65--SPECIALLY COMPOUNDED ENALAPRIL AND PLACEBOS FOR RESEARCH STUDY

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number, VA69D-13-Q-2166, is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69 effective September 3, 2013 and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Supplement (VAAR) current to December 2012. This is a small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 424210, Size Standard: 100 Employees. Offeror's quotes are hereby being requested and shall be submitted on offeror's letterhead or bid form and shall contain the name, title, and signature of person authorized to submit quotes on behalf of the contractor. Offeror shall provide the following BRAND NAME OR EQUAL: Description: Specially Compounded Enalapril and identical placebos. BASE YEAR DATE OF AWARD - SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 Estimated Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Enalapril capsules 2.5mg EA 18,000 _______ _______ Placebo capsules 2.5mg EA 18,000 _______ _______ TOTAL PRICE for items $_________ OPTION YEAR ONE SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 - SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 Estimated Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Enalapril capsules 2.5mg EA 18,000 _______ _______ Placebo capsules 2.5mg EA 18,000 _______ _______ TOTAL PRICE for items $_________ OPTION YEAR TWO SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 - SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 Estimated Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Enalapril capsules 2.5mg EA 18,000 _______ _______ Placebo capsules 2.5mg EA 18,000 _______ _______ TOTAL PRICE for items $_________ OPTION YEAR THREE SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 - SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 Estimated Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Enalapril capsules 2.5mg EA 18,000 _______ _______ Placebo capsules 2.5mg EA 18,000 _______ _______ TOTAL PRICE for items $_________ OPTION YEAR FOUR SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 - SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 Estimated Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Enalapril capsules 2.5mg EA 18,000 _______ _______ Placebo capsules 2.5mg EA 18,000 _______ _______ TOTAL PRICE for items $_________ OPTION YEAR FIVE SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 - SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 Estimated Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Enalapril capsules 2.5mg EA 18,000 _______ _______ Placebo capsules 2.5mg EA 18,000 _______ _______ TOTAL PRICE for items $_________ NOTE: This is a FOB destination contract. Total price shall include all delivery charges, fuel charges, driver fees etc and be an all inclusive price. This is a Firm Fixed Price Contract and NOT an economic price adjustment contract. Price will NOT be adjusted due to market fluctuations. Deliver all products to: Zablocki VA Medical Center Attn: Pharmacy Department 5000 W. National Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53295-0001 Contracting Officer's Representative Phil Cook +1 (555) 000-0000 x41433 +1 (555) 000-0000 The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall return a completed copy of this provision with its quotation. A copy of the provision may be obtained from https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_212_213.html#wp1179194 or the contractor shall complete the annual representations and certifications electronically at https://sam.gov/. The resulting firm fixed price award will incorporate the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, is incorporated in this requirement, which will include: (1) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (August 2012)(Pub.L. 109-282)(31 U.S.C. 6101 note); (2) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (December 2010); (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011); (4) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (April 2012)(15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)); (5) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); (6) 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (March 2012); (7) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (February 1999); (8) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (September 2010); (9) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (September 2010); (10) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010); (11) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans September 2010); (12) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (February 2009); and (13) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008); (14) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). The FAR clauses may be accessed in full text at this address https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and VAAR clauses may be accessed at http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/. In addition, FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (October 1995), FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (October 1995), 52.216-21 Requirements (October 1995), FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (October 1995), FAR 52.217-3 Evaluation exclusive of Options (April 1984), FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract;FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination, FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (November 2011),VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal, VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection, VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments, and VAAR 852.232-72, apply to this acquisition. The FAR clauses may be accessed in full text at this address https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and VAAR clauses may be accessed at http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/. The Offeror shall also provide its DUNS number and Tax Identification number. All Contractors, both large and small, are required to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database before an award. Contractors are responsible for the accuracy of information added to SAM. To register, go to http://www.sam.gov/. STATEMENT OF WORK Specific Tasks: 1. The contractor shall provide pharmaceutical grade enalapril, in 2.5 mg capsule strength, along with identical-appearing placebo capsules. The enalapril and placebos shall be specially manufactured to be identical in appearance and weight. 2. The enalapril and placebos shall be delivered in separate, labeled containers. Each label shall include the contents, date of manufacture, delivery, and date of drug expiration. 3. All placebo capsules shall be lactose free. Delivery: The first delivery shall be made within 30 days of award, and consist of 4500 capsules of the enalapril and 4500 capsules of the placebos. A second delivery shall be made 3 months after award and consist of 4500 capsules of the enalapril and 4500 capsules of the placebos. Subsequent orders may vary in quantity. Contract Type The VA anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with one base year and 4 option years to be exercised at the Government's discretion. Evaluation/Basis of Award Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror A. CONTRACTOR: __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ POC/Title __________________________________________ PHONE #: __________________________________________ FAX #: __________________________________________ E-MAIL: __________________________________________ DUNS NO. __________________________________________ TIN NO. __________________________________________ SIGNATURE: __________________________________________ CONTRACTOR'S PAST PERFORMANCE POINT OF CONTACT (IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE): i. NAME: _________________________________________ ii. EMAIL ADDRESS:__________________________________ iii. PHONE NUMBER:__________________________________ B. GOVERNMENT: Arleen Reid, Contracting Officer Great Lakes Acquisition Center - GLAC 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214 +1 (555) 000-0000 C. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the Contractor will be made in accordance with: [X] 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer D. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears: [X] Upon Acceptance of all line items E. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: In order to comply with the Improper Payment Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 (IPERA), the VA has mandated electronic invoice submission to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC). VAFSC has partnered with OB10 e-Invoicing network, for submissions of all electronic invoices to VA. OB10 electronic invoicing is free to all VA vendors. In order to submit electronic invoices, all VA vendors must register with OB10 by submitting an email to contact@example.gov or calling +1 (555) 000-0000 option 2 for Enrollment. Contractor shall submit an electronic invoice to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) e-Invoice through the website at https://portal.ob10.com/Login.aspx. For questions regarding the submission of VA electronic invoices, OB10 customer service may be contacted at +1 (555) 000-0000. All invoices shall reference the vendor name and address, customer name, contract number, appropriate obligation/funding order number, description of supplies provided quantity, unit price, and total invoice amount. Invoices shall also include any payment discount terms. For questions regarding invoice receipt or payment, please call VAFSC directly at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov. Vendor inquires: Toll Free Number +1 (555) 000-0000 E-mail Address: www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/vendors.htm