1. Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 36C25621Q0841 – Onsite and Remote Language Interpreter and Document Translation

Services for Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located in Houston, Texas.

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR Part 13, Simplified Procedures 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.

2. The combined synopsis solicitation number is 36C25621Q0841. It is issued as a Request for Quote. The Government anticipates awarding one firm-fixed price Requirements contract resulting from this solicitation.

3. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular

2021-02 (effective 11/23/2020).

4. This requirement is issued unrestricted under Full and Open Competition. The North American Industry Classification

System number is 541930 with a size standard of $8,000,000.00.

5. The MEDVAMC in Houston, Texas requires a contract for on-site and remote American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, Foreign Language Interpreter (FLI) and Foreign Language Document Translation (FLDT) services for meetings, trainings and other events for the MEDVAMC. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, travel, trained personnel, supervision, and all other resources required to perform on-site and remote language interpreter and document translation services as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Wage Determination (WD)

2015-5233 (Revision 16 dated 12/20/2020), WD Number 2015-5279 (Revision 16 dated 12/21/20) and WD number 2015-

5217 (Revision 15 dated 12/21/20) applies to this requirement.

6. Places of Performance:

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

2002 Holcombe Boulevard

Houston, Texas 77030

Texas City Veteran Affairs (VA) Clinic

9300 Emmett F. Lowery Expressway

Texas City, Texas 77591

Galveston VA Clinic

3828 Avenue N

Galveston, Texas 77550

Richmond VA Clinic

22001 Southwest Freeway

Richmond, Texas 77469

Charles Wilson VA Outpatient Clinic

2206 N. John Reddit Drive

Lufkin, Texas 75904

Beaumont VA Clinic

3420 Plaza Circle

Beaumont, Texas 77707

Conroe VA Clinic

690 South Loop 336 West

Conroe, Texas

Lake Jackson VA Clinic

208 Oak Drive South

Lake Jackson, Texas 77566

Katy VA Clinic

750 Westgreen Boulevard

Katy, Texas 77450

Tomball VA Clinic

1200 W Main Street

Tomball, Texas 77375

7. Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall be a base period of 12 months with four (4), additional 12-month option periods to be exercised at the Government’s discretion

8. A complete description of the services to be acquired, and/or applicable Government need(s) are as follows:

See Attached 36C25621Q0841 Additional Requirements

Contracting Office:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Regional Procurement Office Central

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16

2002 Holcombe Blvd., Bldg. 100

Houston, Texas

Contracting Officer:

Orlando Whitaker

Point of Contact (POC) Information:

Email: Orlando.Whitaker@va.gov

Quotes in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due at 11:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST), May

18, 2021. Quotes shall be submitted in writing and sent via email to orlando.whitaker@va.gov. Please insert

“Solicitation 36C25621Q0841 Language Interpreter and Document Translation” in the subject line of your email.

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email to Contracting Officer, Orlando Whitaker at

Orlando.Whitaker@va.gov no later than 3:00PM CST on May 11, 2021. If questions are received, all responses will be posted with all questions and answers to the same announcement.

COMPLETING A QUOTE FOR SUBMITTAL

a. The quoter shall complete Contract Administration and provide the name, title, address, email address and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding business decisions made with respect to the quote and who can contractually obligate the company. The quoter shall identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the

Government.

b. See Section B.1, Price Cost Schedule. Pricing for each CLIN must be submitted in the proper format. The proper format consists of QUANTITY *UNIT PRICE = AMOUNT/NET AMOUNT. In the event there is a discrepancy in the calculation, the UNIT PRICE will be held to the intended price multiplied by the QUANTITY. If the quoter shows only the AMOUNT/NET AMOUNT, but fails to enter a UNIT PRICE, the AMOUNT/NET AMOUNT divided by the

QUANTITY will be held to be the intended price.

d. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Addendum to Instructions to Quoters-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

e. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Addendum Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. See FAR 52.212-

2 Addendum for additional information.

f. All services shall be performed in accordance with the PWS and 36C25621Q0841, Additional Requirements.

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g. Quoter must submit both Technical and Price volumes. See FAR Clause 52.212-2 Addendum for basis for award. This requirement will be evaluated under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

h. All quotes shall remain valid for 120 calendar days.

Attachments(s):

1. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

2. 36C25621Q0841 Additional Requirements

Attachment 1 – Sample Work Order

Attachment 2 – Confidentiality of Sensitive Information Non-Disclosure Agreement

Attachment 3 – Business Associate Agreement

Attachment 4 – Wage Determinations