Combined Synopsis Solicitation_OHWS_Final.pdf

Combined Synopsis and Solicitation

Optimizing the Human Weapon System

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, 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.

(ii) The solicitation number is W50S81-24-Q-B002, is hereby issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Optimizing the Human Weapon System services located at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, MA. A contract will be awarded without discussions as a single, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award utilizing FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

(iii) This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-06, dated 07/31/2024 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Publication Notice 08/15/2024. It is the contractor's responsibility to become familiar with applicable clauses and provisions by visiting https://www.acquisition.gov/.

(iv) This requirement is a small business set-aside using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 under NAICS code 621340 – Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. The small business size standard is $12.5M. Interested vendors must certify to the applicable NAICS via their SAM Representations and Certifications. If an interested vendor is not registered to this NAICS, they are encouraged to add this NAICS to the SAM Reps and Certs prior to solicitation close date.

(v) List of Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN):

ITEM # (CLIN) DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT OF MEASURE UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

CLIN 0001 OHWS Full Time

Service 12 Months

*CLIN 1001 OHWS Full Time Service (IAW FAR 52.217-8)

6 Months

* CLIN 1001 is for evaluation only and will not show in the award TOTAL:

(vi) The Massachusetts Air National Guard has a requirement for Optimizing the Human Weapon System (OHWS) service, as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated 21 August 2024.

(vii) The anticipated Period of Performances for this contract will start 30 September 2024 through 29 September 2025 at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, MA 01085.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See Provisions and Clauses document.

***Addendum to FAR 52.212-1***

The Offeror shall submit in addition to the pricing sheet the following items.

1. The Offeror shall provide documentation on the qualifications, certifications, training of the proposed individual.

2. The Offeror shall provide documentation to outline the past experience, years of experience, and expertise in the area. neck, spinal, and/or lower back.

3. The Offeror shall documentation on information included in individual training plans, possible examples of individual training plans or topics that will be included in training plans.

4. The Offeror shall provide proposed areas and items of metrics to be tracked, as well as details on how information will be tracked and presented as required by the performance work statement.

5. The Offeror shall provide documentation to outline the proposed method/system to schedule appointments, notifications of missed appointments, and reminder of upcoming appointments.

6. The Offeror shall submit at least two examples of within scope federal contract award within the past 5 years by providing a reference contract number.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See Provisions and Clauses document.

***Addendum to FAR 52.212-2***

These factors are further described below:

1. Technical:

a. The Offeror shall provide documentation on the qualifications, certifications, training of the proposed individual that will provide services full time. Those that provide a licensed physical therapist that and holds a degree from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited institution will be rated higher than those that provide other types authorized licensed services.

b. The Offeror shall provide documentation to outline the past experience, years of experience, and expertise in the area. neck, spinal, and/or lower back. Those that provide an expertise and experience that exceeds the minimum requirement will be rated higher than those that provide the minimum standards. Those that provide an expertise in all areas required will be rated higher than those that provide an expertise in only a couple of the areas. Those that provide experience that exceeds the minimum amount will be rated higher than those that meet the minimum times outlined.

c. The Offeror shall provide documentation on information included in individual training plans, possible examples of individual training plans or topics that will be included in training plans. Those plans that are provided that are simple to understand, yet still meet all requirements outlined in the PWS will be rated higher than those that are more complicated and not as easy to understand. Those that provide a general outlined will be rated lower than those that provide a detailed example.

d. The Offeror shall provide proposed areas and items of metrics to be tracked, as well as details on how information will be tracked and presented as required by the performance work statement. Those that provide details that cover all aspects of the requirements will be rated higher than those that just provide a general overview. Those that provide details on how the information will be presented will be rated higher than those that just state the information will be provided.

e. Provide documentation to outline the proposed method/system to schedule appointments, notifications of missed appointments, and reminder of upcoming appointments. Those that have a working system that can be reviewed and worked will be rated higher than those that just outlined a general system. Those that provide an easy operating system to book appointments with reminder for appointments will be rated higher than those that are more complicated to navigate.

2. Past Performance:

3. Price:

Submit at least two examples of within scope federal contract award within the past 5 years by providing a reference contract number.

The Government will evaluate the pricing proposed by the Offeror for fair and reasonable based upon pricing received from other Offerors. The Total Evaluated Price (TEP) will be the sum of the base year and the six-month option in accordance with FAR 52.217- 8 Option to Extend Services. The evaluated prices for the base year and the six (6) month extension are as follows:

Contract Year 1 CLIN 0001

Contract Year 2 CLIN 1001 (IAW FAR 52.217-8)

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s price of the six (6) month extension IAW FAR 52.217- 8, Option to Extend Services for price evaluation only. The evaluation will consider the possibility that the option can be exercised at any time and can be exercised in increments of one to six months, but for no more than a total of six months. Since pricing will reflect the applicable Period of Performance with allowable rate adjustments only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates, the vendor shall demonstrate in their proposal the pricing for the CLINs after the fifth performance year. Evaluation of this option shall not obligate the Government to exercise said option and will not be reflected in the contract until when/if it is utilized.

(x) The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Alternate I) (Feb 2024), applies to this acquisition. Offeror shall complete the annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website. See Provisions and Clauses document.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See Provisions and Clauses document.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

See Provisions and Clauses document.

(xiii) IAW FAR 52.204-16, prospective awardees shall have an active Cage Code prior to award of a government contract. To register for a Cage Code and to complete Online Representations and Certifications, go to the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. All vendors interested and capable of obtaining contract award must be registered with the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) located at https://piee.eb.mil/. Vendors are required to create and submit invoices electronically through WAWF and receive payment via electronic funds transfer (EFT) for supplies or services rendered.

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

(xv) Quotes must be submitted via email no later than (NLT) 2:00 P.M. EST 17 September 2024 and IAW Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, to 104.fw.msc@us.af.mil with solicitation number W50S8124QB002 in the subject line. Requests for Information (RFI) concerning this requirement must be submitted in writing to the email listed below NLT 2:00 P.M. EST 4 September 2024.

***The Government will not answer questions via telephone.

(xvi) Questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to MSgt Nathan Staples at 104.fw.msc@us.af.mil.

Service Contract Act Wage Determination #2015-4095 Rev. #28, dated July 22, 2024 applies to this solicitation.