HT940624R0041 -RFQ - Correction.docx

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Solicitation #HT940624R0041 Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Services Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA (NMCP)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Subparts 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested, and a solicitation will be issued through SAM.gov and is being procured via full and open competition.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 621111 – Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), with a small business size of $16 million, and the PSC is Q510 - Neurology. All qualified vendors are encouraged to submit a quotation. It is the contractor’s responsibility to be familiar with the applicable FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions. The FAR and DFARS clauses may be accessed in full text at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

The main operating room at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) requires Intra-Operative Neuromonitoring for surgical cases. The Contractor shall provide real time or live intraoperative neuro monitoring services by a Neurologist on an as needed basis. This service will include a technician and equipment to be brought to the facility (see PWS for detailed information). The scope of the requirement is outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). NMCP requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing services outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The estimated period of performances is outlined below:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

**Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) **

1. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: This requirement is for commercial, non-personal services and will result in a Firm Fixed-Price type contract. Performance requirements are provided in Attachment I – Performance Work Statement (PWS) of this solicitation which also includes the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that indicates how the Contractor will be assessed throughout contract performance by the Government.

This section specifies the format and content that Offerors shall use in response to this Request for Quote (RFQ). Offerors shall submit a response that is legible and comprehensive enough to provide the basis for a sound evaluation by the Government. Any quote which does not provide, as a minimum, that which is required in the RFQ may be determined to be substantially incomplete and not warrant any further consideration.

2. PERIODS OF PERFORMANCE:

3. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

a) POINT OF CONTACT (POC):

POC: Christine Russman, Contract Specialist

Quotes shall be submitted electronically to christine.l.russman.civ@health.mil christine.l.russman.civ@health.com referencing Solicitation #HT940624R0041.

The Offeror is responsible for ensuring receipt by the POC.

b) PROPOSAL DUE DATE: no later than 10:00 AM ET on 17 18 October 2024

c) ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS: Quote information shall be electronically submitted to the POC listed above. Proposal content shall be no smaller than Times New Roman font 12 pitch; Exhibits, graphics, charts, captions, etc., shall be no smaller than Times New Roman font 10 pitch. Your submission as a minimum, shall show –

All Quoters shall provide the following company details:

Quoters shall provide a complete quote no later than the stated closing time. Quotes shall include:

The Offeror MUST provide a written proposal that clearly reflects the technical capability to perform the services and their understanding of the requirements set forth in the performance work statement (PWS). Proposal MUST be clear, coherent, and prepared in sufficient detail for effective evaluation of the Offeror’s proposal against the evaluation criteria. The Government will evaluate only one (1) proposal from the prime Offeror and maximum page limited for Technical Capability is three (3) pages.

The Government will not accept alternative proposals. Pages MUST be numbered consecutively throughout the document and not by sections.

2) Price - The Offeror’s proposed price will be evaluated/analyzed separately from Technical Capability. Offeror MUST propose pricing for all CLINs and a total contract price (all line items). The offeror shall provide pricing by providing a unit price on all the CLINs listed, by filling in the unit price and the amounts for each CLIN. Quotes will be evaluated for Completeness (all CLINS are priced). Quoters shall submit firm-fixed pricing for all above requirements.

Adequate competition is anticipated for this acquisition. The government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price Contract. Offeror’s quote must include a statement that the pricing shall remain valid for a minimum of ninety (90) calendar days from the date of submission. The offeror shall also provide acknowledgement of the RFQ and any amendments.

Price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.209 and 13.106-3 for fair and reasonableness in terms of:

- Pricing is proposed based on level of effort within the solicitation

- Pricing is proposed for all CLINs

Other Administrative Instructions:

System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ ; provide DUNS number; Cage Code and TIN.

The following clauses shall be completed:

o. DFARS 252.239-7009

EVALUATION CRITERIA

**Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) **

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the Offeror conforming to the solicitation when price and technical capability are considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate the offer:

Order of Importance:

(i) Technical Capability,

(ii) Price

Basis for Award: Award of this requirement will be made on a sole source best value basis and who meets or exceeds the technical acceptability standard. The Government intends to award without discussions. The Government reserves the right to hold discussions, if deemed necessary. The Offeror MUST provide their best complete proposal upon initial submission.

The Government evaluator(s) will not assume that the Offeror possess any capability or knowledge unless it is specified in the proposal. If Technical Capability received an individual rating of “unacceptable” the collective overall rating will also be “unacceptable.” Only a proposal receiving an overall rating of “acceptable” will be considered for award.

Factor 1: Technical Capability Technical Capability will be evaluated to the degree to which Offer demonstrates overall ability to perform the services and their understanding of the requirements set forth in the performance work statement (PWS).

Factor 2: Price

(a) Price will be evaluated/analyzed separately from Technical Capability. Price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.209 and 13.106-3 for fair and reasonableness in terms of:

- pricing is proposed based on level of effort within the solicitation

- pricing is proposed for all CLINs

(b) Price will be evaluated for:

(c) 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.