D -- LOCAL TELEPHONE SERVICES FOR VISN 18

Notice Date

September 15, 2000

Contracting Office

VA Medical Center, Contracting Officer (90C), 6010 Amarillo Blvd. West, Amarillo, TX 79106

ZIP Code

79106

Solicitation Number

RFP 504-00-79

Response Due

October 30, 2000

Point of Contact

Sheila Kiker (806)354-7846 or Jim Woodring (806)354-7836 fax (806)354-7875

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. Solicitation number: RFP 504-00-79. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through FAC 97-19(b). Contractor shall supply all material, equipment and labor to provide local telephone connection services via interconnect agreements or by direct switch/access point service to all Veterans Administration hospitals and clinics in VISN 18. These include, but are not limited to the following locations; Amarillo, Lubbock, Big Spring and El Paso Texas, Albuquerque and Clovis, New Mexico, and Phoenix, Tuscon, and Prescott, Arizona. Requirements: 1. The vendor/provider must be a single point of contact for all technical and billing issues. 2. The vendor/provider must provide 7x24 technical support on the circuits and be able to dispatch support staff whenever required to resolve circuit failures. While response times are not specified in this document, proposals will be weighted in favor of response time. 3. The vendor must provide detailed billing reports for both the local location (facility, clinic, or vet center) and for the VISN on a monthly basis. At a minimum, these reports should include originating number, destination number, time of day, and length of call. 4. The vendor/provider may provide bills directly to responsible facilities or to the VISN. If the vendor/provider wishes to send the bills to the VISN, the billing structure must reflect an additional savings to the VISN for the implementation of a single bill. 5. The vendor/provider proposal must provide the VA with at least a 15% savings over its current local telephone agreements. 6. The vendor/provider may provide connectivity via interconnect or direct connection options. If the vendor provides service interconnect agreements, the vendor is responsible for the ensuring that the circuits are maintained/repaired in a timely manner. 7. The vendor/provider should provide connectivity for all VISN locations. While it is not a requirement that the vendor/provider provide service to all locations, proposals will be weighted in favor of total connectivity provided. 8. The vendor/provider must the VISN with a list of government or large corporation clients with whom the vendor/provider already has agreements in place. While these government or large corporation clients are not required to be in the same geographical area as the VISN, proposals will be weighted towards those companies already serving customers in the VISN's geographical area. 9. The vendor/provider must provide a single account manager for the entire VISN area. 10. The vendor/provider must disclose to the government any current/past legal actions taken against them by previous/current customers. 11. The vendor/provider should be aware of payment issues involved in government agreements and agree to not hold the VISN liable for payment delays caused by continuing resolutions or other government actions beyond the control of the VISN. 12. The agreement may be terminated by the VISN with 60 days notice at the end of any fiscal year or if the vendor is unable to resolve customer support/care issuers. 13. The vendor/provider will waive any transfer charges associated with the transfer of local access circuits to the vendor/provider. 14. The vendor/provider may offer to waive transfer charges back to the original carrier within the first 75 days of the service agreement should the practical application of the proposal be found wanting in any way by the VISN. While this is not a requirement, proposals will be weighted in favor of those that do include such a provision. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Item applies to this solicitation. Offeror must include a copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions commercial Items applies, no addendum added. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies which includes the Service Contract Act. The proposals are due on or before October 30, 2000, not later than close of business (4:30pm CST). Contact will be Sheila Kiker, (806)354-7846 or Jim Woodring, (806)354-7836. NOTE: SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000919/DSOL007.HTM (W-259 SN497227)