G -- TRAVELERS INSURANCE FOR EVACUATION SERVICES

Notice Date

September 12, 2000

Contracting Office

USASOC, DCOFS Acquistion And Contracting, Bldg. E-2929, Fort Bragg, NC 28310

ZIP Code

28310

Solicitation Number

USZA92-00-Q-0025

Response Due

September 28, 2000

Point of Contact

Karen Glass (910)432-6145 or Jane Sutherlin (910) 432-2146

Description

17(i). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and FAR 13.6 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. 17(ii). The solicitation number, USZA92-00-Q-0025, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). 17(iii). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. 17(iv) This procurement is unrestricted. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. 17(v). This contract action is to provide coverage for Aeromedical Evacuation from Africa. Period of Performance is 12 months with two (2) one-year option periods. CLIN 0001 -- 12 months (anticipated 1 Oct 2000 -- 30 September 2001), CLIN 0002 -- 12 months (anticipated 1 Oct 2001 -- 30 September 2002), CLIN 0003 -- 12 months (anticipated 1 Oct 2002 -- 30 September 2003). Contractor's are to provide pricing for each of the CLINS for evaluation. Services necessary to stabilize, sustain and transport a soldier with life, limb or eyesight threatening injuries from the point of injury to a center for definitive care from the continent of Africa. These services will be required in the event of a life, limb or eyesight threatening injury to any member of 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) while deployed to the African continent. Services will include but not be limited to basic and advanced life support, resuscitation, stabilization, sustainment of vital functions, evacuation by appropriate means from remote point of injury and transport to point of definitive medical coverage. Provisions will also be made for medical accompaniment by a team member and assistance with return of that team member to the deployment site. Services will be required 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for all assigned or attached soldiers while deployed in support of the 3rd SFG (A). Upon notification, respond, coordinate, assist and track MEDEVAC of an injured, wounded, or ill member to the nearest acceptable medical treatment facility. If necessary, coordinate, assist, and track MEDEVAC of injured, wounded, or ill member back to medical treatment facility in Europe or the United States. Note, 3rd SFG(A) medical personnel will make the final decision on the evacuation destination for their personnel. The contractor shall not use any MEDEVAC of 3rd SFG (A) member in advertising or testimonials. The contractor will ensure the Air Ambulance Provider Criteria includes a FAA part 135 Air Taxi Certificate with Air Ambulance Endorsement or International equivalent, state licensing when required, adequate insurance for the Aircarft/Crew and Medical personnel. 17(vi). N/A. 17(vii). N/A. 17(viii). FAR provisions and/or clauses referenced will be furnished in full text upon receipt of written request. Solicitation Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (March 2000) is hereby incorporated by reference. 17(ix). Solicitation Provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -Commercial Items (Jan 1999) is hereby incorporated, the evaluation factors are price, evacuation coverage, experience, communications and past performance. The government will make a determination of best value based on the evaluation factors cited. Price is the most important, evacuation coverage is slightly more important then experience and past performance and experience and past performance is slightly more important then communications. 17(x). Contractors are reminded to submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Feb 2000) with their quote. 17(xi). Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 1999) is hereby incorporated by reference!! 17(xii). Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 2000) is hereby incorporated by reference, as well as the following clauses cited in the clause which apply to this solicitation, 52.222-0026, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10). 17(xiii). Additionally, the following clauses are applicable to this solicitation, 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 52.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, 52.232-18 Availability of Funds, and 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the contract (Mar 2000), the following information is provided to fill-in the clause: within "30 -- 60 days from the contract expiration" and preliminary notice is provided "60" days and shall not exceed "36 months". 17(xiv). The Defense priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is unrated. 17(xv). NA. 17(xvi). Questions pertaining to the solicitation must be submitted in writing and may be faxed to Karen Glass at (910) 432-9345. Signed and dated quotes referencing the RFQ number USZA92-00-Q-0025 must be submitted, no later than 4:30 p.m. 28 September 2000, to Karen Glass at USASOC, ATTN: AOCO, Fort Bragg, NC 28310. The quotes must provide sufficient detail on the evacuation coverage, experience, communications, and past performance to allow for the government to make a best value determination. Contractors who do not provide details of their offer will not be considered. 17(xvii). Karen Glass is the point of contact regarding this solicitation.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000914/GSOL001.HTM (W-256 SN495735)