Medical Courier Service

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested for request for quote.

Solicitation number F1U4M20167A001 is hereby issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-32.

This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns and is under North American Industry Classification Standards (NAICS) code 492110, with number of employees not to exceed 1,500.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to furnish the following to Eielson AFB, AK in accordance with attached Statement of Work.

0001 - Courier service to deliver medical records and laboratory samples to Bassett Army Community Hospital once per day between 0730 and 1400 M-F except Federal Holidays or Down Days (12 Months; 21 Sep 10 - 20 Sep 11).

0002 - Dry ice pick-up from Arctic Fire and Safety in Fairbanks, AK and deliver to 354 MDG Laboratory each Tuesday (52 Weeks) before 1500. Weight will vary dependent up season. Currently 20 lbs during the summer and 10 lbs during the winter.

0003- On call delivery service to FMH Campus, Alaska State Lab at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Arctic Fire and Safety. Quantity NTE 1 per day (365 a year). 

F.O.B. DESTINATION IS TO EIELSON AFB, AK

(End description).

Quotes must be submitted and received no later than 8 September 2010 at 4:30pm Alaska Daylight Time. Quotes may be e-mailed or faxed to 907-377-2389 to the attention of primary P.O.C.s listed below.

Please send any questions or requests to: 354 CONS / LGCB, 354 Broadway St, Eielson AFB AK, 99702, ATTN: Kathleen Sao. Phone (907) 377-3327, by fax to (907) 377-2389, or e-mail to: kathleen.sao@eielson.af.mil. Alternate P.O.C. is Ms Brenda Kvittem, Contracting Officer, 907-377-4182, or e-mail brenda.kvittem@eielson.af.mil.

A firm-fixed price contract is anticipated. Telephone bids will not be processed. Award shall be made only to contractors who have registered with Central Contractor (CCR). Vendors may register at: http://www.ccr.gov.

Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions with the quotation. The Word document is available for downloading the representation and certifications and in the entire from at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or ORCA printout (This is the electronic printout.

The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and are to remain in full force in any resultant contract:
FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items.
FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items.
FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items.
FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items.
FAR Clause 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference.
DFAR Clause 252-225-7001, Buy American Act And Balance Of Payments Program.
DFAR Clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Request.

SUBMISSION OF INVOICES

In accordance with FAR clause 52.212-4(g) the contractor shall submit all
invoices electronically utilizing Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Procedures for
using WAWF are found in DFARS clause 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission
of Payment Requests.