Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

*****AMENDMENT 1 on 4/20/2023 to Answer questions from industry - See "AMENDMENT 1- Q and A W912LQ23Q0019" or see below the answers to questions from industry. ANSWERS TO INDUSTRY QUESTIONS Q.1: The p... *****AMENDMENT 1 on 4/20/2023 to Answer questions from industry - See "AMENDMENT 1- Q and A W912LQ23Q0019" or see below the answers to questions from industry. ANSWERS TO INDUSTRY QUESTIONS Q.1: The pricing indicates “4. Unit pricing for each of the following items:” I understand everything but the mobilization. Do for mobilization is there is up to 6 trips and each trip would cost $1 the total would be $6. However, the pricing included in the proposal should only be the $1 for the period of performance not the $6 because there is a possibility that we will only perform between 2 and 6 trips. A.1: The quoted unit price is per mobilization event location. If that event is one location, the task order cost is the unit price times one. If the event has more than one location, the task order cost is the unit price times the number of locations. This covers the mobilization of the truck to each location requested. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Q.2: Do you have historical data on contract utilization and level of effort summary that can be provided? A.2: In previous years, two task orders have occurred within a 12-month period _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Q.3: Is travel to a local site for required services acceptable? A.3: No. Performance Work Statement section 1.4.1 identifies the specific performance locations of individual task orders. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. GENERAL INFORMATION: A. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a quote is being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. B. The Virginia Army National Guard (VaARNG) is seeking the performance of medical surveillance examinations for full-time and temporary employees in the state of Virginia. The contractor for this requirement shall provide phlebotomy, vision, pulmonary, and hearing testing examinations, as well as related medical administrative services in accordance with the tasks identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The place(s) of performance will vary but may occur at armories in the following areas: North Chesterfield, Virginia Beach, Gate City, Troutville, and Blackstone. Hearing exams must conform to the audiogram data listed on Department of Defense (DD) Form 2216, https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/forms/dd/dd2216.pdf. The following roles are considered key for meeting requirements. Individual task order requirements may require multiple individuals at one or more sites. Board-eligible or Certified Occupational Medicine Physician / Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist: Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) will be performed by licensed physicians or personnel certified through a program approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1001. Medical Technicians: Credentialed but will work under the auspices of the licensed provider. Audiogram Screening Technicians: Shall be certified by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC). 2. The Government will furnish the necessary workspace at each location. The contractor will be expected to provide the personnel, equipment, tools, and materials required to perform all services indicated in each task order. The Period of Performance shall be one (1) base year of twelve (12) months and three (3) twelve (12) month option years. Specific performance dates will be indicated on individual task orders. Base Year: June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024 Option Year One: June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025 Option Year Two: June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026 Option Year Three: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 See the attached PWS for specific requirement details. C. The Government will award one Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) contract resulting from this Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number W912LQ-23-Q-0019. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 621111 (Offices of Physicians, except Mental Health Specialists). The Product Service Code (PSC) is Q201 (Medical: General Health Care), with a business size standard of $16,000,000.00. This requirement is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-A-Side solicitation, and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. Multiple awards will not be made as a result of this solicitation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-02, dated March 16, 2023. D. The Government will not pay for costs associated with the preparation of a quote in response to this solicitation. E. To be considered for an award, vendors shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov. Vendors are responsible to ensure the representations and certifications in their SAM registration are accurate and current. F. Payment will be made through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) application in accordance with DFARS clause 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions. G. Interested vendors agree to hold the prices in their quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for the closing of this RFQ. H. The Contracting Officer, on behalf of the Government, intends to evaluate the quote and make an award without discussions. The Contracting Officer unilaterally reserves the right to determine if it is necessary to conduct discussions. 2. COMMUNICATION WITH THE GOVERNMENT: A. Questions: Submit written questions via email ONLY to the contract specialist, Curtis Gardner, at curtis.l.gardner6.civ@army.mil. No phone calls will be accepted. Questions will be received until April 19, 2023, no later than 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). B. Administrative Information: 1. Contracting Officer: Rebecca Fowler: rebecca.l.fowler6.civ@army.mil 2. Contract Specialist: Curtis Gardner: curtis.l.gardner6.civ@army.mil 3. ADDENDUM to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Mar 2023) A. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(b), Submission of offers. The offeror shall submit an electronic copy of their dated quote via e-mail only to: curtis.l.gardner6.civ@army.mil with the solicitation number (W912LQ-23-Q-0019) in the subject block by April 21, 2023, no later than 11:00 PM EST. Facsimile quotes will not be accepted. Offerors who do not provide all the required information with their quotes may be deemed NON-RESPONSIVE for further consideration for the solicitation and award. In addition to the items required by 52.212-1(b), the offeror shall complete and provide the following with their submission: Completed and signed Information Sheet (attached) 2. Signed and completed 52.223-22 (if applicable), 52.219-1 (DEVIATION 2023-O0002), 52.204-24 & 52.204-26, 52.212-3, and 252.204-7016 & 7017. Contractor to complete. A signed and completed provision 52.223-22 is required if “…the Offeror received $7.5 million or more in Federal contract awards in the prior Federal fiscal year. The representation is optional if the Offeror received less than $7.5 million in Federal contract awards in the prior Federal fiscal year.” 3. Proof of medical liability insurance. The Contractor is required to ensure that its subcontractors, if any, for provisions of health care services, contain the requirements of clause 52.237-7, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance, including the maintenance of medical liability insurance. Indemnify the Government for any liability-producing act or omission by the Contractor, its employees, and agents occurring during contract performance. 4. Unit pricing for each of the following items: Event Mobile Unit Set-Up Period of Performance June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. $______________________ Personnel, Transportation, and Miscellaneous Period of Performance June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. $______________________ Physical Exam Period of Performance June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Blood Chemistry Period of Performance June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Urinalysis Period of Performance June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Blood Lead / ZPP Period of Performance June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Blood / Urine Cadmium Screen Period of Performance June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Chromium Blood Period of Performance June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Pulmonary Function Testing Period of Performance June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Vital Signs Period of Performance June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Vision Exam Period of Performance June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Master Summary Report Period of Performance June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. $______________________ Period of Performance June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. 4. Basis for Award The Government intends to award to the responsive, responsible vendor whose quote is the lowest price, including option year prices. 5. Provisions and Clauses A. The following FAR and DFARS provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this solicitation: 52.204-7, System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-22, Alternate Line-Item Proposal (JAN 2017) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (NOV 2015) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (MAR 2023) 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (FEB 1999) 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (SEP 2022) 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016) 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation (DEC 2019) 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation (MAY 2021) 252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (MAR 2022) 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (JAN 2023) 252.225-7055, Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (MAY 2022) 252.225-7974 (Dev), Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (DEVIATION 2020-O0005), (FEB 2020) 252.239-7098, Prohibition on Contracting to Maintain or Establish a Computer Network Unless Such Network is Designed to Block Access to Certain Websites—Representation (DEVIATION 2021-O0003) (APRIL 2021) B. The following FAR provisions are incorporated by full text and apply to this solicitation. The full text of a provision may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov. Supplemental information for the applicable provision is provided below. 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) (Contractor to complete) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) (Contractor to complete) 52.212-3(DEVIATION 2023-O0002), Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022) – (Contractor to complete) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (DEVIATION 2023-O0002) (621111, $16,000,000.00) (Contractor to complete) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation (DEC 2016) (Contractor to complete if the offeror received $7.5 million or more in the prior Federal fiscal year) 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) – (Fill-in information: https://www.acquisition.gov/) 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020 - (Fill-in information: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, 2) C. The following FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference and are applicable to this solicitation and any resulting award: 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representation and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022) 52.222-19 (Dev), Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEVIATION 2020-O0019), (JUL 2020) 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984) 52.224-2, Privacy Act (APR 1984) 52.225-25 (JUN 2020) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (June 2013) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 52.233-1, Disputes (MAY 2014) 252.201-7000, Contracting Officer’s Representative (DEC 1991) 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEC 2022) 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information (OCT 2016) 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party (JAN 2023) 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (JAN 2023) 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (JAN 2023) 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (JAN 2023) 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013) 252.225-7056, Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (JAN 2023) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018) 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 252.232-7017, Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors-- Prohibition on Fees and Consideration (JAN 2023) 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (JAN 2023) 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991) 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Products or Commercial Services (JAN 2023) D. The following FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by full text and apply to this solicitation and any resulting award. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov. Supplemental information for the applicable clause is provided below. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2023) The following FAR clauses included in 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-19 (JAN 2017), 52.204-23 (NOV 2021), 52.204-25 (NOV 2021), 52.209-10 (NOV 2015), 52.233-3 (AUG 1996), 52.233-4 (OCT 2004), 52.204-10 (JUN 2020), 52.209-6 (NOV 2021), 52.219-6 (NOV 2020), 52.219-28 MAR 2023), 52.222-3 (JUN 2003), 52.222-21 (APR 2015), 52.222-26 (SEPT 2016), 52.222-35 (JUN 2020), 52.222-36 (JUN 2020), 52.222-37 (JUN 2020), 52.222-50 (NOV 2021), 52.222-54 (MAR 2022), 52.223-18 (JUN 2020), 52.224-3 (JAN 2017) 52.225-13 (FEB 2021), 52.232-33 (OCT 2018) 52.222-41 (AUG 2018) 52.222-42 (MAY 2014) Occupation Code 12224 – Nursing Assistant IV – GS 4 – $34,816 Occupation Code 12236 – Optical Technician – GS 4 – $34,816 Occupation Code 12280 – Phlebotomist – GS 4 – $34,816 Occupation Code 12100 – Medical Assistant – GS 4 – $34,816 Occupation Code 12130 – Medical Laboratory Technician – GS 4 – $34,816 52.222-55 (JAN 2022) and, 52.222-62 (JAN 2022) 52.216-18, Ordering (AUG 2020) (Fill-in information: June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2027) 52.216-19, Order Limitations (OCT 1995) (Fill-in information: two events and one employee, six events and 325 employees, six events and 325 employees, 30, 3) 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995) (Fill-in information: dates specified in open task orders issued on or prior to May 31, 2027) 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) (Fill-in information: prior to contract expiration) 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) (Fill-in information: prior to contract expiration, 30 days, 54 months) 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (APR 1984) (Fill-in information: September 30, 2023, September 30, 2023) 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) (Fill-in information: https://www.acquisition.gov/) 252.217-7027, Contract Definitization (DEC 2012) – (Fill-in information: IDIQ, fixed-price, cost/price ceiling, the agreed upon price at the time of award) 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (JAN 2023) – (Fill-in information to be provided at the time of award) 6. Attachments Information Sheet 52.204-24 & 52.204-26, 52.212-3(DEVIATION 2023-O0002),52.219-1 (DEVIATION 2023-O0002), 52.223-22, and 252.204-7016 & 7017 PWS Wage Determinations