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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MARCH 04, 2014 FBO #4483
DOCUMENT

66 -- Hemo dialysis water testing - Attachment

Notice Date

3/2/2014
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

621511 — Medical Laboratories
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office - 8;Tres Rios Bldg;27 Gonzalez Giusti Ave, Suite 600;Guaynabo PR 00968
 

ZIP Code

00968
 

Solicitation Number

VA24814Q0593
 

Response Due

3/7/2014
 

Archive Date

3/9/2014
 

Point of Contact

Mary Jane Gugliano
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-72(EFFECTIVE 01/01/14). This is a firm fixed priced contract. Only qualified offerors may submit bids. Solicitation VA248-14-Q-0593 is issued as a Request for Quote. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is set aside for Small Business. The associated NAICs Code is 621511 and size standard is $30 million. Any firm that does not meet the capability and sized standard under this NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. In order to be considered for a government award, the firm must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and be capable of furnishing all services listed in the statement of work. A.STATEMENT OF WORK Period of Performance (POP): The base period of performance is from April 1, 2014 plus four (4) one -year options (if all options are exercised, ending 2018. Options may be exercised unilaterally by the Government. Base Year- 1 April 2014 to 30 September 2014 Option Year 1- 1 October 2014 to 30 September 2015 Option Year 2- 1 October 2015 to 30 September 2016 Option Year 3- 1 October 2016 to 30 September 2017 Option Year 4- 1 October 2017 to 30 September2018 Description of Services: Contractor shall provide services to conduct Laboratory testing for water samples to the VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Hemodialysis Unit at Calle Casia, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00921-3201, two (2) times a year. Contractor shall retrieve the samples collected by the local Medical Instrumentation Technicians (MIT) Dialysis and process the samples for the substances specified in the table below as per the American National Standard (ANSI) and Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)/ ISO 139559:2009, approved in 2011 by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). Contractor will provide all necessary supplies as requisition forms and specimen containers; transport samples in such a manner as to ensure and protect the integrity of the specimen; analyze samples. Provide to the VA Caribbean Healthcare System Laboratory Service with a means of communication to permit immediate inquiry regarding the status of pending tests; turnaround time of test results should not be more than two (2) weeks and shall be received by mail. The testing of water samples need to be tested every six (6) months if limits are met and additionally if corrections are required. To comply with dialysis regulations, purified dialysis water needs to be tested to verify it does not exceed the maximum limits of contaminants determined by AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation). Contractor shall advice the VA Caribbean Healthcare System of any changes in methodology, procedure, reference ranges and any new test introduced. Compliance with the requirements listed in Table 1 can be shown in one of three (3) ways: 1.Where such testing is available, the individual contaminants in Table 1 can be determined using chemical analysis methods referenced by the American Public Health Association, methods referenced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and/or other equivalent analytical methods. 2.Where testing for the individual trace elements listed in Table 1 is not available, and the source water can be demonstrated to meet the standards for potable water as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) or local regulations, an analysis for total heavy metals can be used with a maximum allowable level of 0.1 mg/l. 3.If neither of these options is available, compliance with the requirements of Table 1 can be met by using water that can be demonstrated to meet the potable water requirements of the World Health Organization (WHO) (or local regulations and a reverse osmosis system with a rejection of > 90 % based on conductivity, resistivity or TDS. Samples shall be collected at the end of the water purification cascade or at the most distal point in each water distribution loop. TABLE 1: Contaminant Test name Reference test number Contaminant Test name Reference AluminumAtomic absorption (electrothermal)American Public Health Assn, #3113 AntimonyAtomic absorption (platform) US EPA #200.9 ArsenicAtomic absorption (gaseous hydride) American Public Health Assn #3114 BariumAtomic absorption (electrothermal)American Public Health Assn, #3113 BeryliumAtomic absorption (platform)US EPA, #200.9 CadmiumAtomic absorption (electrothermal)American Public Health Assn, #3113 CalciumEDTA titrimetric method or atomic absorption (direct aspiration) or ion specific electrode or inductively-coupled plasma spectrometry (direct aspiration)American Public Health Assn, #3500-Ca D American Public Health Assn, #3111B Total ChlorineDPD ferrous titrimetric method or DPD colorimetric methodAmerican Public Health Assn, #4500-Cl F American Public Health Assn, #4500-Cl G ChromiumAtomic absorption (electrothermal)American Public Health Assn, #3113 CopperAtomic absorption (direct aspiration) or neocuproine methodAmerican Public Health Assn, #3111 American Public Health Assn, #3500-Cu D FluorideIon selective electrode method or sodium 2-(parasulfophenylazo)-1.8-dihydroxy- 3,6-naphthalenedisulfonate (SPADNS) methodAmerican Public Health Assn, #4500-F- C American Public Health Assn, #4500-F- D LeadAtomic absorption (electrothermal)American Public Health Assn, #3113 MagnesiumAtomic absorption (direct aspiration) or inductively-coupled plasma spectrometry (direct aspiration)American Public Health Assn, #3111 MercuryFlameless cold vapor technique (atomic absorption)American Public Health Assn, #3112 NitrateCadmium reduction methodAmerican Public Health Assn, #4500-NO3 E PotassiumAtomic absorption (direct aspiration) or flame photometric method or ion specific electrode or inductively-coupled plasma spectrometry (direct aspiration)American Public Health Assn, #3111 American Public Health Assn, #3500-K D American Public Health Assn, #3500-K E SeleniumAtomic absorption (gaseous hydride) or atomic absorption (electrothermal)American Public Health Assn, #3114 American Public Health Assn, #3113 SilverAtomic absorption (electrothermal)American Public Health Assn, #3113 SodiumAtomic absorption (direct aspiration) or flame photometric method or ion specific electrode or inductively-coupled plasma spectrometry (direct aspiration)American Public Health Assn, #3111 American Public Health Assn, #3500-Na D SulfateTurbidimetric methodAmerican Public Health Assn, #4500-SO4 2- E ThalliumAtomic absorption (platform)US EPA, 200.9 Total Heavy MetalsColorimetricEuropean Pharmacopoeia, 2.4.8 US Pharmacopoeia, ZincAtomic absorption (direct aspiration) or dithizone methodAmerican Public Health Assn, #3111 American Public Health Assn, #3500-Zn D CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA: Subcontracting Commitments - Monitoring and Compliance This solicitation includes VAAR 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, and VAAR 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include these clauses. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding contract compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an "Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement" to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments. Invoicing: Contractor shall provide invoice after each service. Invoice shall contain the Purchase Order Number and dates of services being billed. Invoices must be transmitted to Austin through OB-10 system. Office Hours: The official working hours are 7:30am to 4:00PM- Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. 1.Price/Cost Schedule ITEM DESCRIPTION OF QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT NUMBER SUPPLIES/SERVICES 01Contract Period: Base 3 ea __________ ___________ POP Begin: 04/01/2014 POP End: 09/30/2014 Water Analysis to AAMI Standards 02 Contract Period: Base 18 ea __________ ___________ POP Begin: 04/01/2014 POP End: 09/30/2014 Endotoxin test for water 1001 Contract Period: Base 6 ea __________ ___________ POP Begin: 10/01/2014 POP End: 09/30/2015 Water Analysis to AAMI Standards 1002 Contract Period: Base 36 ea __________ ___________ POP Begin: 10/01/2014 POP End: 09/30/2015 Endotoxin test for water 2001 Contract Period: Base 6 ea __________ ___________ POP Begin: 10/01/2015 POP End: 09/30/2016 Water Analysis to AAMI Standards 2002 Contract Period: Base 36 ea __________ ___________ POP Begin: 10/01/2015 POP End: 09/30/2016 Endotoxin test for water 3001 Contract Period: Base 6 ea __________ ___________ POP Begin: 10/01/2016 POP End: 09/30/2017 Water Analysis to AAMI Standards 3002 Contract Period: Base 36 ea __________ ___________ POP Begin: 10/01/2016 POP End: 09/30/2017 Endotoxin test for water 4001 Contract Period: Base 6 ea __________ ___________ POP Begin: 10/01/2017 POP End: 09/30/2018 Water Analysis to AAMI Standards 4002 Contract Period: Base 36 ea __________ ___________ POP Begin: 10/01/2017 POP End: 09/30/2018 Endotoxin test for water This is a competitive Request for Quotes (RFQ) and the Government expects to obtain best value under FAR 12.6. Lowest Price technically acceptable is the chosen source selection process. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non- cost factors. The Technical evaluation factors consist of one (1) separate element: Experience. Technical proposals will be rated either acceptable or unacceptable. In order to receive an acceptable rating, the Offeror needs to show that they have technical expertise to perform services listed in the statement of work. Offers that do not provide enough detail experience will be rated as unacceptable. Price will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness. A determination will be made on whether each price offer is complete, and whether the proposed prices are reasonable. Incomplete or unreasonably priced offers will not be considered for award. The Government may use various price analysis techniques and procedures to make a price reasonableness determination. Note: Offers that are not technically acceptable cannot be selected, regardless of Price. Submitting Quotes: Offerors must return provision FAR 52.212-3 with their proposal. Offerors may either (1) complete all relevant portions of the provision or (2) complete paragraph (b) of the provision and indicate that it has completed official representation and certifications online at https://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx. 1.Contract information, Name, Phone Number, fax number and e-mail address; 2.Mailing address and remit to address, if different than mailing address; 3.Acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments; 4.Offeror's DUNS number; Quotes must be received by March 7, 2014 at 10:00am, Puerto Rico time. The date and time are based on the local time in Puerto Rico. Offers shall be delivered electronically to the following E-mail address: Mary.Gugliano@va.gov. Oral questions will not be taken or answered by phone due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation; Questions or comments should be submitted by March 4, 2014, 10:00am Puerto Rico Time. All questions will be answered via amendment to the combined synopsis/solicitation. Applicable Clauses and Provision apply to this acquisition: The Provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUL 2013) applies to this acquisition and incorporated to this combined synopsis/solicitation. ((Adddendum to FAR 52.212-1 are :(52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990) 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (MAY 1999); 852.215-70Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (DEC 2009); 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008); 852.270-1Representatives of Contracting Officers (JAN 2008) 852.273-74Award Without Exchanges (JAN 2003); (End of Addendum to 52.212-1). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JAN 2014),((applicable clauses: 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013); 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011); 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 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 (OCT 2010); 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011); 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013); 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (NOV 2007); 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013)). FAR 52.212-4Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (SEPT 2013); ((addendum to FAR 52.212-4)) are: 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999); 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000); 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013); (VAAR) Clause and provision can be access at: http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm.;852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008); 852.215-71Evaluation Factor Commitments (DEC 2009); 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2012); 852.237-70Contractor Responsibilities (APR 1984); (End of addendum to 52.212-4).
 

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File Name: VA248-14-Q-0593 VA248-14-Q-0593 CSS.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1232421&FileName=VA248-14-Q-0593-000.docx)

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