V– 552-19-1-151-0003, Ambulance
Notice Type: Combine Solicitation
Posted Date:
Office Address:
Subject: V-- 552-19-1-151-0003, Ambulance
Classification Code: V - Transportation, travel, & relocation services
Solicitation Number: 36C25018Q9301
Contact:
Setaside: Total Small BusinessTotal Small Business
Place of Performance (address):
Place of Performance (zipcode): 45428-9000
Place of Performance Country:
Description:
Dayton VAMC
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL SERVICESGeneral Information
Document Type:
Combined Solicitation/Synopsis
Solicitation Number:
36C25018Q9301
Posted Date:
Response Date:
Service Code:
V225
Set Aside:
Small Business
NAICS Code:
621910
Contracting Office Address
3140 Governor s
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-100.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 621910 and the small business size standard is
The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 is seeking to purchase Ambulance Services for the
All interested companies shall provide quotation(s), for the following:
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
Contract Title: Ambulance Transportation
Background
Scope
Contractor shall provide Ambulance Transportation for the
Specific Tasks
Hours of Performance
This is a full-service contract, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Contractor shall provide all Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) services as stated in the scope of work for Veteran beneficiaries, when requested by the
Contractor will furnish and maintain vehicles to ensure timely pick-up and delivery service to all Veterans serviced by the
Response Time
The Contractor shall respond to all BLS and ALS calls for ambulance transport service by being on-site at the designated
The Contractor shall provide and respond to all emergency calls in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations governing dispatch of emergency medical i.e. ambulance vehicles, and medical care of on-board patients, to include the use of sirens and other measures to ensure timely arrival at the designated location.
Response Time Compliance Rate
The Contractor shall maintain at a minimum, a 95% monthly compliance rate on response time to pick-up during the contract year. Failure of the Contractor to perform in accordance with this compliance rating may constitute sufficient cause for termination of the contract for CAUSE as per FAR clause 52.212-4m.
Method of contact
The Contractor shall install and provide to the
Electronic Transmissions
The contractor shall, during the contract period, have on his or her premises a functioning fax machine to communicate with the
Request for Services
When ordering services, the
Mode of transportation required
Required time of arrival which is within a 30-minute time frame
Pick-up and delivery point
Type and number of additional medical care specialists required
Type of equipment required
Last four of the patient Social Security Number
Any other special instructions
The Contractor shall be required to transport non-ambulatory Veterans on the appropriate gurney, litter or Geri chairs who are not in need of emergency transportation or medical attention.
Pickup and delivery of patients to appropriate destination, contractor will ensure the patient is taken directly to his or her appointment location. Contractors will pick-up the patient from the patient appointment location or as agreed upon with
Performance Monitoring Performance Requirement Summary Matrix
Performance Objectives
Performance Standard
Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)
Method of Monitoring
Disincentive
Timeliness
Furnish services within 30 mins. for BLS or ALS after receipt of request
95%
Review of Ordering Log
5% deduction from monthly invoice for failure to meet AQL
Licensing of Employees and Vehicles
Contractor maintains current licenses
100%
COR will periodically perform site visits and request copies of current licenses
5% deduction from monthly invoice for failure to meet AQL.
Billing Errors
Bills comply with agreed upon schedule of the Contract & Mileage Guides
95%
COR will perform 100% audit of monthly trip tickets against monthly invoices
Correction of bill prior to submitting to
Customer Satisfaction
No customer complaints
95%
Customer complaints
1% reduction in monthly invoice for every percent below AQL
Uniforms or
All staff to wear company uniform and name tag
100%
Check-in with Travel and, or AOD
Letter sent to contractor for failure to meet AQL
Security Requirements:
The
The
Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI): n/a
Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations:
Contractor Notification
The contractor shall be responsible for providing all vehicles and manpower, necessary to meet all BLS and ALS transport requirements of this contract. In the event the Contractor is unable to perform services as required, the Contractor shall immediately notify the VA COR in addition to providing a written justification for non-performance. The
Should the
Escort
The
Substitution of Beneficiary
The
Types of Ambulance Services
The Contractor shall transport
Ambulances shall meet all current applicable Federal, State and local specifications and regulations including, but not limited to, licensing, registration, and safety standards. Licensing by the
Vehicles shall be clean and maintained in good repair in accordance with manufacturer instructions and specifications, during the performance of this contract, and shall contain:
An emergency safety kit
Portable oxygen
Fire suppression equipment
Appropriate road emergency warning equipment
Written emergency procedures,
Protective clothing required for the protection of contractor employees, such as gowns, gloves, masks, etc.
BLS vehicle shall, in conjunction with the above, also provide on-board EMT to perform basic airway management, and provide IV KVO without additives. Contractor shall provide restraint and seclusion management when needed.
ALS vehicle shall, in conjunction with the above, also provide an on-board Paramedic to perform Cardiac Monitoring, provide ALS drugs and procedures, perform advanced airway management and medication monitoring and administration, and provide restraint and seclusion management when needed. Advanced airway management means the ability to intubate a patient and provide appropriate respiratory care, which does not include tracheotomies, cricoidectomies or cricotracheotomies.
Reimbursement for Mileage outside
Mileage Reimbursement
Reimbursement for trips that extend beyond the geographic zone of coverage, defined as the rate paid to a contracted ambulance company for mileage traveled when the point of drop off is outside the contracted geographic zone. The mileage from the point of pick up to the point of drop off which is inside the geographic zone is included in the base rate. When the point of drop-off is outside the contracted geographic zone, the mileage rate is paid in addition to the base rate which is charged within the zone.
Distances beyond the geographic zone of coverage shall be calculated using current Google Maps Guide. Allowable charges for mileage outside of the geographic zone of coverage shall not exceed plus or minus 5% of the current Google Maps Mileage Guide.
Should the
Should the Contractor arrive at the destination before
Other Charges
It is understood that the prices shall be inclusive of all ferry, bridge, tunnel or road toll charges. Contractor shall not bill the
The Contractor shall be courteous to
The Contractor shall immediately notify the
The Contractor will notify the COR, in writing, within 24 hours of any complaints made by the patients with regards to the ambulance service. The Contractor may provide recommendations for improved services along with the patient complaints for the
Upon delivery or pick-up of a patient, the Contractor shall log in the patient on a log sheet at the location designated at the facility. Contractor shall provide the following information on the log sheet.
Patient name
Last four of the patient Social Security Number
Time of delivery or pick-up
Point of origin or destination, and
Waiting Time
For unscheduled trips, waiting charges shall commence 15 minutes after the Time the Contractor arrives at the designated pick-up and or delivery points. For scheduled trips, waiting charges shall commence 15 minutes after the scheduled pick-up time or from the time the Contractor checks in as having arrived at the designated pick-up point, whichever is later.
If the designated pick-up and or delivery points are at other than the Medical Centers and waiting beyond the required 15-minute grace period is anticipated, the Contractor shall notify the individual requesting the travel as defined by the points of contact stated in Paragraph 2.8 (b), and iii (d). A specific list of authorized contacts will be provided to the Contractor. This call is only for the purpose of verifying the Contractors time of arrival at pick-up and or delivery points and is not necessary if the Contractor does not anticipate a delay for which waiting charges will be claimed. The Contractor failure to notify the travel section when waiting beyond the grace period shall result in non-payment for waiting time.
Infection Control Procedures
When ambulance services are required, the Contractor shall use universal precautionary measures for the prevention and control of the spread of infectious agents to all persons.
Required Reports and Documents
Within fifteen (15) days after contract award, the Contractor shall provide the following.
Contractor Personnel Roster - In this document, contractor shall identify the employee
Position
Title, and
Work assignment area
Thereafter, all changes shall be submitted to the COR within two (2) business days after the changes occur.
At the discretion of the
Contractor Quality Control Program, QCP
The Contractor shall establish and maintain a complete QCP to ensure the requirements of this contract are provided as specified. An original and one copy of this QCP will be forwarded to the CO along with the requested initial proposal. The Contractor QCP shall include, at a minimum, the following
An inspection plan covering all services required by this contract. The inspection plan must specify the areas to be inspected on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis, how often inspections will be accomplished and documented, and the title of the individuals who will perform the inspections.
On-site records of all inspections conducted by the Contractor noting necessary corrective action taken. The Government reserves the right to request copies of any or all inspections which occur.
Incorporation of either active or established internal policy and procedures for updating medical service protocols, that may affect performance of the contract.
The methods for identifying and preventing deficiencies in the quality of service performed, before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and organizational functions noting intermediate supervisory responsibilities and overall management responsibilities for ensuring total acceptable performance.
On-site records of all vehicle maintenance and repairs performed, on vehicles used in the performance of this contract including the methods of identifying and preventing vehicle breakdowns, and detailed procedure for alternative transportation of patients in the event of mechanical breakdown of ambulance.
On-site records identifying the background check, character, physical capabilities, certifications and ongoing training of each employee performing services under this contract.
The methods of identifying and preventing radio communication breakdowns. A detailed procedure for alternative communications in the event of electronic and mechanical breakdown of vehicle two-way radios.
A log to account for all requests for service. The log shall indicate the date and time of service call, name of authorizing
On-site records of any complaints or problems, with procedures taken to allow for corrections and or elimination before effects caused interruption of performance of contract.
The Contractor shall establish and maintain quality control to ensure all contract requirements and applicable Joint Commission requirements are met. The Contractor shall identify how he or she shall measure and provide customer satisfaction, the method of identifying deficiencies, the quality of service to be performed and methods for identifying and implementing necessary corrective actions.
The Contractor shall participate in quarterly scheduled and or non-scheduled conference calls with the
Invoices
Ambulance invoices shall be submitted every month and within 30 days of service. Invoices should be sent to the
Patient name
Last four of
Trip date
Pick-up point
Drop-off point
Identify as round trip or one way
Mode of transportation (ALS or BLS)
Number of miles traveled
Identify if trip extended outside of geographic zone of coverage
Base charge plus an itemization of additional charges if applicable,
Documentation of services performed shall be reviewed prior to certifying payment. The COR and, or Alternate COR shall perform periodic spot checks and document services with the using service to ensure records monitoring.
Ambulance invoices shall be submitted every month and within 30 days of service. Invoices should be sent to the
The using service, through the COR, shall provide a written statement annually to the Contracting Officer to include a summary of Contractor actions and a statement that the Contractor has been compliant with all requirements of the contract and they have been fulfilled as agreed. This summary evaluation will be submitted 60 days prior to expiration of contract, and or prior to election of option year renewals, if applicable.
A Contractor employee may not certify bills for payment.
Contractor Personnel Qualifications
All Contractor personnel performing contract services shall meet the qualifications as specified in this contract, as well as any qualifications required by Federal, State, County and local government entities from the place in which they operate. Contractor personnel shall meet these qualifications at all times while performing contract services. The failure of the contractor to provide qualified personnel, as specified in the contract, could result in termination of the contract for CAUSE. See FAR clause 52.212-4m.
During the contract period of performance, if the Contractor proposes to add-on personnel to perform contract services, the Contractor shall submit the required background check, evidence of training, certifications, licensing and any other qualifications to the designated COR. At no time shall the Contractor utilize personnel to perform contract services who do not meet the qualifications under the terms and conditions of this contract.
It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete background and criminal checks on all employees at the Contractor expense and be available for inspection by the CO and or designated COR.
Within seven days after receipt of award notification, the Contractor shall provide evidence of required background check, training, certifications, licensing, military base pass privileges and any other qualifications of any personnel performing services under this contract. The initial documentation shall be provided to the Contracting Officer. At a minimum, an annual review of verification of licensing and driving records for all drivers is required.
Emergency Medical Technician, EMT and Paramedic Qualifications
EMTs and Paramedics providing services under this contract shall have the following qualifications, in addition to those required by Federal, State, and Local Government.
Have completed training in accordance with the standards published by the
Shall submit evidence of equivalent training program, which has been successfully completed, to the Contracting Officer.
Shall be certified, licensed or otherwise officially recognized by the local, state or regional government or public entity where the emergency ambulance service is operated or by which it is governed.
Shall attend all refresher continuing education, or advanced training programs as required by the local or state government entity in which service is rendered. In no instance, will this be less frequent than every two years. Such refresher training shall be equivalent to that developed by the
Registered Nurse, RN
Personnel assigned by the Contractor to perform the services covered by this contract shall be a Licensed Registered Nurses in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of
Ambulance Driver
Drivers shall have a valid operator or chauffeur license, in accordance with Federal, State and local government requirements for their place of operation for the services they perform, be capable of administering oxygen and shall have successfully completed the Standard and Advanced First Aid Course of the
Special Contract Requirements
Healthcare Resources Services
The Contractor agrees, in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein, to furnish for the
Resources
The services specified in Schedule of Items, Description, Specifications, Work Statement and Special Contract Requirements may be changed by written modification to this contract. The modification shall be prepared by the VA Contracting Officer.
Qualifications
Personnel assigned by the Contractor to perform the services covered by this contract shall be licensed in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of
Operating Hours
The services covered by this contract shall be furnished by the Contractor as defined herein. The Contractor shall be required to furnish such services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Personnel Policy
The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the protection of its personnel furnishing services under this contract, in accordance with the personnel policy of the Contractor. To carry out this responsibility, the Contractor shall provide workers compensation, professional liability insurance, health examinations, income tax withholding, and social security payments. The parties agree that the Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors shall not be considered
Recordkeeping System Contractor
Contractor must establish a recordkeeping system of itemized services provided under the contract.
Risk Control
The
The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof for its Convenience.
Place of Performance
The services of this contract will be utilized for trips starting and or ending at addresses provided by the DVAMC such as Veterans location including residences, nursing homes, and other medical facilities with the trip terminating at the DVAMC, assigned CBOCs, or vice versa.
Some trips will start at the Dayton VAMC and end at other medical facilities or Veterans residence.
Period of Performance
Base period:
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.
The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (
FAR 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (
52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (
52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (
52.216-18 Ordering (
52.216-19 Order Limitations (
52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (
52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (
52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (
52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (
52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (
VAAR 852.203-70,
VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance, (
VAAR 852.219-75 Subcontracting Commitments Monitoring and Compliance (
VAAR 852.228-71 Indemnification and Insurance (
VAAR 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests
VAAR 852.237-7
VAAR 852.237-70, Contractor Responsibilities
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (
The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:
FAR 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (
FAR 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (
FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (
FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (
FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (
FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (
FAR 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (
FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (
FAR 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (
FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (
FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (
FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (
FAR 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (
FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (
FAR 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages Subcontracting Plan (
FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation (
FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (
FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (
FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (
FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (
FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (
FAR 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (
FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (
FAR 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (
FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (
FAR 52.224-3, Privacy Training (
FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (
FAR 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (
FAR 52.222-17,
FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (
FAR 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (
FAR 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (
FAR 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (
The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (
FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (
FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (
FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (
VAAR 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (
VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (
VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (
FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (
BASIS FOR AWARD
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following non-price factors, listed in descending order of importance, will be used to evaluate quotes: Technical Evaluation, Past Performance & Socioeconomic Considerations. The non-price factors when combined are significantly more important than the Price Factor. It should be noted that award can be made to other than the lowest priced vendor, if the Government determines that a price premium is warranted due to merits of one (1) or more of the non-price factors. Price alone will not be the primary determining factor, and the eventual award will not be based on low price alone.
FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED
Non-price factors (in descending order of importance):
Technical Approach
Past Performance
Veterans Involvement
Price related factors
Price
TECHNICAL APPROACH
The quote will be evaluated to determine the extent to which it demonstrates a clear understanding of all features involved in solving the problems and meeting the requirements presented in the RFQ, and the extent to which uncertainties are identified and resolutions proposed. A quote which merely restates the requirement or states that the requirement will be met, without providing supporting rationale, is not sufficient. Refer to the RFQ for the salient requirement characteristics to include:
Understanding of the problem and completeness - The quote will be evaluated to determine the extent to which it demonstrates a clear understanding of all features involved in solving the problems and meeting the requirements presented in the contract, and the extent to which uncertainties are identified and resolutions proposed.-- The proposal will be evaluated strictly in accordance with its written content.-- A proposal which merely restates the requirement or states that the requirement will be met, without providing supporting rationale, is not sufficient. The following are the salient requirement characteristics:
At the discretion of the
Contractor Quality Control Program, QCP - The Contractor shall establish and maintain a complete QCP to ensure the requirements of this contract are provided as specified. An original and one copy of this QCP will be forwarded to the CO along with the requested initial proposal. The Contractor QCP shall include, at a minimum, the following:
An inspection plan covering all services required by this contract. The inspection plan must specify the areas to be inspected on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis, how often inspections will be accomplished and documented, and the title of the individuals who will perform the inspections.
On-site records of all inspections conducted by the Contractor noting necessary corrective action taken. The Government reserves the right to request copies of any or all inspections which occur.
Incorporation of either active or established internal policy and procedures for updating medical service protocols, that may affect performance of the contract.
The methods for identifying and preventing deficiencies in the quality of service performed, before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and organizational functions noting intermediate supervisory responsibilities and overall management responsibilities for ensuring total acceptable performance.
On-site records of all vehicle maintenance and repairs performed, on vehicles used in the performance of this contract including the methods of identifying and preventing vehicle breakdowns, and detailed procedure for alternative transportation of patients in the event of mechanical breakdown of ambulance.
On-site records identifying the background check, character, physical capabilities, certifications and ongoing training of each employee performing services under this contract.
The methods of identifying and preventing radio communication breakdowns. A detailed procedure for alternative communications in the event of electronic and mechanical breakdown of vehicle two-way radios.
A log to account for all requests for service. The log shall indicate the date and time of service call, name of authorizing
On-site records of any complaints or problems, with procedures taken to allow for corrections and or elimination before effects caused interruption of performance of contract.
The Contractor shall establish and maintain quality control to ensure all contract requirements and applicable Joint Commission requirements are met. The Contractor shall identify how he or she shall measure and provide customer satisfaction, the method of identifying deficiencies, the quality of service to be performed and methods for identifying and implementing necessary corrective actions.
The Contractor shall participate in quarterly scheduled and or non-scheduled conference calls with the
Invoices - Ambulance invoices shall be submitted every month and within 30 days of service. Invoices should be sent to the
Patient name,
Last four of
Trip date,
Pick-up point,
Drop-off point,
Identify as round trip or one way
Mode of transportation (ALS or BLS)
Number of miles traveled
Identify if trip extended outside of geographic zone of coverage,
Base charge plus an itemization of additional charges if applicable, and
Contractor Personnel Qualifications
All Contractor personnel performing contract services shall meet the qualifications as specified in this contract, as well as any qualifications required by Federal, State, County and local government entities from the place in which they operate. Contractor personnel shall meet these qualifications at all times while performing contract services. The failure of the contractor to provide qualified personnel, as specified in the contract, could result in termination of the contract for CAUSE. See FAR clause 52.212-4m.
During the contract period of performance, if the Contractor proposes to add-on personnel to perform contract services, the Contractor shall submit the required background check, evidence of training, certifications, licensing and any other qualifications to the designated COR. At no time shall the Contractor utilize personnel to perform contract services who do not meet the qualifications under the terms and conditions of this contract.
It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete background and criminal checks on all employees at the Contractor expense and be available for inspection by the CO and or designated COR.
Within seven (7) days after receipt of award notification, the Contractor shall provide evidence of required background check, training, certifications, licensing, military base pass privileges and any other qualifications of any personnel performing services under this contract. The initial documentation shall be provided to the Contracting Officer.
Emergency Medical Technician, EMT and Paramedic Qualifications - EMTs and Paramedics providing services under this contract shall have the following qualifications, in addition to those required by Federal, State, and Local Government.
Have completed training in accordance with the standards published by the
Shall submit evidence of equivalent training program, which has been successfully completed, to the Contracting Officer.
Shall be certified, licensed or otherwise officially recognized by the local, state or regional government or public entity where the emergency ambulance service is operated or by which it is governed.
Shall attend all refresher continuing education, or advanced training programs as required by the local or state government entity in which service is rendered. In no instance, will this be less frequent than every two years. Such refresher training shall be equivalent to that developed by the
Registered Nurse, RN - Personnel assigned by the Contractor to perform the services covered by this contract shall be a Licensed Registered Nurses in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of
Ambulance Driver - Drivers shall have a valid operator or chauffeur license, in accordance with Federal, State and local government requirements for their place of operation for the services they perform, be capable of administering oxygen and shall have successfully completed the Standard and Advanced First Aid Course of the
PAST PERFORMANCE APPROACH:
The Past Performance Approach will be evaluated based on PPIRS for the last 3 years and other Government sources for quality, timeliness, and relevance (i.e., experience in providing services similar in size, scope, and complexity as described in the PWS. The Government will make determination of relevance.
VETERANS INVOLVEMENT
852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors
Deviation per Class Deviation Veterans First Contracting Program (VFCP 2016), dated
As prescribed in 815.304 71(a), insert the following clause:
SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (
(a) In an effort to achieve socioeconomic small business goals, depending on the evaluation factors included in the solicitation,
(b) Eligible service-disabled Veteran-owned offerors will receive full credit, and offerors qualifying as Veteran-owned small businesses will receive partial credit for the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-owned Small Business Status evaluation factor.-- To receive credit, an offeror must be registered and verified in Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov).
(c) Non-Veteran offerors proposing to use service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses or Veteran-owned small businesses as subcontractors will receive some consideration under this evaluation factor.-- Offerors must state in their proposals the names of the SDVOSBs and VOSBs with whom they intend to subcontract and provide a brief description of the proposed subcontracts and the approximate dollar values of the proposed subcontracts.-- In addition, the proposed subcontractors must be registered and verified in the VetBiz.gov VIP database (https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov).
PRICE EVALUATION APPROACH:
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The above factors shall be used to evaluate offers - Best Value. Technical Approach, Past Performance and Socioeconomic Consideration will be considered significantly more important than Price when evaluating quotes.
It is the intent of the
RATING SCALE & DEFINITIONS
RATING
DEFINITION
Outstanding
Proposal meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.
Good
Proposal meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Proposal contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low.
Acceptable
Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is moderate.
Marginal
Proposal does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The proposal has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high.
Unacceptable
Proposal does not meet requirements and contains one or more deficiencies. Proposal is not awardable.
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