Naval Medical Logistics Command, 521 Fraim Street, Ft. Detrick, Frederick, MD 21702-5015

23 -- MOBILE ONCOLOGY EDUCATION VANS SOL N62645-97-R-0003 DUE 022097 POC Susan Wellen, Contract Specialist, (301) 619-3022, Terry L. Horst, Contracting Officer, (301) 619-3012. Naval Medical Logistics Command (NMLC) has a requirement for 2 Mobile Oncology Education Vans (MOEDs) with options for an additional 18 vans to be used for cancer screening and training throughout the U.S. 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 Request for Proposals under Solicitation N62645-97-R-0003; A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. SIC is 3711, size standard of 1000 employees. The units are required to be new. The Navy contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 20 MOEDs. The units shall be self contained motorized vehicles and shall include a restroom, diesel generator, heating/ventilation/airconditioning, sink/work counter/laboratory, 2 exam rooms, and a reception/office/classroom area. The MOEDs shall meet the following specifications: (1) General Characteristics: MOEDs shall be capable of maintaining speeds up to and including 70 miles per hour. MOEDs shall have sufficient maneuverability (radius of turns, inclines, stopping ability, etc.) to operate without damage to the vehicle or any internal accessories in residential, retail, and industrial areas. MOEDs shall be appropriately balanced from right to left and front to back so driveability, maneuverability and control are not adversely affected by improper balancing. MOEDs shall have automatic transmission, cruise control, power steering, and the drive train shall be accessible from the exterior of the vehicle for service. Fuel capacity shall be sufficient to travel a minimum of 200 miles. Overall vehicle width shall be in compliance with all state and federal highway regulations. The height of the vehicle should minimize the risk of roof damage from low overhangs. The wheel base, center of gravity, brakes, and other safety features would be appropriate for motor vehicles. MOEDs shall be equipped with a jack and tools adequate to enable change of tires. Spare tire(s) mounted on wheel(s), to fit on all axles. (2) Treatment Facility Body: (a) Unit shall provide heating and cooling sufficient to maintain any and all temperatures from 65° F to 75° F in any weather condition from 0° F to 120° F. Unit shall be constructed and insulated such that high winds will not adversely affect the capability of the van to maintain these temperatures. (b) Exterior skin shall have a white finish and include a graphic for "TRICARE MID-ATLANTIC" (graphic will be provided upon award). MOEDs shall be designed such that the interior is esthetically pleasing, using lighter colors wherever possible. (c) Unit shall be provided with two entrances on the right side of the vehicle. Entrances shall both be into the reception/office/classroom area. There shall be a driver's entrance on the left side of the vehicle. Entrances shall be provided with conventional locks such that routine replacement from standard sources is possible. Locks and doors shall be sufficient strength that the door cannot be pulled open with the lock engaged. (d) There shall be a waterproof awning mounted on the driver's side of the vehicle. When deployed, the awning should provide coverage for a 180 square foot area to protect students from rain and direct sun. There shall be storage for a minimum of four heavy duty folding banquet tables (minimum size 30" x 72"), a minimum of 20 folding chairs, and a set of eight (minimum 30" tall) warning cones. (e) Unit shall be capable of plugging into a local power source via a lead-in cable, and when a local power source is not available, the treatment facility shall be capable of operating from an onboard power generator (contractor provided). All equipment and components shall operate from available local line power. The lead-in cable shall be UL-approved for outdoor use, no less than 75' and not exceed 100' in length with a waterproof plug at one end and a manual take-up reel. (f) Diesel generator shall be capable of providing sufficient electrical power to operate all electrically operated equipment and appliances simultaneously (i.e., lights, video equipment, and radio,) and heating and cooling units within the treatment facility throughout the temperature range specified above. Generator shall be fueled from the vehicle diesel tank, and shall be adjusted so that the generator cannot drain the tank below 1/4 full. (g) MOEDs shall include a rest room with adequate storage facilities for water and sewage. The water supply tank shall hold at least 60 gallons of water, and the sewage holding tank at least 5% more than the water supply tank. The rest room shall have a flush toilet, an accessible toilet paper holder, a sink/counter top/cabinet with liquid soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser, a covered trash can, mirror, light and exhaustfan. (3) Exam Rooms: Each room shall contain an exam table, a halogen goose neck lamp, and a sink/counter/cabinet. Each room shall have emergency lighting, and appropriate cabinetry installed for storage of supplies. The counter top shall be of a solid plastic material and include a hand-washing sink. Each room shall consist of the following pieces of equipment in accordance with the specifications submitted. (a) Exam Table; brand name or equal to Midmark Ritter, Model 104. Salient characteristics are: vinyl upholstery, adjustable back, stirrups, treatment basin, and a table paper roll holder. (b) Sink/counter top/cabinet: Shall maximize available space without compromising movement into and out of the van. Sink shall have a foot control and be suitable for washing hands, with a liquid soap dispenser and mirror, hot and cold water, and paper towel dispenser. (c) Each room shall have an exam stool, brand name or equal to Midmark Ritter 125 stool (salient characteristics: adjustable height using gas piston or similar effortless means, round padded seat upholstered with smooth easily cleanable material, minimum of five casters, designed for heavy duty use). (4) Reception Area: (a) The area shall be large enough for eight adult students and one instructor to interact in a classroom environment. (b) The area shall have two workstations designed to accommodate personal computers, including wiring to a connection system external to the vehicle such that telephones and network interconnection (Ethernet) are facilitated, as well as four electrical outlets per workstation. The workstations shall each have ergonomic secretarial chairs with arms. (c) Power outlets shall be provided to enable use of an overhead projector, slide projector, or similar audio video equipment in the reception area. (d) One cabinet shall be provided sufficient in size to hold a 25" monitor/TV. (5) Sink/work counter/laboratory area: (a) Shall be located outside of the exam rooms and restroom. (b) Shall have a solid counter top made of material impervious to most laboratory stains/inks/dyes. (c) Shall be equipped with one conventional optical microscope (brightfield) with binocular optics, a pair of 10x wide view ocular eyepieces, objectives with powers approximately 4x, 10x, 40x, and an oil objective approximately 100x, an appropriate condenser (ie, Abbe), and an internal illumination device (no mirrors). The optics shall be Plan Apichromat or Apochromat quality. The microscope shall be mounted such that it will not shift/slide/fall during movement of the vehicle. (d) There shall be a kneehole below the microscope to allow the user to sit at the counter and use the microscope. (e) There shall be a stool or chair (brand name or equal to Midmark Ritter 125). (f) There shall be another cabinet/cabinets over the counter to provide additional storage space without interfering with the use of the microscope. Provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the exception of (d), (h), and (i) of the clause, which are RESERVED. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is applicable to this acquisition. Evaluation factors are as follows: Proposal evaluations will be based on technical and price. Technical evaluation factors are significantly more important than price. Technical proposal shall be tabbed with sections for each of the following listed criteria (each of the technical factors are approximately equal to each other): (1) Technical Compliance (offeror's product conformity to each salient characteristic); (2) Flexibility (any features or capabilities designed into the vehicle which are not expressly required by the above specifications, such as but not limited to additional classroom and storage space, suitability for other medical education applications, such as prostate screening, disease awareness training, etc.); (3) Quality (quality program that would be used for construction of these vehicles, and which is currently in place within offeror's facility); and (4) Experience/Past Performance (details of similar vehicular work on special purpose medical/dental/scientific self propelled vehicles offeror has performed including contract number, point of contact and phone number for both the contracting agency and the end user. Information must be provided on a minimum of 3 and not more than 10 contracts.) In support of pricing proposals, offeror shall include copies of established price lists or other documentation setting forth the prices charged to other customers. Offeror shall include a completed copy of provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. Offeror shall include a completed copy of provision at DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items. Addenda to this provision includes DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate; 252.225-7006, Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate; and 252.225-7035, Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In compliance with said clause, the following FAR clauses apply: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.219-9, Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. FAR 52.209-3,First Article Approved -- Contractor Testing -- Alternate I applies to this acquisition: contractor shall have completed MOED ready for first article testing within 120 days of contract award. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In compliance with said clause, following additional DFARS clauses apply: 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders; 252.219-7005, Incentive for Subcontracting with Small Business, Small disadvantaged Businesses, Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions, Alternate I; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7007, Trade Agreements; 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act; 252.233-7000, Certification of Claims and Requests for Adjustment or Relief; 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. MOEDs furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders. Ordering period for this contract is from date of award through 30 September 2001, or until the time the Government has issued delivery orders totaling the maximum quantity. Deliveries will be made FOB Destination to points designated on each delivery order. All delivery orders are subject to terms and conditions of contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order and the contract, the contract shall control. Contractor shall furnish to the Government the items specified up to and including the quantity designated as the "maximum". Government shall order at least the quantity of items designated as the "minimum". There is no limit on the number of delivery orders that may be issued. Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple locations. All delivery orders shall contain the following information: Order date; Contract number; Order number; Item number; Description; Quantity; Unit price; Delivery date; Place of delivery (including consignee); Packaging and shipping instructions (if any); Accounting and appropriation data; Payment office and address. Offers are due at NMLC by 3:00 p.m. local time on 20 February 1997. Direct questions to S. Wellen at (301) 619-3022. See Note 1. (0024)

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