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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 09, 2012 FBO #3819
DOCUMENT

54 -- Qualitative respirator fit - Attachment

Notice Date

5/7/2012
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541620 — Environmental Consulting Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System;Acquisitions (90A);Pittsburgh PA 15215-1802
 

ZIP Code

15215-1802
 

Solicitation Number

VA24412Q0704
 

Response Due

5/22/2012
 

Archive Date

6/6/2012
 

Point of Contact

Elaine F DiBucci
 

E-Mail Address

822-3779<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

1) 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 2) This solicitation, VA244-12-Q-0704, is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) Firm Fixed Price contract. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) is being used for the solicitation. 3) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-55. 4) This proposed contract is being considered as a set-aside under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed for the requirement is 541620. The size standard for NAICS 541620 is $14 million. The government is interested in all small businesses including (8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses that are interested in performing this requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women Owned Small Business or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision. 5) Contractor should use the following for CLIN structure when submitting quotes: Price Per Session (Unit Price)Quantity(12 Sessions Required)Total price for 12 Sessions $ ______________________ 12$ _____________________ 6) Description of Requirement: Conduct qualitative respirator fit test training as defined in the Statement of Work below: STATEMENT OF WORK Conduct qualitative respirator fit test training. Industrial hygiene services to perform respiratory fit testing and training for N-95 particulate respirators at the University Drive and Heinz Facilities. The fit testing and training will be conducted during the months of June through September. There will be a total of twelve (12) scheduled sessions throughout the three campuses of VA Pittsburgh Healthcare Center: University Drive, Highland Drive, and Heinz. The exact days will be provided on an as needed basis and at the discretion of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare Systems. Each session will consist of a four (4) hour period. These four hours sessions will start as early as 5:00 AM or end as late as 8:00 PM. These times are open sessions available for all employees to show up at any time. Vendor shall be capable of fit testing multiple employees at the same time. Potentially, an average of 20 to 30 employees could show up per hour. The fit testing and training must be conducted in accordance with NIOSH, the selection and use of Particulate Respirators, and OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Standards. The fit testing must be conducted within the OSHA standards, Appendix A testing procedure will qualitative using saccharine solution protocol. All supplies will be provided for fit testing by VAPHS including saccharine (sensitivity and fit test solutions), nebulizers, hoods, and respirators. The training shall include the following topics: use of the respirators, donning and doffing, limitations and maintenance of its use. Prior to fit testing all employees are required to fill out the VAPHS forms, Medical Questionnaire and fit test qualifications data sheet. This requirement will be supervised by the vendor. The vendor shall ensure the questionnaire is completely filled out prior to fit testing. The VAPHS specific roster and sign-in sheet must be used by the vendor for those who attend the training. The sign-in sheets and medical questionnaires must be submitted to the Industrial Hygienist by the close of business the next day following the fit testing. A written report shall be provided to the Industrial Hygienist within 5 business days of completion of each four hour session. Report can be e-mailed to Christian Lewis at Christian.Lewis2@va.gov and hard copy mailed to Christian Lewis, Industrial Hygienist at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240. Report shall include all information from VAPHS sign-in sheet. Estimated Cost: $600.00 per session Date Required: June 1, 2012 Priority: Average Justification: The contract is needed to comply with OSHA Respiratory Protection standard for the healthcare workers who have to wear an N-95 respirator. Deliver: UD, Building 1, AN221 7) Period of performance is June 1, 2012 - September 28, 2012 8) FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. Provision incorporated by reference. Additionally: FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on contracting with entities engaging in sanctioned activities relating to Iran --Instructions to Offerors - Evaluation Factors-- All questions and inquiries about this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to elaine.dibucci@va.gov on or before May 14, 2012 by 4:00 PM EST. All responses to questions, which may affect offers, will be incorporated into a written amendment to the solicitation. Offerors must submit all proposals electronically by email to elaine.dibucci@va.gov on or before the proposal due date of May 22, 2012 at 4:00 PM EST. No hardcopy proposals will be accepted, and late offers will not be accepted. Offeror must submit a cost proposal as a separate document. The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare Systems intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Methodology. Resultant contract will be awarded to the Offeror whose proposal conforms to this combined Synopsis/Solicitation, statement of work (SOW) documentation, is deemed acceptable, and provides the lowest price. The SOW has been uploaded within this combined synopsis/solicitation under a separate attachment which can be accessed via the link below entitled "additional documents". The following documentation must be included with the proposal: 1) 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 SF1449 or letterhead stationary or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. At a minimum, offers must show: a) Solicitation Number; b) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; c) The name, address, telephone number, Tax ID Number and Dun & Bradstreet Number (if available) of the Offeror; d) A description of the service being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation; e) Terms of express warranties, if any; f) Price and any discount terms; g) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address; h) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3; i) Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments, if any; j) Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish requirement representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. 2) All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database at www.bpn.gov in order to be considered for award. 9) FAR 52.212-2(a) Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. IAW FAR 12.603, the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability and Price. The Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Methodology will be utilized. Resultant contract will be awarded to the Offeror whose proposal conforms to this combined Synopsis/Solicitation, statement of work (SOW) documentation, is deemed acceptable, and provides the lowest price. 10) The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items, is applicable to this acquisition. All vendors must be registered in Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) (www.bpn.gov) at the time of proposal submittal. Include a completed copy of provision FAR 52.212-3 with offer. 11) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission 12) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition, the following Clauses apply: FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside FAR 52.219.28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 FAR 52.222-42 Statement of equivalent rates for federal hires *5090 - Technical Instructor -- $19.41, health and benefit $3.59 an hour FAR 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Price Adjustment FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-34 Prohibition of Assignment of Claims FAR 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by reference 14) PROPOSAL DUE DATE: Offerors must submit all proposals electronically by email to elaine.dibucci@va.gov on or before the proposal due date of May 22 at 4:00 EST. No hardcopy proposals will be accepted, and late offers will not be accepted. 16) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: All questions and inquiries about this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to elaine.dibucci@va.gov on or before May 14, 2012 by 4:00 PM EST. All responses to questions, which may affect offers, will be incorporated into a written amendment to the solicitation.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/PiVAMC646/PiVAMC646/VA24412Q0704/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA244-12-Q-0704 VA244-12-Q-0704_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=335244&FileName=VA244-12-Q-0704-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=335244&FileName=VA244-12-Q-0704-000.docx

 

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Record

SN02741318-W 20120509/120507235606-e71fcf2528f7012e476f94d4cd4953e7 (fbodaily.com)
 

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