Solicitation HT9406Q0074 Amendment 2 28 August 2023.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

See page 2- SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 7

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 28-Aug-2023

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X HT940623Q0074

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-Aug-2023

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

28-Aug-2023

CODE

DHA CONTRACTING OFFICE TIDEWATER HT9406

7700 ARLINGTON BLVD

FALLS CHURCH VA 22042

HT9406 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

HT940623Q0074

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

AMENDMENT 2

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Extend the due date for submission of questions to 5 September 2023 by 12:00pm and proposal submissions beyond 18 August 2023 to 7 September 2023 by 12:00pm as found in the Section I. Instruction to Offerers, paragraphs C. Questions and G. SUBMITTAL

INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Emphasize, (highlight in yellow) the Government's requirements for specific reagents as noted in Attachment A: Reagents & Shipment Schedule, which was previoulsy revised on 10 August 2023.

3. All other requirements outlined in the solicitation were NOT changed.

I. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS – QUOTATION PREPARATION

INSTRUCTIONS.

A. Offerors shall clearly demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements and deliverable schedule as outlined in the associated solicitation.

B. As set forth in FAR 52.212-1(g), Contract award, the Government intends to evaluate quotations and award one contract without discussions with offerors. The offerors’ initial quotation should contain the offerors best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines it necessary.

C. Questions.

All inquiries shall be submitted via email to the contractual point of contact (POC). Inquiries shall state a specific reference section/paragraph/page or PWS. All questions will be responded to as an Amendment to the Solicitation. Incomplete inquiries may be rejected and/or returned for corrections. Questions shall be submitted via e-mail as follows:

Date/Time: Tuesday, 5 September 2023 by 12:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) POC: Rebecca Brashears, Contract Specialist rebecca.a.brashears.civ@health.mil Lenore Paseda, Contracting Officer lenore.y.paseda.civ@health.mil

D. Please reference the Request for Quote (RFQ) number HT940623Q0074 in the subject line of email communications. Offerors quotations shall not be deemed received by the Government until the quotation is entered in the Contracting Officer’s e-mail inbox: dha.detrick.acquis-procure.list.branch-4-mailboxowners@health.mil, rebecca.a.brashears.civ@health.mil, AND lenore.y.paseda.civ@health.mil

E. :

To maximize efficiency and minimize the time for proposal evaluation, all Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the format and content specified. The electronic proposal shall be prepared so that if an evaluator prints the quote, it meets the following format requirements:

1. Submissions shall be clearly legible and on 8.5 x 11-inch paper.

2. All files shall be compatible with Microsoft Office Suite.

3. Adobe (pdf) files are allowable for documents containing original signatures.

4. The cost proposal shall contain spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel software with all file names with the file extension "xls" or "xlsx". All spreadsheets provided SHALL INCLUDE ALL CALCULATIONS IN THE CELLS (e.g., show formulas). Reviewers must be able to recognize what cells are involved in calculating results.

5. Minimum font size shall be 10 points.

6. No ZIP files.

7. Photographs, hyperlinks, video/audio clips are not permitted.

F. Content:

(a) SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SF 1449- RFQ) This document, which may be used as part of the Contract award document, shall be fully executed, and returned as a separate document from the capability and price quote. Special attention should be taken to accurately enter the prices required in each Item Number (0001 – 4001), complete all fill-ins, complete all Representations and Certifications. Ensure that an authorized person signs the offer in Block 30a of Page 1.

This document shall not be embellished with any covers or binding. The following clause is included in this solicitation and require prospective Contractor’s input: 5 2.204-24.

(b) Offerors are encouraged not to take exceptions to this solicitation, however, any exceptions taken to the specifications, or terms and conditions of this solicitation shall be identified in a cover letter and explained in detail in the appropriate section of the capability quotation.

(c) Capability The capability quote should be specific and complete. Shall not contain any reference to price. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. Your responses will be evaluated against the Capability factor defined in the evaluation criteria section of this solicitation. By the Offeror’s quote submission, the Offeror is representing that the firm will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation. Offerors shall demonstrate their understanding of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) as well as their capability to accomplish tasking under the PWS by addressing the PWS requirements.

(d) Price No capability information shall be submitted as part of the price quote. Submit a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet with the proposed firm fixed price per item/element. The offeror shall propose a separate firm- fixed-price, FOB Destination, for the base year and each Option year. The spreadsheets provided shall include all calculations in the cells. The quote shall reflect whole dollars only for every cell except hourly rates (if applicable), which shall only be taken out 2 decimal points.

Quote Validity Date: Quote shall remain valid for a period of 45 calendar days from the date quotations are due.

G. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS.

1. SUBMIT ONE QUOTE VIA EMAIL. The proposal shall be organized, concise, and tabbed.

Each factor shall be described in a separate tabbed section. Those Offerors that meet the requirement described in this announcement and wish to be considered must submit one (1) electronic email with the RFP response no later than 12:00 PM, 7 September 2023 to ALL of following email addresses: dha.detrick.acquis-procure.list.branch-4-mailboxowners@health.mil, rebecca.a.brashears.civ@health.mil, AND Lenore.y.paseda.civ@health.mil

2. Each submittal shall contain the following information:

a) Cover and title page per FACTOR

b) Title of the FACTOR and qualification number as applicable

c) Offeror’s name, address, and Point of Contract (POC) for Contractual Authority

d) RFP number

e) Use of page numbers, tabs, and dividers is highly encouraged

3. Proposal Expenses and Pre-Contract Costs

a) The RFP solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal or for any other costs incurred by any offeror submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation. Offerors are cautioned against submitting conditional RFP.

b) The Government will not make assumptions concerning intent, capabilities, or experiences. Clear identification of proposal details shall be the sole responsibility of the offeror.

c) Failure to clearly address all submittal requirements, evaluation criteria and information requirements of the RFP above may result in rejection of the submission.

II. ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS - EVALUATION

CRITERIA AND BASIS FOR AWARD

A. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and issue a firm fixed price contract based on the initial quotations received, utilizing FAR SUBPART 12.6- STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR

EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES. The Government will evaluate quotes utilizing the procedures found at FAR 12.602 Streamlined Evaluation of Offers. The Government reserves the right to request revised quotations from, or negotiate final contract terms with, one or more, but not all, Offerors if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all quotations if such action is in the public interest and issue a contract to other than the Offeror with the lowest priced quotation.

B. Incomplete quotations may be considered non-responsive and removed from further consideration.

Quotations shall be clearly and concisely written as well as being neat, indexed (cross-indexed as appropriate) and logically assembled. All pages of each part shall be appropriately numbered and identified with the name of the offeror, the date, and the solicitation number.

C. BASIS FOR AWARD.

This is a Tradeoff procurement. The Government may elect to award to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the highest technically rated offeror based on all evaluation factors and significant subfactors that will affect contract award. The Government will not use the formal source selection procedures described in FAR part 15. The Government will evaluate quotations utilizing the procedures of FAR 12.602 Streamlined Evaluation of Offers. This will be a firm fixed price contract.

EVALUATION CRITERIA. Evaluation of Capability will be based on the information provided in the quotation.

Documentation submitted in the quotation shall be evaluated to determine that the proposed equipment meets or exceeds the Governments minimum required specifications. Failure to clearly and unambiguously demonstrate this will result in an “unacceptable” rating.

FACTOR 1: CAPABILITY APPROACH, Volume 1 FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE, Volume 2 FACTOR 3: PRICE, Volume 3

FACTOR 1 - CAPABILITY APPROACH (VOL. 1)

1. The CAPABILITY APPROACH is defined as the vendor’s proposed solution(s) to successfully fulfill the contract requirements:

2. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.

The vendor shall submit capability approach and capability documentation which may include a narrative, charts, graphs, tables, drawings, product / service literature, and demonstrated authority to provide the necessary items and perform the required services identified in the specification / statement of work. The documentation shall clearly describe, in sufficient detail, the vendor's authority, proposed items, resources and methods to successfully fulfill the requirements including specifications, performance capability requirements, delivery schedules, warranties and all service requirements per the Request for Quotations.

3. BASIS OF EVALUATION

Evaluation of this factor is a subjective evaluation of the vendor's demonstrated resources, capability, and methods to meet all requirements. This factor will be evaluated on an Acceptable / Unacceptable basis. The vendor’s submittals will be evaluated to determine whether the proposed capability approach demonstrates a clear and unambiguous understanding and a demonstrated ability to meet the minimum requirements.

Failure to demonstrate a clear and unambiguous capability approach to meeting the requirements will result in an “Unacceptable” rating for this factor.

FACTOR 2 - PAST PERFORMANCE (VOL. 2)

1. Past performance is a defined as how well a vendor has performed on meeting recent and relevant requirements in terms of scope, size, and complexity.

2. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.

Provide the following information for a minimum of three companies / organizations / clients which the offer has provided recent and similar items / supplies for DROP SHIPMENT: REAGENTS

a) Company/Organization/Client Name.

b) Address.

c) Brief description of items / services provided.

d) Point of contact.

e) Email and or phone number contact information.

3. BASIS OF EVALUATION

The basis of evaluation is a subjective evaluation of how well the vendor performed on recent and relevant contracts regarding the RFP requirement. This factor will be evaluated on an Acceptable / Unacceptable basis. Vendors with an overall satisfactory past performance will be rated as “Acceptable.” Vendors with a less than satisfactory overall past performance will be rated as “Unacceptable.”

In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through CPAR, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) using all CAGE / Unique Identification number of vendor. The Government reserves the right to contact any other source of information that may have knowledge or information on a vendor’s relevant past performance history.

FACTOR 3 - PRICE PROPOSAL (VOL. 3)

1. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Contractors shall submit a quotation which will be evaluated for price reasonableness. The offeror shall submit an electronic copy of the completed price proposal to the Contracting Officer. The offeror shall propose a separate firm-fixed-price, FOB Destination, for each CLIN and options. Price proposal shall remain valid for a period of 45 calendar days from the date quotations are due.

2. BASIS OF EVALUATION

The quoted price will be evaluated for reasonableness in relation to the solicitation requirements. Prices must be entirely compatible with the capability portion of the proposal.

G ENERAL INFORMATION

a) Contractor Compliance: The contractor shall not comply with any order, direction, or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this contract. Doing so places the contractor at risk of nonpayment.

b) Contractor Notice Regarding Late Delivery/Performance: In the event that the contractor anticipates or encounters difficulty in complying with the contract delivery/Performance schedule or date, he/she shall immediately notify, in writing, the Contracting Officer and the cognizant Contract Administration Services Office, if assigned. The notice shall give the pertinent details; however, such notice shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any contract delivery/performance schedule, or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

c) P ayment: Payment for this action will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through the Defense

Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) utilizing Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). See DFARS 252.232- 7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions for more information.

d) A vailability Of Funds: Pursuant to clause FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds, funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing to the Contracting Officer.

e) Inspection. Inspection and acceptance is expected to take place randomly by the Government.

f) System for Award Management (SAM) Registration. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7, the awardee must be registered in System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) prior to award.

g) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and Assigned Rating: Not Applicable

Attachment A: Reagents & Shipment Schedule Description Packages/Month SHIPMENT SCHEDULE Checkcell Weak 3X10mL 10 5 PKG EVERY OTHER MONDAY Reference cell A2 2-4% 4 2 EA EVERY OTHER MONDAY Reference cell A1, B Cell 2-4% 14 7 EA EVERY OTHER MONDAY Panoscreen III 2-4% 14 7 EA EVERY OTHER MONDAY CorQC Test System 3 3 PKG EVERY OTHER MONDAY Tech Check Education 2 2 KIT IN OCT., JUN., AND AUG.

Panocell - 10 4 2 PKG EVERY OTHER MONDAY

Anti-C3b, -C3d mono 3

3 EA ON THE 1ST MONDAY OF EVERY OTHER

MONTH

Anti-K Mono 3 3 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Anti-M Mono 1 1 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Anti-N Mono 1 1 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Anti-A Mono 4 4 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Anti-B Mono 4 4 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Anti-A,B Mono 4 4 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Anti-D Mono 4 4 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Gamma enzyme-F 7 7 EA TO BE DELIVERED ON OCT, AND MAY Anti-CW 1 1 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Anti-s 1 1 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER

Anti-k 1 1EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Anti-Fya 3 3 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Anti-Fyb 1 1 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Anti-Jka 3 3 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Anti-Jkb 1 1 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER FMH RapidScreen 3 3 KITS EVERY 4 WEEKS Complement Control Cells 4 2 EA EVERY TWO WEEKS

Gamma Enhance 2

2 PKG ON THE 1ST MONDAY OF OCT., JAN.,

APR., AND JUL.

Rise Ref Education 1 1 KIT IN NOV., FEB., MAY, AUG Anti-A1 Lectin 1 1 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Self Check II 1 1 KIT IN OCT., DEC., FEB., JUN., AUG Gamma PEG 5 5 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Anti-IgG Clear Mono 4 4 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Gamma Elution-Kit II 3 3 KITS ON THE 1ST MONDAY EVERY MONTH RESt 1 1 KIT IN OCT., AND APR Rh Monoclonal Control 4 4 PKG IN OCT.

Gamma-Quin 1

1 EA ON THE 1ST MONDAY OF EVERY OTHER

MONTH

Gamma P1 Blood Group Substance 1 1 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Anti-P1 1 1 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER Lewis Blood Group Substance 1 1 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER

ANTI-S 1 1 EVERY FIRST MONTH OF THE QUARTER

ANTI-IgG, POLYSPECIFIC, MONOCLONAL

1 1 EA ON THE 1ST MONDAY OF OCTOBER

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