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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Rev. March 2010 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment on a total cost-per-test (CPT) basis 30084 36C24718Q0713 06-11-2018 N 334516 Supporting BIRMINGHAM VA MEDICAL CTR Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 7

2008 Weems Road Tucker, GA 30084

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment to perform molecular diagnostic patient testing on a total cost-per-test (cpt) basis, 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. A firm-fixed priced contract is anticipated.

(ii) The solicitation number is 36C24718Q0713 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-98

(iv) This solicitation is UNRESTRICTED and the associated NAICS code 334516 has a small business size standard of 1,000.

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH QUOTE

(v) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): **See Statement of Work for details** Cost-Per-Test (CPT): Includes PCR equipment and necessary peripherals (printer, uninterrupted power supply, bar code reader(s), etc.) to perform and report molecular testing (specified below), delivery and installation, shipping and handling, all reagent/kit products, specimen collection kits, training for Government personnel (includes airfare, room, board, and training material), all necessary maintenance and service to keep the equipment in good operating condition (this includes both preventive maintenance and emergency repairs), and supplies/materials necessary to perform correlation study testing that is prescribed by the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI).

NOTE: For evaluation purposes, quotes should clearly identify the specified cost-per-test. The following quantities are projected annual test volumes. However, the facility intends to order necessary products on a kit basis, as applicable, based upon an established standing order described herein.

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EA

EA

EA

EA

EA

TOTAL FOR BASE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

EA

EA

EA

EA

EA

TOTAL FOR 1ST OPTIONAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

EA

EA

EA

EA

EA

TOTAL FOR 2ND OPTIONAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

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EA

EA

EA

EA

EA

TOTAL FOR 3RD OPTIONAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

EA

EA

EA

EA

EA

TOTAL FOR 4TH OPTIONAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

(vi) Requirements of Service Provider: N/A

(vii) Period of Performance – (anticipated)

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following instructions are added as addenda: Subcontracting plan must be submitted with quote.

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 7 2008 Weems Road Tucker, GA 30084

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision) 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

(End of Provision)

852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (JAN 2008)

(a) Any protest filed by an interested party shall:

(1) Include the name, address, fax number, and telephone number of the protester;

(2) Identify the solicitation and/or contract number;

(3) Include an original signed by the protester or the protester’s representative and at least one copy;

(4) Set forth a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest, including a description of resulting prejudice to the protester, and provide copies of relevant documents;

(5) Specifically request a ruling of the individual upon whom the protest is served;

(6) State the form of relief requested; and

(7) Provide all information establishing the timeliness of the protest.

(b) Failure to comply with the above may result in dismissal of the protest without further consideration.

(c) Bidders/offerors and contracting officers are encouraged to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures to resolve protests at any stage in the protest process. If ADR is used, the Department of Veterans Affairs will not furnish any documentation in an ADR proceeding beyond what is allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of Provision)

852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (JAN 1998)

As an alternative to filing a protest with the contracting officer, an interested party may file a protest with the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Materiel Management, Acquisition Administration Team, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management, the Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. The protest will not be considered if the interested party has a protest on the same or similar issues pending with the contracting officer.

(End of Provision)

852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008)

The contracting officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee’s authority. A copy of the designation shall be furnished to the contractor.

(End of Provision) (End of Addenda to 52.212-1)

(ix) In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(a)(2), award will be made to the offeror whose offer the best overall value to the government, considering price and non-price factors. See Evaluation Criteria attachment for details.

(x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer if has not been completed on SAM.gov.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are added as addenda:

IL 001AL-11-15 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING

Subcontracting Commitments - Monitoring and Compliance This solicitation includes VAAR 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, and VAAR 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include these clauses. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding contract compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments.

Subcontracting Plan - Monitoring and Compliance This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, and VAAR 852.219-9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirement. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include these clauses. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing the contractor's compliance with the plan, including reviewing the contractor's accomplishments in achieving the subcontracting goals in the plan. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding the contractor's compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor compliance with the subcontracting plan.

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 7 days provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 14 before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years.

(End of Clause)

852.237-70 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES (APR 1984)

The contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses and/or permits required to perform this work. He/she shall take all reasonable precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. He/ she shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by his/her employees fault or negligence, and shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance having coverage for a limit as required by the laws of the State of ALABAMA. Further, it is agreed that any negligence of the Government, its officers, agents, servants and employees, shall not be the responsibility of the contractor hereunder with the regard to any claims, loss, damage, injury, and liability resulting there from.

(End of Clause)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil https://acquisition.gov/far (End of Clause)

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition:

(xiii) Additional contract requirements, terms or conditions.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

Statement of Work Evaluation Criteria Invoicing Instructions Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Information and Information Technology Security Requirements Records Management Requirements

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE.

(xv) Quotes must be emailed to Evonne.Huggins@va.gov and received no later than 10am Eastern Time on the notice response date.

(xvi) For information regarding the solicitation, please contact Evonne Huggins at Evonne.Huggins@va.gov See attached document: Statement of Work.

See attached document: Evaluation Criteria.

See attached document: Invoicing Instructions.

See attached document: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

See attached document: Information and Information Technology Security Requirements.

See attached document: Records Management Requirements.