36C26218Q9955-005.docx

36C26218Q9955

SUBMISSION ADDRESS: Tien.nguyen@va.gov

DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-97

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811219, with a small business size standard of 20.5 million dollars.

The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22, on behalf of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 is seeking to procure services for PMI services on Government Owned Injectors.

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center https://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans-affairs/

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

B.2 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-- MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUN 2011)

This solicitation includes VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include this clause. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to contractor's offices where the contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and 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's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

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B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

1. SCOPE: The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, supplies, parts, software (needed for the general operation of the equipment), tools, equipment, travel, transportation expenses and other related costs to provide Preventive Maintenance & Inspection (PMI) and Intervening Services on selected Government Own injectors at the participating facilities.

It is the intent of the Government to enter into a single award contract for PMI services on Government Own injectors equipment in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein. The contract period shall be for one (1) base year with the government having the option to exercise four (4) - one-year option.

FAR 52.212-4(c) CHANGES: SOW: Services determined by the Contracting Officer to be within the general scope of the contract or PRODUCT ADD-ON: The VA may have a need for additional injector related equipment, component, or system over the life of the contract that are not currently on the Price Schedule or FACILITY: The VA may add any location incorporated within VISN 22. Any of these changes shall be made in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(c) Changes, shall not necessitate new solicitation proceedings.

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENT: All work shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, including, but not limited, adjustments, calibration, cleaning, lubrication, testing, disassembly, checkout, replacement of worn and/ or defective parts, inspect wiring for wear and fraying, etc… the above shall be performed as necessary as required to keep each equipment in optimal working condition.

3. PARTICIPATING FACILITY:

VA LONG BEACH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

5901 E. Seventh St Long Beach, CA 90822

VA LOMA LINDA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357

VA GREATER LOS ANGELES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

11301 Wilshire Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90073

4. HOURS OF WORK: This contract is a full-service contract to include all necessary scheduled service calls five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, excluding National holidays.

Intervening services are available 24/7 at no additional cost to the Government.

Any service performed during other than normal work hours must have prior approval and coordinated with the COR or CO.

NATIONAL HOLIDAY:

If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a National holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National holiday by U.S. Government Agencies, and any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America.

5. OVERTIME & HOLIDAY PAY: Any overtime and/or holiday pay that may be entitled to the Contractor’s employees shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be billed to nor reimbursed by the Government.

Contractor will bill and be paid for actual services provided by Contractor personnel. Contractor will not be paid for “availability” or “on-call” services unless otherwise provided herein.

6. QUALIFICATION: Personnel performing maintenance and repair services must be fully qualified, competent Field Service Engineers (FSE) who has been trained to perform work on the specific equipment in accordance with the original manufactures PMI/ repair procedures. “Fully qualified” is defined as factory-trained or equivalent and experienced to work on the equipment assigned.

· Contractor shall have access to complete service manuals

· Contractor shall have access to software diagnostic keys

· Contractor shall, without exception, provide all hand tools, diagnostic test equipment, ladders, and anything else necessary to perform the work.

7. PMI SERVICE: Service shall include software updates (if applicable) needed for the general operation of the equipment. At the completion of PMI on each equipment and ensure upon departure that the equipment is in optimal working condition.

Service also includes all necessary intervening service calls required to replace any worn or defective parts needed due to instrument failure and maintain equipment in optimum operating condition. Intervening services shall be rendered as directed by the COR. Any call back for service request for the same type of malfunction shall be at no charge to the Government.

Each inspection must be scheduled at least three (3) days in advance with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

8. INTERVENING SERVICE CALL: When repairs are needed between regular scheduled PMI, such repairs are rendered as directed by the COR or the Contracting Officer (CO). Acknowledgment of the intervening service call within 4 hours and on site within 24 hours or have made arrangements with the COR that has been agreed upon.

These repairs shall be verbally directed to the Contractor’s employees, requested in writing, be transmitted electronically, by telephone, or any manner consistent with accepted commercial business practices.

9. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Contractor shall ensure all equipment is in optimal working condition at the expiration date of the contract.

Contractor personnel that perform changes, updates, or retrofits made on any component, system, or equipment will log it in the station equipment manual.

Contractor will maintain all manufactures manual necessary to perform maintenance.

10. PARTS: Only standard new or like-new parts shall be furnished by the Contractor. All parts shall be of current manufacture and shall have versatility with presently installed equipment (See FAR Clause 52.211-5 (Aug 2000). All major components and parts furnished shall carry the manufacturers’ standard commercial warranty.

All newly installed parts will become property of the Government. Replaced parts are to be disposed by the Contractor after approval of COR. All worn or defective parts are to be replaced at no cost to the Government. Operating and consumable supplies are not included in this contract. Contractor will provide replacement parts. It is the Contractors responsibility to inform the COR with any issues/ concerns in which the equipment is not operating at its optimal condition.

The Veterans Affairs Healthcare Facility shall not furnish parts, service manuals and/or test equipment for the performance of this contract. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to bring the appropriate equipment and /or supplies necessary to complete the work as required.

ADP SECURITY: Protection of computer equipment, confidentiality of patient information, and the integrity of computer software/data at all Healthcare System are essential. Software installed on each equipment is copyrighted and copy of software for use elsewhere is prohibited. In the event of a possible security violation, the Healthcare Center’s ADP Security Committee shall investigate and if a violation has occurred the Contractor shall rectify the situation at no cost to the Government.

11. LABELING: Contractor will utilize Government provided tags to affix to every completed service/ repair equipment.

· Information on tag will be as follows:

· Date of service

· Type of service

· And any other pertinent information

12. REPORTING: Within five (5) days of service, Contractor shall submit a report with the following information:

· A detailed description of the services or repairs performed for each item and/ or equipment

· Safety checks, performance data, technician performing service and the date of service

· Any recommendations necessary or pertinent information to maintain the equipment in optimum operating condition

· If applicable, a list of replacement parts

· If applicable, any software updates/ upgrades

· If applicable, any unsafe condition concerning this medical equipment or signs of misuse or neglect.

Reports shall be emailed to the COR and to the biomed mail group: TBD

13. GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTOR’S PROGRAM MANAGER: The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager who shall be responsible for managing the performance of work. The name of this person shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor’s program manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to daily operations of this contract.

Name:

Address:

Phone No.:

Fax No.:

Email:

CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES: The Contractor shall not employ any person for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the Contractor as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, and general well-being of the public.

Both the check-in and check-out procedures for all VA stations are mandatory and shall be strictly enforced.

· Check-in/ out location: The contractor will always contact the Biomedical Engineering Department, before and after arrival at the site.

· COR: TBD

PARKING: It is the responsibility of Contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Not every VISN 22 facility to be serviced under this contract will have on-site parking available for contractor personnel. The Contractor shall make alternate arrangements for its personnel to park off-site if motor vehicles are required to access those facilities. Parking information is available from the VA Police & Security Service Office. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor's personnel under any circumstances. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for any parking violations

SMOKING: Contractor personnel may smoke only in designated areas. There shall be no smoking within twenty-five (25) feet of all entrances to buildings. Smoking is allowed in all outside areas that are twenty-five (25) feet away from entrances to buildings unless indicated otherwise. Enclosed patios connected to facility buildings are considered part of the building and as such are non-smoking areas.

14. INVOICING & PAYMENT: The Contractor shall submit a monthly invoice

The Contractor shall submit in arrears a properly completed itemized invoice in accordance with FAR clauses 52.212-4(g) Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items via Tungsten Network:

http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans-affairs/

No advance payments shall be authorized. Payment shall be made monthly for services provided during the billing month in arrears in accordance with FAR 52.212-4, para. (i). Upon submission of a properly prepared invoice for prices stipulated in this contract for services delivered and accepted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, less any deductions stipulated in this contract.

B.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

The guaranteed minimum award amount for this contract is $1,000.00. The maximum aggregate value of orders that can be placed under this contract is $700,000.00. The Government does not guarantee that it will place any orders under this contract in excess of the guaranteed minimum award amount.

The most recent price exercised will be utilized for any extension executed under FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

See Attachment A – PRICE SCHEDULE

B.5 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Base Year: October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019 Option Year 1: October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2020 Option Year 2: October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021 Option Year 3: October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022 Option Year 4: October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.1 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 3 days.

(End of Clause)

C.2 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 3 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 1 days 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 five (5) years.

(End of Clause)

C.3 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.

(End of Clause) C.4 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2016)(DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern or SDVSOB”:

(1) Means a small business concern:

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201 Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR 74 and is so listed in the Vendor Information Pages database, (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov); and

(v) The business will comply with subcontracting limitations in 13 CFR 125.6, as applicable

(2) “Service-disabled veteran” means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(b) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns shall not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(c) Agreement. A service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern agrees that in the performance of the contract, the concern will comply with the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR §125.6.

(d) A joint venture may be considered a service-disabled veteran owned small business concern if the joint venture complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 125.15, provided that any reference therein to SDVO SBC is to be construed to apply to a VA verified SDVOSB as appropriate.

(e) Any service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern (non-manufacturer) must meet the requirements in FAR 19.102(f) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation to receive a benefit under this program.

(End of Clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2012)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001.

(2) Designated agency office has the meaning given in 5 CFR 1315.2(m).

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the Accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests.

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001.

(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. (See Web site at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.)

(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org) includes additional information on EDI 810 and 811 formats.

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances below, the contracting officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for:

(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;

(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;

(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or

(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 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 California. 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)

C.7 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://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A – Price Schedule

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

E.1 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):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1) E.2 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015) The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation

A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: This section provides general guidance for preparing the proposal, as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the quote. The Offeror’s proposal must include all data and information requested and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Any Offeror who submits an incomplete package may have its proposal considered to be unacceptable and removed from consideration for contract award. The offer shall be compliant with the requirements as stated in the Request for Quote (RFQ). Non-compliance with the instructions and RFQ may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation and may be grounds to eliminate the proposal from consideration for contract award.

Offeror should thoroughly review the specifications and become familiar with the requirement prior to submitting a quote. Failure to understand the contract requirements shall not relieve the successful Offeror from performing in accordance within the strict meaning and intent of the specifications.

Submission of Offerors. Offeror must complete and return proposals prior to the time specified in block 8 of SF 1449 to be considered for award.

Please review the following items before submitting your proposal:

B. PRICE SCHEDULE: The Offeror shall completely fill out the Price Schedule provided as Attachment A of the solicitation. No other format for the submission of the Price Schedule shall be accepted. The price stated in the offer shall be an inclusive rate.

C. PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS: The Offeror shall agree to hold prices in its offer, firm for a period of 120 days from the date specified for the receipt of quotes.

D. TYPE OF ACQUISITION: This acquisition is a competitive solicitation. 100% SDVOSB Set Aside. An award will be made to the Lowest Price Offer that meets the Special Standards of Responsibility in accordance with the requirements.

E. QUESTIONS: Questions shall be submitted via email to Tien.Nguyen@va.gov no later than 3 calendar days after the release of the solicitation. All questions will be answered via an amendment to the solicitation.

F. DISCREPANCIES AND AMBIGUITIES: If an Offeror believes the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, ambiguities, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the CO in writing with supporting rationale no later than 3 calendar days after the RFQ release.

G. POSTPONEMENT OF PROPOSAL CLOSING DATE: If a determination is made to postpone the closing date, an amendment will be posted via the same method of the posting of the solicitation or otherwise communicated to prospective Offeror(s).

H. POST-AWARD/PRE-PERFORMANCE CONFERENCE: If required, a post-award/pre-performance conference will be scheduled by the Contracting Officer (CO) and held prior to the commencement of any work. The Offeror or their duly authorized representative is required to attend each post-award/pre-performance conference.

I. POINTS OF CONTACT (POC): Written requests for clarification may be sent to the CO/CS. Address any questions or concerns to them using the following contact information:

Tien Nguyen Contracting Officer Tien.Nguyen@va.gov

The quote package must be completed and returned to the address in Block 15 of the SF 1449 attention Tien Nguyen, prior to the time set for closing of proposals, see Block 8 of the SF 1449.

J. RFQ SUBMISSION: Offerors shall submit quotes via email and the only acceptable method of submission.

SUBMISSION DUE: September 14, 2018 at 10:00 AM PST EMAIL SUBMISSION: Tien.Nguyen@va.gov

K. SPECIAL STANDARDS OF RESPONSIBILITY: This special standard of responsibility will be used to determine the Offeror’s ability to perform service and provide parts. The Offeror shall provide a detailed narrative demonstrating Offeror’s ability to perform service and provide parts for the Government Owned Injectors to meet the needs of the Statement of Work.

L. COMPLIANCE: Proof of compliance with the Limitations on Sub-Contracting. If intending to use sub-contractors in the performance of this contract, Offerors shall provide the following with their offers:

i. Narrative that identifies your intended sub-contractors.

ii. The estimated value of each sub-contract.

iii. The services that each sub-contractor will provide.

iv. Socio-economic status of the sub-contractor (e.g. large, small, VOSB, SDVOSB).

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)

E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

1. Basis of Award. This procurement is being conducted pursuant to FAR Part 13 procedures. The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror who offers the lowest price, whose price is found to be reasonable, and whose proposal does not take exception with any of the requirements for this procurement specified in the solicitation. In addition to the general standards of responsibility found at FAR § 9.104-1, in accordance with FAR § 9.104-2, the special standards of responsibility described below apply to this procurement.

Offerors who fail to meet the special standards of responsibility will not be eligible to receive contract award.

a. Special Standards of Responsibility: Ability to perform service and provide parts to the Government Owned Injectors. This Special Standards of Responsibility will be used to determine the Offeror’s ability to perform service and provide parts.

2. Evaluation Process. Proposals will be evaluated in the following manner. The lowest-priced offer will be identified. The proposal for the lowest-priced offer will be evaluated to determine if the offered price is reasonable and if the proposal does not take exception with any of the requirements for this procurement. If the price is found to be reasonable and the proposal does not take exception with any of the requirements for this procurement, the Contracting Officer will determine if the Offeror is responsible using the General and Special Standards of Responsibility for this procurement. If contract award cannot be made to the lowest-priced offer, the Contracting Officer will evaluate the next lowest-priced offer. This process will continue until a contract award can be made, or the Contracting Officer determines that no contract award can be made. The Contracting Officer may find all offers not acceptable and cancel the procurement if the lowest-priced offer exceeds the amount of funding available for the procurement. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions at any time if determined by the Contracting Officer to be in the Government’s interest.

(c) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(d) Acceptance of Offer. 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.