Q -- DENTAL SERVICES

Notice Date

May 7, 2001

Contracting Office

USDA Forest Service, Black Hills National Forest, RR 2 Box 200, Custer, SD 57730

ZIP Code

57730

Solicitation Number

RMAST-01-153

Response Due

May 30, 2001

Point of Contact

Brenda Oster 605/673-9322, FAX 605/673-9350 -- Joel Butzin, Contracting Officer 970/874-6613

E-Mail Address

jbutzin@fs.fed.us (boster@fs.fed.us)

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. 1.The request for quotes (RFQ) solicitation number is RMAST-01-153. 2.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-25. 3. This is NOT a small business set aside. The associated NAICS code is 621210 and small business size standard is $5.0 million 4. Dental Services on the Trapper Creek Job Corps Center outside Darby, MT in accordance with the attached specifications. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS Quantities shown are estimated and not guaranteed. Payment will be based on actual quantities Base Year -- July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002: Estimated 48 days service at $_______________per day. Option Year One -- July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003: Estimated 48 days service at $________________ per day. Option Year Two -- July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004: Estimated 48 days service at $________________per day. BASIS OF AWARD: A PURCHASE ORDER WILL BE ISSUED TO THE QUOTER WHOSE QUOTE IS MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE GOVERNMENT, PRICE AND THE ATTACHED FACTORS CONSIDERED. A PURCHASE ORDER MAY BE ISSUED BASED ON INITIAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED, WITHOUT ANY FURTHER DISCUSSIONS. COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (52.222.70)(JAN 1999)(DEVIATION) (a) The Offeror represents that, if it is subject to the reporting requirements of 38 U.S.C. 4212(d)(i.e., the VETS-100 report required by FAR clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era), it has [ ], has not [ ], submitted the most recent report required by 38 U.S.C. 4212(d). (b) An Offeror who checks "has not" may not be awarded a contract until the required report is filed. SPECIFICATIONS -- There are specifications for these services. If you wish a copy of the specifications, please contact Brenda Oster at 605 673-9322. EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-2)(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: [a] Professional Qualifications, [b] Specialized experience and technical competency, [c] Capacity to perform the requirements of the contract within the time frames and locations specified, [d] past performance on similar contracts, [e] Ability and willingness to work with disadvantaged adolescents and young adults in a positive and respectful manner, and [f] Proximity of the contractor to the Trapper Creek Job Corps Center. Offerors should provide a narrative addressing each evaluation factor. Technical and past performance, when combined, are equal in importance when compared to price. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) 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. Full text of applicable clauses may be obtained electronically via the following internet addresses: FAR clauses, http://www.arnet.gov/far/ AGAR clauses, http://www.usda.gov/da/procure/agar/subchaph.html The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial (Oct 2000), applies to this acquisition. Add to the provision as follows: Service of Protest (Aug 1996), FAR 52.233-2, Office address: 2250 Highway 50, Delta CO 81416 Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Feb 2001), with their offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 1999), applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Feb 2001), applies to this acquisition. Check clauses in paragraph b as follows: 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 24. Check clauses in paragraph c as follows: 1, 2 and 3 (Note: For paragraph 1, the applicable wage rate number is 1994-2317. This can be obtained from Brenda Oster by calling 605 673-9322. For paragraph 2 the equivalent classes of service employees and rates for federal hires are as follows: Dental Assistant, GS-4 at $10.46 per hour . No other additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions are applicable. No Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating are assigned. Offers are due by the close of business on May 30, 2001. Send offers to: USDA Forest Service, 2250 Highway 50, Delta CO 81416. For information regarding the solicitation contact Joel Butzin at 970 874-6613.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010509/QSOL002.HTM (W-127 SN50L4C3)