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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF DECEMBER 06, 2019 SAM #6581
SOLICITATION NOTICE

F -- Legionella Water Testing

Notice Date

12/4/2019 12:31:25 PM
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

541380 — Testing Laboratories
 

Contracting Office

256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) RIDGELAND MS 39157 USA
 

ZIP Code

39157
 

Solicitation Number

36C25620Q0154
 

Response Due

12/20/2019 8:59:59 PM
 

Archive Date

01/19/2020
 

Point of Contact

Aaron AngstadtContracting Officer504-412-3700 *74165
 

E-Mail Address

aaron.angstadt@va.gov
(aaron.angstadt@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

Attachment 2: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMSGeneral InformationDocument Type: Combined Solicitation/SynopsisSolicitation Number:36C25620Q0154Posted Date:12/4/19Response Date:12/20/19 at 3:00P.M. Central Product or Service Code:F103Set Aside:SDVOSBNAICS Code:541380Contracting Office Address1515 Poydras StreetSuite 1100New Orleans, LA 70112DescriptionThis is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101.The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541380, with a small business size standard of $16.5 million.The New Orleans, Louisiana VA Medical Center is seeking Legionella water testing Services. All interested companies shall provide a quotation for the following: ServicesQUARTERLY LEGIONNELA TESTING, BUILDINGS 1, 2, 6, & 7SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEMNEW ORLEANS, LA 70119SCOPE OF WORKFurnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform all work associated with testing for Legionella bacteria and other impurities at various described locations in Buildings 1, 2, 6, and 7 on a quarterly basis, all buildings being located at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System, New Orleans LA. The quarterly water testing work required is listed as follows:Contractor shall test on a quarterly basis both the hot-water and cold-water faucets at ten (10) locations in each of Buildings 1, 2, & 6 and twelve (12) cooling towers on top of Building 7. The test locations at each building will be determined by Veterans Affairs (VA) personnel. The period of performance for this service contract will be for one base year and four (4) optional years (with each optional year also having quarterly sampling and testing). Samples taken of the potable water system at the distal sites for this service contract will be tested for Legionella bacteria, residual biocide, pH and temperature. Test results will be forwarded to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the Industrial Hygienist within 15 working days of sampling. Test results shall be sent to both individuals via electronic mail with a pdf attachment within the specified period of time. The Contractor shall provide 288 tests through 4 quarters (72 per quarter), and up to 40 additional tests throughout the four quarters at any given time, per the request of the VA. Contractor shall coordinate the distal site sampling locations with VA personnel. No water sampling shall occur until VA has given prior approval to start work. Contractor will be required to be escorted at all times while sampling is in process. All water samples shall be collected per CDC guidelines. Samples shall be tested at laboratories certified by the CDC Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation (ELITE). Analysis will include the culture, identification and enumeration of Legionella species and serotyping including the target species Legionella pneumophilia serogroup. WATER SAMPLING SCHEDULEWater sampling and test results shall be submitted to the New Orleans VA for the first quarter in an effort to report the water sampling results in January 2020 in accordance with VHA Directive 1061. Each subsequent quarterly sampling and testing shall be performed such that results are reported in accordance with VHA Directive 1061. Work will be performed during the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal Holidays. Some work outside of normal hours of operations may be necessary and must be coordinated with the Project COR. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS BY THE CONTRACTOR:All sampling and testing shall be done in accordance with VHA Directive 1061. The contractor will be responsible for cleanliness of the building area both interior and exterior.SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: Contractor s workmen shall provide and utilize all safety requirements in accordance with OSHA regulations during all phases of the work.Contractor will not be allowed to use Government tools, materials, and/or labor for this project.All work is to be performed in strict compliance with the Scope of Work . PRICE/COST SCHEDULEITEM INFORMATIONITEM NUMBERDESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICESQUANTITYUNITUNIT PRICEAMOUNT000180.00EA____________________________________Bldg 1 (impatient)Contract Period: Base000280.00EA____________________________________Bldg 2 (D&T)Contract Period: Base000380.00EA____________________________________Bldg 6 (TL)Contract Period: Base000448.00EA____________________________________BLDG 7 (CEP Cooling Towers)Contract Period: Base0005288.00EA____________________________________LEGIONELLA TestContract Period: Base000640.00EA____________________________________Test as neededContract Period: Base000740.00EA____________________________________Legionella TestContract Period: Base100180.00EA____________________________________Bldg 1 (impatient)Contract Period: Option 1100280.00EA____________________________________Bldg 2 (D&T)Contract Period: Option 1100380.00EA____________________________________Bldg 6 (TL)Contract Period: Option 1100448.00EA____________________________________BLDG 7 (CEP Cooling Towers)Contract Period: Option 11005288.00EA____________________________________LEGIONELLA TestContract Period: Option 1100640.00EA____________________________________Test as neededContract Period: Option 1100740.00EA____________________________________Legionella TestContract Period: Option 1200180.00EA____________________________________Bldg 1 (impatient)Contract Period: Option 2200280.00EA____________________________________Bldg 2 (D&T)Contract Period: Option 2200380.00EA____________________________________Bldg 6 (TL)Contract Period: Option 2200448.00EA____________________________________BLDG 7 (CEP Cooling Towers)Contract Period: Option 22005288.00EA____________________________________LEGIONELLA TestContract Period: Option 2200640.00EA____________________________________Test as neededContract Period: Option 2200740.00EA____________________________________Legionella TestContract Period: Option 2300180.00EA____________________________________Bldg 1 (impatient)Contract Period: Option 3300280.00EA____________________________________Bldg 2 (D&T)Contract Period: Option 3300380.00EA____________________________________Bldg 6 (TL)Contract Period: Option 3300448.00EA____________________________________BLDG 7 (CEP Cooling Towers)Contract Period: Option 33005288.00EA____________________________________LEGIONELLA TestContract Period: Option 3300640.00EA____________________________________Test as neededContract Period: Option 3300740.00EA____________________________________Legionella TestContract Period: Option 3400180.00EA____________________________________Bldg 1 (impatient)Contract Period: Option 4400280.00EA____________________________________Bldg 2 (D&T)Contract Period: Option 4400380.00EA____________________________________Bldg 6 (TL)Contract Period: Option 4400448.00EA____________________________________BLDG 7 (CEP Cooling Towers)Contract Period: Option 44005288.00EA____________________________________LEGIONELLA TestContract Period: Option 4400640.00EA____________________________________Test as neededContract Period: Option 4400740.00EA____________________________________Legionella TestContract Period: Option 4GRAND TOTAL__________________ The period of performance is base year 12/2019 12/2020 with Four one-year options.Place of PerformanceFacility Locations:Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System2400 Canal StreetNew Orleans, LA 70119Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the best value for the government based on Price, Technical capability/approach, and past performance. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: Price, Technical capability/approach�*the Government intends on sending the lowest price quote to technical evaluation. After the solicitation closing time and date. The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items OCT 2018FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items OCT 201852.204-7, System for Award Management OCT 201852.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 201652.217-5, Evaluation of Options JUL 1990852.209-70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest JAN 2008852.270-1, Representatives of Contracting Officers JAN 2008852.273-74, Award Without Exchanges JAN 2003*Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items OCT 2018FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders OCT 201852.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 201152.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 201852.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 201652.217-8, Option to Extend Services NOV 199952.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract MAR 200052.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year APR 198452.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors DEC 2013852.203-70, Commercial Advertising MAY 2008852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (JUL 2016)852.237-70, Contractor Responsibilities APR 1984The following subparagraphs of FAR 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).(4) 52.204 10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109 282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).(8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).(21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).(22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).(25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).(27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).(28)(i) 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).(30)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).(33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).(42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)(49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008)(C)(2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).(55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).(C) (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).(3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).(C) (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).(C) (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706). All quoters shall submit the following: 1 Copy of the followingVolume 1: Technical Approach/capabilitiesVolume 2: PriceAll quotations shall be sent to aaron.angstadt@va.govThis is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein.��The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:""The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition.""OR""The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:""Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).Submission shall be received not later than 3:00P.M. Central on 12/20/2019. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Emailed quotes will be accepted. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Aaron Angstadt, aaron.angstadt@va.gov. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORSThis acquisition is being procured using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the authority of FAR Part 13.5 procedures. This solicitation is Unrestricted. which includes all CLIN items being requested in the solicitation. The Government intends to solicit this requirement and award a subsequent contract without discussions, clarifications, or negotiations. However, if necessary the Government will seek clarification and additional information for offers that are submitted from any eligible offeror. Offerors are encouraged to provide their best offer initially because the opportunity to enter into discussions or to provide a better offer at a later time will not be possible. The Government intends to award to the offeror whose offer represents the best value to the government after consideration of all technical and price factors. FAR Part 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items:� does not apply to this solicitation.� Pursuant to FAR subpart 13.106-2, the Government will award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to a single successful offeror/contractor whose offer/quote in response to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror that meets ALL requirements of this solicitation and the Statement of Work (SOW).OFFER SUBMISSION GUIDANCE:Offer Submission Guidance: Offers shall be submitted via e-mail only to Aaron Angstadt, aaron.angstadt@va.gov. Offers shall be submitted on or before the close date/time as specified in this solicitation. Offers are due no later than Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, by 3:00 p.m. CDT (New Orleans, LA). Any contractor submissions or requests for information about this RFQ received after the closing date and time of this solicitation (for any reason) are late and shall not be considered. It is unlikely that the solicitation close date will be extended so offerors are encouraged to respond on or before the close date with their best offer. Solicitation Questions: Questions shall be submitted via e-mail only Aaron Angstadt, aaron.angstadt@va.gov. Questions/answers will be posted via an amendment to this solicitation. It is the responsibility of the contractor to monitor for any and all amendments to this solicitation. Questions shall only be accepted from those parties who are an interested party to this solicitation. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFER PREPARATION AND SUBMISSIONOfferors shall submit their offer in two volumes as detailed in this section of the solicitation. All offers shall conform to the solicitation provisions and be prepared in accordance with this section. Offers shall be clearly and concisely written as well as neat, indexed (cross indexed as appropriate) and be logically assembled. All pages shall be appropriately numbered and the font chosen should be easily readable. Each volume will be separated by section and will include a Table of Contents identifying each section. OVERALL ARRANGEMENT OF OFFERSVolume 1 will contain responses to Technical Capability evaluation criteria. Technical Capability is comprised of the following factors: A. Relevant Experience, B. Personnel Qualifications, Capabilities, and Certifications, and C. Schedule. This volume will be clearly marked on the outside and on the cover page with the Offeror s name, the solicitation number, and the title Technical Proposal. Such input/feedback is necessary to ensure that potential offerors are specifically addressing the specific requirements of this solicitation and the SOW in relation to their relevant qualifications and related experience to this requirement. Volume 1 must not contain any pricing information.Volume 2 will contain the information required under the price factors listed below. This volume will be clearly marked on the outside and on the cover page with the Offeror s name, the solicitation number, and the title Price Proposal .a) Pricing shall be entered as required on the pricing schedule and totaled at the bottom of the pricing schedule. VOLUME 1 TECHNICAL VolumeTechnical Capability Offerors shall submit documentation to prove their capability to perform the services described in the SOW. Offerors should address all aspects of the statement of work in sufficient detail to show a complete understanding of the requirement and a well-formed plan to execute the tasks required. The offeror s proposal shall contain information demonstrating the relevance of the Offeror's experience as it relates to. Relevant experience is defined as experience that is the same as, related to and/or or is similar to the current need requirement. The Offeror shall submit the following as part of Volume I:Factor A: Experience: The offeror s proposal shall contain information demonstrating the relevance of the Offeror's experience as it relates to healthcare organization transformation services, in order to accomplish SOW tasks/deliverables. Factor B: Personnel Qualifications, Capabilities, and CertificationsThe personnel required for the successful execution of this requirement are identified in the SOW. Offerors shall include as part of their submission a description of the skills, abilities, knowledge, and certifications of the personnel who will be responsible for carrying out tasks. Documentation which includes (but is not limited to) resumes, certifications, credentials, and education documents should be submitted that verifies the relevant experience, education, and knowledge of these individuals. Individuals shall demonstrate experience in projects of similar scope, nature, and duration, with examples if available. Personnel who will be provided to execute this requirement shall be available at the appropriate times and durations.Factor C: Schedule Offerors shall submit documentation to prove their ability to meet the performance schedule as defined in the SOW. Offerors shall be specific on their plan to ensure timely performance of all required tasks within the appropriate/necessary time windows that are outlined in the sow. The Offeror's proposal shall demonstrate the Offeror's understanding of the requirements and describe how the Offeror proposes to meet anticipated/projected dates when completing these tasks. A projected schedule which indicates the ability to successfully complete tasks/deliverable (within the appropriate time windows) should be included.VOLUME 2 PRICE VolumePrice Offeror shall include in this section the following items:a) Pricing entered as required on the pricing schedule and totaled at the bottom of the pricing schedule.ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.Evaluation Criteria Lowest Price Technically AcceptableBasis of Award:A Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable procurement is being conducted. As such, award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for the non-cost factor. Past Performance history will be considered for responsibility determination purposes only (FAR 9.104-1(c). The evaluation factors are as follows:Factor 1-PriceFactor 2-TechnicalUnder the technical factor, each offeror s responses will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis or acceptable/unacceptable basis. This determination will be based on the offeror demonstrating in its proposal a technical solution that minimally meets the technical requirements specified in the Solicitation s Statement of Work. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.Factor 1 PRICE: Prices will be evaluated on the basis of price fairness and reasonableness.Factor 2 TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES/APPROACH: Offerors must submit relevant information demonstrating technical capability to satisfactorily perform the following requirement as expressed in the Statement of Work in the Solicitation.Point of ContactAaron Angstadt, Contracting Officer1515 Poydras St suite 1100, New Orleans 70112Aaron.angstadt@va.gov
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
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Place of Performance

Address: SLVHCS;2400 Canal Street;New Orleans, La 70119

Zip Code: 70119
 

Record

SN05508400-F 20191206/191204230255 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

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