36C24818Q0398-001.pdf

Attachment 1: Combined Synopsis Solicitation 36C24818Q0398

(i) 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 only the solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation (36C24818Q0398); quotes are being requested.

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-97 dated 01/24/2018.

(iv) This requirement is Unrestricted. The NAICS code for this requirement is NAICS Code 325413 – In- Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (1,250 Number of employees – SBA Size Standard).

(v) See (see attachment 3) Price/Cost Schedule.

(vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: This combined synopsis is for Microbiology CPT Program. Statement of Need (see attachment 2).

(vii) All equipment/services to be delivered to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), James A. Haley Veterans Hospital Microbiology Lab 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd Tampa, FL 33612. Contracting Officer Representative (COR) after award would be Linda Carr linda.carr@va.gov 813-972-2000 ext. 4914.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and offers must fill out price. Offerors must submit their technical and management approach that addresses all requirements pertaining to the required services.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, will not be used. The comparative evaluation procedures will be used in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3).

The Government will award a Firm-Fixed Price contract with estimated quantities to the responsible quoter using a comparative evaluation. The comparative evaluation will be performed in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). The government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the government that exceeds the minimum but is not required to do so. Quoters are advised that quotation may exceed the requirements but the government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotes; each response must respond to the solicitation requirement.

The government will apply the following comparative evaluation process as the basis for award:

Assess the direct comparison of one quote with another using a uniform and fair approach to determine which quote provides the government what it needs, where and when in accordance with the SON and this combined synopsis.

Once one quotation is found acceptable, it is compared to the remaining ones, and the “best” one is chosen for the best value to the government.

The Government may rely on internal documentation including the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and contracting officer’s knowledge of and previous experience with supply or service being acquired for determining Past Performance. If no record of past performance is found in FAPIS or PPIRS, the contract shall not receive a favorable or unfavorable rating, but shall receive a rating of neutral.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/12.htm#P298_49781 mailto:linda.carr@va.gov http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1552_216891 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1612_228754

Price shall be submitted using the attached (see attachment 3) Price Schedule. Provide in your quote a complete description and list of equipment, reagents, and detailed pricing, sufficient for the VA to evaluate whether your quote meets the SON. Due to anticipated award amount, the VA is requesting special price discounts. Annotate any discounts on your quote.

Information not contained in a vendor’s quote will not be considered during the evaluation. The Government intends to make award selection without clarification, but may determine after evaluating submitted quotes that the elements stated in FAR 13.106-2(b) for evaluation procedures are necessary, and conduct them as appropriate. The Government reserves the right to make no award if no quotes meet the requirements of this solicitation.

(x) To be eligible for award offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award in accordance with the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and no additional addenda to the clause included.

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

• 52.230-6 52.209-6 52.209-9 52.219-8 52.219-13 52.222-62

• 52.204-10 52.219-14 52.219-28 52.222-19 52.222-21

• 52.204-14 52.222-26 52.222-35 52.222-36 52.222-37

• 52.222-40 52.222-50 52.223-18 52.224-3 52.225-13

• 52.232-33 52.239-1 52.222-41 52.222-43 52.222-55

(xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are as follows:

52.203-99 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (DEVIATION) (FEB 2015) 52.216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995) 52.216-21 Requirements (OCT 1995) 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity 52.217-9 Option to Extend the term of the Contract (MAR 2000) 52.232-19 Availability of funds for the next Fiscal Year (APR 1984) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.211-73 Brand name or equal VAAR 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments (DEC 2009) VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.233-71 Alternative Protest Procedure (JAN 1998) VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2012) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (APR 1984) VAAR 852-246-70 Guarantee http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1626_230606 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P2009_286971 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P2209_327752

VAAR 852-246-71 Inspection VAAR 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of contracting officers VAAR 852.273-70 Late offers VAAR 852-273-74 Award without exchanges

Additional solicitation Provisions:

52.203-98 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements—Representation (DEVIATION) (FEB 2015) 52.209-5 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (DEVIATION)(MAR 2012) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating, is not applicable to this acquisition.

(xv) Questions in response to this solicitation may be emailed no later than 5:00 PM eastern standard time (EST) on March 28, 2018. Quotes are due no later than 12:00 PM EST on April 16, 2018 via e-mail to camille.alderman@va.gov.

(xvi) The point of contact is Camille Alderman (813) 972-2000 ext. 3133.

mailto:camille.alderman@va.gov