Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals

This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quotation number is RFQ 10611-0009-9. Quotations are due not later than 4:00 P.M. EST on 07 October 2008. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26are incorporated. NAICS 325412 with a size standard of 750 employees. This is a Full and Open Competition requirement; all qualified vendors are encouraged to submit a quotation for the provision of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals in support of the Nuclear Medicine Department at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Butner, North Carolina 27509. This acquisition will be processed under Commercial Item Procedures with an approximate delivery period of 11 October 2008 through 30 September 2009. This procurement is solicited on an unrestricted basis. The FMC has a requirement for radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with the following statement of work. Quantities are estimated. Orders will be placed on an as needed basis. Payment shall be made for actual quantities ordered and delivered to the Government. Items in this acquisition and required for quotation are as follows: Description: Vendor Quote (price for one unit) Pyrophosphate (per dose): 24 Parathyroid (per dose) 12 GA-67 Citrate (by milicurie) 5 Tc-99m Sestamibi (per dose) 208 Tc-99m Choletec/Mebrofenin (per dose) 12 Tc-99m MDP (per dose) 208 Tc-99 Pertechnetate/0.35 mci (dose) 24 Tc-99 Pertechnetate (bulk) (per mci) 4 Tc-99m Sulfur Colloid (per dose) 12 Tc-99m HMPAQ-WBC (per dose) 6 Tc-99m DTPA (per dose) 48 Tc-99m Ceretac WBC (per dose) 4 In-111 Oxine WBC (per dose) 6 I-131 USP NaI Dx capsule (initial) 48 I-131 USP NaI Tx capsule (additional) (per dose) 24 STATEMENT OF WORK - RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS 1. The contractor shall provide all unit dose Radiopharmaceuticals used by the FMC Nuclear Medicine Department, Butner, North Carolina, during normal working hours. 2. The contractor shall provide Radiopharmaceuticals during standard hours of care Monday through Friday from 0730 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., excluding Federal holidays. 3. The contractor will be contacted via telephone by the designated Nuclear Medicine Technician(s) and deliver the ordered supplies to the FMC. The names and phone numbers of FMC personnel authorized to place orders will be provided after a contract is awarded. 4. All routine orders for Radiopharmaceutical doses will be placed to the contractor the day prior to the clinic via telephone. The order will include specified doses and calibration times. The contractor will deliver the ordered Radiopharmaceutical doses to the front entrance of the FMC by 7:00 a.m.EST on the day specified to ensure proper inventory and receipt of the shipment is done by qualified personnel. 5. The contractor will calibrate all Radiopharmaceutical doses to ensure proper activity ranges of +/- 10 percent of the specified ordered dose based on specific requirements provided by Nuclear Medicine Clinic based on guidelines outlined in 10 CFR Part 35. All products offered to the FMC must be of the same consistent high quality as would be offered to the general commercial public in the United States. (a) All products are purchased subject to acceptance by the FMC Nuclear Medicine Department. Products that fail to meet Quality Control criteria of Nuclear Medicine will not be accepted. Products will be rejected and may be discarded if found unsatisfactory by the Nuclear Medicine's Quality Control when they are received, or later if deterioration of the product occurs before the outdate. The FMC will not be financially liable for unacceptable materials. (b) All products shall be tested for Quality Control by the supplier and only those products that pass Quality Control may be sent to the FMC. The supplier will demonstrate documentation of Quality Control performance of any item upon request of the FMC. (c) All defective or inferior products shall be replaced within 48 hours at no costs to the FMC. (d) It is the Contractor's responsibility to provide the FMC with recall notices on any product that has been delivered to the FMC that may be defective. Notification shall be made to the Contracting Officer via the most expedient method. 6. The contractor shall provide a daily invoice accompanying all Radiopharmaceutical shipments to the Nuclear Medicine Clinic for all orders placed. 7. The contractor will ensure that all Radiopharmaceutical doses provided are compounded and calibrated by or under the supervision of a certified Nuclear Medicine Pharmacist. 8. The contractor shall provide courier service that complies with Department of Transportation, Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other applicable regulating authorities enabling the delivery of all Radiopharmaceuticals. All couriers shall be licensed. 9. The contractor shall notify the FMC Nuclear Medicine Department immediately if it is unable to provide Radiopharmaceutical doses. 10. The contractor shall provide any training or education required to meet commercial standards related to use of Radiopharmaceuticals to all FMC Nuclear Medicine Technologists. 11.The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation represents the best value to the Government (see 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL-ITEMS (JAN 1999)). Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms. Prices quoted are all inclusive including all associated costs including shipping, handling, packaging, storage, licenses, fuel costs, etc. Offerors must price all CLINs. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4 [Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items]; 52.212-5 [Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items] with the following sub-clause: 52.232-33 [Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - - - Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)] applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.232-18 - Availability of Funds Applies. 12. Vendor shall provide company details, specifically: Complete company name and address, Fax number, Phone number, Current and valid Tax Identification Number (TIN), Current and valid DUNS number. Vendor shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration website, www.ccr.gov prior to contract award. Please specify if your company is a large, small, small woman owned, small veteran owned, disadvantage, SDVOSB, or 8A business. Quotations are due by 4:00 P.M. (Eastern Time) 07 October 2008 and shall be sent via email to mdoyle@bop.gov. Fax quotations will also be accepted. Fax number is (919)575-5036. Email is preferred.