Occupational Medical Surveillance Program Base+4 IDIQ - Peoria IL

Other / Unclassified

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Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Occupational Medical Surveillance Program IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity) contract. The government intends to make one award for services to be performed in Peoria, IL.

• The solicitation outlines numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses and provisions that are applicable to this contract. These cover a wide range of topics including terms and conditions, contractor responsibilities, labor standards, and compliance.

• Specific attachments are referenced, including Solicitation Terms and Conditions, Wage Determination, Schedule and Transmittal Summary, Performance Work Statement (PWS) and QASP, and SDS Data.

• The contract will be a firm-fixed price IDIQ.

• It will consist of one (1) one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods, for a total duration not exceeding five (5) years.

• A 'multiyear' contract is not anticipated.

• Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive.

• Quotations will be evaluated based on the criteria of Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance.

• The evaluation method is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Specific information required for quotation submission includes completion of Attachment 3 (Schedule and Transmittal Summary), Summary Information Sections 1.1-1.5, responsive quotation fields 2.1-2.8, and Pricing Information Section 3.0.

• Tiered pricing within a CLIN range will not be accepted.

• Past Performance will be evaluated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable.

• Inquiries must be submitted via email only, up to 48 hours prior to the due date.

• Offers are due by the date/time specified in the sam.gov posting.

• Various small business provisions and set-asides are listed as potentially applicable, including HUBZone, Total Small Business Aside, and Small Business Subcontracting Plan requirements.

• All solicitation documents and amendments will be posted on sam.gov.

• The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

• Information regarding agency protests and the USDA Ombudsman Program is provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5027, Revision No. 27) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work under Service Contract Act (SCA) covered contracts within specific areas of Illinois (Counties of Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford).

• Occupational Listing: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupational codes, and the required minimum hourly wage rate for each.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific details on health and welfare benefits and paid sick leave (EO 13706) are provided.
• Executive Order Applicability: Notes the applicability of Executive Orders 13658 and 13706 regarding minimum wage and paid sick leave for federal contractors.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in the determination.

This document is critical for bidders responding to solicitations that fall under the Service Contract Act. It dictates the minimum labor costs that must be factored into proposals for covered contracts. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and fringe benefits meet or exceed these requirements for all listed occupations they intend to utilize. Failure to comply can lead to contract violations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 3 Schedule and Transmittal Summary," is a required form for submitting a responsive quotation for RFQ 1232SA26Q0260. It collects essential information for the government to process the quotation and includes a schedule of services with pricing details.

• Section 1: Summary Information: Requires bidders to fill in their SAM.gov registration details (Unique Entity ID), business name, primary point of contact (name, email), and quotation expiration date (at least 30 days from solicitation close).
• Section 2: Checkboxes: Requires affirmations regarding active SAM.gov registration, F.O.B. Destination requirement, invoicing terms, use of the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), quotation pricing validity, acknowledgement of amendments, compliance with Key Personnel requirements, and ability to meet service delivery requirements outlined in Attachment 4 (PWS and QASP).
• Section 3: Pricing Information: Requires bidders to provide pricing for all CLINs (Contract Line Items) for the Base Period and four Option Periods. The Grand Total is the sum of Unit Prices, and the Period of Performance (PoP) is indicated for each CLIN.

Completion of this form is mandatory for a responsive quotation. Bidders must accurately provide their business and contact information, affirm compliance with stated requirements, and detail their pricing for the base period and all option periods. The schedule of services outlines the Occupational Medical Surveillance Program, with specific details expected in Attachment 4 (PWS and QASP). The pricing structure indicates a minimum of 40 participants and a maximum of 120 participants for each period.

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.

• The contractor will furnish personnel, materials, equipment, and facilities to perform OMSP services.

• Services include baseline medical surveillance exams, annual screenings, and other tests based on occupational exposure.

• New participants receive a baseline exam including a physical exam, general lab tests, audiogram, chest X-ray, and pulmonary function test.

• Return participants receive a fasting lab test and physical exam, with other tests as needed.

• Specific tests include blood chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, pulmonary function tests, respirator fit tests, audiometric examinations, chest X-rays, cancer screening tests, and cholinesterase determination.

• The contractor's physician will evaluate results and determine if medical problems are work-related.

• Performance is based on the requirements outlined in the PWS.

• A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will evaluate contractor performance against established standards, with an Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 100%.

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years.

• Place of Performance: Contractor's facility within 15 miles of NCAUR, Peoria, IL. On-site collection at NCAUR is possible under specific agreements.

• Contractor personnel must include a licensed Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Board Certified in Occupational Medicine or Internal Medicine.

• Medical records must be maintained confidentially and securely.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• The contractor must provide a Reviewing Medical Officer (RMO) for evaluation and reporting.

• Minimum participants per program year: 40; Maximum: 120.