Inflight Paramedic Services Justice Prisoner Alien Transportation System (JPATS), Oklahoma City, OK

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, quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The issuing office is US Marshals Service Justice Prisoner & Alien Transportation System (JPATS) FSD, 1251 Briarcliff Parkway, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64116 (15M300)

The solicitation number for this acquisition is 15M30023QA3700003 and it is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The government intends to award a Labor Hour contract resulting from this solicitation.

This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-08 effective 09/23/2022.

This RFQ shall be set-aside for Small Business.  The associated North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) code is 621999 and the business size standard is $18,000,000.

FAR 52 .212.1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision.

The description of the service:

This contract is for in-flight paramedic services at the JPATS Hangar, Will Rogers Airport, 5900 Air Cargo Road, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73159.

The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, supplies, and supervision necessary to achieve the stated outcomes.  All work will be performed in accordance with the performance work statement (PWS).

The period of performance is 12 months with two 1-year option periods.

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1 the basis for award will be the offer that is determined to be the most advantageous, providing the best value after considering:

1. Personnel Qualifications
2. Technical Approach
3. Past Performance
4. Price

Delivery is FOB. Delivery location: JPATS Hangar, Will Rogers Airport, 5900 Air Cargo Road, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73159.

Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications- Commercial Items with their offer.  If the offeror has up-to-date representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, then this completed provision is not required to be submitted with the offeror’s proposal.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items, does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision.

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.  These specific clauses required are detailed in Sections C and I of this combined synopsis\solicitation.

Offerors interested in responding to this combined synopsis/solicitation must submit their quotation on the attached synopsis\solicitation.  Any questions regarding this combined synopsis\solicitation must be submitted by email to the point of contact below.

Contractor must have an “Active” registration in System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award.  To obtain information on SAM or to register with SAM visit the web site at:  https://www.sam.gov.

Quotations are due no later than 1:00 p.m. 9 November 2022.  The final date to submit questions is 2 November 2022.

Questions of a technical nature should be addressed in writing to Mark McPherson mark.mcpherson@usdoj.gov

Questions of a contractual nature should be addressed in writing to Sheila Nimrod, Sheila.nimrod@usdoj.gov   

Due to COVID-19 risk mitigation actions-NO MAIL-IN QUOTATIONS will be accepted.

All quotes/offers shall be submitted via e-mail to: Sheila.nimrod@usdoj.gov  

The Government reserves the right to cancel this combined synopsis\solicitation.  Any solicitation or contractual questions should be sent to Sheila Nimrod, Contract Specialist (816) 467-1949 or Sheila.nimrod@usdoj.gov  

System for Award Management (SAM)

In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k): By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on creating a user account, registering your business entity and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM application accessed through https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf . SAM frequently asked questions (FAQ) can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/loginFAQ.jsf

It is highly encouraged that all prospective Offeror’s start the SAM registration process as soon as possible.

OFFEROR MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) PRIORTO THE OFFER DUE DATE /THE CLOSE OF THE SOLICITATION OR THE CONTRACTING OFFICER MAY PROCEED WITH AWARD TO THE NEXT SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR. 

SAM.GOV REGISTRATION IS FREE OF CHARGE

If you were not previously registered, please go to https://www.sam.gov. Instructions for new registration are also located at the following site: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/help/samQUserGuides.jsf 

If you have questions about Federal Government procurements in general or need assistance in the preparation of your proposal, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help.

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