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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation For Development of Clinical Practice Guideline Toolkits

W9124J-19-R-0005

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 13.5 and the format in FAR 12.6., Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, 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.

2. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is W9124J-19-R-0005. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01, effective 20 Dec 2018. Please reference http://farsite.hill.af.mil for clauses and provisions incorporated by reference.

4. This requirement will be solicited as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and will be fulfilled in accordance with FAR Part 12. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541690, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services with a corresponding Small Business Size Standard of $15.0 million.

5. A list of contract line item numbers and items are included in Attachment 02 CLIN Schedule.

a. NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Offerors shall complete the CLIN Schedule located in Attachment 02 herein of the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.

b. Offerors shall include unit prices and extensions for all CLINs. Unit prices shall be displayed with no more than two (2) decimal places.

c. Offeror’s shall include DUNS, CAGE, and Federal Tax Identification numbers. In addition Offeror’s shall include email addresses and phone number for point of contact.

6. For this requirement, the Contractor shall facilitate the development of VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline Toolkits for the support and implementation of the VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) recommendations for care and service on the management of various selected health conditions used within the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD). The VA and DoD jointly host Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) development conferences for each condition or disease as directed by the Health Executive Committee (HEC) as defined in the Performance Work Statement.

7. The period of performance for this requirement is 2 May 2019 through 1 Nov 2024, which consists of one (1) base year, four (4) one-year options and one potential (1) six-month extension of services in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (See Attachment 03, Clauses and Provisions).

8. Period of Performance Dates are as follows:

i. The Period of Performance for the Base Period (CLINs 0001 – 0003) is 2 May 2019 – 1 May 2020.

ii. The Period of Performance for Option Year One (CLINs 1001 – 1003) is 2 May 2020 – 1 May 2021.

iii. The Period of Performance for Option Year Two (CLINs 2001 - 2023) is 2 May 2021 – 1 May 2022.

iv. The Period of Performance for Option Year Three (CLINs 3001 - 3003) is 2 May 2022 –1 May 2023.

v. The Period of Performance for Option Year Four (CLINs 4001 - 4003) is 2 May 2023 – 1 May 2024.

vi. The Period of Performance for a potential Six-Month Extension is 2 May 2024 – 1 November 2024

9. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The Addendum to provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by Full Text. Reference the Full Text provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, for instructions (See Attachment 03, Clauses and Provisions).

10. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Reference the Full Text provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation –Commercial Items for instructions (See Attachment 03 Clauses and Provisions).

11. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications— Commercial Items, with its offer (See Attachment 03, Clauses and Provisions).

12. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Addendum to the clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (See Attachment 03, Clauses and Provisions).

13. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (See Attachment 03 Clauses and Provisions)

14. Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices can be found in Attachment 03, Clauses and Provisions.

15. Service Wage Determination (See Attachment 04).