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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 22, 2012 FBO #3711
SOLICITATION NOTICE

S -- Laundry Services - Attachments

Notice Date: 1/20/2012
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 812320 — Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated)
Contracting Office: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center/Office of Purchasing & Contracts, 6707 Democracy Blvd, Suite 106, MSC 5480, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892-5480
ZIP Code: 20892-5480
Solicitation Number: NIHCL2011097
Archive Date: 3/8/2012
Point of Contact: Brian J. Lind, Phone: 301-402-0735
E-Mail Address: LindBJ@cc.nih.gov
(LindBJ@cc.nih.gov)
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: Attachment Number 7 - Representations and Certifications Attachment Number 6 - Proposal Packaging Instructions Attachment Number 5 - Invoicing Instructions Attachment Number 4 - Evaluation Criteria Attachment Number 3 - Past Performance Questionnaire Attachment Number 2 - Proposal Preperation Instructions Attachment Number 1 - Statement of Work SF 1449, must be completed and returned with proposal submission The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center (CC) Housekeeping, Fabric Care Department has a requirement for Laundry services for the Clinical Center, The Hatfield Center, The Children's Lodge and The Edmund J. Safra Family Lodge. This is a Combined Solicitation\Synopsis for Commercial Services prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; a separate solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation NIHCL2011097 includes all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-55 with amendments dated January 3, 2012. The acquisition will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR 13.5 to use simplified procedures for commercial requirements. The standard North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 812320 and the size standard is 4.5 million dollars. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal and is a total small business set-aside. The contractor shall pick up, launder and return government owned laundry and garments totally free from soil, stains and known pathogenic organisms. The following describes the type of laundry services that are required. I. Task One: Clinical Center Laundry - The Clinical Center laundry includes but is not limited to: sheets, towels, pillow cases, blankets, patient pajamas, bed pads, bed spreads, table cloths, bath mats, robes, wash cloths, and other linen classified as bulk linen in addition to OR scrubs and lab coats. Bulk linen, OR scrubs and Lab coats are to be laundered in a manner to achieve the results specified in appendix A; Laundry and Linen Standards and Appendix B; Finishing Schedule Attachment Number One - Statement of Work of this combined solicitation\synopsis. 1. Clinical Center soiled laundry shall be picked up and the clean linen delivered by the contractor daily between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM, six days per week, Monday through Saturday, 52 weeks per year, from building 10 at the B2 (East End) dock. This shall be done regardless of weather conditions, government closures, holidays, or natural and man-made disasters. All laundry must be processed and returned to the Clinical Center (Building 10) B2 loading dock within 24 hours after the initial pickup. Government personnel will be at the loading dock to accept the clean linen delivery. In no event shall the laundry be left on the dock without a government representative taking possession of the laundry. The clean laundry shall be weighed in the carts by the contractor at their location. The weights will be recorded automatically by their scale and a ticket with the weight, date and cart number will be issued. The Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR), or his/her designate, shall retain the ticket. 2. Soiled laundry, before being loaded on to the Contractor's vehicle, shall be weighed by the Government on Government-owned scales located near the loading dock area in Bldg 10 B2 level. The ticket shall be retained by the COTR, or his/her designate and a copy given to the contractor's driver at the time of the weighing. 3. Laundry shall be washed using proper wash formulas and temperatures which ensure that the washed items are contaminate free and restored to their intended appearance. 4. The contractor shall inspect the linen before returning the cleaned laundry to assure that the laundry is clean, dry, and lint free, with no objectionable spots, stains, odors, or tears. Please refer to Special Requirements - Unserviceable Items of this document for further details regarding unacceptable linen. 5. Clean laundry shall be transported in a manner to avoid undue exposure to potential contamination. Contractor's transport vehicle's cargo area shall be maintained in a sanitary condition suitable for the transport of clean laundry. Each cart that is delivered shall be wrapped in plastic to keep the contents clean and dry. The Government does not supply covers for the carts. 6. From time to time, the government shall request that specified linen be processed as "no-soap" linen. No Soap linen is linen that has been thoroughly cleaned and is then washed again with no soap. This second wash will remove any soap residue that may be left in the linen. 7. The contractor shall inspect all scrubs over illuminated tables to check for holes, worn spots, breaks in fabric and stains. De-linting is part of this inspection. Scrubs detected with tears or holes shall be returned to the Clinical Center as ragout. Ragout is defined as any item that is not in the condition to use as originally intended. This includes scrubs with stains that cannot be removed, tears or rips for all items. Scrubs shall not be patched, stitched, re-sewn or therma-sealed. II. Task Two: Children's Inn and the Family Lodge - The Children's Inn and Family Lodge laundry includes: sheets, pillow cases, blankets, bed spreads, dust ruffles, bed pads, bath towels and bath mats, hand towels and wash cloths which are to be finished in a manner to achieve the results the results specified in appendix A; Laundry and Linen Standards and Appendix B; Finishing Schedule of this Statement of Work.. 1. Children's Inn and the Family Lodge soiled laundry shall be picked-up and the clean linen delivered by the contractor daily between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM, five days per week, Monday through Friday, 52 weeks per year, at the Children's Inn (service entrance) and the Family Lodge's (lower level service entrance). All laundry must be processed and returned to their respective buildings within 24 hours after the initial pickup. 2. The only items that the contractor is to accept for laundering are: sheets, pillow cases, blankets, bed spreads, bed pads, bath towels and bath mats, hand towels and wash cloths. Any items other than those specifically listed are not subject to this agreement, and there will be no payment to the contractor for services provided for any other items than those specifically listed. 3. Laundry shall be washed using proper wash formulas and temperatures which ensure that the washed items are contaminate free and restored to their intended appearance. 4. The contractor shall weigh the soiled and clean linen at its facility. These weights shall be provided to the Clinical Center Laundry Manager according to the deliverables schedule in attachment number 1 Statement of Work of this solicitation\synopsis. 5. The contractor shall assure that the laundry is clean, dry, and lint free, with no objectionable spots, stains, odors, or tears. The Clinical Center reserves the right to conduct its own inspection to help determine responsibility for damaged linen. See Special Requirements - Unserviceable Items. 6. Clean laundry shall be transported in a manner to avoid undue exposure to potential contamination. Contractor's transport vehicle's cargo area shall be maintained in a sanitary condition suitable for the transport of clean laundry. Each cart that is delivered shall be wrapped in plastic to keep the contents clean and dry. The Government does not supply covers for the carts 7. The Children's Inn will have dust ruffles for bed that will require special handling. The Family Lodge will have bedspreads that are similar to comforters and velour blankets that shall require special handling. These items shall not be washed in the same manner as bulk linen but shall be processed according to the care label of the item. 8. The contractor shall ensure that linen is returned to the correct location, according to the logo on the linen. Each piece of linen except washcloths is kaumographed with the logo of the owner. The Clinical Center, The Children's Inn and the Family Lodge each have a unique logo that identifies the ownership of the article. III. Task Three: Lab Coats 1. Clinical Center soiled lab coats shall be picked-up and the clean coats shall be returned by the contractor Monday through Friday from building 10 at the B2 (East End) dock of building 10. The time of pick up and delivery shall be between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. 2. Lab coats shall be washed using proper wash formulas and temperatures which ensure that the washed items are contaminate free and restored to their intended appearance. Lab coats shall be ironed to achieve a professional appearance. Professional appearance shall be a clean, dry, and lint free, with no objectionable spots, stains, odors, or tears and with no wrinkles. 3. The contractor shall assure that the lab coats are clean, dry, and lint free, with no objectionable spots, stains, odors, or tears. If a lab coat is lost or damaged due to contractor negligence, it is the responsibility of the contractor to replace the lab coat with one of the same make, style and size. All lab coats must be picked up, processed and returned within 3 days (working) after the initial pickup Monday through Friday. Please refer to the Statement of Work (Attachment Number One of this Solicitation) for complete details and requirements, which include the Task outlined above, Laundry and Linen Contract Standards, Packaging, Finishing and Delivery, Reporting Requirements and Special Requirements. Please refer to the following attachments in preparing your proposal responding to this solicitation. Attachment No. 1: Statement of Work Attachment No. 2: Proposal Preparation Instructions (see information regarding page limitations) Attachment No. 3: Past Performance Questionnaire Attachment No. 4: Technical Evaluation Criteria Attachment No. 5: Invoice Instructions Attachment No. 6: Proposal Packaging and Delivery Requirements Attachment No. 7: FAR 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Aug 2009) (must be completed and submitted with your business proposal). The following Provisions and Clauses apply: FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-/Commercial Items (Jun 2008)(see Attachment No. 2 for additional proposal preparation instructions), FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (Evaluation criteria set forth in Attachment 5), FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (June 2010), FAR 52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace (May 2001).. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2011) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 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)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). X (2) 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)). __ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.) __ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). __ (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Reporting Requirements (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 111-5). __ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). (Applies to contracts over $30,000). (Not applicable to subcontracts for the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items). __ (7) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L. 110-161). __ (8) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (9) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (10) [Reserved] X (11)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6. __ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6. __ (12)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7. __ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7. X (13) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). __ (14)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. __ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. __ (iv) Alternate III (Jul 2010) of 52.219-9. X (15) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). __ (16) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). __ (17)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). __ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23. __ (18) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Dec 2010) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). __ (19) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program- Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). __ (20) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). __ (21) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). __ (22) 52.219-29 Notice of Total Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Apr 2011). __ (23) 52.219-30 Notice of Total Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Apr 2011). X (24) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). X (25) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) (E.O. 13126). X (26) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). X (27) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). X (28) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010)(38 U.S.C. 4212). X (29) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). X (30) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). X (31) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). __ (32) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) __ (33)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) __ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) __ (34) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). __ (35)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007) (E.O. 13423). __ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2007) of 52.223-16. __ (36) 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (SEP 2010) (E.O. 13513). X (37) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). __ (38)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (June 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138). __ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. __ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. __ (39) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (AUG 2009) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). X (40) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). __ (41) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (42) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). X (43) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). __ (44) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). X (45) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (46) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (47) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Feb 2010) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (48) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). __ (49)(i) 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). __ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] X (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). X (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). X (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). __ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). __ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 351, et seq.). X (6) 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.). __ (7) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). __ (8) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this 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 and 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 type and 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. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) 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 (Dec 2010) (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 $650,000 ($1.5 million 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 Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (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. The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract in full text, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items. FAR 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 the current period of the contract; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 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) FAR 52.245-1 Government Property (June 2007) If this RFP will result in the acquisition or use of Government Property provided by the contracting agency or if the Contracting Officer authorizes in the pre-award negotiation process, the acquisition of property (other than real property), this ARTICLE will include applicable provisions and incorporate the HHS publication entitled "Contractor's Guide for Control of Government Property," which can be found at:http://knownet.hhs.gov/log/AgencyPolicy/HHSLogPolicy/contractorsguide.htm. Contracting Officer's Technical Representative The following Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) will represent the Government for the purpose of this contract: To be determined at the time of award. The COTR is responsible for: (1) monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements; (2) interpreting the statement of work and any other technical performance requirements; (3) performing technical evaluation as required; (4) performing technical inspections and acceptances required by this contract; and (5) assisting in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance. The Contracting Officer is the only person with authority to act as agent of the Government under this contract. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to: (1) direct or negotiate any changes in the statement of work; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule; (4) authorize reimbursement to the Contractor for any costs incurred during the performance of this contract; or (5) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract. The Government may unilaterally change its COTR designation. Post Award evaluation of Contractor Performance a) Contractor Performance Evaluations Interim and final evaluations of Contractor performance will be prepared on this contract in accordance with FAR 42.15. The final performance evaluation will be prepared at the time of completion of work. In addition to the final evaluation, interim evaluation(s) shall be submitted at the time of the annual evaluation. Interim and final evaluations will be provided to the Contractor as soon as practicable after completion of the evaluation. The Contractor will be permitted thirty days to review the document and to submit additional information or a rebutting statement. If agreement cannot be reached between the parties, the matter will be referred to an individual one level above the Contracting Officer, whose decision will be final. Copies of the evaluations Contractor responses and review comments, if any, will be retained as part of the contract file, and may be used to support future award decisions. b) Electronic Access to Contractor Performance evaluations Contractors that have internet capability may access evaluations through a secure Web site for review and comment by completing the registration form that can be obtained at the following address: hhtp://oamp.od.nih./OD/CPS/cps.asp. The registration process requires the Contractor to identify an individual that will serve as a primary point of contact and who will be authorized access to the evaluations for review and comment. In addition, the Contractor will be required to identify an alternate contact that will be responsible for notifying the cognizant contracting official in the event the primary contact is unavailable to process the evaluation within the required 30-day time frame. Reporting Matters Involving Fraud, Waste and Abuse Anyone who becomes aware of the existence or apparent fraud, waste and abuse in NIH funded programs is encouraged to report such matters to the HHS Inspector general's Office in writing or the Inspector general's hotline. The toll free number is 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477). All telephone calls will be handled confidentially. The email address is Htips@os.dhhs.gov and the mailing address is: Office of the Inspector general Department of Health and Human Services TIPS HOTLINE PO Box 23489 Washington, DC 20026 Full text copies of the representations and certifications for the other cited provisions and clauses may be obtained online at the NCI website at http://amb.nci.nih.gov or from Brian Lind Contract Specialist at LindBJ@cc.nih.gov. Offers must be submitted on a SF 1449 that is signed by an authorized representative of the offeror and include a completed Schedule of Offered Supplies/Services. ADDITIONAL PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: Detailed proposal preparation instructions are delineated in Attachment No. 3 to this combined solicitation /synopsis. Please note that Offerors must also complete FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items (Aug 2009) and provide a copy of the valid certifications registrations of the Offerors Central Contractor Registrations (CCR) and Online Representation and Certifications Applications (ORCA) with their technical/business proposal submission. Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received in this office by February 13, 2012. Offers must be received by 1:00 PM. (EST) February 22, 2012. Facsimile submissions are not authorized and collect calls will not be accepted. Submit offers to Mr. Brian Lind at the address listed in this solicitation. Please reference the solicitation number NIHCL2011097 on your offer.
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