RFQ_GTA MUTA Teaching Associates.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

GTA/MUTA Teaching Associates

Solicita�on Number: HU000124Q0010 Solicita�on Issue Date: 18 March 2024

Ques�ons Date/Time 25 March 2024 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) Response Date/Time: 02 April 2024 2:00 PM EST

Classifica�on Code: U0 - Educa�on/Training PSC: U008 - Educa�on/Training - Training/Curriculum Development

Contact Points: Ashley McRae, Contract Specialist Email: ashley.mcrae@usuhs.edu

Tina Guillot, Contrac�ng Officer Email: �na.guillot@usuhs.edu

Contrac�ng Office: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Acquisi�ons Directorate, A1040C, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814

This is a combined synopsis/solicita�on for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in subpart 12.6 , as supplemented with addi�onal informa�on included in this no�ce. This announcement cons�tutes the only solicita�on; proposals are being requested and a wri�en solicita�on will not be issued. The solicita�on is being issued IAW FAR 13 Simplified Acquisi�on Procedures, specifically FAR 13.303.

This compe��on is open to all businesses (full and open compe��on). The North American Industry Classifica�on System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 611710 - Educa�onal Support Services, size standard of $24 million.

This solicita�on incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect in Federal Acquisi�on Circular 2024-02 dated 22 December 2023 and Defense Publica�on No�ce 20231222 dated 22 December 2023.

Requirement Descrip�on

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) has a requirement to establish a five year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for trained teaching associates to provide ini�al training of the male genitourinary examina�on, female breast and pelvic examina�on. These individuals will serve as both the subjects of the examina�on and the instructor regarding technique and overall approach. The an�cipated period of performance is May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2029.

General Informa�on mailto:ashley.mcrae@usuhs.edu mailto:tina.guillot@usuhs.edu https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-12#FAR_Subpart_12_6

Basis of Award - Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to the responsible, responsive vendor whose quote meets all of the requirements of the Statement of Work (A�achment 1) and proposes the lowest total price. To be eligible for award, the vendor must quote on all of the items iden�fied in the Price Quote Table (A�achment 3). Failure to quote on all of the requirements outlined will result in rejec�on of the quote (non-responsive).

The Government reserves the right to award one, mul�ple, or no BPAs as result of this solicita�on.

The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

Ques�ons Vendors must submit all ques�ons about this solicita�on in wri�ng to the Contract Specialist and the Contrac�ng Officer by the date and �me stated above. All responses to the ques�ons will be in wri�ng, without iden�fica�on of the ques�oner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicita�on. It will be the responsibility of the Offeror to monitor SAM.gov for the issuance of any amendments to the solicita�on.

Quote Submission Vendors must submit their quota�ons via email to the Contract Specialist and the Contrac�ng Officer no later than the date and �me specified above. FAX quota�ons will not be accepted. Quotes received a�er the response date and �me will not be considered. Please reference the RFQ name and number in the subject line of email communica�ons. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by vendors responding to this no�ce.

System for Award Management (SAM) In order to be eligible for award, vendors must be registered in SAM ( www.SAM.gov ) .

Instruc�ons to Offerors

Technical Quote

1. Vendors are encouraged to provide a detailed overview of services provided to augment their quote.

2. Quote submissions must include the following informa�on.

a. Company’s full name and address

b. CAGE, DUNS, and Tax Iden�fica�on Number

c. Name, �tle, phone number, and email of the person authorized to sign contracts for the company

3. Vendors shall provide warranty informa�on with the quote.

Price Quote

1. The quote should mirror (iden�fy) the product lines in the Price Quote Table (See A�achment 3).

The Vendor may add lines to their quote if needed to account for addi�onal items or for items that are separately priced.

2. The Vendor must provide a price for each item listed in the table and provide a total delivered price.

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3. If an item is not separately priced, vendors may enter NSP (not separately priced) or $0.00 in the price column. For example, if shipping is included in the price, enter NSP or $0.00 in the price column.

4. Quoted prices shall be valid for a minimum of 60 days.

Provisions and Clauses The solicita�on and contract are subject to the FAR provisions and clauses and are also subject to the Defense Federal Acquisi�on Regula�ons (DFARS) provisions and clauses that are hereby incorporated by reference via A�achment 4.

A�achments

A�achment 1: Statement of Work A�achment 2: BPA Ordering Instruc�ons A�achment 3: Price Quote Table A�achment 4: Provisions and Clauses