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. The Southern Regional Contracting Office, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Department of Clinical Investigation (DCI), Fort Gordon, Georgia intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a single award BPA for small laboratory research animals to support basic research at DCI. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supply 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number W81K00-14-T-0351 is a request for quotation (RFQ). This is an unrestricted procurement. The NAICS Code is 112290 and the Size Standard is $7.5M . DCI is tasked with supporting the research requirements of an academic medical center through basic and applied clinical research projects focused on advancing education of army physicians, dentists and other health professionals. Some of that research requires the use of laboratory animals to test novel techniques and procedures to advance patient care in the following areas of research: (1) Sleep (2) Pain Management (3) Obesity and (4) Wound Healing. The objective of this action is to purchase small laboratory research animals for research studies being performed at DCI. In order to comply with DoD Regulations on the Use of Animals these animals need to be provided by reputable, USDA Class A dealer and in good health and free of disease. The following animals to be purchased include: Pigs, Yorkshire cross Be negative for standard host specific protozoa, viral, and bacterial agents specific for each species, shall be monitored by the vendor, if the vendor's herd does test positive, the vendor shall notify in writing within five (5) business day upon confirmation. For swine these include: Brucellosis, Influenza, Porcine Respiratory Coronavirus, Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome Virus, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, Leptospirosis and Psuedorabies Virus. If the disease hasn't been diagnosed in the herd in the past five years and herd remains closed (i.e. no foreign stock are introduced), testing for that specific disease is not required. Be able to provide health documents upon request or with each shipment. Be able to provide animals for each species which are weanlings thru adult, pregnant, mothers with litters, and retired breeders at specified ages, gender, or weight requirements. Be able to ship animals in compliance with the following Regulations to the destination: Part 3 for applicable species from the USDA Animal Welfare Act Regulations and the NRC Guidelines for the humane transportation of research animals. Evidence must be documented and submitted annually to the technical POC. Delivery of items identified above shall be made to the following location: Department of Clinical Investigation; Building 38705, 7th Alley; Fort Gordon, GA 30905; POC: Mr. Eugene Cauley; 706-787-0042.
[email protected] The Delivery POC is responsible for inspection and acceptance of all items, incoming shipments, documents, and services. Certification by the Government of satisfactory goods or services provided is contingent upon the Contractor performing in accordance with the terms and conditions of the referenced agreement, this order, and all amendments. Payment for items purchased on the contract shall be through the Government Purchase card and paid against the contract. The Contractor shall make use of commercial best practices in the packing and shipment of packages, unless otherwise stated in this order. Offers may be submitted on the basis of either or both f.o.b. origin and f.o.b. destination and they will be evaluated on the basis of the lowest overall cost to the Government. The contractor shall provide, as requested, the products as described below. This requirement has been reviewed and contains no services that are inherently governmental functions, as no services are provided. Products will meet the above specifications. The products are: Swine, Yorkshire Cross Contractor shall include their price list inclusive of any government discount in response to this request. Note: This is not an all-inclusive list. Items may be added or deleted during the course of this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-75. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and submit proposals. All proposals received after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Submit proposals via email ONLY to Mrs. Carolyn Lovett
[email protected] no later than 17 October 2014 @ 9:00 AM EST. No telephonic request will be honored. The following provisions in their latest editions apply to this solicitation. FAR Clauses and provisions can be viewed at https://www.farsite.hil.af.mil. Vendors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications with their offer. Offerors shall include a confirmation of receipt of any amendments to this solicitation. Failure to submit a confirmation could result in the offer being determined non- responsive. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items, applies to this acquisition to include any applicable addenda. 52.212-4 - Contract Term and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2012) Addendum to 52.212-4 (u) The non-FAR Part 12 discretionary FAR, DFAR, AFARS, and LOCAL clauses included herein are incorporated into this contract either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see clause 52.252-2 for locations where full text can be found. 52.203-6 Restrictions on subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006) Alternate I (Oct 1995) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Oct 2010) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2013) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JUL 2013) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (NOV 2013) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking In Persons (FEB 2009) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.232-37 Multiple Payment Arrangements (MAY 1999) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (Jul 1995) 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Sep 2011) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel work Product (APR 1992) 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country (Dec 2006) 252.223-7006 Prohibition on Storage and Disposal of Toxic and Hazardous Materials (Apr 2012) 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Dec 2012) 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements (Dec 2012) 252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items (JUN 2013) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (JUN 2012) 252.232-7009 Mandatory Payment by Governmentwide Commercial Purchase card (DEC 2006) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 252.232-7011 Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency Operations (MAY 2013) BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT Between Contractor TBD And UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DoD) 1. AUTHORITY. This agreement is established in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Subpart 13.303, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). This BPA will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer at least once annually before the anniversary of the effective date, and revised to conform to all requirements of Statutes, Executive Orders, and the FAR. Revisions will be evidenced by a modification to the BPA. 2. DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT. Contractor(s) TBD shall provide all supplies as per this Agreement in Section B of the BPA Schedule (Supplies or Services and Prices). To include any potential components manufactured/or distributed by the contractor. Supplies and services shall be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 3. EVENT OF OBLIGATION. Contractor(s) TBD is hereby incorporated into this BPA. The Government is obligated only to the extent of calls (orders) placed by authorized individuals and the purchase limitations of this BPA. Calls (orders) will be made by placing calls for services required. Payment will be made for actual services rendered. 4. PURCHASE LIMITATION. MIN: BPA Call Limit = $2,500.00 MAX: Master Dollar Limit = $100,000.00 for the life of the BPA. 5. INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE UNDER THE BPA. A listing of individuals authorized to place purchases/calls under this agreement shall be identified by the SRCO, and Eisenhower Army Medical Center Contracting Offices in writing to the contractor, and shall be identified by organization component, title and dollar limitation per call for each individual authorized to place purchases/calls. Calls placed by unauthorized personnel and shall not be honored by the contractor. Services provided by the contractor in violation of this authorization will be treated as an unauthorized commitment and may result in termination of this agreement by the government. Changes in the list shall require the signature of the Administering Contracting Officer. Authorized individuals to place orders/calls: Under 25K Government Purchase Card Holders: - Eugene Cauley Up to 50K Southern Regional Con Contracting Officer, Warranted Contracting Officer only. 6. DELIVERY TICKETS. Payments for calls issued under this BPA will be made by credit card and WAWF if applicable. All shipments under this BPA shall be accompanied by the packing list that contains the following information: -Name of Supplier -BPA Number and Call Number -Date of Request -Request Number -Itemized List of Supplies Furnished -Quantity, Unit Price, and Extension of Each Item, Less Applicable Discounts -Date of Delivery of Shipment -Individual Placing Order All packing slips or tickets shall accompany each order to verify that the correct product is received. 7. NUMBERING OF PURCHASES/CALLS PLACED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. Each order under this Agreement shall be assigned a call number with a prefix. The prefix used to acquire purchases will be designated or assigned via any system of choice as prescribed by government policy or procedure. Orders shall be placed by authorized personnel as calls against this BPA via FAX, mail order, telephonically (with written follow-up) and/or Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). 8. INVOICES/PAYMENTS. The contractor shall create a separate invoice for each call. Invoices shall include, at minimum, the information stated under quote mark Delivery Tickets quote mark , above. The period of any discounts will commence on the date of invoice receipt. The contractor is expected to submit an invoice upon receipt of a BPA Call. Invoice Payments will be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Additionally, invoice payments may be made via the Government-wide Purchase Card (GPC). GPC is a Government-wide commercial purchase card provided by VISA (or other applicable Credit Card) for the purchase/payment of certain supplies and/or services. Note: The contractor shall be responsible for any and all transaction service charges incurred for the acceptance of GPC payments. The contractor shall submit invoices for calls placed by authorized callers to the attention of the ordering individual who will verify services receipt and provide government purchase card (GPC) information for payment transaction approvals. Prices for this BPA are set forth in the contractor's published price list which is attached to this BPA, and will be updated at least on an annual basis and/or as required by any equipment change, substitution or upgrade. Pricing shall be based on published catalog price list and any discounts offered. Prices to the Government shall be as low as, or lower than, those charged to the contractor's most favored customers for comparable quantities of similar items or services. Pricing information will be provided as an attachment to this BPA upon award. There are no funds available for this BPA. Funds will be made available and the Government will only be obligated for payment upon issuance of valid orders/calls placed against this BPA. There is no minimum monetary amount the Government is obligated to purchase under this BPA. Invoice billings will be generated and emailed or faxed to the authorized ordering individual upon completion of service. Each invoice is generated upon completion of service. The billings are based upon the attached pricing list. 9. SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS. The contractor will ship requested items to the address as stated during the order process from the authorized representative initiating the order. The Government nor its authorized representative will be responsible for products that are mis-shipped, lost or damaged enroute or upon arrival to the facility. The contractor shall provide a tracking number for all orders should the need arise to track the items to ensure their scheduled arrival. The contractor shall at no time ship items to the facility without the permission of the authorized government as stated on the contract. For damaged or receipt of incorrect products, the merchant shall provide the requestor with a return authorization number or code, for the shipment to be returned to the contractor at no cost to the government and a replacement and provide prompt replacements. At no time will substitute items be shipped in lieu of the items requested unless sole permission is given by the requestor and the difference in pricing is discussed with the authorized representative. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHIP ITEMS TO ADDRESSES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN. TO DO SO IS IN VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER AND COST OF SHIPMENT TO ADDRESS OTHER THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN THIS ORDER WILL NOT BE PAID UNLESS THE SHIP TO/DELIVERY ADDRESS IS CHANGED BY MODIFICATION TO THE ORDER SIGNED BY A CONTRACTING OFFICER. EXTERIOR OF ALL SHIPPING CARTONS MUST BE MARKED WITH CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER. ALL ITEMS MUST BE SHIPPED VIA SAME DAY COURIER IN ORDER TO ARRIVE ON THE DAY OF SURGERY. 10. PRICING Pricing shall be established at the time of award of the BPA and updated annually and/or as required by any equipment change, substitution or upgrade. Pricing shall be based on published catalog price list and any discounts offered. Prices to the Government shall be as low as, or lower than, those charged to the contractor's most favored customers for comparable quantities of similar items or services. Pricing information will be provided as an attachment to the BPA. 11. The vendor shall ship all products in the necessary cartons, containers or appropriate vessel to ensure that the temperature sensitive item is not compromised. The container, package shall be marked with the appropriate language to ensure that when it is received that the identifiable markings, labels or instructions are visible to the receiver so that it can be appropriately stored until use. 12. All unused products in their original packaging shall be returned immediately via the appropriate carrier whether it is Federal Express or as deemed by the vendor for use within the same day. 13. Vendor will ensure that the facility be given monetary credit in a reasonable time frame for the returned product. 14. Ordering Period: DATE OF AWARD through 30 September 2019. End of Agreement)