Q301--Reference Lab Testing

(i) 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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number 36C26226Q0973 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. (iii) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). (iv) This solicitation intends to award a contract through full and open competition to a business associated with NAICS North American Industrial Classification System Code 621511 with a size standard of $41.5 Million (v) See Attachment A Price Schedule for a list of line-item numbers, routes, and quantities. (vi) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to make an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity contract for reference lab services. See Attachment A Price Schedule and Attachment B - Statement of Work for a listing of route requirements and for a listing of Minimum Requirements (Salient Characteristics) and other requirements. Offeror quotations must demonstrate meeting the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, otherwise it will be considered non-responsive. The technical specifications for this requirement are listed in Attachment B Statement of Work. The information provided is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality that will be satisfactory. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can provide the requested system that conforms to all requirements. SOLICITATION / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA SECTION A GENERAL TERMS A.1 SOLICITATION / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA IDIQ ADMINISTRATION: All IDIQ administration matters shall be handled by the following individuals: OFFERER / CONTRACTOR: [Primary Contractor Contact]: [Company]: [Street Address]: [City, State, Zip]: [Phone number]: [Email address]: [UEI Number]: GOVERNMENT: Clift Domen, Contracting Officer Department of Veterans Affairs Network 22 Contracting Office 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach, CA 90815 562-766-2241; Clfit.Domen@va.gov OFFEROR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the Offeror will be made in accordance with: [X] 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than Central Offeror Registration, or [ ] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears: Quarterly [] Semi-Annually [] Other [ X ] (Monthly) GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All invoices from the Offeror shall be submitted electronically to: https://us.tungsten-network.com/. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows: AMENDMENT NO DATE The above amendment section must be filled-out in the event that an Amendment(s) is sent to the offeror or posted to https://sam.gov/ and must be returned with the RFQ package. Failure to acknowledge amendment(s) may constitute the rejection of the offer. A.2 DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT INTENT: In the spirit of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act and pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and FAR Part 16, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 establishes this Single Award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity contract for reference lab services described within this solicitation. In addition, as requirements change, facilities within VISN 22 may be added or deleted by supplemental agreement of the Government and the Contractor. TERM OF AGREEMENT: This IDIQ shall be a one (1) year base period plus four (4) optional one-year renewal periods which will be reviewed, at least, annually In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 12.201-1(e)(3)(v) to ensure the IDIQ terms are met, to assess current market conditions and to determine price reasonableness. Additional discounts maybe requested by VISN 22 at any time. If the Contractor fails to perform in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer (CO), this IDIQ may be canceled with a thirty (30) day written notice to the Contractor by the CO. PARTICIPATING FACILITIES: The following facilities currently within VISN 22, and future facilities that fall under the authority of VISN 22, may be added or deleted to this agreement with an exercise of a supplemental agreement between the Government and the Contractor. Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center Phoenix VA Healthcare System (PVAHCS), 650 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012 IDIQ LIMITS: The guaranteed minimum award a