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E.10 VAAR 852.273-73 EVALUATION - HEALTH-CARE RESOURCES (JAN 2003)

(a) 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 information or factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

This procurement will be conducted in accordance with VAAR 873, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Health-Care resources.

Quotes will undergo a comparative evaluation to determine which vendor provides the best value to the government in terms of the information provided in response to the non-priced factors while also providing a competitive price.

As a procurement using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, the Government does not intend on engaging in discussions. Consequently, vendors should ensure their quotes are complete and conform to the solicitations' requirements. Quotes that are incomplete and/or do not conform to the solicitation's requirements may be excluded from evaluation and therefore ineligible for award. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the Government may engage in discussions at its sole discretion if the CO decides it is in the best interest of the Government to do so.

Factor 1: Capability to Perform: Offerors must demonstrate in a narrative or brief statement their experience in performing contract similar clinical staffing services comparable to this PWS in scope and size. The narrative must demonstrate the firms experience in the industry and a general understanding of the PWS. The firm must provide a narrative that details the Quality Assurance plan, customer support services, and contingency plan.

Factor 2: Transition plan: Offeror’s plan to retain and transition existing predecessor service employees in accordance with FAR 22.12 Non-displacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts Factor 3: Qualifications of Key Personnel: Resumes and applicable certifications for each phlebotomist

· 2 for Martinez Outpatient Clinic Factor 4: Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan: Offeror shall provide a detailed plan which demonstrates how standards for quality will be met per the requirements of the PWS.

Factor 5: Past Performance: Provide up to three past performance references for which the offeror has provided similar services within the last five years that are similar in scope and complexity to the PWS. Documentation should include a summary of contracts performed for other government and non-government entities. Contractor shall identify any contracts that were terminated for cause.

Factor 6: Price: Hourly rate for certified phlebotomist at each location

(b) Except when it is determined not to be in the Government's best interest, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for any extensions under 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services to the total price for all ordering periods. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are materially unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) If this solicitation is a request for proposals (RFP), a written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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