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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 FBO #5424
DOCUMENT

G -- SERVICES: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Attachment

Notice Date

9/27/2016
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541612 — Human Resources Consulting Services
 

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

VA24816Q1823
 

Response Due

9/30/2016
 

Archive Date

10/30/2016
 

Point of Contact

Reginald Nettles
 

E-Mail Address

ld.Nettles2@va.gov<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned 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 VA248-16-Q-1823 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89-1, effective 15 August 2016. This solicitation starts 09/27/2016 and will end 09/30/2016 at 14:00 pm EST and is set aside for 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). Network Contracting Activity 8 - Service Area Office -East intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for a service contract for Employee Assistance Program to be exercised throughout the Bay Pines Health Care System. This service will serve an estimated 3800 VA employees, and family members, within the Bay Pines Healthcare System area ranging north from Palm Harbor, Florida, south to Naples, Florida, east to Sebring, Florida, and the local Bay Pines area. 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 base year and 4 one year options. The base year Period of performance is 1 Oct 2016 - 30 Sep 2017. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541612 with a small business size standard of $14 Million. This procurement is 100% set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) determined to be technically acceptable; 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, to be considered for an award of a federal contract. The record shall be complete and not missing elements such as representations and certifications; and SDVOSB and VOSB shall be certified by the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE). Contractors interested in providing these services should submit their quotes via email to Reginald.Nettles2@va.gov. Quotes shall be received 30 Sep 2016 at 14:00 p.m. Eastern Time Zone and reference the solicitation number. Please direct all questions regarding this procurement to Reginald L. Nettles, Contracting Specialist by phone at 727-399-3302 or fax 727-399-3346. The deadline for questions is 29 Sep 2016 at 11am EST. The following Contract Line Items (CLINS) are applicable to this requirement. For detailed service description review the attached SOW. Primary FOB location is C.W. Bill Young VAMC, Bay Pines, FL. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES The Contractor shall provide counseling and referral services (C/RS) to employees of the Bay Pines Healthcare System, in all areas where our employees work; ranging north from Palm Harbor, Florida, south to Naples, Florida, east to Sebring, Florida, and Bay Pines, FL in accordance with the terms and conditions herein. Contractors shall quote prices for all of the following Contract Line Item Number(s): See attached Price/Schedule to submit base and option year pricing. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition and are available for view at: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm FAR Provisions: 52.203-98 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that require certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation (FEB 2015) (a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. 52.204-5 Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business) (Oct 2014) 52.204-7System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.204-8Annual Representations and Certifications (Nov 2014) 52.204-16Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (Jul 2016) 52.204-17Ownership or Control of Offeror (Jul 2016) 52.204-20Predecessor of Offeror (Jul 2016) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision- "Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code" means- (1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity; or (2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code. "Predecessor" means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor. "Successor" means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances. (b) The Offeror represents that it ? is or ? is not a successor to a predecessor that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years. (c) If the Offeror has indicated "is" in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information for all predecessors that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years (if more than one predecessor, list in reverse chronological order): Predecessor CAGE code: ________ (or mark "Unknown") Predecessor legal name: _________________________ (Do not use a "doing business as" name) 52.209-2Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (Nov 2015) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug 2013) 52.209-7Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (JUL 2013) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items (JUL 2013) QUOTATION SUBMISSION Offerors shall submit proposals electronically by the date and time in accordance with the Request for Proposal instructions. The Offerors proposal shall consist of three (3) volumes: Volume I -Technical; Volume II - Past Performance; and Volume III - Price. 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) The Government will award a firm fixed priced contract to the responsible offeror determined to meet or exceed the criteria described in the Statement of Work. Offeror shall demonstrate their ability to meet these factors within their quote in accordance with Paragraphs I-III below, and offers shall meet the minimum qualifications below in order to be evaluated. All technical factors, sub-factors and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price. Technical shall be rated as Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor, and Unsatisfactory. I. Technical A.Complete Outline of EAP as described within the SOW. (Paragraph II, A-G). An acceptable Outline at a minimum shall: 1)Demonstrate how each required service will be performed and managed 2)Designate Key Personnel 3)Provide Access Numbers 4)Contingencies B.Counselor(s) Qualifications as described within the SOW. (Paragraph II, B). An acceptable listing of Counselor Qualifications at a minimum shall: 1)Identify Counselor by Full name 2)List hired position with company 3)List degrees, licenses, permits, Insurance, and all required credentials 4)List years' experience performing EAP counseling OR 5)Provide resumes of all personnel to perform this requirement and a certified company declaration the information provided in the Resumes is accurate and true II.Past Performance. Acceptable past performance shall at a minimum provide: 1) Offerors shall provide a minimum of three (3) identified references when submitting their quote. Emphasis will be on recent, relevant past performance. Recent is defined as work performed within the last three (3) years. Relevant is defined as work similar in size and scope of the work described in the Statement of Work (SOW). Since the Government may not necessarily interview all of the sources provided by the offerors, offeror shall explain the relevance of the data provided for each reference. Offerors are reminded that the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources. 2) Evaluators may validate the information on past performance by contacting the points of contact directly, via email, or by phone. POC information should be documented and be available upon request. 3) Offerors with no relevant past performance or whom information is not available, shall not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. III.Price 1)The offeror shall complete the Price/Schedule. 52.212-3 Certifications and & Representations (NOV 2013) Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. 52.217-5Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). 52.225-25Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications (Oct 2015) 52.233-2Service of Protest (SEP 2006) VAAR Provisions: 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (DEC 2009) 852.252-70Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) 852.270-1Representatives of Contracting Officers (JAN 2008) FAR Clauses: 52.204-18Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016) 52.204-19Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (Dec 2014) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (SEP 2013) This clause applies to this solicitation and the clauses that are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract are as follows: 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within no later than 30 days before contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 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 5 year. 52.219-13Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) 52.219-14Limitations on Subcontracting. (Nov 2011) 52.219-28Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) 52.222-37Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) 52.222-40Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) 52.222-50Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 52.225-13Restrictions on certain foreign purchases (June 2008) 52.229-3Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.232-39Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.237-3Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (JAN 2008) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) End Addendum 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (SEP 2013) o52.204-10Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2013) o52.209-6Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013) o52.222-3Convict Labor (JUN 2003) o52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012) o52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) o52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) o52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010) o52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) o52.223-18Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) o52.232-33Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (JUL 2013) VAAR Clauses: 852.203-70Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) 852.203-71 Display of Department of Veterans Affairs hotline poster 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments (DEC 2009) 852.219-9VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements 852.228-71 Indemnification and Insurance (JAN 2008) 852.232-72Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2012) 852.237-70Contractor Responsibilities (APR 1984)
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/BPVAMC/VAMCCO80220/VA24816Q1823/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA248-16-Q-1823 VA248-16-Q-1823.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3029652&FileName=VA248-16-Q-1823-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3029652&FileName=VA248-16-Q-1823-000.docx

 

File Name: VA248-16-Q-1823 P09 - Statement of Work EAP (09262016).pdf (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3029653&FileName=VA248-16-Q-1823-001.pdf)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3029653&FileName=VA248-16-Q-1823-001.pdf

 

File Name: VA248-16-Q-1823 S02 - Attachment Price Schedule (09272016).docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3029654&FileName=VA248-16-Q-1823-002.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3029654&FileName=VA248-16-Q-1823-002.docx

 

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Record

SN04288889-W 20160929/160927234623-7dcdc2cba01c805bac48469eaf153589 (fbodaily.com)
 

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