Medical/Dental Readiness for the Kansas Army National Guard
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.
This is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) and is a Total Small Business Set Aside. The NAICS Code is 621399, with a business size standard of $ 7.0M or 621999, with a business size standard of $14.0M.
The Government intends to fulfill this requirement by awarding multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA's). There is no minimum order amount for the agreement.
This solicitation is for non-personal health care services contract, as defined in 37.101, under which the contractor is an independent contractor. In accordance with FAR 37.401, the government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided, but retains no control over the medical, professional aspects of services rendered (e.g., professional judgments, diagnosis for medication treatment, etc). The contractor must indemnify the Government for any liability producing act or omission by the contractor, its employees and agents occurring during contract performance. The Government requires the contractor maintain medical liability insurance, in coverage amounts which is not less than the amount normally prevailing within the local community for the medical specialty concerned. The contractor is required to ensure that its subcontracts for provisions of health care services contain the requirement of the clause at 52.237-7, including the maintenance of medical liability insurance.
The Kansas Army National Guard Medical Detachment Office has a requirement for Medical and Dental Services to be provided for KSARNG soldiers. The Contractor will be required to furnish labor, material, and equipment necessary to complete the tasks identified in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Award will be made based on an evaluation of the criteria of price, past performance, and technical capability. Provision for Evaluation: Award will be made to the contractor whose offer represents the Best Value to the Government. In accordance with FAR Subparts 15.304 and 15.305 and the clause at 52.212-2, the Government will consider the following for award: 1) Price; 2) Past Performance; 3) Technical Capability. The offeror must demonstrate in the proposal the capability to meet all contract requirements through past performance at similar events (Assessing military member for medical fitness to standards in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501, either as a prime or first tier subcontractor, and by identification of key personnel that have past performance experience.) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and make award without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a). Therefore the initial proposal should contain the offerors best terms from a cost or price standpoint. Do not assume that you will have the opportunity to clarify, discuss, or revise your proposal. Offerors may, at the discretion of the Government, be asked to provide more information and clarification regarding their proposal. Request for such information does not constitute discussions. The Government reserves the Right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.
Offerors shall submit proposals (by e-mail) including information required by the applicable provisions which outline the following:
1. Pricing/Rate Schedules (forms attached)
2. Qualification of Key Personnel
a) Ability to promote continuity of services
b) Provide appropriately licensed and credentialed personnel
3. Offerors Safety and Health Program (Address a plan to ensure staff meets the requirements in the PWS)
4. Offerors Quality Assurance Program for information only.
5. Reasonably available past performance information that is recent and relevant (performance that has occurred within the last three (3) years). Contractor shall submit no more than three (3) Past Performance Documents.
6. In accordance with FAR 52.212-3, proposals must also include completed annual representations and certifications electronically via http://www.acquisition.gov
Potential contractor must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/#1) prior to award of the contract.
Offers are due by 12:00 noon CST on Friday, June 27, 2014. E-mail to [email protected] at USPFO for Kansas, 2737 S Kansas Ave, Topeka KS 66611. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. Any questions shall be submitted by e-mail no later than 12:00 noon CST on Tuesday June 14, 2014 to: [email protected] and [email protected]
Continue to monitor this website for an addendum with responses to questions.
Linda M. Ehrhart, Contracting Officer, Phone 7852741542, Fax 7852741642, Email [email protected] - Adam L. Villalobos, CONTRACTING OFFICER, Phone 7852741218, Fax 7852741642, Email [email protected]
