A.09.03_Combined_Soliciation-_Reagents.doc

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12, and 13 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 and is expected to result in the award of a firm-fixed price requirement type contract. The resulting award will be made on SF 1449, for commercial supplies and services. Solicitation number W91YTZ-16-T- 236 is issued as request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-84 current as of 23 December 2015.

This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED 100%, under size standard 750 and NAICS code 339113. The Government anticipates awarding a single award for this supply requirement to provide Reagents for a Hemocue analyzer supplies on an as needed basis.

Delivery is standard to the following address

To: Sullivan Memorial Blood Center 9231 2nd Infantry Division Rd. Building 3380

Fort Benning, GA 31905

Reagents: Hemocue HB 301 Analyzer

FFP

Reagents in support of Sullivan Memorial Blood Center, Fort Benning, GA to be ordered on an as needed basis for the Period of Performance: 1 October 2016-30 September 2017.

FOB: Destination

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Micro cuvettes HB301 FFP Hemocue, Inc. Micro cuvettes, HB 301 ITEM # 111801

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0010854704

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EUROTOL HB Control Level 1 FFP Hemocue, Inc. Eurotol HB 301 Control (Low) ITEM # 188001002

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EUROTOL HB Control Level 2 FFP Hemocue, Inc. Eurotol HB 301 Control LEVEL 2 (NORMAL) ITEM # 188002002

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EUROTOL HB Control Level 3 FFP Hemocue, Inc. Eurotol HB 301 Control LEVEL 3 (HIGH) ITEM # 188003002

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Grand Total Base Period: _____________________

THE SOLICITATION MUST BE QUOTED ALL OR NONE.

Items are to be delivered FOB: Destination to Sullivan Memorial Blood Center, Fort Benning, GA 31905.

The following FAR Clauses and Provisions in their latest editions apply to this solicitation.

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (OCT 2015)

Addendum to 52.212-1 (Local Provision (LP) 5004)

Para (b) Submission of Offers: The following supplements this paragraph with respect to the information and documents required for submission in response to this solicitation.

(m). All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, and lack of registration shall make an offer ineligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration Internet at https://www.sam.gov. Or the SAM Help desk at https://www.fsd.gov.

The estimated date of award is July 1, 2016. All responsible sources should submit proposals to Kiah M. Washington and Carolyn F. Lovett via e-mail: Kiah.M.Washington.Civ@mail.mil and Carolyn.F.Lovett.Civ@mail.mail by June 30, 2016 3:30 p.m. EST. (n) the non-Far Part 12 discretionary FAR, DFARS, AFARS and MEDCOM provisions included herein are incorporated into this solicitation either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see provision 52.252-1 for locations where full text can be obtained.

THIS SOLICITATION MUST BE QUOTED ALL OR NONE.

SUBSTITUTE ITEMS: If you plan to provide other than the brand name cited in the purchase description, provide in your response the brand name and the catalog or part number you intend to furnish and the characteristics of the substitute item that are equivalent to the brand name. Also provide all documents which clearly describe the item(s) so that it/they can be evaluated by the end user. Failure to submit the requested substitute item information before the closing date listed above will eliminate the vendor from all further consideration. Items otherwise equal may not satisfy the requirement due to differences in material composition, size, environmental application, etc. If an item is furnished which does not meet the requirement the item will be returned at the vendor's expense for a full refund. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

(End of Provision)

52.252-1 (FEB 1998), Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference: The full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): www.farsite.hill.af.mil or www.arnet.gov/far.

52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (APR 1984): (b) the use in this solicitation or contract of any DoD FAR Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of Addendum 52.212-1)

52.212-2, Evaluation –Commercial Items (OCT 2014) Addendum 52.212-2 (LP 5005) LPTA Award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Award will be made to the responsible offeror on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. Award may be made without discussions with offerors (except communications conducted for the purpose of minor clarification). Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if it is later determined by the contracting officer to be necessary.

Paragraph (a) is hereby replaced with the following:

The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

(i) Price. Price will be determined to be fair and reasonable, using various price analysis techniques and procedures including but not limited, comparison of the proposed prices received in response to the solicitation with comparison to the Independent Government Estimate (IGE).

(ii) Technical Capability. Assess Company’s Capability to be able to deliver the supplies set forth in the Solicitation.

1. The following adjectival ratings will be used in evaluating the offeror’s written technical proposal:

Acceptable – Offer clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable – Offer does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Substitute Items:

(End of Addendum to 52.212-2)

52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (MAR 2015) Alternate I (MAR 2015)

Addendum to 52.212-4: (w) the non-FAR Part 12 discretionary FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and Local clauses herein are incorporated into this contract either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see clause 52.252-2 for locations where full text can be found.

252.203-7000

Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials

SEP 2011

Requirements To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights

SEP 2011

Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials

SEP 2011

SEP 2013

52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY--SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 Days. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days (insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option); provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months

(End of clause)

52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998): the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): www.farsite.hill.af.mil.

52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses (APR 1984): (b) the use in this solicitation or contract of any DoD FAR Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

iRAPT (LC 5002) Army Electronic Invoicing Instructions.

HIPPA (LC 5001) Non-DHA HIPPA BAA (7 July 2014); Exclusion From Participating In Federal Health Care Programs (OCT 2015).

List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) (LC 5008) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEC 2013) (DEVIATION 2013-O0019)