Occupational Medical Surveillance Program Base+4 IDIQ - Peoria IL

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 3 Schedule and Transmittal Summary," serves as a transmittal summary and provides essential information and fields required for a responsive quotation for RFQ 1232SA26Q0101. It outlines administrative requirements, affirmations, and pricing details.

• Entity Identification: Requires SAM.gov Unique Entity ID and Business Entity Name.
• Contact Information: Primary Point of Contact Name and Email.
• Quotation Expiration Date: Must be at least 30 days from the solicitation close date.
• Required Affirmations: Bidders must affirm active SAM.gov registration, understanding of FAR 52.247-34 (F.o.b. Destination), invoicing procedures (in arrears, via Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform), quotation pricing validity (minimum 30 days), acknowledgement of amendments, compliance with Key Personnel requirements (Section 10), and ability to meet service delivery requirements (Attachment 4 PWS and QASP).
• Pricing Information: Requires all CLINs to be completely priced. The Grand Total is the sum of Unit Prices.
• Schedule of Services: Details the BASE Period and four OPTION Periods for the Occupational Medical Surveillance Program, including minimum and maximum participants, and Period of Performance (POP) for each.

Completion of all fillable fields and affirmations in this document is mandatory for a responsive quotation. Bidders must carefully review the requirements, provide accurate pricing for all CLINs and option periods, and ensure compliance with all stated affirmations and references to other attachments (PWS, QASP, Key Personnel requirements).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in specific geographic areas of Illinois. Bidders must use this information to ensure compliance with labor standards when proposing on contracts covered by this determination.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-5027, Revision No. 27
• Area: Illinois Counties of Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford
• Occupational Listings: Includes a comprehensive list of occupations with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Required fringe benefits are listed separately and apply to all occupations.
• Special Notes: Includes information on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), as well as guidance on hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed.

This document is critical for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals for any contract requiring services within the specified Illinois counties and covered by the Service Contract Act. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed the rates and requirements outlined in this determination.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Occupational Medical Surveillance Program to be provided in Peoria, IL. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contract will consist of one base year and four option years, not to exceed five years in total duration.

• The specific services required are detailed in Attachment 4 (Performance Work Statement and QASP).

• Technical data is also detailed in Attachment 4.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses and provisions, which bidders must comply with.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price IDIQ

• Period of Performance: One base year with four one-year option periods (total not to exceed five years).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is required for all items.

• Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to the point of contact listed in the SAM.gov posting.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on the following:

  • Price: Offerors must provide pricing as requested in Attachment 3. Pricing will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
  • Technical Acceptability: Quotations will be evaluated for an overall rating of "acceptable" or "unacceptable." The offeror's quotation must demonstrate capability to meet requirements.
  • Past Performance: The Government will evaluate past performance using "Acceptable," "Neutral," or "Unacceptable" ratings.

• The evaluation method is lowest price technically acceptable.

• Key Deadlines: Inquiries are due 48 hours before the "Date Offers Due." Extension requests are considered up to 24 hours before the "Date Offers Due."

• The document references several clauses related to small business concerns, including "Notice of Total Small Business Aside" (52.219-6) and "Small Business Subcontracting Plan" (52.219-9), indicating potential set-aside considerations.

• All solicitation documents and amendments will be posted on SAM.gov; no hard copies are available.

• Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates.

• The Service Contract Labor Standards may apply, with a wage determination incorporated based on the primary and secondary locations of performance.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide Occupational Medical Surveillance Program (OMSP) services to USDA ARS NCAUR employees, aimed at detecting occupationally significant medical anomalies.

• Furnish personnel, materials, equipment, and facilities for the OMSP.

• Conduct baseline and periodic medical surveillance for employees potentially exposed to chemical, biological, and/or physical hazards.

• Services include physical examinations, general laboratory tests (blood chemistry, hematology, urinalysis), pulmonary function tests, audiometric examinations, chest X-rays, and other specialized tests based on exposure.

• Provide medical evaluations and written certification for employees requiring respiratory protection.

• Administer respirator fit tests (qualitative for N95, quantitative for full/partial face masks).

• Evaluate test results and physical examinations to determine if medical problems are work-related.

• Prepare and communicate findings to employees and relevant government personnel.

• The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will evaluate the contractor's adherence to performance standards and quality levels, with an Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 100%.

• Contractor performance requirements are detailed in Sections 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.

• Period of Performance (PoP): One (1) Base Year of 12 months and four 12-month option years.

• Hours of Service: 8 AM through 4 PM Central Time on Business Days, Monday through Friday.

• Place of Performance: Contractor's facility within 15 miles of NCAUR (1815 N UNIVERSITY STREET, PEORIA IL 61604). On-site collection at NCAUR is possible under specific agreements.

• Contractor's physician must be a licensed Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Board Certified in Occupational Medicine or Internal Medicine, or Board Eligible with relevant experience.

• Medical records must be maintained confidentially and in compliance with federal regulations.

• Security requirements for on-site work include visitor badges and escort procedures.

• The contract is for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type.