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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 07, 2020 SAM #6918
SOLICITATION NOTICE

S -- 36C249-20-AP-1419 Uniform Leasing - Base +4

Notice Date

11/5/2020 10:07:02 AM
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

812332 — Industrial Launderers
 

Contracting Office

249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249) MURFREESBORO TN 37129 USA
 

ZIP Code

37129
 

Solicitation Number

36C24921Q0029
 

Response Due

11/30/2020 8:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

02/28/2021
 

Point of Contact

Lori L Ellis, Contracting Officer, Phone: 6152255507
 

E-Mail Address

Lori.Ellis2@va.gov
(Lori.Ellis2@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
 

Awardee

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Description

(I) GENERAL INFORMATION Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 36C24921Q0029 Product or Service Code: S209-Housekeeping-Laundry/Dry cleaning Set Aside: Small Business NAICS Code: 812332 Industrial Launderers Small Business Size Standard $41.5 Million Dollars (II) DESCRIPTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-09. This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business in accordance wit FAR 19.502-2. The acquisition will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 812332, with a small business size standard of $41.5 Million. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the FAR and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (VAAR). (III) STATEMENT OF WORK All interested companies shall provide quotes for the following: Background: The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is a Complexity Level 1A facility and teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services complete with state-of-the-art technology, education and research. Comprehensive health care is provided through emergency medicine, primary care, tertiary care, and long-term care in the areas of medicine, surgery, mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics, and extended care. Environmental Services is required to provide uniforms to a majority of the services to include Nursing, covering nearly 750 employees. During the past years we have historically purchased at least seven uniforms for each employee within the facilities and due to the maintenance and cost required to maintain such a large number of uniforms, we are considering a leasing program. The goal of the leasing program is to improve the appearance of the employee uniforms and give a fresh new look to the staff. It is critical that EMS meets the organizations responsibility to provide uniforms to designated employees who are required to wear them within the facility. The expectation of the contract will be to provide aesthetic uniforms to the Nashville Campus in Nashville, Alvin C. York Campus in Murfreesboro and the Chattanooga Outpatient Clinic in Chattanooga. The Contractor will not be responsible to provide laundering of employee uniforms. Nashville Campus 1310 24th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212 Alvin C. York Campus 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Chattanooga Outpatient Clinic 6401 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37426 Scope: The purpose of this contract is to provide a uniform program for Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS). The business partner shall demonstrate full operating capability within 60 days of the contract award or sooner. The partner shall determine which source to use based on the best value combination of a fair and reasonable price, superior quality, and timely delivery. The business partner shall demonstrate expertise as a manufacturer and experience in sourcing product from other manufacturers. The Contractor shall work with Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) staff and perform a site visit to determine existing site conditions and to obtain additional data and information to support completion of the work listed. The Contractor shall work with the COR to determine the type and size of uniforms that will be needed for the staff. The contractor will be required to establish procedures for the management of new hire orders, annual government allowance orders, returns, backorders, and other special orders with ability to see the names and locations tied to backordered items and replenishment or stock procurement status. Contractor will be expected to maintain a process for securing and processing uniform orders for newly hired employees. The itemized salient characteristics included in this scope include: Provide a comprehensive uniform program for TVHS Provides overall management of uniform program for TVHS Prior experience with large healthcare systems Quality control program Dedicated POC for services Ability to provide and customize uniforms with logos, employee name, without damaging garment (reuse) Ability to provide and customize lab coats with logos, employee name, without damaging garment (reuse) Ability to provide XS, 2XL thru 5XL sizes as needed Ability to provide both male and female uniforms (not one style fits all) Maintains system that provides proof of delivery and pickup Maintain inspection program in accordance with ASTM standards Ability to provide numerous color and style selections so that each Service in TVHS is distinctly different in appearance Performs repairs to damaged garments as part of program Size changes (up or down) included as part of program Replacements included as part of program Inventory control conducted by barcoding system (or equal) to ensure user-specific services Maintains appropriate on site inventory for emergent needs Provides inspection of uniforms to ensure professional appearance Ensures all uniforms delivered to TVHS are folded/hung to ensure professional appearance Provides 7 sets of uniforms to each employee to ensure constant provision of clean professional looking uniforms Allows for TVHS to tour processing plant as requested Provides cost breakdown and cost comparison of each Service outfitted in TVHS Services provided biweekly (may be changed to monthly based on the needs of TVHS) CONTRACTORS DELIVERY/DELIVERABLES: The Contractor will be responsible for the delivery of material in first class condition at the point of delivery, and in accordance with good commercial practice. Contractor is responsible for making sure that the following expectations are met: Delivery date: Awardee of this contract will have to deliver all items within 60 days from award notification. The awardee will also have to comply with the schedule listed below. The contractor should demonstrate an understanding of the issues created by the introduction of new products into the program or the discontinuation of products from the program. These issues should include assessing the timing for product introduction and the resolution of existing inventory when a product is discontinued. The contractor should provide a calendar of events that should take place to facilitate the transition. A post award meeting should take place within 15 days of award. This meeting should include a final product review and approval of first article samples before production begins. Awardee will have 30 days from date of award notification to measure and fit all required employees; Fitting must be performed on-site (Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS)). Awardee will have 30 days from last day of fitting to deliver all uniforms specified in contract. Provide shipping, handling and delivery of all goods by traceable means directly to Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) employees at their duty location. Provide processes to effectively manage introduction of new uniform items and termination (or changes) to existing uniform garments. Due to the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) s needs for rapid response to changes, the contractor must be able to state and meet response times which meet s Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) needs. Effect an orderly transition from the current uniforms without delay or disruption to daily operations. Program Management: The contractor shall have a made-to-measure/special measurements program to provide uniforms for individuals that cannot wear stock pattern garments. A form should be provided that instructs the employee to provide a series of measurements. From the measurements a unique pattern will be created by the business partner to produce the required uniform. The business partner should state a timeframe within which the uniform can be delivered Participant measurement process Ordering procedure Program launch procedure Pick-up and delivery procedure/schedule Auditable inventory control system/procedure Garment repair & replacement procedure Lost, Damaged, Exchange procedure All employees to be sized and fitted on site. Contract will be based on an (7) seven set uniform cycle (per employee), unless specified otherwise in the contract. Vendor shall proactively inspect, repair, and replace garments as needed. Vendor shall communicate with Site Representative (COR) on a monthly basis to evaluate service and make adjustments. Reduced frequency may be determined by COR. Vendor to fully comply with Uniform Lease Program Specifications. Commodity item: Lease of Uniform Shirts and Pants. Colors to be determined before startup of program. All employees to have new items assigned initially. Staff to choose from men or women s cuts, COR to choose from flat front style or pleated pant, and short or long sleeve shirt. Vendor will replace or repair uniforms when they become unserviceable or no longer present a professional appearance. Quantities will change with the gain and losses of employees Equivalent items will be considered Inventory control system: Provide inventory control and management, warehousing and tracking of inventory to ensure secure storage and timely delivery. The contractor should have an established distribution process and a quality control/quality assurance program. The contractor must demonstrate experience and expertise in forecasting the demand for each item in the uniform program. This forecast should become the basis for an inventory plan for each product. The inventory plan addresses such issues as where the item is sourced; size and frequency of ordering inventory, and the amount of safety level inventory maintained in stock (provide estimated dollar value). The contractor should incorporate time tested, state-of-the-art software technology to assist in this complex task. The contractor should have the financial capacity to maintain the appropriate levels of inventory to meet target delivery time requirements. Vendor must have a scanning system to verify what was picked up and delivered. Vendor s scanner must have the ability to print a receipt on site for what was issued, turned in and exchanged for our records when requested. All shortages must be credited off of the invoice on site monthly no exceptions. All clothing to be identified by employee code or number and name. Repairs/replacements: Vendor must supply repair tags for all employees. Vendor must ensure sufficient stock of repair tags at all times All garments must be replaced with new garments when no longer serviceable or do not present a professional appearance for image and morale purposes. Customer Satisfaction: The contractor shall maintain a customer service call center that can input faxed orders, process returns, assist with fittings; provide the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) program information. The Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) should be trained and experienced in working with government contracts. A lead CSR should be designated as the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) program customer service expert. Customers should be able to contact CSRs via toll free phone numbers, toll free fax lines, email, and the web site. Contractor to create and administer a Customer Service Report for program participants. The contractor should maintain a customer service / help desk during normal business hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm CST on normal business days, but it should have the capability to expand hours to meet peak demand periods. The contractors should demonstrate training programs for the Customer Service Representatives (CSR). In order to provide superior customer service, the business partner should demonstrate the use of technology in the call center. All shipments should contain a Customer Service Report Card Provide efficient and courteous customer service, including receiving and resolving complaints. Customer assistance should include fitting instructions, comfort, proper accessories, back order issues, late deliveries, problems regarding allowance account balance information and resolution of other problems that arise. Effectively assure customer satisfaction in the product lines. Implement a made-to-measure/special measurements program for employees that cannot wear standard dimension uniform garments. Invoicing: Provide standard procedures for invoicing, refunds, credits, exchanges, deliveries, lost deliveries, billing processes, compliance with quality assurance reviews, maintaining employee privacy and customer service. Invoicing should be by uniform sets for new hires unless orders are incomplete, then the items shipped can be invoiced by item. Invoices must reflect description of service listed for each employee. Invoices must reflect one price per employee. Invoices must reflect quantity of garments picked up and/or delivered. Invoices must be all-inclusive, not one invoice per employee (invoice shall be broken down per Service if requested by COR). Invoices will be submitted monthly in arrears. Performance Period: The Period of Performance for this contract service shall be for one (1) base year and four (4) option years after Notice to Proceed (NTP). Type of Contract: The Government contemplates award of an Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery contract resulting from solicitation Contractor Furnished Equipment, Materials, and Information: Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Government, provide and maintain licenses, permits, vehicles, operators, equipment, and materials to properly handle, label, and transport uniforms. Government Furnished Equipment, Materials and Information: The government will provide lockers, as well as adequate space for lockers and easy access, if needed. Quality Control: The contractor shall submit a Quality Assurance Plan and effectively assure high level contract quality requirement (MIL I or similar) in the manufacturing process. [Note: MIL I is 52.246-11 in the FAR.]. The plan shall demonstrate the contractor s process to maintain redundant quality control procedures for the delivery of lease and purchased products. These procedures should include inspections during the manufacturing process, insuring fit consistency, color controls, and laboratory testing. The contractor will show expertise in providing products that meet quality standards based upon contract specifications. The contractor s quality control and quality assurance procedures should result in over 99% of all items shipped being defect free. The contractor shall define a performance metric to measure the frequency of defective products delivered to the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS). The program shall include, but will not be limited to, the following: An inspection system covering the services listed in the Statement of Work. It must specify areas of work to be inspected on a scheduled basis. A method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable. A record of all inspections conducted by the contractor and any corrective action taken. The documented Quality Control Program and records of inspections shall be made available to the Government upon request The number of instances that Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is not notified in writing via invoice notation. Notation should include at a minimum: employee name, employee department and item(s) being replaced. Garments shall be delivered to location the same day each week. Discrepancies should not exceed 2 occurrences in any 24-week period during contract. The number of instances that changes in delivery schedule were not proposed for approval by the COTR a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance of proposed change date. Ninety-five percent (95%) approval of service rating on bi-annual Customer Service Report General Requirements: The government will determine on a service requirements basis what positions are considered key personnel. In addition, the contractor shall provide evidence of qualification to perform the requested services through documentation provided when the initial quotation is submitted to the Government for consideration. The contractor shall identify, by name, the key management and technical personnel who will work under this task order at the time the work is being negotiated. If a key person becomes unavailable to complete the service requirements, the proposed substitutions of key personnel shall be made only as approved directed by the Contracting Officer and the COR. The government will not dictate specific experience and education requirements of the employees initially proposed to perform the work stated herein. The contractor shall submit a resume of qualifications to the COR for key personnel and all other direct employees proposed for the project. All Contractor employees will be approved by the COR prior to bringing on duty. If, at any time from date of award to the end of the contract, non-key Contractor personnel are no longer available, he/she reserves the right to review qualifications of proposed replacement personnel and to reject individuals who do not meet the qualifications. Team personnel proposed by the contractor should possess some of the following knowledge and/or skills: The contractor must notify VHA in advance and we will approve or reject proposed contractor key personnel for the performance of this contract. The contractor shall submit a resume of qualifications to the COR for key personnel and all other direct employees proposed for the project. All Contractor employees will be approved by the COR prior to bringing on duty. If, at any time from date of award to the end of the contract, Contractor personnel are no longer available, the VHA will approve the qualifications of proposed replacement personnel and will reject individuals who do not meet the qualifications set forth herein. The contractor must inform the VHA COR, Project Manager and/or Task Manager when personnel are removed from the contract for any reason. The Contractor shall remove any employee from the performance of this contract within five (5) workdays of receiving notice from the Contracting Officer that the employee's performance is unsatisfactory. All Contractor employees are subject to immediate removal from performance of this contract when they are involved in a violation of the law, VA security, confidentiality requirements and/or other disciplinary reasons. The contractor must inform the VHA COR and Project Manager/Task Manager when personnel are removed from the contract for any reason. If a key person becomes unavailable to complete the SR, the proposed substitutions of key personnel shall be made only if approved by the COR and Project Manager. The contractor shall submit a resume of qualifications to the COR for all direct employees proposed for the project. All Contractor employees will be approved by the COR prior to bringing on duty. The VHA shall not be liable for further payment of any Contractor employee that VHA requires the Contractor to remove from the performance of this contract. VHA's payment liability, for unsuitable Contractor employees, ends five working days after Contractor's receipt of ""removal request"" for unsatisfactory performance and immediately for any violation of law, VA security, confidentiality requirements and/or other disciplinary action. Uniform Descriptions (Equivalent Items may be acceptable) (Colors to be determined at award) (Employee numbers will increase and decrease) Environmental Management Service (153 Employees) Men/Women Work Shirt (long and/or short sleeve): (153) Polyester/cotton (65%/35%) Fully lined collar with sewn stays for crisp appearance All emblems must be embroidered and blend in with the shirt (so that they appear to be direct embroidered) Chest pockets on both sides with buttons through pockets Set in sleeves with continuous sleeve placket Full cut shirts, with extra tall lengths available (longs, 2XL+) Men/Women Work Pant: (153) Polyester/Cotton (65%/35%) Fabric should be lightweight but durable made with increased strength and comfort; breathable fabric Plain front Solid lined waist band Heavy duty zipper Engineering Service (96 employee s) Men/Women Work Shirt (long and/or short sleeve): (80) Polyester/cotton (65%/35%) Fully lined collar with sewn stays for crisp appearance All emblems must be embroidered and blend in with the shirt (so that they appear to be direct embroidered) Chest pockets on both sides with buttons through pockets Set in sleeves with continuous sleeve placket Full cut shirts, with extra tall lengths available (longs, 2XL+) Men/Women Fire Retardant Work Shirt: (16) ATPV 8.7: HRC 2 Topstitched button down collar Two chest pockets with flaps NFPA 70 E Compliance Flame Resistant Pant: (16) ATPV 11.2: HRC 2 Full cut tapered fit Inner lined waist band ASTM 1506 Compliant Two back pockets Leg opening fits over work boot 23.8 ATPV Men/Women Work Pant: (80) Polyester/Cotton (65%/35%) Fabric should be lightweight but durable made with increased strength and comfort; breathable fabric Plain front Solid lined waist band Heavy duty zipper Volunteer Services (22 Employees) Men/Women Red Polo Shirts (long and/or short sleeve)(22): Polyester/cotton All emblems must be embroidered and blend in with the shirt (so that they appear to be direct embroidered) Full cut shirts, with extra tall lengths available (longs, 2XL+) Men/Women Work Pant: (22) Polyester/Cotton (65%/35%) Fabric should be lightweight but durable made with increased strength and comfort; breathable fabric Plain front Solid lined waist band Heavy duty zipper Logistics Service (12 Employees) Men/Women Work Shirt (long and/or short sleeve): (12) Polyester/cotton (65%/35%) Fully lined collar with sewn stays for crisp appearance All emblems must be embroidered and blend in with the shirt (so that they appear to be direct embroidered) Chest pockets on both sides with buttons through pockets Set in sleeves with continuous sleeve placket Full cut shirts, with extra tall lengths available (longs, 2XL+) Men/Women Work Pant: (12) Polyester/Cotton (65%/35%) Fabric should be lightweight but durable made with increased strength and comfort; breathable fabric Plain front Solid lined waist band Heavy duty zipper Nutrition and Food Services (75 Employees) Men/Women Work Shirt: (75) Polyester/cotton (65%/35%), permanent press, 4 ¼ oz. comfort fabric Polyester/cotton (65%/35%) Fully lined collar with sewn stays for crisp appearance All emblems must be embroidered and blend in with the shirt (so that they appear to be direct embroidered) Chest pockets on both sides with buttons through pockets Set in sleeves with continuous sleeve placket Full cut shirts, with extra tall lengths available (longs, 2XL+) Men/Women Work Pant: (75) Polyester/Cotton (65%/35%) Fabric should be lightweight but durable made with increased strength and comfort; breathable fabric Plain front Solid lined waist band Heavy duty zipper (IV) CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN) See attached spreadsheet that is entitled S02_Contract Line Items. This spreadsheet shall be filled out by all offerors. FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services is included in this RFQ. Pricing for this clause will be evaluated during the cost/price evaluation. The evaluation will consider the possibility that the option can be exercised at any time and can be exercised in increments of one to six months, but not for more than a total of six months during the life of the contract. The evaluation will assume that the prices for any option exercised under FAR 52.217-8 will be at the same rates referenced within CLINS 5001 through 5006. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the government to exercise such options under any option clause. The contract period of performance is Period of Performance December 15, 2020 to December 14, 2025. (V) DATE(S) AND PLACE(S) OF DELIVERY Nashville Campus 1310 24th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212 Alvin C. York Campus 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Chattanooga Outpatient Clinic 6401 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37426 (VI) 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS APPLIES TO THIS SOLICITATION Basis for Award. The Government will issue a purchase order to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations: y potential quoters of the basis on which award will be made price and other factors, e.g., past performance and quality. Insert the significant evaluation factors such as (1) technical capability or quality of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (2) price; and (3) past performance. The following is standard evaluation criteria. Technical or Quality Past Performance Price Evaluation Approach. The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. The evaluation will consider the following: The information that shall be included in the quotation should be set forth in the quotation submission instructions of the solicitation and should vary based on the type of service being procured and the complexity of that service. Technical or Quality: The quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the instructions to quoters section of the solicitation. Past Performance: The past performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with a quoter s likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation s requirements as indicated by the quoter s record of past performance. The past performance evaluation may be based on the contracting officer s knowledge of and previous experience with the service being acquired; Customer surveys, and past performance questionnaire replies; Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at http://www.cpars.gov/; or any other reasonable basis. Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line item prices, including all options. The Total Evaluated Price will be that sum. Options. The Government will evaluate quotations for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. This includes options under FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, which applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of options under FAR 52.217-8 will be accomplished by adding six months of the quoter's price for the last potential period of performance under this contract to the quoter's total price.  For example, if the contract includes option periods that are exercisable under FAR 52.217-9, the quoter's total price for the purpose of evaluation will include the base period, all option periods, and an additional six months of the last option period. Quoters must price only the base and option periods specified in the contract line item numbers (CLINs) and shall not submit a price for the potential six-month extension of services under FAR 52.217-8. The Government reserves the right to exercise the option under FAR 52.217-8 before the end of any of the contractor's performance periods and will be exercised at the price and/or rates in effect at the time the clause is exercised. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (C$END-OF-PROV) (VII) 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS System for Award Management (SAM) located at www.sam.gov will be checked to verify ACTIVE registration status and self-certification for the required socio-economic category. FILL IN THIS PROVISION AS REQUIRED. (VIII) 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS APPLY TO THIS SOLICITATION (IX) 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS COMMERCIAL ITEMS The following FAR clauses identified within paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.204-15, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222.21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, and 52.232-33. (X) THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES AND/OR PROVISIONS ARE APPLICABLE TO THIS ACQUISITION 52.204-7, 52.204-16, 52.252-1, and 52.252-2. (XI) THE FOLLOWING VAAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS ARE APPLICABLE TO THIS ACQUISITION 852.203-70, 852.232-72, 852.237-70, 852.246-71, 852.270-1, and 852.237-75. 001AL-11-15-A Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance (JUNE 2011) This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include this clause. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to contractor's offices where the contractor's business records, or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the contractor's compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement. (XII) THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM (DPAS) IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS ACQUISITION (XIII) QUOTES/OFFERS All quotes/offers s...
 

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Place of Performance

Address: Nashville Campus – 1310 24th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212 , Alvin C. York Campus – 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, Chattanooga Outpatient Clinic – 6401 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37426
 

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