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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 08, 2012 FBO #3788
DOCUMENT

R -- COMBINED SYNOPSIS TEMP SECRETARY - Attachment

Notice Date

4/6/2012
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

561320 — Temporary Help Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Midwest Health Care System;Attention: Daniel Vagts;708 S. THIRD ST., SUITE 200E;Minneapolis MN 55415
 

ZIP Code

55415
 

Solicitation Number

VA26312Q0426
 

Response Due

4/26/2012
 

Archive Date

8/3/2012
 

Point of Contact

Daniel Vagts
 

E-Mail Address

5-2001<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
 

Description

**THIS MODIFIES THE ORIGINAL PRESOLITATION NOTICE SO IT NOW REFLECTS THAT THIS REQUEST FOR QUOTES IS 100% SDVSOVB SET ASIDE** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written request for quotations will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is VA263-12-Q-0426. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12, 13 and 15. The combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a contract and purchase order. RFQ responses are not offers from which an award can be made. Instead, to establish an award, the Department of Veterans Affairs (the "VA") must make an offer that can be accepted by the contractor. The contractor can accept the Government's offer by a signed written acceptance of the Government's offer. (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-56 (April 2, 2012) Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR) can be accessed on the internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/htm, (FAR) and http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfara/htm (VAAR). (iv) This solicitation is a set-aside for service disabled veteran owned small businesses (SDVOSBS). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561320, size standard 13.5 million, and applies to this solicitation. (v) This requirement consists of two (2) line items. Line Item 0001: Clerk/Secretary, quantity is one (1) and hourly rate is at approximately 960 hours (120 work days) with the option to renew for a total of 1920 hours (or 240 work days). Line Item 0002: Clerk/Secretary, quantity is one (1) and hourly rate is at approximately 960 hours (120 work days) with the option to renew for a total of 1920 hours (or 240 work days). (vi) The Department of Veteran Affairs Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) has a need for two (2) Clerk/Secretaries. They will: 1)Prepare correspondence on the computer using the software packages available; 2)Type 40 words per minute or more and use office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, electronic email; PowerPoint, Internet applications and other office equipment); 3)Prepare minutes of designated meetings; 4)Receive incoming telephone calls on diverse subjects; 5)Screen calls and visitors, answering most questions and completing most business involving established policy or routine matters; 6)Locate and assemble information for various reports, briefings, and conferences; 7)Perform general clerical work including filing, data entry, and copying; 8)Use the computer to send and receive email messages pertaining to office functions; 9)Extract and compile data from a variety and number of sources and compose/prepare extensive spreadsheets; and prepare PowerPoint presentations. The Clerk/Secretary (2) will be trained to use VISTA for the purpose of routing phone calls to appropriate desk. The Clerk/Secretary will comply with HIPPA privacy requirements as well as VA computer security requirements. As a condition of employment, the candidates for the Clerk/Secretary positions must undergo and pass a background investigation for purposes of working under this Contract. A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) will need to be signed and security requirements will need to be complied with. To qualify, the candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalency; computer skills including experience with the Microsoft suite office products; and the computer aptitude and work experience that demonstrates the candidate can learn VISTA as required under Job Duties & Qualifications. The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. No overtime will be required for these positions. The Contractor's employee will not work on or be paid for Federal holidays. Holiday time is defined as anytime worked on a legal Federal holiday. Legal Federal holiday for purposes of this contract are listed below: Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veterans Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day; New Years Day; Martin Luther King Day; Presidents Day; Memorial Day; and Independence Day or any other day designated as a Federal holiday by President of the United States. The Lowest Price Technically Acceptable is the determining factor for this award. The contracted staffing agency (awardee) will submit resumes of qualified candidates that meet the criteria described herein. Award will be made to the first acceptable qualified candidate. (vii) The Clerk/Secretaries will begin as soon as possible after security clearances are successfully completed. Preference will be given for local candidates. (viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Feb 2012) apply to this acquisition. (ix) Price alone is the determining evaluation factor for this award, and award will be made to the first acceptable qualified candidate. (x) The provision at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2011) applies to this requirement. The contractor shall either: return a completed copy of this provision with their quote (a copy of the provision may be attained from http://farsite.hill.af.mil/htm); or 2. Complete the Online Representation and Certification (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx and reference it in your quote. (xi) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb. 2012) applies to this solicitation. (xii) The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Mar. 2012) (is applicable as follows): 4, 23, 26, 28-32, 38, 40, 48, and 52.222-42, 52.222-43; and 52.204-4; 852-273-75; 52.212-2; 52.212-4; 52.217-8; 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984); 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr. 1984); 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991); 52.252-1; 52.252-2; 42.222-41; 52.222-42; 52.232.37; 52.204-9; 52.233-2; and the following Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR) Clauses and Provisions: 852.252-70; 852.273-74; 852.275; 852.219-10; 852.219-11; 852.237-70; 852.273-76; 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising; 852-215-70 Small Disadvantage Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) Evaluation Factors; 852.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance; 852.270-1 Representative of Contracting Officers; 852.271-70 Non-discrimination of Services Provided to Beneficiaries; 852.223-770; and 852.227-170. (xiii) To be awarded a contract, the offeror must be registered in Central Contractors Registration (CCR). This can be accomplished at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr. Offerors must also be registered in VETS 100 at http://www.dol.gov/vets/usernotification.htm. Wage determination 1973-0126, Rev. 46 (6/13/2011) applies to this solicitation. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this acquisition. (xv) RESPONSES ARE DUE by email April 26, 2012 by 2:00 p.m. central standard time. (xvi) Submit quotation by email (the schedule of prices pursuant to Line Items 0001 and 0002 to Daniel Vagts, Contract Officer at daniel.vagts@va.gov. (xvii) Electronic Mail submissions must have a scanned electronic signature. To be considered for award, the offeror(s) proposal(s) must be received by the Contracting Office by the date and time identified in paragraph (xv). Offers are encouraged to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website with respect to this solicitation, because any amendments will be posted there at: http://www.fbo.gov. Thank you for considering these opportunities with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS).
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/MiVAMC618/MiVAMC618/VA26312Q0426/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA263-12-Q-0426 VA263-12-Q-0426_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=318829&FileName=VA263-12-Q-0426-001.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=318829&FileName=VA263-12-Q-0426-001.docx

 

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Record

SN02716291-W 20120408/120406234929-188ff941b43d3038862b8a38ee881e41 (fbodaily.com)
 

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