36C24719Q0422-001.docx

This is a Combined Synopsis Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.5, 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. The solicitation number is 36C24719Q0392 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. This procurement will be conducted under full and open competition procedures. The associated NAICS code for this requirement is 446110, and the size standard is 27.5 million Employees. The solicitation document, and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-94 and 2005-95, effective 1-17-2017. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov. Only emailed proposals received by the date indicated, directly from the offeror shall be considered acceptable. Offers will only be considered from Offerors that are licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission who are regularly established in the business of providing radionuclides as called for in this RFQ. Offerors shall provide copies of licenses and certification in response to this RFQ. The successful awardee agrees in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein, to furnish Pharmaceuticals products and services in accordance with Local, State, and Federal Regulations. The successful awardee shall be able to provide all of the items listed in the Schedule of Supplies with deliveries when required. Multiple awards will not be made.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) in Athens, Georgia, Statesboro, Georgia, and Aiken, South Carolina in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intent is for a Licensed Contractor to provide pharmaceuticals products and services for the Department for patient care. The Charlie Norwood VAMC (CNVAMC intends to award a base year plus four option years, firm fixed price contract. Requirements to provide a Contractor to a licensed Pharmacist authorized to manufacture and distribute Pharmaceutical Supplies and Services in Augusta with a period of performance of April 2, 2019 through April 2, 2024.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor is to provide Pharmaceutical products and services to support the Department of Veterans Affairs CBOC in Athens, Georgia, Statesboro, Georgia, and Aiken, South Carolina. Contractor shall provide a listing of licensed pharmacies in Athens, Georgia , Statesboro, Georgia, and Aiken, South Carolina that will accept its plan. The VA will designate pharmacy/pharmacies the contractor shall utilize. Please see attachment A Statement of Work and QASP.

COST/PRICE SCHEDULE

Attachment is for 12 month price schedule. The contractor is to fill in a unit price of each line item, and a total price. Quoted prices must be valid for a minimum of 120 days from date of quote. The Ordering Officials will be indicated prior to contract start date. See attachment B Schedule of Supplies for specifics, and to enter the requested unit price.

DESIGNATION OF CONTRACT OFFICER REPRESENTATION

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will be designated in writing. The COR will be furnishing technical guidance, and advice regarding the Pharmaceuticals products and services being provided under the respective awarded contract. The foregoing is not to be construed as authorization to interpret or furnish advice, and information to the Contractor relative to the financial or legal aspects of the respective awarded contract. Enforcement of these segments is vested in, and is the sole responsibility of the Contracting Officer.

EVALUATION CRITERIA/SUBMISSION OF OFFER

Evaluation Process: Any award resulting from this solicitation will be completed using the procedures under FAR 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. Offerors will be evaluated utilizing Price, Past Performance, and Technical. To be considered acceptable, offers must be determined by the Government to fully meet or exceed all standards specified in this solicitation.

CONTRACT AWARD

Upon Contract Award (within 1 business days), awarded contractor shall provide:

1. A copy of their Pharmacy current quality control manual to the COR.

2. A dedicated inside sales representative to aide in facilitation in the smooth coordination between the Pharmacy Department and the Contractors Laboratory Pharmacy.

3. Material safety data sheets, and updates on all delivered products as per the awarded contract, and any additions throughout the life of the awarded contract.

The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-3; 52.203-6 (Alt 1); 52.203-17; 52.204-4; 52.209-6; 52.209-9; 52.211-11; 52.212-3; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, with the following added as addenda to the clause, 52.212-4(c) changes text in paragraph (c) is deleted and replaced with: changes in terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of certain changes such as administrative changes including changes in paying office, appropriation data, authorized by the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements that may be made unilaterally by the Contracting Officer (see FAR 43.103(b)); 52.212-5; 52.216-18 (a) replace the last sentence with: Such orders may be issued from date of award through date of last exercised option period.; 52.216-19; 52.216-22 insert the following: (d) date of last exercised option period. April 02, 2024; 52.217-8 insert the following: 30 days, 52.217-9 insert the following: (a) 30 and 60, (c) five years; 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37; 52.222-40; 52.223-18; 52.225-5; 52.225-13; 52.232-34; 52.232-36; 52.233-2; 52.242-13; 52.246-1; VARAR 852.203-70; 852.203-71;

The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.203-98; 52.209-5DEV; 52.209-7; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, with addenda: paragraph (c) change 30 to 60; 52.216-1; 52.216-27; 52.217-3; 52.225-18; 52.232-38; 52.233-2; VAAR 801.604 Contracting Officer s Representative; 852.211-72; 852.215-70; 852.233-70; 852.233-71; 852.233-71 (note); 852.252-70; 852.270-1; FAR 52.225-25; 52.212-2; and 52.212-3. This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, VAAR 852.219-9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirement, VAAR 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, and VAAR 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments; VAAR 852.219-71, VA Mentor-Protege Program; 852.246-71, Inspection. 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.

Offerors shall submit their quote on the attached pricing schedule, and shall comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, with addenda: paragraph (c) change 30 to 60. This is a competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ) that will be evaluated under FAR Part 12 and Part 13. The Government intends to make one (1) award from this RFQ. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

OFFERS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING 3 SECTIONS TO THEIR OFFERS:

Price

Past Performance

Technical (capability of offer to meet the Government s needs)

1. A completed Cost/Price Schedule filled in using attachment B. For the purpose of evaluation, the total price including option periods will be evaluated.

2. Past Performance to include the following information:

a. Identify at least 3 recent (within the past 3 years) Federal, State, local Government or private contracts that are similar in size and scope to this requirement.

b. Dollar Value

c. Dates of performance

d. Name of Agency/Facility

e. Point of Contact along with contact information

f. A brief description of the work effort to demonstrate the relationship between the reference contract and the proposed effort

3. Technical description in sufficient detail to allow the Government to ascertain the Offerors capability to meet, in addition to the items listed in the cost/price schedule, the requirements indicated in the SOW, and should include at a minimum the following information:

a. Ability to meet the required delivery time frames on daily and emergent basis.

b. Ability to meet compliance and regulation requirements.

c. Quality control measures.

d. Ability to supply LEU sourced products by the start date of the award contract.

Quotes are due no later than Monday April 2, 2019 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Use electronic mail to submit proposals to gail.bargaineer2@va.gov and ensure that your quote is signed and dated. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please submit any questions regarding this solicitation via email to gail.bargaineer2@va.gov by no later than Monday, April 1, 2019 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.