Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, A&MMS 90C, 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220

R -- UNARMED HOSPITAL SECURITY GUARD II SOL 539-99-12 DUE 043099 POC Jim Dinwoody, 513-475-6339, Betty Jo Dessauer, 513-475-6340, or Sandi Magers, 513-475-6337 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 539-22-99 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09. This solicitation is being 100% Set-aside for small business and is anticipated to result in a firm fixed price contract. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code 7381, "Detective, Guard, and Armored Car Services Work", applies. The size standard for being a small business is $9 million. The Government is planning to procure 2 FTE unarmed Hospital Security Guards for a Base Period and Four One Year Option Periods. Please provide per hour prices for the following Performance Periods and Estimated Hours: BASE PERIOD: Date of contract award through 30 September 1999, 2080 Estimated Hours; OPTION PERIOD 1: 1 October 1999 through 30 September 2000, 4160 Hours; OPTION PERIOD 2: 1 October 2000 through 30 September 2001, Estimated 4160 Hours; OPTION PERIOD 3: 1 October 2001 through 30 September 2002, Estimated 4160 Hours; OPTION PERIOD 4: 1 October 2002 through 30 September 2003, Estimated 4160 Hours. TOUR OF DUTY: Security Guards will work 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Weekdays, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. LOCATION OF SERVICES: VA Medical Center, 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220. MAJOR DUTIES: Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, manpower, materials, supplies and equipment and shall plan, schedule, coordinate and assure effective performance of services described herein. Security Guards will patrol on foot; the parking areas to ensure only authorized vehicles are parked on property. Security Guards will work with Police staff to identify unauthorized vehicles parked on property. Security Guards will also register and update vehicle registration files, located in the Police watch office, as well as other related administrative duties. Also take the required initial information from telephone calls or in person for use by the police officers. Security Guards must be able to identify emergency situations, and react accordingly(fire alarms, etc., ref: Hospital Paging System). Security Guards work under the supervision of the shift supervisor/watch commander. Security Guards will also patrol on foot, the interior of the buildings and report to the Supervisor on duty, who will initiate responses, and report any suspicious activities to the supervisor on duty. Security Guards will not be the supervisor on duty. Security Guards will monitor the Police Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV) and the computerized Intrusion Detection System, located in the Police watch office. Security Guards will monitor and use the radio communications system. Security Guards will also perform room/door locks and unlocks. Physical Demands: Security Guards will be required to walk or stand for extended periods of time and climb stairs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Security Guards may have to render assistance to persons who are lost, mentally incapacitated, intoxicated, confused, angry, or uncooperative. Security Guards must be able to interact with patience and professionalism with persons displaying the above qualities. Bidders must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, 52.204-6, Contractor Identification Number -- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, and VAAR 852.219-70, Veteran-Owned Small Business with its bid. The following incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-09 and are applicable to this acquisition; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation -Commercial Items, The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Past performance and technical capability are approximately equal in weight, and, when combined, are approximately less equal to price; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52-212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.222-3, Convict Labor, Protest After Award. The Contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR Clauses which are incorporated by references to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I, 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustments for Illegal or Improper Activities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, 52.222-41,Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended. Service Contract Act Wage Determination #94-2413, Revision 9, dated 9/25/98 applies. The full text of clauses identified herein may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://www.arnet.gov and http://www.va.gov/oa&;mm/vaar/. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.214-8, Facsimile Bids, facsimile quotes may be sent in response to this synopsis/solicitation to 513-475-6334. Quotes shall be received no later than 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time, 4/30/99. Bids sent via the US Postal Service should be addressed to A&MMS (90C), 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220. Posted 04/12/99 (W-SN318398). (0102)

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