R699--Screener Services

The following information is hereby incorporated into the solicitation:

The Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure has not changed. The Government has only added in the required quantity of contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty to clearly identify the requested coverage.

Section B.3

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

0001

5,824.00

HR

______________

________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Sheds Days: S-S Hours:5a-1p (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 09-30-2020

POP End: 09-29-2021

0002

2,912.00

HR

___________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Sheds Days: S-S Hours:8a-4p (1 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 09-30-2020

POP End: 09-29-2021

0003

2,912.00

HR

_____________

________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Sheds Days: S-S Hours: 4p-Mid (1 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 09-30-2020

POP End: 09-29-2021

0004

5,824.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Areas: Building 51 Entry Days: S-S Hours:8a-4p (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 09-30-2020

POP End: 09-29-2021

0005

5,824.00

HR

_____________

__________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Building 51 Entry Days: S-S Hours:4p-Mid (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 09-30-2020

POP End: 09-29-2021

0006

5,824.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Building 51 Entry Days: S-S Hours:Mid-8am (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 09-30-2020

POP End: 09-29-2021

0007

2,080.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Building 50 Entry M-F Days: M-F Hours:5a-1p (1 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 09-30-2020

POP End: 09-29-2021

0008

4,160.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Building 50 Entry Days: M-F Hours:8a-4p (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 09-30-2020

POP End: 09-29-2021

0009

5,824.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Building 50 Entry Days: S-S Hours:4p-Mid (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 09-30-2020

POP End: 09-29-2021

0010

2,912.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Building 50 Entry Days: S-S Hours: Mid-8a (1 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 09-30-2020

POP End: 09-29-2021

0011

5,200.00

HR

_____________

__________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Loading Dock Days: M-F Hours:5a-3:30p (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 09-30-2020

POP End: 09-29-2021

0012

2,080.00

HR

_____________

__________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Heroes Hall Days: M-F Hours:5a-1:30p (1 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 09-30-2020

POP End: 09-29-2021

0013

5,824.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Heroes Hall Days: S-S Hours:7a-3:30p (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 09-30-2020

POP End: 09-29-2021

0014

5,824.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Areas: Heroes Hall Days: S-S Hours: 3p-11:30p (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 09-30-2020

POP End: 09-29-2021

0015

5,824.00

HR

_____________

__________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Heroes Hall Days: S-S Hours:11p-7:30a (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 09-30-2020

POP End: 09-29-20

1001

5,824.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Sheds Days: S-S Hours:5a-1p (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 09-30-2021

POP End: 03-31-2022

1002

2,912.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Sheds Days: S-S Hours:8a-4p (1 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 09-30-2021

POP End: 03-31-2022

1003

2,912.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Sheds Days: S-S Hours: 4p-Mid (1 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 09-30-2021

POP End: 03-31-2022

1004

5,824.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Areas: Building 51 Entry Days: S-S Hours:8a-4p (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 09-30-2021

POP End: 03-31-2022

1005

5,824.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Building 51 Entry Days: S-S Hours:4p-Mid (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 09-30-2021

POP End: 03-31-2022

1006

5,824.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Building 51 Entry Days: S-S Hours:Mid-8am (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 09-30-2021

POP End: 03-31-2022

1007

2,080.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Building 50 Entry M-F Days: M-F Hours:5a-1p (1 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 09-30-2021

POP End: 03-31-2022

1008

4,160.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Building 50 Entry Days: M-F Hours:8a-4p (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 09-30-2021

POP End: 03-31-2022

1009

5,824.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Building 50 Entry Days: S-S Hours:4p-Mid (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 09-30-2021

POP End: 03-31-2022

1010

2,912.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Building 50 Entry Days: S-S Hours: Mid-8a (1 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 09-30-2021

POP End: 03-31-2022

1011

5,200.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Loading Dock Days: M-F Hours:5a-3:30p (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 09-30-2021

POP End: 03-31-2022

1012

2,080.00

HR

_____________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Heroes Hall Days: M-F Hours:5a-1:30p (1 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 09-30-2021

POP End: 03-31-2022

1013

5,824.00

HR

___________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Heroes Hall Days: S-S Hours:7a-3:30p (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 09-30-2021

POP End: 03-31-2022

1014

5,824.00

HR

___________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Areas: Heroes Hall Days: S-S Hours:3p-11:30p (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 09-30-2021

POP End: 03-31-2022

1015

5,824.00

HR

___________

_________________

Receptionist/Screener Area: Heroes Hall Days: S-S Hours:11p-7:30a (2 contracted individual(s) required during this tour of duty)

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 09-30-2021

POP End: 03-31-2022

ESTIMATED

GRAND TOTAL

_________________

Vendors submitted the following questions. The government has provided a response to each question.

Given the potential exposure to COVID-19 in providing the requested services, are there any applicable hazard pay differentials for contractor personnel?

No.

As for as uniforms go can it be casual attire vs buying uniforms with company logo?

Business casual is preferred/scrubs are acceptable.

Is there a preferred number of employees that the VA wants to see that will satisfy the contract?

Please see above CLIN structure.

Regarding the B.3 Price Schedule on page 9, please explain how many hours are considered full time per each Recep/Screener (R/S)? How many R/S s are needed for the following hours:

5,824 hours

2,912 hours

4,160 hours

5,200 hours

Please see above CLIN structure

Regarding Government Responsibilities on page 6, is the government responsible for providing all the equipment (thermometer scanners), if not, please provide a list of equipment the Contractor is to provide?

All equipment will be provided by the Government.

Regarding the PIV card on page 5, will the contractor be responsible for the cost of the PIV card for its employees? If so, please provide the cost of the PIV card for each employee.

The Government will bear the coast of the PIV administration.

Are the contract employees allowed to wear scrubs as part of the uniform requirement?

Business casual is preferred/scrubs are acceptable.

Can you tell me if these services are currently being performed by a contractor? If so, could you please provide the incumbent name as well as the contract number?

The services are not currently contracted.

END OF VENDOR QUESTIONS

&

GOVERNMENT ANSWERS

Solicitation 36C24420Q0836

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

This RFQ does not commit the Government to pay any cost for the preparation and submission of a proposal in response to this RFQ. The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with this procurement.

General Information:

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis

Solicitation Number: 36C24420Q0932

Posted Date: 08/06/2020

Original Response Date: 08/14/2020

Current Response Date: 08/14/2020

Product or Service Code: R699

Set Aside: SDVOSB

NAICS Code: 561320

Contracting Office Address:

The Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 4

Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center

1700 South Lincoln Ave

Lebanon, PA 17042

Bradley Fasnacht | Contract Specialist

717.228.5959 | Bradley.Fasnacht2@va.gov

Attachments:

Attachment 1: Solicitation

Attachment 2: Section D Attachment 1

Attachment 3: Section D Attachment 2

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. The Government reserves the right to make no award from this solicitation.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price ID-IQ resulting from this solicitation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 562320. This solicitation is a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, is soliciting quotations from SDVOSB to provide complete COVID-19 Temporary Receptionist Screener support services in some capacity for the Pittsburgh Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Respondents to this solicitation must fully demonstrate their capability by supplying detailed quote information along with any other documents necessary to support the requirements below.

All interested companies shall provide quotation(s) for the following:

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1: Solicitation

SF 1449:

Complete Box 12, 17, and 30 of the SF 1449 of the solicitation. Provide the legal entity name, address, telephone number and DUNS identifier in Box 17.

Price Schedule:

The contractor must provide a price quote for each CLIN delineated in Attachment 1 to be considered for award.

Evaluation of Quotes:

Comparative Evaluation will be used for this solicitation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 (b)(3), as outlined in Solicitation Provision 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS. Vendors may submit more than one quote; however, vendors are strongly encouraged to submit their best technical solutions and prices in response to this request for quote.

Once the Government determines there is/are a contractor(s) that can provide a service that meet(s) the requirements of this request for quote, the Government reserves the right to communicate with only those contractors quoting the best-suited service to address any remaining issues.

Clauses and Provisions:

The Clauses and Provisions provide additional information regarding the requirements for quote submission and evaluation.

The full text of FAR and VAAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp.

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein.  The government intends to award a 1 year firm fixed priced ID-IQ Contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. Orders will then be placed against this contract. All quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Offeror shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

All quotations shall be sent via email to Bradley Fasnacht, Contract Specialist, Bradley.Fasnacht2@va.gov . Submission shall be received not later than 10:00AM EST on 08/14/2020. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Only e-mailed quotes will be accepted. It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure the Government s timely receipt of their quote.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Bradley Fasnacht, Contract Specialist, Bradley.Fasnacht2@va.gov no later than 10:00 AM EST on 08/10/2020.

Contractor shall comply with all applicable wage & hour laws and is responsible for the correct wage titles. The following Wage Determinations are applicable and locatable in Attachment 2. They can also be obtained online at: https://www.wdol.gov/

End of Solicitation