PRESOL | 99 | MEDICAL RADIATION PHYSICIST SERVICES (LINEAR ACCELERATOR COMMISSIONING)

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 28, 2011 FBO #3472
SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- MEDICAL RADIATION PHYSICIST SERVICES (LINEAR ACCELERATOR COMMISSIONING)

Notice Date: 5/26/2011
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Contracting Office: Medcom Contracting Center North Atlantic, ATTN: MCAA NA Bldg T20, 6900 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20307-5000
ZIP Code: 20307-5000
Solicitation Number: W91YTZ-11-T-0052
Response Due: 5/31/2011
Archive Date: 7/30/2011
Point of Contact: Acy Bellamy, 703-806-3258
E-Mail Address: Medcom Contracting Center North Atlantic
(acy.bellamy@amedd.army.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Combined/Synopsis/Solicitation This is a combined/synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 12.6, as supplemental 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. This announcement is a request for proposal (RFP). The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-40, and DFARS Change Notice 20100430. This procurement is not a set-aside for small businesses. This is an unrestricted acquisition and the requirement is being synopsized as a full and open competitive acquisition under the North American Industry Classification System Codes 541690 or 541612. The Department of the Army, Medical Command, Health Care Acquisition Activity, North Atlantic Regional Contracting Office (NRCO), Ft Belvoir Cell Office, Ft Belvoir, VA 22060, on behalf of the Chief, Equipment Management Branch, has a requirement for the following summary of item: ITEM DESCRIPTION: QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMT CLIN 0001 - SERVICES 1 EA ___________ __________ INCLUDING: 1) COMMISSION TWO VARIAN 21 IX LINEAR ACCELERATORS AND ECLIPSE TREATMENT PLANNING COMPUTERS. 2) COMMISSION ECLIPSE TREATMENT PLANNING COMPUTERS WITH MONTE CARLO ELECTRON CALCULATION. 3) PERFORM TG-51 CALIBRATION OF LINEAR ACCELERATORS. 4) COMMISSION INTENSITY MODULATED RADIATION THERAPY (IMRT) AND SET UP IMRT QA PROCEDURE. 5) GENERATE BEAM DATA BOOKS FOR TWO LINEAR ACCELERATORS. 6) PROVIDE COMMISSIONING REPORTS FOR TWO LINEAR ACCELERATORS. 7) PROVIDE COMMISSIONING REPORT FOR ECLIPSE TREATMENT PLANNING SYSTEM. 8) TWO VARIAN LINEAR ACCELERATOR COMMISSION 9) VARIAN ECLIPSE TREATMENT PLANNING COMPUTER 10) TWO VARIAN LINEAR ACCELERATOR TG51 CALIBRATION 11) IMRT COMMISSIONING AND QA SETUP 12) BEAM DATA BOOKS FOR LINEAR ACCELERATORS THE COMMISSIONING OF ALL SYSTEMS MENTIONED ABOVE WILL BE COMPLETED WITHIN 60 CONSECUTIVE CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE START DATE UNLESS THE PROCESS IS DELAYED BY UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES OR EVENTS OUTSIDE OF OFFEROR'S CONTROL. (Note 1: See Performance Statement of Work (PBWS) hereunder for specific details/instructions. If there are any ambiquity between the CLIN/ Schedule/Summary above and the PWS below, the PWS will take precedence)). DELIVERY SCHEDULE: 10 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER (ARO) PROPOSAL(S) DUE DATE: Proposals are due to Acy Bellamy, Contract Specialist, at address listed on page 23, this synopsis, by Tuesday, 31 May 2011, 2:00 PM EST. All responses must be received by the specified due date and time in order to be considered. ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE AND TIME MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED. Method of Payment: The method of payment for this procurement will be by Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Acceptance and Delivery will be to: Ft Belvoir Community Hospital (FBCH), Bldg 1414, Jackson Loop, Ft Belvor, VA 22060 Shipping Charges: These items will be delivered F.O.B. Destination, hence shipping shall be included in the quoted price. (The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition)): CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.212-4 -- CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2010) Addendum to 52.212-4 (m) The non-FAR Part 12 discretionary FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and LOCAL clauses included herein are incorporated into this contract either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see clause 52.252-2 for locations where full text can be found. Incorporate By Reference the following stand alone discretionary FAR and DFARS Clauses as necessary: (Assemble clauses numerically as shown below). 52.204-9 -- PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (SEP 2007) 52.204-10 - REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST- TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUL 2010) 52.209-6 -- PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (SEP 2006) 52.219-6 - NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUN 2003) 52.219-28 -POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION (APR 2009) 52.222-3 -- CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)) 52.222-21 -- PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 -- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007) 52.222-36 -- AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 1998) (Over $10K) 52.222-50 -- COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (FEB 2009) 52.222-51 - EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT TO CONTRACTS FOR MAINTENANCE CALIBRATION,OR REPAIR OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT-REQUIREMENT (NOV 2007) 52.223-3-- HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA (JAN 1997) 52.223-18 - CONTRACTOR POLICY TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (SEP 2010 52.225-13 -- RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008) 52.232-33 -- PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2003) 52.233-3 -- PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 -- APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004) 52.237-3-- CONTINUITY OF SERVICES (JAN 1991) 52.242-15 -- STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989) 252.201-7000 -- CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 1991) 252.203-7000 -- REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (JAN 2009) 252.203-7002 -- REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (JAN 2009) 252.204-7000 -- DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (DEC 1991) (Services) 252.204-7003 -- CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992) 252.227-7015 - TECHNICAL DATA - COMMERCIAL ITEMS ( NOV 1995) 252.227-7037-- VALIDATION OF RESTRCTIVE MARKINGS ON TECHNICAL DATA (SEP 1999) 252.232-7003 -- ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (MAR 2008) 252.232-7010 -- LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006) 252.243-7002 -- REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT (MAR 1998) 252.247-7023 -- TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (MAY 2002) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.211-11 -- Liquidated Damages -- Supplies, Services, or Research and Development (Sep 2000) (a) If the Contractor fails to deliver the supplies or perform the services within the time specified in this contract, the Contractor shall, in place of actual damages, pay to the Government liquidated damages of $4,000.00 per calendar day of delay. (b) If the Government terminates this contract in whole or in part under the Default -- Fixed-Price Supply and Service clause, the Contractor is liable for liquidated damages accruing until the Government reasonably obtains delivery or performance of similar supplies or services. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause. (c) The Contractor will not be charged with liquidated damages when the delay in delivery or performance is beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor as defined in the Default -- Fixed-Price Supply and Service clause in this contract. (End of Clause) 52.217-8 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 15 days before contract expires. (End of clause) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov/far www.farsite.hill.af.mil (End of clause) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984) (a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. (b) The use in this solicitation or contract of DOD FAR Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of clause) 252.204-7008 EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS (APR 2010) (a) Definition. Export-controlled items, as used in this clause, means items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR parts 730-774) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR parts 120-130). The term includes: (1) Defense items, defined in the Arms Export Control Act, 22 U.S.C. 2778(j)(4)(A), as defense articles, defense services, and related technical data, and further defined in the ITAR, 22 CFR part 120. (2) Items, defined in the EAR as ``commodities, software, and technology,'' terms that are also defined in the EAR, 15 CFR 772.1. (b) The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items, including, but not limited to, the requirement for Contractors to register with the Department of State in accordance with the ITAR. The Contractor shall consult with the Department of State regarding any questions relating to compliance with the ITAR and shall consult with the Department of Commerce regarding any questions relating to compliance with the EAR. (c) The Contractor's responsibility to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items exists independent of, and is not established or limited by, the information provided by this clause. (d) Nothing in the terms of this contract adds to, changes, supersedes, or waives any of the requirements of applicable Federal laws, Executive orders, and regulations, including but not limited to-- (1) The Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2401, et seq.); (2) The Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751, et seq.); (3) The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701, et seq.); (4) The Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR parts 730-774); (5) The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR parts 120-130); and (6) Executive Order 13222, as extended. (e) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in all subcontracts. (End of clause) 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2010) (DEVIATION) (a) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (b) of the Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items clause of this contract (FAR 52.212-5) (JUL 2010) (DEVIATION), the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clause, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract: 252.237-7019Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Pub. L. 108-375). 252.247-7003Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer (JUL 2009) (Section 884 of Public Law 110-417) 252.247-7023Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631) 252.247-7024Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631) (End of clause) 252.237-7010 PROHIBITION ON INTERROGATION OF DETAINEES BY CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (NOV 2010) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- Detainee means any person captured, detained, held, or otherwise under the effective control of DoD personnel (military or civilian) in connection with hostilities. This includes, but is not limited to, enemy prisoners of war, civilian internees, and retained personnel. This does not include DoD personnel or DoD contractor personnel being held for law enforcement purposes. Interrogation of detainees means a systematic process of formally and officially questioning a detainee for the purpose of obtaining reliable information to satisfy foreign intelligence collection requirements. (b) Contractor personnel shall not interrogate detainees. (c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts that may require subcontractor personnel to interact with detainees in the course of their duties. (End of clause) 252.237-7023 CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES (OCT 2010) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- (1) Essential contractor service means a service provided by a firm or individual under contract to DoD to support mission-essential functions, such as support of vital systems, including ships owned, leased, or operated in support of military missions or roles at sea; associated support activities, including installation, garrison, and base support services; and similar services provided to foreign military sales customers under the Security Assistance Program. Services are essential if the effectiveness of defense systems or operations has the potential to be seriously impaired by the interruption of these services, as determined by the appropriate functional commander or civilian equivalent. (2) Mission-essential functions means those organizational activities that must be performed under all circumstances to achieve DoD component missions or responsibilities, as determined by the appropriate functional commander or civilian equivalent. Failure to perform or sustain these functions would significantly affect DoD's ability to provide vital services or exercise authority, direction, and control. (b) The Government has identified all or a portion of the contractor services performed under this contract as essential contractor services in support of mission-essential functions. These services are listed in CLIN 0001 and Performance Based Work Statement (PBWS), Mission-Essential Contractor Services, undated. (c)(1) The Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan submitted by the Contractor, is incorporated in this contract. (2) The Contractor shall maintain and update its plan as necessary. The Contractor shall provide all plan updates to the Contracting Officer for approval. (3) As directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall participate in training events, exercises, and drills associated with Government efforts to test the effectiveness of continuity of operations procedures and practices. (d)(1) Notwithstanding any other clause of this contract, the Contractor shall be responsible to perform those services identified as essential contractor services during crisis situations (as directed by the Contracting Officer), in accordance with its Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan. (2) In the event the Contractor anticipates not being able to perform any of the essential contractor services identified in accordance with paragraph (b) of this clause during a crisis situation, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or other designated representative as expeditiously as possible and use its best efforts to cooperate with the Government in the Government's efforts to maintain the continuity of operations. (e) The Government reserves the right in such crisis situations to use Federal employees, military personnel, or contract support from other contractors, or to enter into new contracts for essential contractor services. (f) Changes. The Contractor shall segregate and separately identify all costs incurred in continuing performance of essential services in a crisis situation. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of an increase or decrease in costs within ninety days after continued performance has been directed by the Contracting Officer, or within any additional period that the Contracting Officer approves in writing, but not later than the date of final payment under the contract. The Contractor's notice shall include the Contractor's proposal for an equitable adjustment and any data supporting the increase or decrease in the form prescribed by the Contracting Officer. The parties shall negotiate an equitable price adjustment to the contract price, delivery schedule, or both as soon as is practicable after receipt of the Contractor's proposal. (g) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (g), in subcontracts for the essential services. (End of clause) WIDE AREA WORKFLOW (WAWF) ARMY ELECTRONIC INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS Electronic Submission of Payment Request Contractor shall submit payment request using the following method as mutually agreed to by the Contractor, the Contracting Officer, the contract administration office, and the payment office. _x__ Wide Area Workflow -Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) (see instructions below) ___ Web Invoicing System (WInS) ___ American National Standards Institute (ANSI) X.12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats ___ Other (please specify)____________________________________ DFAS POC and Phone:____customer service -1-800-553-0527-___________________________________________ WAWF-RA is the method to electronically process vendor request for payment. This application allows DOD vendors to submit and track Invoices and Receipt/Acceptance documents electronically. Contractor electing to use WAWF-RA shall (i) register to use WAWF-RA at https://wawf.eb.mil and (ii) ensure an electronic business point of contract (POC) is designated in the Central Contractor Registration site at http://www.ccr.gov within ten (10) calendar days after award of this contract/order. WAWF- RA Instructions Questions concerning payments should be directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)[fill in DFAS location here](Block 18a of your purchase order/contract) at [fill in DFAS vendor pay phone number here] or faxed to [fill in DFAS vendor pay fax phone number here]. Please have your purchase order/contract number ready when calling about payments. You can easily access payment and receipt information using the DFAS web site at http://www.dfas.mil/money/vendor. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice number will be required to inquire status of your payment. The following codes and information will be required to assure successful flow of WAWF-RA documents. TYPE OF DOCUMENT[X the appropriate block] __x__Invoice and Receiving Report (COMBO) ___ Commercial Item Financing ___ (Contractor Only) ___ (Contractor Only)https://wawf.eb.mil/SUM RoboHelp Web Help/Detailed_Document_Information/Scribble560.htm ____ Performance Based Payment (Government Only) ___ Progress Payment (Government Only) ___ Cost Voucher (Government Only) ___ Receiving Report (Government Only) ___ Receiving Report With UID Data (Government Only) ___ Summary Cost Voucher (Government Only) CAGE CODE: [Enter Contractor Cage Code here] __xxxxx_________ ISSUE BY DODAAC: W91YTZ ADMIN BY DODAAC: W91YTZ INSPECT BY DODAAC: W26ABN ACCEPT BY DODAAC: W26ABN SHIP TO DODAAC: W26ABN LOCAL PROCESSING OFFICE DODDAC: N/A PAYMENT OFFICE FISCAL STATION CODE: HQ0302 EMAIL POINTS OF CONTACT LISTING: (Use Group e-mail accounts if applicable) INSPECTOR: ACCEPTOR: RECEIVING OFFICE POC: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: Acy Bellamy, Acy.Bellamy@Amedd.Army.Mil 703-806-3258 CONTRACTING OFFICER: Lori Smith, Lori.Smith@Amedd.Army.Mil 703-806-1180 ADDITIONAL CONTACT: None (End of Clause) 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2010) (DEVIATION) (a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor agrees to comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) if the contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to the right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times, the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (b)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clause in this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b)(i) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) Reserved. (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) Reserved. (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009). (xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor May include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause) PERFORMANCE BASED WORK STATEMENT (PBWS) Medical Radiation Physicist Services FORT BELVOIR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0General Information 1.1Scope of Work 1.2 Equipment Requiring Service 1.3Installer 1.4Task 1.5.Timeframe 1.6. Experience 1.7 Test Equipment 1.8.Liquidated Damages 1.9. Documentation 1.10.Special Contract Requirements Attachment # 1 Performance Requirement Summary Attachment # 2 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1Scope of Work (Mission Essential Functions/Services). 1.1.1 The contractor shall provide Commissioning of two Varian Clinac iX linear accelerators at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital (FBCH). The contractor shall provide Radiation Oncology Physicist services at the Department of Radiology, FBCH in accordance with established principles, practices and ethics of both the medical profession and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM). The contractor shall daily provide these services with current clinical physicists at FBCH. 1.1.2 There are three stages for completing the Varian linear accelerators commissioning: I) scanning of photon and electron beams, II) calibrating of photon and electron beams, and III) beam modeling utilizing the scanned beam data from stage I. 1.1.3 The commissioning beam data, stage I & II, will be used for the beam modeling, stage III, by the Varian Eclipse treatment planning system. The modeling work includes MLC, block, dynamic wedge, upper & lower wedges, IMRT,VMAT (if required) etc.. Calculation Models such as PBC,AAA, GGPB,eMC, DVO, and Acura if required are also included. Accordingly, it is vitally important that the data collected are of the highest quality to avoid dosimetric and patient treatment errors. Beam data commissioning should only be performed with individuals with the proper knowledge and tools. 1.1.4 In regards to proper knowledge, Task Group (TG) 106 of the Therapy Physics Committee of the AAPM was formed in 2008 to provide linear accelerator commissioning guidelines and recommendations on the proper selection of phantoms and detectors for beam data acquisition. A more recent TG 142 Report of Quality Assurance of Medical Accelerators specify tests and tolerances for mechanical and dosimetric performance of linear accelerator. 1.2 Equipment Requiring Service: 1.2.1 Two Varian model Clinac IX 6/16MV & 6e configuration Medical Linear Accelerator with all purchased accessories, including but not limited to 1. Dual photon & multiple electron Energies 2. Multileaf Collimator 3. Digital Portal Imager (for one machine) 4. IMRT Capability 5. Patient Positioning Lasers 6. Eclipse Integrated Treatment Planning System 7. Portal Dosimetry Software (for one machine) 8. Respiratory Gating System 9. Aria Record and Verify System 1.3 Installer 1.31 Varian Medical Systems (Original Equipment Manufacturer) 1.4 Task 1.4.1 The contractor shall supply all travel, material, test equipment, and services necessary to perform all stages of commissioning task for clinical use. In addition the contractor shall provide and utilize only fully calibrated test equipment/measurement instruments to perform the task and shall furnish copies of calibration certificates. 1.5 Timeframe 1.5.1 The contractor shall have sixty (60) consecutive calendar days to complete commissioning work. 1.5.2. Complete all remaining phases of Acceptance Testing/Commissioning in the following order including: 1. Commissioning of all IMRT Treatment Plans (with Eclipse) 2. Commissioning of Record and Verify system (Aria) 3. All other commissioning processes as noted in the scope of work paragraph 1.1 of the PBWS 1.6 Experience 1.6.1 The contractors shall be Independent/Certified/Licensed Medical Physicists with no direct affiliation with or interest in Varian Medical or its subcontractors. The contractor shall have an insured, active, legitimate business in this field and shall demonstrate practical experience working with this Equipment by providing Ms. Lori Smith FBCH with a minimum of three (3) references. 1.7 Test Equipment 1.7.1 (Stage I) Water scanner system, water hose, a faucet adapter, and blank CD-RWs 1.7.2 (Stage II) Water phantom, solid water phantom,electrometer, farmer chamber, parallel plate chamber, and thermoluminescence dosimeters 1.7.3 (Stage III) Varian Eclipse Computer System provided by FBCH 1.7.4 Test/equipment repair - Repair service engineer is required to be on site within 12 hours after notification for routine failures. 1.8 Liquidated Damages 1.8.1. Failure to complete the Task in the allotted Timeframe will result in liquidated damages being charged to the contractor at a cost of $4,000.00 per day for every day the contractor is past the allotted completion time. 1.8.2. The Timeframe clock will pause when: The contractor identifies an out of specification parameter which requires Varian to correct. The Equipment is inoperable and requires service or parts to repair. 1.8.3. The Timeframe clock will resume after repairs/corrections have been completed by the Varian. 1.9 Documentation 1.9.1 The contractor shall provide the FBCH with a Full/Detailed/Complete/Written Commissioning Report meeting requirement of AAPM report 142, Varian Eclipse Physics and Administration Manual, and other related AAPM TG reports regarding QA of linear accelerators and treatment planning systems such as 119,105,70,51,40,25,etc. within five (5) business days after completing the Task. 1.10 Special Contract Requirements 1.10.1 The services specified in the Sections entitled Schedule of Supplies/Services and Special Contract Requirements may be changed by written modification to this contract. The FBCH Contracting Officer will prepare the modification. 1.10.2 There is no employer-employee relationship between the FBCH and the contractor or the contractor's employee(s). 1.10.3. The Chief, Radiation Oncology or designee may provide professional direction to the contractor and/or the contractor's employee(s). 1.10.4. Provide proof of current immunizations. 1.10.5. Provide point of contact by contractor Attachment # 1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY Medical Radiation Physicist Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Ft. Belvoir, VA The Government will measure the Radiation Oncology Physicist's performance under the performance objectives listed in the following table by applying the corresponding performance standards and acceptable performance quality levels. Performance Outcomes/Required ServicePWS ParagraphAcceptable Performance Level Monitoring Method Licensed staff shall have and maintain a current and unencumbered (unrestricted) license Para 1.6 100% compliance required COR - 100 % Inspection The Contractor shall deliver contracted services within 60 days AROPara 1.1 & 1.5100% compliance requiredCOR - 100% Inspection The contractor shall provide the FBCH with a full/detailed/complete/written Commissioning Report meeting requirement of AAPM Report 142, Varian Eclipse Physics and Administration Manual, and other related AAPM TG reports regarding QA of linear accelerators and treatment planning systems such as 119, 105, 70, 51, 40, 25, etc., within five (5) business days after completing the Task.Para 1.9 & 1.9.1100% compliance requiredCOR - 100% Inspection ATTACHMENT # 2 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN STANDARD MEASUREMENT PAST PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT 99% to 100% Excellent Document Past Performance 96% to 98% Very Good Assessment Report, paying 95% Satisfactory particular attention to 92% to 94% Marginal performance that exceeds 92% or Less Unsatisfactory the standard 1. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. The Performance Requirements Summary Matrix, paragraph 1.13 and attachment 2 in the Performance Work Statement includes performance standards. The Government shall use these standards to determine contractor performance and shall compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL). PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY REQUIRED SERVICEPBWSACCEPTABLE QUALITY LEVEL (AQL)METHOD OF SURVEILLANCE REMEDIES Complete commission as stated in the scope of work and per AAPM GuidelinesPara 1.1&1.8COMPLETE TASK WITHIN 60 DAYSCOR will monitor - 100% inspectionLiquidated Damages -Documentation in CPARS Designate a point of contact prior to start date of the contractPara 1.10.5Written notification must be received by the KO and COR prior to start date of contract. 100%Written notification to KOIf Contact is unable to respond consistently, contractor must replace contact upon receipt of documented unresponsive calls from Contracting Officer. Documentation in CPARS. Test Equipment repair service engineer to respond within 12 hours after notification for routine failures Para 1.1 &1.7.4Repair Service Engineer to report with in 12 hours, upon test equipment failure, for problem resolutionCOR - Monitor- 100% InspectionDocumentation in CPARS (End of PWS) (PROVISION INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT) 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008) (a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees. (b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show-- (1) The solicitation number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (5) Terms of any express warranty; (6) Price and any discount terms; (7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address; (8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically); (9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments; (10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and (11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. (c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. (d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing. (e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately. (f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers: (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due. (2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and-- (A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or (B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or (C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received. (ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted. (3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel. (4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. (5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer. (g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. (h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer. (i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978. (ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee. (2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites: (i) ASSIST (http://assist.daps.dla.mil). (ii) Quick Search (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch). (iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com). (3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by-- (i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/wizard); (ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or (iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462. (4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance. (j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,000, and offers of $3,000 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "DUNS" or "DUNS +4" followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address. The DUNS +4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. An offeror within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. An offeror located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. (k) Central Contractor Registration. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757. (l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable: (1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer. (2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror. (3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection. (4) A summary of the rationale for award; (5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror. (6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency. (End of provision) (PROVISION INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT) ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS Para (b) Submission of Offers. The following supplements this paragraph with respect to the information and documents required for submission in response to this solicitation: (1) OFFERS. Offerors shall submit offers (see below) in response to this solicitation. The offer must arrive by the time specified in the solicitation to the address listed on page 23. (2) Offerors must request verification by email to Acy Bellamy, Acy.Bellamy@Amedd.Army.Mil, Contract Specialist, to confirm that their proposal was received by the time specified in the solicitation. The Government will not be responsible for any failure of receipt of the offer, or any failure of the offeror to verify receipt of the offer. (3) Offerors must provide a price for each CLIN, as necessary, listed herein. (4) Any questions with respect to the solicitation shall be posed and answered during site visit. Telephone calls will not be accepted nor responded to. (5) PROCESS FOR AWARD. Award will be made on a best value basis. The Contracting Officer intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to do so in his or her sole discretion. (6). The Government may reserves the right to reject a proposal if the offeror misrepresents or withholds past performance information or information regarding its certifications or business condition, or its capability to perform the requirements of this contract. (7). BASIS FOR AWARD. The Government will make a fixed-price non-personal services best value award consistent with the evaluation criteria discussed in the FAR 52.212-2 and the Addendum to FAR 52.212-2. Offeror must quote a firm-fixed price for each Contract Line Item. (8). SUBMISSION OF OFFERS. The solicitation should be completed, signed and received at this office not later than the date/time specified elsewhere in this synopsis.. Please note that your offer must include all of the following information. Submit proposal in two separate parts as follows: All offerors competing for award will be required to submit a Past Performance and Price proposal. The proposals shall be submitted in two volumes as follows:Volume 1 - Past Performance VolumeOriginal and two (2) copies of the past performance volume are to be provided. This shall consist of 2-4 industry references. Include all data and information for evaluation and exclude any reference to the price of the hardware. This volume shall be limited to 15 pages or less and should address each element.Volume 2 - Price VolumeParties responding to this solicitation may submit their offer in accordance with their standard commercial practices (e.g., on company letterhead, formal offer form, etc) but must include the following information: 1) company's complete mailing and remittance addresses 2) discounts for prompt payment, if applicable; 3) Dun & Bradstreet number: 4) Taxpayer ID Number; 5) Catalog or Published Price Listing applicable to the service/products; 6) Offerors must meet specifications as noted in the synopsis. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications/Commercial Items with their offer. Note: Contractor must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov). One original and one copy of the entire solicitation package should be provided. Offerors are required to submit the above required information, to be received at destination by the date and time established for solicitation closing to the following address: Department of the Army Medical Command Health Care Acquisition Activity North Atlantic Regional Contracting Office Bldg 1414, Room 127 1414Jackson Loop Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060 ATTN: Mr. Acy Bellamy Contract Specialist MARK FOR SOLICITATION W91YTZ-11-T-0052 Notwithstanding comments above regarding offer submittal, the following written content requirements are applicable: Each volume of the proposal shall contain a Table of Contents with reference to topic, applicable paragraph/ subparagraph, and page numbers. Proposals must be typewritten in a type and size not smaller than a type print similar to "elite" on an 8 1/2" by 11" paper. Any pages exceeding the limitation will be removed prior to evaluation. Size of pages must be uniform; however, double size foldout charts or diagrams may be used and will count for two pages each. The page limits INCLUDE pages such as: Table of Contents, list of tables/ figures, tab pages, acronym listings, etc. The ability of the offeror to present a technically complete, clear, coherent, and legible proposal shall be indicative of the offeror's ability to provide the high quality services that will be necessary to complete the contract. The information submitted should clearly indicate the offeror's understanding of the proposal requirements through the submission of a satisfactorily completed proposal. Statements of the nature that the offeror understands, can, or will comply or meet the solicitation requirements, or which merely paraphrase the specification or parts thereof are considered inadequate. Phrases such as "Standard procedures will be employed" or "Well known techniques will be used" are also inadequate and unsatisfactory. A proposal, which does not address any of the proposal requirements described in the following sections, will be considered non-responsive to that requirement and may be a basis for eliminating the proposal for further consideration. Para (j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)/CAGE Code. The offeror shall obtain these said Codes and submit them to Contracting Office. Registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), if you are a US Firm. Award cannot and shall not be made to an offeror without these codes. Para (m) Bid Preparation Costs. This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the submission of an offer, or in making any necessary studies for the preparation thereof. Para (n) The non-FAR Part 12 discretionary FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and LOCAL provisions included herein are incorporated into this solicitation either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see provision 52.252-1 herein for locations where full text can be found. (End of addendum) (PROVISION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE) 52.225-25 - PROHIBITION ON ENGAGING IN SANCTIONED ACTIVITIES RELATING TO IRAN-CERTIFICATION (SEP 2010) (PROVISION INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT) 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.armet.gov/far http://www.Farsite.hil.af.mil http://www.dtic.mil/dfars (End of provision) 52.252-5 -- Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Apr 1984) (a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision. (b) The use in this solicitation of any DoD FAR Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of Provision) 252.225-7000BUY AMERICAN ACT--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (DEC 2009) (a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "component," "domestic end product," "foreign end product," "qualifying country," "qualifying country end product," and "United States" have the meanings given in the Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program clause of this solicitation. (b) Evaluation. The Government-- (1) Will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Part 225 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; and (2) Will evaluate offers of qualifying country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American Act or the Balance of Payments Program. (c) Certifications and identification of country of origin. (1) For all line items subject to the Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program clause of this solicitation, the offeror certifies that-- (i) Each end product, except those listed in paragraph (c)(2) or (3) of this provision, is a domestic end product; and (ii) For end products other than COTS items, components of unknown origin are considered to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States or a qualifying country. (2) The offeror certifies that the following end products are qualifying country end products: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Line Item Number Country of Origin) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Country of Origin) (3) The following end products are other foreign end products, including end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a COTS item and does not meet the component test in paragraph (ii) of the definition of ``domestic end product'': (Line Item Number)----------------------------------------------------- (Country of Origin (If known))----------------------------------------- (End of provision) (PROVISION INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT) 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (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: FACTORS: TECHNICAL I - Award will be made based on the technical merit ratings reflected in the Government's confidence in the offeror's ability, as demonstrated in its proposal, to perform the requirement stated in the solicitation. PAST AND PRESENT PERFORMANCE II - Award will be made based on offeror's past and present performance history for same or similar type items and services within the scope and complexity of requirement. PRICE lll - Award will be made on best value basis for the proposal which demonstrates realistic open market commercial rates, and in conjunction with a fair and reasonable price. The evaluation factors are listed in descending order of importance, with technical and past and present performance being significantly more important than price. (b) 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. (End of Provision)
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