrition Services personnel. Total Parenteral Nutrition Services pharmacist will work with CWBYVAMC to determine delivery time of the product. "Total Parenteral Nutrition Services will notify CWBYVAMC if a delivery is late in leaving the Total Parenteral Nutrition Services facility and may result in a late delivery to the healthcare center. Product Labeling "Each TPN must contain a label with the following elements: oPatient first and last name oPatient date of birth oAll ingredients listed in patient specific prescription oSpecific quantities contained in end product for each ingredient Discontinued Dose Policy "If a TPN order is discontinued and/or is changed and Total Parenteral Nutrition Services is notified 1 hour prior to the delivery leaving Total Parenteral Nutrition Services, CWBYVAMC will not be charged for the prescription. "The completed order cannot be returned for credit. Product Recall "Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and COR administering the contract, within three (3) business days, of any recall, removal, modification, or defective items supplied under contract, for appropriate action. Resolution in such circumstance may be made by replacement of item at no cost to the Government, full credit of item towards future purchase, or any other method agreeable to both parties. Any freight costs incurred as a result shall be borne by the Contractor or credited to the Government, as appropriate. Returns/Errors "Any item found to be defective or technically unacceptable as verified by the Contractor, shall be returned to the Contractor and replaced or credited in the same manner as specified under Product Recall. Returns of items for any other reason shall be determined at the mutual discretion of the Government and Contractor. The Contractor shall not be liable for replacement or crediting the Government for any item due to misuse or abuse by Government personnel. Quality Improvement "Total Parenteral Nutrition Services participates in a continuous quality assessment and improvement program, which meets requirements, developed by JCAHO, the FDA, and ISO 9000. "Total Parenteral Nutrition Services will meet all Federal, State, and JCAHO requirements for quality assurance. Product Cost/Packing List or Invoice "An invoice will be delivered to CWBYVAMC every two weeks showing the individual cost of each TPN per patient. Provide cost of delivery for the total number of TPNs being delivered. "Total Parenteral Nutrition Services will provide a packing slip with all deliveries, which includes patient names and product being delivered. Contract administration data "The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract. The Contractor shall communicate with the contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments or issue changes, which will affect price, quantity or quality of performance of this contract. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. "Identification, parking, smoking, and VA regulations "The Contractor's personnel shall wear visible identification at all times while on the premises of the VAHCS. It is the responsibility of the contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police Service. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings of the BPVAHCS. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violation of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, State or Municipal court. Payment "The Contractor will be paid each month in arrears upon receipt of a paper invoice. Invoices shall be submitted to Department of Veterans Affairs, Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971, Austin, Texas 78714-9971, Phone: 877-353-9791, Fax: 512-460-5432. NOTE: Invoices for payment may be rejected if all information required by FAR clause 52.212-4(g) is not included. Invoices shall include the following information to be considered valid for payment. (a)Vendor name (b)Invoice number (c)Date (d)Remittance address (address where payment is to be issued) (e)Complete purchase order number assigned by the VA facility placing order for goods or services (e.g. 516-A800XX) (f)Itemized description of goods or services quantity and unit price (g)Total dollar amount of Invoice Discount or net terms The following clauses Federal Acquisition Regulation (FR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference (provisions and clauses may be obtained via the internet: http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.acquisition.gov.) FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on subcontractors Sales to the Government (Sep 2006) FAR 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (May 2014) FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employee of Whistleblower Rights (Apr 2014) FAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (July 2013) FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (May 2014), FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) FAR 52.204-10Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontracting Awards (Oct 2015) FAR 52.204-13System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013) FAR 52.209-10Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (Dec 2014) FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Apr 2014) FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (May 2014) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 2014), FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990) FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of Contract (Mar 2000) FAR 52.219-6Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) FAR 52.219-8Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) FAR 52.219-14Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jul 2014) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014), FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans, (Jul 2014) FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (May 2014) FAR 52.222-55Minimum Wages under Executive Order 13658 FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Jul 2013) FAR 52.232-40Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) FAR 52.232-39Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) FAR 52.232-40Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) FAR 52.237-3 Continuity of Service (Jan 1991) FAR 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (Apr 1984), FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Apr 2012) FAR 52.247-34FOB Destination VAAR 852.203-70Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.233-71 (Alternate Protest Procedure (Jan 1998) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.270-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.273.74 Award without exchanges (Jan 2003) QUOTATION SUBMISSION Offerors shall submit quotes electronically by the date and time in accordance with the Request for Quote instructions. The Offerors quote shall consist of three (3) volumes: Volume I -Technical; Volume II - Past Performance; and Volume III - Price. Offerors responses shall be submitted in accordance with the following instructions: a)Format. The proposal submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. All pages of each index shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and solicitation number in the header and/or footer. Quote page limitations are applicable to this procurement. The maximum page count is 25. Page size shall be no greater than 8 1/2" x 11" with printing on one side, only. The top, bottom, left and right margins shall be a minimum of one inch (1") each. Font size shall be no smaller than 12-point using Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman fonts. Characters shall be set at no less than normal spacing and 100% scale. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size not less than 8-point and may be landscape. Line spacing shall be set at no less than single space. Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one blank line. Page numbers, company logos, and headers and footers may be within the page margins ONLY, and are not bound by the 12-point font requirement. Footnotes to text shall not be used. All proprietary information shall be clearly and properly marked. If the Offeror submits annexes, documentation, attachments or the like, not specifically required by this solicitation, such will count against the Offeror's page limitations unless otherwise indicated. Pages in violation of these instructions, either by exceeding the margin, font or spacing restrictions or by exceeding the total page limit for a particular volume, will not be evaluated. Pages not evaluated due to violation of the margin, font or spacing restrictions will not count against the page limitations. The page count will be determined by counting the pages in the order they come up in the print layout view. b)File Packaging. Files may be compressed (zipped) into one file entitled "quote.zip" using a file compression program (i.e. WinZip) or quote files may be submitted individually. c)Content Requirements. The Offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the quote and provide an adequate basis for evaluation. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details, in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each quote. 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) The Government will award a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The contract will be awarded to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the offeror. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. Technical acceptability is rated as pass or fail based on the following factors: RatingDescription PassProposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Fail Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. (a)Technical In order to be rated Technically Acceptable, the offeror shall demonstrate their ability to meet the minimum qualifications below in order to be evaluated. 1.Detailed planned to perform Total Parenteral Nutrition service for the BPVAHCS outlined in the SOW, to a full understanding of the scope and objectives. 2.Shall list equipment and supplies as required in the Scope of Work. 3.If you plan to sub-contract out part of the work, include what you will do and what your sub-contractor will do and the anticipated percentages of each. You be must be able to comply with limitations on subcontracting clause in FAR52.219-14. (b) Past Performance Offerors shall provide a minimum of three (3) past performance references. Include the reference's name, phone/email and a description of the services provided. Emphasis will be on recent and relevant past performance. Recent is defines as work performed within the last three (3) years. Relevant is defined as work similar in size and scope of work described in PWS. Offerors with no relevant past performance or whom information is not available, shall not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. (c) Price The offeror shall complete the Price/Schedule and submit a breakdown that shows the basis for pricing including labor, equipment, operating supplies and any additional costs. Offers must contain the following information which is required by the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 52.212(b), which states that the respondents: a. Respondents shall utilize CLIN Tables (contained within this document) for quoting, and each CLIN page must clearly show the following information: "Unit Pricing, CLIN Total Pricing, and Grand Total Cost by CLIN for each CLIN Table; "Your company's solicitation number; "Date of Quote; "Your company's active DUNS number; "Your Company's name, address, and telephone number; "A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements of this solicitation (refer to SOW); "Discount terms if any;
 
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Document(s)
Attachment
 
File Name: VA248-15-Q-2114 VA248-15-Q-2114.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2367788&FileName=VA248-15-Q-2114-000.docx)
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