Q301--ImmunoHistoChemistry (IHC) Testing

(i) 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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number 36C26220Q0454 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award contract.

(iii) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition FAC 2020-04 / 01-15-2020.

(iv) This solicitation intends to award a contract through full and open competition to a business associated with NAICS

Code 621511 with a size standard of $32.5 million dollars.

(v) See Attachment A Schedule for a list of line item numbers, items, quantities and units of measure.

(vi) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VHA Regional Procurement Office West seeks to enter into a contract for ImmunoHistoChemistry (IHC) Slide Preparation Services for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and VA Long Beach Healthcare System.

See Attachment B for Scope of Work (SOW) and other requirements.

(vii) Delivery Requirements:

Place of Delivery:

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

11301 Wilshire Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90073

(Anatomic Pathology Department)

VA Long Beach Healthcare System

5901 East 7th Street

Long Beach, CA 90822

(Anatomic Pathology Department)

Period of Performance/Delivery Timeframe:

Estimated Period of Performance

Base year: 05/01/2020 04/30/2021

Option 1: 05/01/2021 04/30/2022

Option 2: 05/01/2022 04/30/2023

Option 3: 05/01/2023 04/30/2024

Option 4: 05/01/2024 04/30/2025

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation.

Addendum:

All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Tuesday, April 28th, 2020, 7:00 AM PST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26220Q0454 within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Friday, April 24th, 2020, 4:00 PM PST.

Offeror shall be sent by email to Anthony.delacruz@va.gov.

Offerors shall submit the following via email:

Offeror shall fill out all unlocked tabs of Attachment A conforming to the requirements. Please complete column G-L.

Offeror shall provide sample QC reports for special stains for review.

Offeror shall provide evidence of proficiency testing for PDL1.

Offeror shall provide CAP accreditation certificate.

Offeror shall provide an affirmative statement that they are able to meet all of the requirements and tasks outlined in Attachment B.

Failure to provide the requested documentation with the quotation will result in your offer being deemed as non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

(ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(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:

Lowest priced offeror that meets all requirements outlined in the statement of work in Attachment B and is both responsive and responsible.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified with a minimum of at least sixty days, 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.

(End of Provision)

(x) Must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with this solicitation or ensure SAM.gov is updated with current information.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) The following clauses also apply:

52.217-6 - Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989)

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies not to exceed 50 percent called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 10 Days. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

As prescribed in 17.208(f), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:

Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 10 days.

(End of clause)

As prescribed in 17.208(g), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 10 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend within 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b)If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months.

(End of clause)

In addition, the following clauses shall also apply:

52.209-6

Protecting the government s interest when subcontracting with contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment

Aug 2013

52.232-18

Availability of Funds

Apr 1984

52.232-33

Payment by electronic funds transfer system for award management

Jul 2013

52.232-40

Providing accelerated payments to small business subcontractors

Dec 2013

52.233-1

Disputes

May 2014

52.233-3

Protest after award

Aug 1996

52.252-2

Clauses incorporated by reference

Feb 1998

852.203-70

Commercial advertising

Jan 2008

852.232-72

Electronic submission of payment requests

Nov 2012

852.237-70

Contractor responsibilities

Apr 1984

The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at the following:

http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

The following provisions shall also apply:

52.204-7

System for Award Management

Oct 2018

52.204-16

Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

Oct 2016

52.209-7

Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

Oct 2018

52.217-5

Evaluation of Options

Jul 1990

52.233-2

Service of Protest

Sep 2006

852.233-70

Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution

Oct 2018

852.252-70

Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Jan 2008

(xiv) All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Tuesday, April 28th, 2020, 7:00 AM PST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26220Q0454 within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Friday, April 24th, 2020, 4:00 PM PST.

(xv) Offers shall be sent by email to Anthony.delacruz@va.gov.