Combine Solicitation – Marine Mammal Veterinary Services
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Notice Type: Combine Solicitation
Posted Date:
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Subject: Marine Mammal Veterinary Services
Classification Code: R - Professional, administrative, and management support services
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Description:
Western Acquisition Division-Boulder
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION MARINE MAMMAL VETERINARY SERVICES (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number RA-133F-14-RQ-0832DR.
(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76.
(IV) This procurement is unrestricted and open to all sources. The associated NAICS code is 541940. The small business size standard is
(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services:
Line Item 0001 -Base Year: Services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide veterinary services for Marine Mammal Cases managed and/or authorized by the
MONTHLY ON CALL FEE tiny_mce_marker____________________ PER MONTH 1/2 DAY VISIT tiny_mce_marker__________________________ EACH 1 DAY VISIT tiny_mce_marker___________________________ EACH
Line Item 1001 -Option Year 1: Services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide veterinary services for Marine Mammal Cases managed and/or authorized by the
MONTHLY ON CALL FEE tiny_mce_marker____________________ PER MONTH 1/2 DAY VISIT tiny_mce_marker__________________________ EACH 1 DAY VISIT tiny_mce_marker___________________________ EACH
(VI) Description of requirements is as follows: See attached Statement of Work
(VII) Period of performance shall be: Base Year 12 months Option Year 12 months
(VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (
The offerer will submit a quote for the items in Section (V).
NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror. In addition to written price quotes, offers are instructed to provide: 1. Quotes shall be fully executed and returned on the Standard Form (SF) 18 and any acknowledgements of solicitation amendments on the SF 30. 2. Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Email quotes are acceptable and can be sent to [email protected]. 3. At a minimum the contractor shall provide the following information: a) Point of contact name, telephone and E-mail address. b) DUNS Number 4. Provide all evaluation criteria in accordance with 52.212-2 in this package. 5. Complete and return Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (Class Deviation) with quote. 6. The offeror shall complete the annual representations and certifications electronically in System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.
(IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (
Evaluation will be based on:
Technical Capability:
1. Qualifications: Evidence that the Contractor has the academic and professional qualifications to provide the service. a. Formal education (degrees and coursework) of proposed Contractor in veterinary medicine, such as degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) b. Appropriate licenses, certifications and degrees for the practice of veterinary medicine in
3) Price. The Government intends to award a best value, firm fixed-price purchase order on an all or none basis
(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. (End of provision)
(X) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (
(XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (
(XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (
(XIII) The following additional FAR terms and conditions are also applicable to this acquisition:
52.252-1
The referenced CAR Clauses can be found at the following website:
http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx SID=00e8723d7df67b70b70a5678348d2df2&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48cfr1352_main_02.tpl
(End of provision)
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (
The referenced CAR Clauses can be found at the following website:
http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx SID=00e8723d7df67b70b70a5678348d2df2&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48cfr1352_main_02.tpl (End of Clause)
52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (
52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (
52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (
52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (
52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (
Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (Class Deviation) (
(1) In accordance with Sections 536 and 537 of Division B of Public Law 113-76 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, none of the funds made available by Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 funding may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that-
(a) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and has made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government, or
(b) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.
(2) The Offerer represents that, as of the date of this offer -
(a) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.
(b) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability.
(End of provision)
1352.201-70, Contracting Officer's Authority (
1352.209-73 Compliance With the Laws (
1352.209-74 Organizational Conflict of Interest (
1352.215-72 Inquiries (
1352.228-70 Insurance coverage (
(b) General liability. (1) The contractor shall have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least
(c) Automobile liability. The contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in
(d) Aircraft public and passenger liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least
(e) Vessel liability. When contract performance involves use of vessels, the Contractor shall provide, vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity liability insurance as determined by the Government. (End of clause)
Scientific and Research Misconduct
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision -
Scientific activities mean activities that involve inventorying, monitoring, observations, experimentation, study, research, integration, modeling, and scientific assessment.
Scientific integrity means the condition resulting from adherence to professional values and practices when conducting and applying the results of science that ensures objectivity, clarity, and reproducibility, and that provides insulation from bias, fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, interference, censorship, and inadequate procedural and information security.
Presentation of scientific activities results includes the analysis, synthesis, compilation, or translation of scientific information and data into formats for the use of the
Scientific and Research Misconduct means fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing scientific and research activities, or in the products or reporting of the results of these activities. It specifically includes intentional circumvention of the integrity of the scientific and research process and actions that compromise that process, but does not include honest error or differences of opinion.
Investigation is formal collection and evaluation of information and facts to determine if scientific or research misconduct can be established, to assess its extent and consequences, and to recommend appropriate action.
(b) General Guidelines
1. Maintaining Integrity. The Contractor shall maintain the scientific integrity of research performed pursuant to this contract award including the prevention, detection, and remediation of research misconduct, and the conduct of inquiries, investigations and adjudications of allegations of research misconduct.
2. In performing or presenting the results of scientific activities under the contract, and in responding to allegations of scientific and research misconduct, the Contractor shall comply with the provisions herein and NOAA Administrative Order (NAO) 202-735D, Scientific Integrity, and its Procedural Handbook, including any amendments thereto. That Order can be found at http://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/ames/administrative_orders/chapter_202/202-735-D.html
3. Primary Responsibility. The Contractor shall have the primary responsibility to prevent, detect, and investigate allegations of scientific and research misconduct. Unless otherwise instructed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall promptly conduct an initial inquiry into any allegation of such misconduct and may rely on its internal policies and procedures, as appropriate, to do so.
4. By executing this contract, the Contractor provides its assurance that it has established an administrative process for performing an inquiry, investigating, and reporting allegations of scientific and research misconduct; and that it will comply with its own administrative process for performing an inquiry, investigation and reporting of such misconduct.
5. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this provision in subcontracts at all tiers that involve research being performed under this contract.
(c)
1. Initiating Investigation. If the Contractor determines that there is sufficient evidence to proceed to an investigation, it shall notify the Contracting Officer and, unless otherwise instructed, the Contractor shall:
a. Promptly conduct an investigation to develop a complete factual record and an examination of such record leading to either a finding of scientific and research misconduct and an identification of appropriate remedies or a determination that no further action is warranted.
b. If the investigation leads to a finding of scientific and research misconduct, obtain adjudication by a neutral third party adjudicator. The adjudication must include a review of the investigative record and, as warranted, a determination of appropriate corrective actions and sanctions.
2. Finalizing Investigation. When the investigation is complete, the Contractor shall forward to the Contracting Officer a copy of the evidentiary record, the investigative report, any recommendations made to the Contractor's adjudicating official, the adjudicating official's decision and notification of any corrective action taken or planned, and the subject's written response (if any).
(d) Findings and Corrective Actions
1. If the Contractor finds that scientific and research misconduct has occurred, it shall assess the seriousness of the misconduct and its impact on the research completed or in process and shall:
a. Take all necessary corrective actions, which includes, but are not limited to, correcting the research record, and, as appropriate, imposing restrictions, controls, or other parameters on research in process or to be conducted in the future, and
b. Coordinate remedial action with the Contracting Officer.
(e)
1. The
2. The
1352.233-70 Agency Protests (
Suzanne Romberg-Garrett Contracting Officer Western Acquisitions Division 325
1352.233-71 GAO and
(a) A protest may be filed with either the
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(XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating do not apply.
(XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than
(XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to
Link/URL: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOC/NOAA/MASC/RA-133F-14-RQ-0832DR/listing.html
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