A.09.03_Solicitation_AMENDMENT.pdf

W40M USA HLTH CONTRACTING ACT

REGIONAL HEALTH CONTRACT OFF CENTRAL

POC: GREGORY KNIGHT

3551 ROGER BROOK DR BLDG 3600

FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-6200

0011110216

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

The purpose of this amendment is the follow ing:

A. Answ er questions regarding the solicitation. Each offeror must acknow ledge this amendment by completing blocks 8 and 15A - C and returning w ith their proposal.

B. Remove Attachment I, Sample Compensation Plan for Employees, as compensation plans w ill not be evaluated or review ed.

C. Update the return date on the Past Performance Questionnaire to return no later than 15 February 2018.

D. Updated CLIN descriptions to match CLIN headings for the base year and options years.

E. Paragraph A, Clause 52.219-18, Notification of Competition Limited to Eligible 8(A) Participants, has been removed.

F. Added Attachment III, Immunization Requirements

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 16

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Feb-2018

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 W81K00-18-R-0009

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Feb-2018

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 is extended, X 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

08-Feb-2018

CODE

W40M USA HLTH CONTRACTING ACT

REGIONAL HEALTH CONTRACT OFF CENTRAL

2539 GARDEN AVENUE

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-0000

W81K00 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE W81K00

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W81K00-18-R-0009

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

SUBCLIN 0001AB

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Contractor shall provide ten (10) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a grand total of 9,600 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide ten (10) BMET II positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a grand total of 9,600 hours of service during the performance period.

SUBCLIN 0001AC

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a grand total of 4,800 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET III positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a grand total of 4,800 hours of service during the performance period.

SUBCLIN 0001AD

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a grand total of 4,800 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET III/SA I positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a grand total of 4,800 hours of service during the performance period.

SUBCLIN 0001AE

The CLIN description has changed from BMET III-SA II - Reg Hrs to BMET III/SA II - Reg Hrs.

Contractor shall provide three (3) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a grand total of 2,880 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide three (3) BMET III/SA II positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a grand total of 2,880 hours of service during the performance period.

SUBCLIN 1001AB

Contractor shall provide ten (10) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 1920 hours of service for a grand total of 19,200 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide ten (10) BMET II positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a grand

SUBCLIN 1001AC

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 1920 hours of service for a grand total of 9,600 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET III positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a grand

SUBCLIN 1001AD

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 1920 hours of service for a grand total of 9,600 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET III/SA I positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a

SUBCLIN 1001AE

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Contractor shall provide three (3) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 1920 hours of service for a grand total of 5,760 hours of service during the performance period

Contractor shall provide three (3) BMET III/SA II positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a

SUBCLIN 2001AB

Contractor shall provide ten (10) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 1920 hours of service for a grand total of 19,200 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide ten (10) BMET II positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a grand

SUBCLIN 2001AC

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 1920 hours of service for a grand total of 9,600 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET III positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a grand

SUBCLIN 2001AD

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 1920 hours of service for a grand total of 9,600 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET III/SA I positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a

SUBCLIN 2001AE

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Contractor shall provide three (3) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 1920 hours of service for a grand total of 5,760 hours of service during the performance period

Contractor shall provide three (3) BMET III/SA II positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a

SUBCLIN 3001AB

Contractor shall provide ten (10) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 1920 hours of service for a grand total of 19,200 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide ten (10) BMET II positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a grand

SUBCLIN 3001AC

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 1920 hours of service for a grand total of 9,600 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET III positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a grand

SUBCLIN 3001AD

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 1920 hours of service for a grand total of 9,600 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET III/SA I positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a

SUBCLIN 3001AE

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Contractor shall provide three (3) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 1920 hours of service for a grand total of 5,760 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide three (3) BMET III/SA II positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a

SUBCLIN 4001AB

Contractor shall provide ten (10) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 1920 hours of service for a grand total of 19,200 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide ten (10) BMET II positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a grand

SUBCLIN 4001AC

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 1920 hours of service for a grand total of 9,600 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET III positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a grand

SUBCLIN 4001AD

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 1920 hours of service for a grand total of 9,600 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide five (5) BMET III/SA I positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a

SUBCLIN 4001AE

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Contractor shall provide three (3) BMET I positions Each position shall provide 1920 hours of service for a grand total of 5,760 hours of service during the performance period

To:

Contractor shall provide three (3) BMET III/SA II positions Each position shall provide 960 hours of service for a

The following have been added by full text:

ATTACHMENT 3

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Contractors performing under this contract shall ensure their Contract Service Personnel/Employees providing contractual services comply with the immunization and health requirements as stated herein at the time of initial employment and thereafter as required based on the CDC and/or DoD guidance. Failure to meet the immunization and health requirements stated herein, or when test results determine a contract employee has a contagious disease or is not immune to a contagious disease, the Contracting Officer may, upon the advice of the MTF Commander or his clinical staff, determine that such contract employee is not an acceptable individual to perform services under this contract.

2. The following requirements are applicable for all hospital contract employees and are considered a condition of employment.

a. Tuberculosis Screening

i. Tuberculosis screening is required for all new employees. BAMC tuberculosis risk assessment has been low for 10 years. CDC guidelines recommend initial screening for low-risk facilities.

High-risk employees working in DPALS Microbiology Lab, Pulmonary Medicine, and Inhalation Therapy require annual screening.

ii. Two-Step Tuberculin Skin Testing is required for new employees able to take the skin test. If the employee’s first TB Skin Test (PPD) is negative, a second TB Skin Test will be placed from one to three weeks later, read, and documented. If the first TB Skin Test is positive, the employee will be referred to the OH clinic for further evaluation and possible treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI).

b. All employees must provide documentation of vaccination or immunity for:

Hepatitis B (employees participating in direct patient care or invasive procedures) Hepatitis A (food service personnel) Mumps Rubella Rubeola Varicella (chickenpox) Tetanus diphtheria with Pertussis Influenza – Influenza vaccination is required for contract administrative support services personnel to include those identified in the below listing of occupational labor categories hired under this contract.

3. Exemptions. Individuals may request medical exemption forms (available in the Occupational Health Clinic).

Exemptions citing religious reasons will be coordinated through BAMC Chaplain Services and must be approved by BAMC Occupational Health Clinic on an annual basis.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Solicitation W81K00-18-R-0009 Questions and Answers:

Q1. Page 78 Section 5.5.2.2. and Page 81 Section 5.6.2.2 “Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance”

a. Are BMET II/SA I and BMET III/SA II the only positions that will require SECRET clearance?

b. Will the government provide the DD 254?

A1.

a. Yes the BMET II/SA I and BMET III/SA II are the only positions that will require a secret clearance.

b. Yes the government will provide the form for the contractor to fill out.

Q2. Page 78 Section 5.5.2.3 and Page 81 Section 5.6.2.3 Does the government provide the DoD Information Assurance Technician Level II training/certification?

A2. The government will not provide training for the minimum requirement of obtaining IAT Level II.

Q3. Section SF 1449, Item No. 0001- How can this be a FFP contract if services description indicates “Payment will only be made for actual hours worked?”

A3. The solicitation is posted to obtain a proposal on biomedical technical engineer services on a firm-fixed price contract for the stated number of hours listed in each CLIN. The Government’s requirement is for the number of hours listed on each CLIN, but the Government will not pay for unfilled hours..

Q4. If this is not an actual FFP contract, then the allotted 960 hours per FTE for CLINS 0001 are not enough for the six-month period. There are 26 work weeks during 1 April 2018 – 30 September 2018. 26 weeks at 40 hrs. each = 1,040 less 24 hours for 3 holidays = 1,016. Can the government update the hours accordingly? Or will it issue a modification during the contract for these additional hours?

A4. The hours on the CLIN are correct. This is the Government’s requirement for this CLIN. The solicitation is for a firm-fixed-price contract.

Q5. Section SF 1449 – CLINS go from X001AH to X001AJ - are the missing CLINS X001AI intentional? If not, can the government please provide CLINS X001AI?

A5. CLIN 0001AI is intentionally left out of the contract writing system.

Q6. Are CLINS X001 meant to be the cumulative of CLINS X001AA – X001AL? I.e. should we add up all hours and enter for X001 hours?

A6. CLIN 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001 are all informational CLIN's only.

Q7. Page 74, Performance Work Statement, section 4.7- is the minimum insurance required meant to cover the employee only or insure the government vehicle?

A7. The minimum amount of liability insurance.

Q8. Will the government furnish property necessary to conduct tasks specified in the PWS? IF not, what equipment or supplies will the Contractor need to supply? Will the Government CLINs for ODCs?

A8. Yes, the government will furnish supplies, tools, and testing equipment to perform their tasks as technicians.

Q9. Page 75 Section 5.4.1 bullet 5. – States “possible serve as temporary site manager in the absence of the director/manager/supervisor,” does “site manager” refer to a government site manager or contractor site manager/team lead?

A9. Refers to government site manager

Q10. Page 111, Section 52.212-2 Factor 2 Past Performance. If the offer makes no presentation of past performance is this considered to be ‘neutral’ as considered in this section?

A10. In the case of offerors for which there is no information on past contract performance or where past contract performance information is not available, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past contract performance. A performance rating of "neutral" is given. No acceptable or unacceptable rating is given.

Q11. Page 111, Section 52.212-2 Factor 2 Past Performance. If the offers past performance is considered ‘neutral’ then is the Past Performance deemed to be ‘Acceptable’?

A11. In the case of offerors for which there is no information on past contract performance or where past contract performance information is not available, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past contract performance. A performance rating of "neutral" is given. No acceptable or unacceptable rating is given.

Q12. Page 111, Section 52.212-2 Factor 2 Past Performance. If the offers past performance is considered ‘neutral’ then is the Past Performance deemed to be ‘Acceptable’?

A12. In the case of offerors for which there is no information on past contract performance or where past contract performance information is not available, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past contract performance. A performance rating of "neutral" is given. No acceptable or unacceptable rating is given.

Q13. Page 112, Section 52.212-2 Factor 3 Price. How will the government determine that the offerors price is ‘unrealistically low’?

A13. The government will review each offeror's understanding of the solicitation requirements. The government will utilize price analysis techniques.

Q14. Page 112, Section 52.212-2 Factor 3 Price. Since the government is determining what cost is ‘unrealistically low’ as well as ‘fair and reasonable’ will the government simply state what direct cost for labor it is going to pay?

A14.This solicitation is based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offers. This is not a cost type contract.

Q15. Page 112, Section 52.212-2 Factor 3 Price. Since the government is determining what cost is ‘unrealistically low’ as well as ‘fair and reasonable’ will the government provide what it is currently paying the incumbent contractor for each labor category per hour? To do otherwise is to provide the incumbent with an unfair advantage in competition.

A15. This solicitation is based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offers. The information requested is proprietary to the offeror’s proposal.

Q16. Clause on Page 101: 52.215-20 for Certified Pricing , does this applies? If not please remove it.

A16. 52.215-20 Does apply, if the Contracting Officer may require additional supporting information, but only to the extent necessary to determine whether an exception should be granted, and whether the price is fair and reasonable.

Q17. For the Compensation Plan does the government want the comp plans for all (5) positions?

A17. The Compensation plan attachment has been removed through this amendment and is not required. It will not be reviewed.

Q18. For the CLINS is there 000 AI and for the option years?

A18. CLIN series AI is intentionally left out of the contract writing system.

Q19. Is there any teaming allowed on this effort?

A19. Subcontracting is acceptable.

Q20. If there is teaming please specify the past performance submittals.

A20. Past performance may be provided for either offeror in the prime/subcontractor relationship. The prime/subcontractor relationship must be clear to the Government.

Q21. Since 8 of the positions require a secret clearance does the contractor have to have a facility clearance? Will the govt send a DD254?

A21. The government will require facility clearance and will provide the proper information to obtain it.

Q22. Are all of the position SCA positions? If so what are the govt mapping the BMET II and II; BMET SA I and

II?

A22 The SCA doesn't apply to this requirement.

Q23. What is the wage determination number for this effort?

A23 There is no wage determination for this requirement.

Q24. Is this a new requirement?

A24. No

Q25. Is there an incumbent and if so what is the contract number?

A25. RB Company (W81K00-13-C-0024)

Q26. Is the same number of FTEs equate to what is being asked in the solicitation?

A26. Yes

Q27. What are the requirements on immunizations?

A27. See Attachment III

Q28. Are the positions requiring any uniformed and or protective gear and who will provide that?

A28. YES, a company/corporate attire and Personal Protective Equipment such as safety shoes/boots need to be provided by contractor.

Q29. Will these positions be working in various locations? Where is the Team Lead to be located at?

A29. The main location will be BAMC, Ft. Sam Houston, but also on Ft. Sam Houston as well as satellite clinics around San Antonio, TX, MEPS in Corpus Christi, TX and MEPS in Houston, TX. The Team Lead will be located at BAMC but may travel to other locations.

Q30. Will the govt state the federal equivalent rates for federal hires?

A30. Clause 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, is not applicable.

Q31. Will the govt consider the billing to be bi-weekly since this is an 8(a) effort?

A31. Bi-weekly billing is available to 8(a) firms.

Q32. On page 73 , PWS Section 3.3, the hours cannot be more than 80 regular hours in a two week period. If 960 hours is per FTE which essentially is half the year and this is a year contract, will the government change the hours to 1920? The synopsis states 35 full time equivalent, please clarify

A32. The base period is for 6 months, with 960 hours per FTE, with annual option years to follow with 1920 hours per FTE.

Q33. Will the govt extend the response due date due the amount of questions being asked?

A33. No

Q34. Under the CLINs it says provide BMET I even if the CLIN is BMET III/SA I, BMET III-SA II, BBMET II, BMET III etc..

A34. CLIN Descriptions have been updated to match CLIN title.

Q35. Confirmation that this is an 8(a) set-aside

A35. Yes, this solicitation is for 8(a) set-asides only.

Q36. The PPQ states that it should be returned by 2/12. Page 99 Factor 2 PP states the PPQ should be returned by the specified due date for receipt of offers.

A36. The PPQ return date has been updated to 15 February 2018.

Q37. CLIN 0001AD is a BMET III/SA I and the PWS has BMET II/SA I, please clarify

A37. Each CLIN has a specific BMET requirement. The PWS list these requirements in no particular order.

Q38. Will the government provide an SCA Wage Determination mapping of the labor categories?

A38. The SCA doesn’t apply to this requirement.

Q39. Will the Government provide a list of original hire dates for the incumbent employees?

A39. This will be provided to the successful offeror after award.

Q40. Are all of the positions filled?

A40. Currently all positions are filled.

Q41. Will the Government provide a breakout of where each BMET is located?

A41. The main location will be BAMC, Ft. Sam Houston, but also on Ft. Sam Houston as well as satellite clinics around San Antonio, TX, MEPS in Corpus Christi, TX and MEPS in Houston, TX. The Team Lead will be located at BAMC but may travel to other locations.

Q42. If we enter into a teaming agreement with an 8(a) company that does not have a SECRET clearance would they be eligible to bid as long as we (the Subcontractor) has a Top Secret clearance and we employ the BMETs that need a clearance?

A42. Yes, as long as the BMET employee has the proper clearance.

Q43. Will a DD254 be provided?

A43. Yes the DD254 will be provided to be filled out by the contractor.

Q44. Do you want 3 separate proposal volumes, or can they be combined into one document?

A44. Three separate proposal volumes.

Q45. Is the Cover page and TOC excluded from the page count?

A45. Neither the cover page nor the table of contents will count toward the page count.

Q46. Any restrictions to font size or style, spacing, or font size/style for graphics, charts, and tables?

A46. Font size should be no larger than 12pt and no smaller than 10pt in a legible style

Q47. The due date for the proposal is 15 Feb and the instructions on page 99 state return of the form “by the specified due date for receipt of offers”. However the Attachment 2 Past performance Questionnaire states return by 12 Feb. Please clarify the correct due date for return of questionnaires.

A47. The PPQ return date has been updated to 15 February 2018.

Q48. Can you provide the Attachment 2 in Word format, or as a stand-alone pdf?

A48. The attachments will be uploaded in FBO as a stand-alone pdf.

Q49. Attachment 1 Sample Compensation Plan is included in the RFP. However there is no reference made to submitting one as part of the proposal. I think requiring it as part of the Price proposal is a great idea to evaluate realism of compensation the offeror intends to pay. Please clarify whether or not that is required, or if the attachment will be removed from RFP.

A49. The Compensation plan attachment has been removed through this amendment and is not required. It will not be reviewed.

Q50. Technical Capability, Subfactor 1C instructions references the “…2-week transition period and become familiar with requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date”. However there is not a separate CLIN for a transition period prior to the contract start date. Please clarify if the first 2 weeks of the contract, after contract start, will be considered the transition period.

A50. The transition period will be unpaid and full performance will begin on 1 April 2018.

Q51. The Non-Displacement of Qualified Workers clause was included, and an incoming company will have to, by law, give the incumbent employees at least 10 days to accept or reject a bona fide offer of employment. Will the Government be providing a list of all incumbent employees, including titles, SCA anniversary dates, and contact info, as required under this clause, to the awardee? (current incumbent company is required to provide such list to the Govt. at least 30 days prior to the expiration of their contract).

A51. This will be provided to the successful offeror after award.

Q52. This is either a T&M or FFP contract, can the Government please clarify this discrepancy?

A52. This is a FFP contract

Q53. II and I don’t match throughout CLINS, Please clarify this discrepancy.

A53. The CLIN descriptions have been corrected to match the CLIN heading.

Q54. Are the Over Time hours per FTE for each CLIN or a Total for that labor category?

A54. The Over Time hours are Total for that labor category.

Q55. Also Clarify CLIN 0001AJ discrepancy in the PWS along with CLIN 0001AD and the option years. Which is the correct CLIN description.

A55. The CLIN descriptions have been corrected to match the CLIN heading for the base year and option years.

Q56. What types of specific (vendor and model) machines and how many of each type are serviced by BMETs? See sheet.

A56. There are over 800 different machines and the list cannot be posted publicly.

Q57. Which devices and machines are under service contract with the manufacturer or vendor or a manufacturer or vendor approved service company?

A57. These items cannot be posted publicly.

Q58. Many expensive (more than $50,000) pieces of equipment, examples MRIs, mass spectrometers, PET and other imaging systems, can only be serviced by an authorized technician. Are there limitations on the type of service the BMETs under this contract provide for some types of equipment?

A58. It will depend on the complexity of the device and the training required by the manufacturer as well as service contract agreements.

Q59. Are there some types of equipment that are highly specialized and specific to BAMC and if yes can the government please indicate what they are?

A59. Yes: Lab, diagnostic imaging, dialysis, burn center, clinical research, hybrid OR room

Q60. Are some types of equipment supported under this contract considered non-standard prototype devices used mainly for research purposes? If yes then how many and of what type?

A60. No.

Q61. Is equipment maintenance and QC performed by BMETs included as part of GLP or GLP ISO's?

A61. Yes.

Q62. Are FDA studies performed using instrumentation repaired by the BMETs employed under this contract?

A62. On a limited basis with a very small amount of equipment.

Q63. Are there any specific or unusual indemnifications or insurance required by some or all technicians engaged in this work?

A63. No.

The following have been modified:

ATTACHMENT 2

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

Biomedical Equipment Repair Technicians Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas

The Regional Health Contracting Office Central is conducting an acquisition for Biomedical Equipment Repair Technician services. The offeror has identified you as a reference to validate the offeror’s past performance.

Please complete the following questionnaire to assist our evaluation of the contractor’s past performance and return to: Mr. Shane Knight, FAX (210) 221-3446, or gregory.s.knight.civ@mail.mil by 15 February 2018 at 12:00 pm CST.

1. Name of vendor being evaluated: ___________________________________________________________

2. How long has your company had a contract with this vendor? _____________________________________

3. What type of services are provided? _________________________________________________________

4. What is the location of this service? _________________________________________________________

5. What is the contract number? ______________________________________________________________

6. What is the total contract value? ____________________________________________________________

7. Have any reports/schedules submittals been provided as required by the contract? _____________________

If not, provide a brief explanation: _____________________________________________________________

8. Have there been late deliveries or other unsatisfactory performance resulting in additional contractual or administrative costs?

Yes _______ No _______

If yes, please explain:

The following questions should be answered using the following definitions:

ADJECTIVE DEFINITION AND CRITERIA

Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, there is a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown.

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, there is no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

9. Quality of Service: Compliance with contract statement of work requirement.

Acceptable ___ Unacceptable ___

Additional Information:

10. Business/Customer Relations: Successfully managed services; reasonable/cooperative behavior; flexible;

business-like concern for customer’s interest.

Acceptable ___ Unacceptable ___

Additional Information:

Signature: _______________________ Date: _____________________________

Print Name: ______________________ Company: _________________________

Title: ___________________________ Telephone: _________________________

52.219-18 NOTIFICATION OF COMPETITION LIMITED TO ELIGIBLE 8(A) PARTICIPANTS (JAN 2017)

(a) Removed

(b) By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it meets all of the criteria set forth in paragraph (a) of this clause.

(c) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to the Small Business Administration, which will subcontract performance to the successful 8(a) offeror selected through the evaluation criteria set forth in this solicitation.

(d)(1) Agreement. A small business concern submitting an offer in its own name shall furnish, in performing the contract, only end items manufactured or produced by small business concerns in the United States or its outlying areas. If this procurement is processed under simplified acquisition procedures and the total amount of this contract does not exceed $25,000, a small business concern may furnish the product of any domestic firm. This paragraph does not apply to construction or service contracts.

(2) The insert name of SBA's contractor will notify the insert name of contracting agency Contracting Officer in writing immediately upon entering an agreement (either oral or written) to transfer all or part of its stock or other ownership interest to any other party.

(End of clause)

The following have been deleted:

ATTACHMENT 1

(End of Summary of Changes)