SECTION E- addendum - SP.docx

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

SUBMISSION OF SOLICITATION PACKAGE:

Your proposal shall become a part of the official contract file. Offeror’s failure to submit complete information in the manner described below shall be considered a “no response” and shall exclude the proposal from further consideration. FAR Part 13 as authorized by FAR Subpart 13.5; simplified procedures shall be utilized.

The offer/proposal shall contain:

A: Technical proposal: The technical proposal shall determine the qualifications and capability of the offeror to furnish the services called for by this solicitation. It should be specific in every detail. The proposal shall be concise and provide enough information to demonstrate the offeror’s capacity to satisfactorily perform the entire Performance Work Statement (PWS) tasks outlined. The Government shall evaluate the Offeror’s Business Capabilities (offeror shall be technically evaluated on these):

· The Contractor and all sub-contractors, used in the execution of this contract, shall have pick-up, delivery, storage, and repair capabilities/ competencies to perform work outlined in the PWS, within the defined contract timelines, and geographic area of all sites and/or zones. Contractor shall submit a written document certifying ability to effectively meet all requirements of the contract with the solicitation package.

· The Contractor shall list below or by attachment hereto, the name, location, and telephone number of any firms proposed to be used in the performance of the contract. If the Contractor maintains branches and/or agents through whom business may be transacted, they shall submit a list thereof with the solicitation package.

· The Contractor shall submit written documentation of evidence of current Joint Commission accreditation or accreditation by an equivalent body (which meets or exceeds Joint Commission Accreditation) with the solicitation package. The Contractor shall maintain current accreditation at time of award and for the duration of this contract.

· The Contractor shall have an existing DME storage building at least 10 miles of the Overton Brooks Veterans Healthcare System. Contractor shall submit proof of physical storage location with the solicitation package. Failure to submit proof will render the proposal technically unacceptable and will not be eligible for award.

B. Pricing proposal: The Offeror’s pricing proposal, consisting of properly completed and signed solicitation documents as specified in Block 28 of Standard Form 1449. Offeror shall complete blocks 12, 17a, 30a, 30b and 30c of the Standard Form 1449, and complete all certifications contained in the Offeror’s Representations and Certifications. All price information shall be included in the pricing proposal. In order to determine price, an aggregate of all items shall be provided. Offeror shall indicate pricing on each line item listed in Pricing Schedule. If the pricing proposal is not complete, no further consideration shall be given to the offeror and it shall not be considered for award. The Offeror’s DUNS number shall be shown on the SF 1449. The proposals shall be evaluated, and award shall be made based on which offer is most advantageous to the government as per FAR Part 13. As authorized by FAR Subpart 13.5, simplified procedures shall be utilized.

Technical Questions: Offerors shall submit all technical questions regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer in writing via e-mail: rosa.thomas@va.gov. Verbal questions shall not be addressed. All responses to questions, which may affect offers, shall be incorporated into a written amendment to the solicitation. Questions shall only be accepted through May 13, 2022.

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION:

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Delivery Services Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process. The LPTA source selection process is appropriate when best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. This solicitation uses the LPTA process, and the following applies:

Award for All of the Work. The Government intends to award one contract as a result of this solicitation. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

Evaluation Criteria:

The proposals shall be evaluated in accordance with the following:

Price (Base Year + 4 Option Years) Technical Acceptability (proposed ability and methods to meet the PWS specifics) (End of Addendum to 52.212-1)