Consultation Service for Liver and GI Biopsies

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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.

The solicitation number VA249-16-Q-0199 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83.

The requirement is Full and Open Competition - Unrestricted. The associated NAICS code is 621511 and small business size standard $32.5 Million.

The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price award. Award will be made to lowest price quote which conforms to the requirements within this solicitation.

The Memphis VAMC, Pathology & Laboratory Service, located at 1030 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 needs a contract for Consultation Services for Liver and GI Biopsies. The contract period of performance is base year + (4) one-year options to renew thru September 30, 2020.

Specimen Testing Services:

(a) Send out Liver and GI biopsy consultation, Interpretation and reports.



CLIN 0001: Base Year

" 88321 - GI Biopsy - Estimated quantity 8 each per year

" 88325 - Liver Biopsy - Estimated quantity 48 each per year



CLIN 1001: Option 1

" 88321 - GI Biopsy - Estimated quantity 12 each per year

" 88325 - Liver Biopsy - Estimated quantity 72 each per year



CLIN 2001: Option 2

" 88321 - GI Biopsy - Estimated quantity 12 each per year

" 88325 - Liver Biopsy - Estimated quantity 72 each per year



CLIN 3001: Option 3

" 88321 - GI Biopsy - Estimated quantity 12 each per year

" 88325 - Liver Biopsy - Estimated quantity 72 each per year



CLIN 4001: Option 4

" 88321 - GI Biopsy - Estimated quantity 12 each per year

" 88325 - Liver Biopsy - Estimated quantity 72 each per year



Also, review the attached statement of work (SOW), Price/Cost Schedule, FAR clauses & provisions, and Wage Determination 15-2495 for complete details.





(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

1. 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

2. 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996)

3. 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference or full text to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

1. 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013)

2. 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2015)

3. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2015)

4. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (Oct 2015) - See attachment for full text

5. 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) - See attachment for full text

6. 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) - See attachment for full text

7. 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013)

8. 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)

9. 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014)

10. 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015)

11. 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

12. 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) - See attachment for full text

13. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

14. 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

15. 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)

16. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) - See attachment for full text

17. 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) - See attachment for full text

18. 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Nov 2012) - See attachment for full text

19. 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) - See attachment for full text

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR provisions in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference or full text to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

1. 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

2. 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) - See attachment for full text

3. 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2015)

4. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 2015)

5. 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990)

6. 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (Oct 2014) - See attachment for full text

7. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) - See attachment for full text

8. 852.252-70 Solicitation provisions or clause incorporated by Reference (Jan 2008) - See attachment for full text

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1. The Contractor shall submit a quote on company letterhead and include the following information: name, address, and telephone number and DUNS#. The quote shall have the following information included: quantity, unit frequency, unit price, total cost, applicable shipping charges, offered discounts or proposed delivery listed in the item description as specified above.

2. The Contractor shall complete the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM Web site accessed through https://www.SAM.gov.

3. The Contractor shall provide sufficient evidence that they possess adequate resources, capability, experience, responsibility and integrity to meet the technical capabilities to comply with the requirements of the solicitation.

4. The Contractor shall provide past performance evidence. This assessment is based on the Contractor's record of relevant and recent past performance information that pertains to services outlined in the solicitation requirements.

5. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the appropriate licenses/certifications pertaining to their current State Laboratory License program.

6. All contractor personnel shall have current license/certifications pertaining to their current State License program. The Contractor shall be able to provide a copy of personnel licenses/certifications after contract award to the COR or CO.

7. All questions must be submitted by 8:00am CST, Thursday, January 28, 2016. Email all questions to LaShanda.Harrington@va.gov, Subject Line: Consultation Service for Liver & GI Biopsies (VA249-16-Q-0199).

8. All responses to questions will be incorporated into a written amendment posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.fbo.gov). Contractors are encouraged to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website with respect to this solicitation. Any amendments to this solicitation will be posted on the website (www.fbo.gov). There will be no automated email notification of amendments.

9. All quotes must be received by 8:00am CST, Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Email your quote to LaShanda.Harrington@va.gov, Subject Line: Consultation Service for Liver & GI Biopsies (VA249-16-Q-0199).

10. There will be no automated email notification of receipt of quotes. All quotes received without requested documentation will not be considered. The Government will not provide paper copies of the solicitation. Telephone, written, or facsimile, requests, for the solicitation package will not be honored. DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTES: The government is in no way obligated to do business with or enter into the award a contract to any firm or its affiliates or otherwise pay for the information provided in this synopsis.