Physicists Equipment Evaluation Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Responses to this solicitation are due by August 31, 2015.

This is a request for quotes (RFQ) under solicitation number VA262-15-Q-0299 for the procurement of Physicist Equipment Evaluation Services at several VA Facilities in California. The government intends to make a single award firm fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement that includes one base year period consisting of 12 months and four option years consisting of 12 months each. The government reserves the right to make a multiple award if in the government's best interest. Performance will be at each government facility.

The solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83 published on July 2, 2015.The solicitation is in accordance with FAR Part 12, 13, and 19, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Programs, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations as supplemented with additional information in this notice.

This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small businesses. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 561320; size standard $25.5M. Small Business determination and tax identification numbers shall be submitted with quotes.

Requirement Description

Physicist Equipment Evaluation Services that include MRIs, CT Scanners, Computed Radiography and Digital Radiography. Please see attached Statement of Work and spreadsheet for full descriptions of services required and specific performance locations.

In order to comply with the debt collection improvement act of 1966, all contractors must be registered and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for an award of a federal contract. This system combines data that was formerly contained in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR) and Online Representation and Certifications (ORCA). For information, review the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register.

The award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable responsible vendor(s).

Inquiries and responses to this solicitation shall be sent to Shannon.reid2@va.gov.