Emergency Care Textbook Packages Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document describes a Firm-Fixed-Priced (pre-priced) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the provision of METC Medical Textbooks to Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Fort Sam Houston, TX. It outlines the terms, conditions, and operational procedures for this agreement.

• Agreement Type: Firm-fixed priced BPA.
• Products: METC Medical Textbooks.
• Location: Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Fort Sam Houston, TX.
• Pricing: Supplier must furnish firm price lists. Unit prices will be part of the agreement. The Contractor's established unit prices serve as maximum ceiling prices for the five-year life of the agreement. Annual reviews will ensure competitive pricing. Dynamic, firm-fixed pricing discounts below ceiling prices are encouraged for individual Call requests.
• Product Substitution: Newer editions or ISBNs can be proposed, requiring notification to the Contracting Officer. The proposed ceiling price must maintain the same or better discount ratio. The Government reserves the right to evaluate for technical acceptability and price reasonableness.
• BPA Master Limit: Five (5) years or $8,413,456.55, whichever is reached first. The Government estimates this value but does not guarantee it.
• Call Limitation: No individual Call shall exceed $350,000.00.
• Method of Placing Calls: Centralized with the Contracting Officer from the 502d Contracting Squadron, JBSA Randolph/Lackland, TX.
• Delivery: FOB Destination, 14 days after receipt of Call (ARO). Delivery to DHA J-7 Logistics, Attn: Mr. Eduardo C. Vera, 2220 Wheelright, Bldg. 4194 Bay E, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX 78234.
• Delivery Tickets: Required with specific information (supplier name, BPA/Call Number, date, itemized list, quantity, unit price, extension, delivery date).
• Trackable Logistics: Contractor responsible for secure, trackable shipping and providing real-time tracking data.
• Digital Access Support: Required for textbook packages with digital components.
• Receipt and Acceptance: Indicated by signature and date after verification and notification, subject to inspector/customer acceptance.
• Billing: Submit invoices via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7006. Invoices must be "COMBO" with valid BPA and Call Numbers.
• Quality Assurance: Discrepancies must be documented and immediately reported to the Contracting Officer.
• Hours of Operation: Deliveries between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays and base closures.
• Preservation, Packaging, Marking: Containers and documentation annotated with BPA and Call numbers. Commercial packaging standards apply.

This document defines the framework for a long-term agreement to supply medical textbooks. Bidders should review the pricing structure, delivery requirements, substitution policies, and limitations to determine their ability to meet the government's needs and prepare competitive proposals. The master limit and call limitation provide an estimate of the potential contract value and individual order sizes.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document lists clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference into a solicitation or contract. It serves as a reference for bidders to understand the legal and regulatory requirements that will apply to any resulting contract.

• Clause Number: The unique identifier for each clause or provision.
• Clause Title: A brief description of the subject matter of the clause.
• Alt No/Dev No: Indicates if an alternate or deviation is in effect.
• Year-MO: The year and month the clause was last updated.
• Section: The section of the contract or regulation where the clause is located (e.g., SEC I, SEC K, SEC L, SEC G).

Bidders must review these clauses and provisions to understand their contractual obligations, including but not limited to:

• Requirements related to compensation of former DoD officials.
• Employee whistleblower rights.
• Prohibition on acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services.
• Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).
• Restrictions on business operations with certain countries or regions (e.g., Maduro Regime, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region).
• Utilization of Indian organizations and Native Hawaiian small business concerns.
• Electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports.
• Transportation of supplies by sea.
• Contractor code of business ethics and conduct.
• Prohibition on requiring internal confidentiality agreements.
• Limitations on subcontracting.
• Small business program representations.
• Buy American and Balance of Payments Program requirements.
• Tax on certain foreign procurements.
• Representations regarding delinquent tax liability or felony conviction.

Understanding these incorporated clauses is crucial for preparing a compliant offer and for fulfilling contract requirements if awarded.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products to establish multiple 5-year firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for Emergency Care Textbook and associated Digital Materials packages. The procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-aside.

• Emergency Care Textbook & Digital Materials Packages: Specific packages are detailed for Army and Air Force end-users, including textbooks, workbooks, online access, and review apps. Brand name or equal is specified for certain components.

• Contract Type: Multiple 5-year firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs).

• Period of Performance: Approximately 22 July 2026 through 21 July 3031.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation outlines projected quantities per ordering year for each package.

• Delivery: FOB Destination. Inspection & Acceptance by the Government. Delivery/Completion is 14 days after receipt of Call (Order) (ARO).

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Submission Deadline: Quotations must be submitted in writing via email no later than 30 June 2026, 10:00 AM CDT.

• Submission Format: Quotes must include the BPA Price List (Attachment 2) with unit, extended, and total prices. Best prices inclusive of all discounts should be provided.

• Interchanges: The Government may conduct interchanges (fluid interactions) if determined necessary during evaluation.

• Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 513130 (Book Publishers).

• Size Standard: 1,000 employees.

• Registration: Offerors must have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quotation submission and award.

• Attachments: Includes Description of Agreement, BPA Price List, Provisions & Clauses, and addenda for Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation.

• Questions Deadline: Vendor questions must be submitted via email no later than 23 June 2026, 10:00 AM CDT.

• Prohibited Actions: Independent consultation with Government officials regarding project requirements is strictly prohibited.

• Cancellation: The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ at any time.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Atch 2 BPA Price List.xlsx" (Attachment 3 to RFQ FA301626Q7037), provides the pricing structure for METC Emergency Care Textbooks Packages for the ARMY and AIR FORCE. Bidders must complete this pricing sheet for each Ordering Period.

• The document contains multiple sheets, each corresponding to a specific Ordering Period (Base, OP 1, OP 2, OP 3, OP 4), covering the period from July 22, 2026, to July 21, 2031.
• For each Ordering Period, bidders are required to provide their Company Name, Address, Phone, and Email.
• The core of the pricing sheet details specific textbook packages, including:
  • CLIN (Contract Line Item Number)
  • Description (e.g., ARMY EMT PACKAGE, ARMY Emergency Care Print Textbook and Online Access to Instructor Materials, AIR FORCE EMERGENCY CARE + MYLAB BRADY + EMT REVIEW PLUS)
  • ISBN, Edition, Author
  • Student or Instructor designation
  • Unit of Issue (U/I)
  • Quantity (Qty)
  • Price per Unit
  • Total Price
• All listed prices per unit and total prices are currently $0.0, indicating that bidders need to fill in their proposed pricing.

This attachment is critical for bidders to accurately quote their prices for the required textbook packages across all specified ordering periods. Failure to complete this form correctly may impact proposal evaluation. Bidders must ensure they provide pricing for all listed CLINs and quantities as per the solicitation requirements.

Amendment / Modification

This document is an addendum to RFO 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services." It replaces section (a) "Submission of Quotes" in its entirety with new instructions.

• RFO 52.212-1(a) "Submission of Quotes" is deleted and replaced.
• The document introduces new requirements for quote submission, including:
  • Ensuring quotes are factual, accurate, and complete.
  • Identifying and providing rationale for any exceptions to terms and conditions.
  • Understanding that submitted unit prices will establish maximum ceiling prices for a 5-year ordering period, with encouragement for dynamic discounts at the order level.
  • The Government intends to establish one or more Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) based on the most advantageous quote (price and other factors considered).
• Evaluation factors are now explicitly stated as:
  • Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability (Sub-factor 1: Vendor is an Authorized Reseller and has an Active Pearson Education Account Number).
  • Factor 2 – Pricing.
• Technical Capability will be assessed based on detailed evaluation and supporting ISBN-linked documentation.
• Sub-factor 1 for Technical Acceptability requires a "Letter of Supply" or "Authorized Reseller Certificate" from Pearson Education.
• Factor 2 – Pricing requires completion of the attached BPA Price List (Attachment 2).
• The basis for BPA establishment is Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA), with no clarifications or negotiations anticipated.
• Specific Quotation Instructions now require:
  • A completed RFQ Table 1.
  • A completed BPA Price List (Attachment 2) for all 5 years.
  • Completion and return of specific Provisions/Clauses fill-ins, including:
    • R-DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate
    • R-DFARS 252.204-7017 – Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation
    • R-DFARS 252.204-7016 – Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation
    • RFO 52.204-90 – Offeror Identification.
    • RFO 52.229-11 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation.
    • RFO 52.209-11 - Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law.
    • RFO 52.219-1 - Small Business Program Representations.
    • RFO 52.209-2 – Prohibition on contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations -Representations.
• Table 1 (Contractor's Information) must be completed, including fields for Company Name/dba, POC, Phone Number, Email address, UEI, Cage Code, Active Pearson Account Number, Tax ID Number, and capacity to invoice electronically through WAWF.

This addendum significantly modifies the submission requirements and evaluation criteria. Offerors must carefully review and comply with all updated instructions, including providing specific documentation and completing all required tables and representations. Failure to do so may render a quotation ineligible.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Attachment 5, an addendum to the Combined Synopsis Solicitation FA301626Q7037, specifically addressing RFO 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Key points include:

• Basis for BPA Establishment: The government may establish one or more Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) selection process. The best value to the government, considering technical acceptability and price, will determine BPA establishment.

• Solicitation Requirements: Submission of a quotation signifies acceptance of all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and technical requirements, including evaluation factors.

• Eligibility for Award: Only technically acceptable quotes are eligible for award. Quotes must include unit pricing for ALL line items within the BPA Price List (Attachment 2).

• Evaluation Factors: The document details the evaluation factors, which are:

  1. Technical Acceptability (Sub-Factor 1: Vendor is an Authorized Reseller and has an Active Pearson Education Account Number)
  2. Price

• Technical Acceptability Criteria: This is a pass/fail evaluation. Quotes are ranked by price first. If three or fewer quotes are received, all are evaluated. If more than three, the three lowest-ranked quotes are evaluated for technical acceptability, with the government reserving the right to evaluate additional quotes if in its best interest.

• Price Evaluation: Includes all delivery and transportation costs. Price reasonableness will be determined using price analysis techniques. Total evaluated price (TEP) will be calculated by multiplying unit prices by quantities and adding extended prices. All prices must be rounded to the nearest dollar.

• Clarifications and Negotiations: The government intends to establish BPAs without negotiations but reserves the right to conduct clarifications or negotiations at the Contracting Officer's discretion.

• Options: The section regarding Options has been deleted in its entirety.

• The addendum clarifies the evaluation process, emphasizing LPTA and the specific technical acceptability criteria. It also states that the government may establish BPAs based solely on initial quotes without providing an opportunity to revise them.