Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requeste... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 15B51622Q00000001 and it is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The requirement will be solicited on a small business set aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561320 Temporary Help Services. The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institute (FCI) Three Rivers, Texas intends to establish an indefinite delivery, requirements type contract for the provision of the services of (1) Dental Assistant, (1) Laboratory Technician, (1) Radiology Technician (1) Medical Assistant, and (1) Licensed Vocational Nurse to be rendered for the inmate population incarcerated at the Federal Prison Camp (SPC) Three Rivers located in Three Rivers, Texas. Information regarding the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and it facilities can be located at www.bop.gov. A description of the services required is attached to this posting and labeled as MMS.SOW.pdf. The solicitation Document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01. CONTRACT CLAUSES 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www .acquisition.gov/far. Full text copies of Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR) clauses or BOP clauses may be requested in writing from the Contracting Officer. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (OCT 2018) with addendum to incorporate the additional clauses listed below into this solicitation and any resulting contract. 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Doubled-Sided on Post-Consumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) 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) 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) Workers compensation or Employers liability: $100,000; Comprehensive General Liability: $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury; and Automobile Liability: $200,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy {JUL 1995) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) 52.24-403-70 Notice of Contractor Personnel Security Requirements (OCT 2005) 52.218-000, Continuing Contract Performance During a Pandemic Influenza or Other National Emergency (MAY 2008) 52.27-103-72 DOJ Contractor Residency Requirement - BOP (JUN 2004) 52.242-71 Evaluation of Contractor Performance Utilizing CPARS (APR 2011) Department of Justice Order 2640.2F (NOV 2008) 2852.223-70 Unsafe Conditions Due to the Presence of Hazardous Material (JUN 1996) 52.21-603-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (JUN 2021) – Carrie Harmon, FCI Three Rivers. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (EFFECTIVE JAN 30, 2014) - (b) 52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.209-9, 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222- 21,52.222-26,52.222-35 , 52.222-36,52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52 .222-54, 52.223-18,52.225-13, 52.232-33; (c) 1- 52.222-41, WO 2005-2135 Revision 14, 2- 52.222- 42, $21.07 (exclusive of benefits) for occupational code 15090;and 3-52.222-43 . OTHER CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Type of Contract: A resultant contract will be an indefinite delivery/requirements type contract with firm-fixed pricing. It is anticipated that contract award(s) resulting from this solicitation will be made in August 2022. Performance Period: The periods of performance of the resulting contract shall be one Base Year - Effective Date of Award (EDOA) thru 12 months. The contractor shall commence performance of services by submitting information to initiate security clearance procedures within 5 calendar days from the effective date of award of the contract. In accordance with FAR 46.503 and 46.403(a)(G), the place of acceptance for services under this contract is at the destination, SCP Three Rivers. Ordering Official: Task orders may be issued only by the Contracting Officer or a warranted Contracting Official from the Contract Administration Office. Orders may be issued orally, faxed, electronically, or via mail. Security and Investigative Requirements: The employees of the contractor entering the institution may be required to meet certain security requirements prior to entering the institution. Primary concerns are the amount of contact that may occur between the contractor and his/her employees with the inmate population during the performance of the contract. Contractor employees are allowed access to the institution at the sole discretion of the Warden of the institution. HSPD-12 will apply. The program manager at SCP Three Rivers is responsible for conducting the appropriate law enforcement check on all contractor staff that may need access inside the prison facility. The following investigative procedure will be performed: 1). National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check; 2). DOJ 99 (Name Check); 3). FD 258 (Fingerprint Check); 4). Law Enforcement Agency checks; 5). Vouchering of Employers; 6). Resume/Personal Qualifications; 7). OPM 329 A (Authority for Release of Information); 8). National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) check (if applicable); and 9). Urinalysis Test (for the detection of marijuana and other drug usage). By submitting a quote for service, the contractor and its employees agree to complete the required documents and undergo the listed procedure. An individual who does not pass the security clearance will be unable to enter the BOP facility. Any individual employed by the contractor who is deemed not suitable by the BOP requirements will not be granted access to perform services under the contract. This is a condition of the contract. Finally, the contractor shall be in compliance with 8 CFR 274a regarding employment of aliens. Privacy Act Notification: A resultant contract will require contracted staff to operate a system of records and maintain documentation that will require adherence to the Privacy Act of 1974. The system of records will be maintained in accordance with community standards for adult education records. The contractor and/or staff are not authorized to disclose this or any information pertaining to an inmate to any non-BOP source. Any requests for such information shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer or designee for proper disposition. Non-personal services: A resultant contract will be a non-personal services contract, as defined in FAR 37.101, under which the contractor is an independent contractor. Award of a contract does not constitute and employer/employee relationship. The contractor will not be subject to Government supervision, except for security related matters; however, contractor performance shall be closely monitored to ensure contract compliance. Pricing Methodology: The contract rate for service will be on a per session basis, where a session is defined as one hour in duration. Pricing shall be inclusive of all charges {i.e., wages, insurance, overhead, profit, etc.). Please note that there will be minimal processing time required to enter the institution that should be reflected in the price quoted. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference {FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at this address:www.acquisition.gov/far. 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters {OCT 2018) (b) The offeror {) has () does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (OCT 2018) tailored to delete paragraphs at c, d, h, and i, as they have been determined to be nonapplicable to this solicitation. The additional provisions listed below are incorporated into this solicitation via addendum to this provision. All references to "Offer" and "Offeror" are changed to "Quote" and "Quoter" respectively. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (OCT 2018) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options {JUL 1990) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 2006) {a) Procurement Executive, BOP, 320 First Street, N.W., Room 5005, Washington, D.C.20534 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984) Protests Filed Directly with the Department of Justice {JAR 2852.233-70) Faith-Based and Community- Based Organizations (AUG 2005) - can submit offers/bids/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. Evaluation and Award Methodology: This acquisition will be procured in accordance with FAR Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 13 -Simplified Acquisition Procedures. In addition to price, quoters must demonstrate technical capability and successful past performance history. Pursuant to FAR 12.602(c), an award decision will be made to the responsible contractor whose quote is most advantageous to the Government based on the evaluation factors contained in the solicitation. Pursuant to FAR 17.203(b), the Government's evaluation shall be inclusive of options. Pursuant to FAR 17.203(d), quoters may offer varying prices for options, depending on the quantities actually ordered and the dates when ordered. The estimated quantity of service required is not a representation to a quoter that the estimated quantities will be required or ordered, or that conditions affecting requirements will remain stable or normal. Quoters are advised that the Contracting Officer will verify registration in the System for Award Management database (www.sam.gov) prior to the award of any contract, by entering the potential awardee DUNS number into the database. Failure to complete a registration record may result in elimination from consideration for award. Quoters are further advised to mark each individual item in their quote considered privileged or confidential under the Freedom of Information Act with notification that the data is considered confidential and privileged and not subject to mandatory disclosure under the FOIA. SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS On letterhead or business stationary, the following information must be submitted. Failure to provide required information may result in your quote not being considered. (1) Contractors UEI Number. (2) Quoted price per session (session is defined as one hour in duration) for an estimated maximum requirement of 1880 sessions per contract year. Example format: Base Year - Estimated, 1880 sessions x price per session = total contract for one year. (3) A completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offerer Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (if different from entry made to the System for Award Management record at www.sam.gov.). (4) Quotes must describe the contractor's technical capability to provide the required services with a description of how the contractor plans to meet the requirements of the solicitation in accordance with the Statement of Work. (5) Quotes must be provide documentary evidence of accreditation. Quote Submission Information: Quotes must be received at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Three Rivers, Three Rivers, Texas no later than 2:00 PM CST on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Written quotes will be accepted by email. Emailed quotes must be sent to Michael Schneider, m2schneider@bop.gov. Include the following in your subject line: Quote submitted in response to 15B51622Q00000001. Quotes must include all required information. Questions regarding this requirement may be directed to Michael Schneider, Contract Specialist at m2schneider.gov or Samantha May, Health Services Administrator at SMay@bop.gov.