Medical Simulation Center RFP

Added: Feb 17, 2016 11:04 am

(1) 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 and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(2) The applicable solicitation number is VA250-16-R-0128 and it is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). Ensure responses include this solicitation number.



(3) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76.



(4) This procurement is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside IAW FAR 19.502-2(a). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 611699, All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction. For the purpose of this procurement the small business size standard is $11.0M.



(5) CONTRACT LINE ITEMS: The cost for the following Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) will be submitted as follows and will include all associated costs to perform services in accordance with Para (6), Requirements and the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS):

(6)

Brief Description of Service* Total Hours Per Year

Simulation Coordinator- Operational Manager (Interdisciplinary) 1280

Simulation Coordinator- Project Manager (Interdisciplinary) 1280

Simulation Coordinator-Palliative Care (Interdisciplinary) 1280

Simulation Coordinator (RN) 1280

Simulation Operator 1920

Program Support 1280

Standardized Patient's (Per Individual) 1000

Travel IAW JTR Est





(7) PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Anticipated schedule, 16 March 2016 through 31 Oct 2016.



(8) The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation (available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/):



FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. No addenda are attached.



(9) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -Commercial Items.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Capability of the proposed services to meet the government's stated technical requirements;

2. Price

3. Past Performance.

4. Socioeconomic Considerations



Evaluation of technical capability: to be considered technically acceptable, offerors must provide a proposal detailing what methods will be utilized to meet the Government requirement. At a minimum this shall include: Personnel to be utilized; experience in performing similar testing, Required Certifications, and Offeror's Technical Qualifications. Failure to supply the minimum items may result in the submitted offer being deemed non-responsive. The Government intends to award without discussions so offeror's should propose their best terms during initial proposal. The Government reserves the right to open discussions if no offer submitted meets all the required specifications.



Evaluation of Past Performance: Provide a list of three (3) projects completed during the last three (3) years that is similar in scope to this requirement and a point of contact's name, telephone number, and e-mail address.



Evaluation of Price: While the evaluated price is a substantial area to be taken into consideration in the overall integrated assessment of offers, the Government may select other than the lowest priced, acceptable offer if it is determined that the additional capability offered provide increased value to the Government at a justifiable additional cost.



Evaluation of Socioeconomic Considerations: In accordance with, 38 U.S.C. 8127; VAAR 852.215-70 and VAAR 852.215-71, the Government shall evaluate the offeror's SDVOSB and/or VOSB status within the VA Vendor Information Page (www.vip.vetbiz.gov) and provide credits to the submitted offer in evaluation of price.



Technical and Past Performance factors, when combined, are significantly more important than price.



A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.



(10) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation and the offeror must include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal.



(11) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. There are no addenda attached to this clause.



(12) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation:



- FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

- FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity

- FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities

- FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies

- FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act

- FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification

- FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act, applies to this solicitation.

- FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

- VAAR 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising

- VAAR 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned And Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors

- VAAR 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments

- VAAR 852.237-70, Contractor Responsibility

- VAAR 852.232-72, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests



(13) All proposals must be received NLT 29 FEB 2016, 1pm EST to;



Adam Weber

3140 Governors Place Blvd Suite 210

Kettering OH 45409

937 268-6511 ext 4542

Adam.weber@va.gov