Infection Prevention Clinical Nurse

General Information Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: F2P4MD3129AG03 Posted Date: 08 August 2013 Original Response Date: 09 Sep 2013/12:00PM EST or 5:00PM GMT Current Response Date: 09 Sep 2013/12:00PM EST or 5:00PM GMT Classification Code: Q401 - Nursing Services Set Aside: N/A NAICS Code: 621399 Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners Contracting Office Address Department of the Air Force, Air Force United States Air Force Europe, 48 CONS/LGCA- Lakenheath, RAF Lakenheath Unit 5070 Box 270, RAF Lakenheath, UK, 09461-0270 Description Infection Prevention Clinical Nurse I. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. II. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) IAW FAR Part 12, 13 and 15. Submit written quotes (to include a price quote for ALL items) on RFQ reference F2P4MD3129AG03. III. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Fed Acquisition Circular 2005-68. IV. Due to the overseas location of this solicitation, no set-aside will be used. The NAICS code for this requirement is 621399. V. List of line items required to include pricing for one base year and two option years: ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE 0001 1960 Hours ___________ Infection Prevention Clinical Nurse Services FFP Infection Prevention Clinical Nurse Services Base Year - from 1 Oct 2013 to 30 Sep 2014. NET AMT CLIN 0001 ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE 1001 1960 Hours ___________ Infection Prevention Clinical Nurse Services FFP Infection Prevention Clinical Nurse Services Option Year 1 - from 1 Oct 2014 to 30 Sep 2015. NET AMT CLIN 1001 ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE 2001 1960 Hours ___________ Infection Prevention Clinical Nurse Services FFP Infection Prevention Clinical Nurse Services Option Year 2 - from 1 Oct 2015 to 30 Sep 2016. NET AMT CLIN 1001 TOTAL ALL CLINS (BASE + OPTION 1) _________________ VI. This combined synopsis/solicitation is for Infection Prevention Clinical Nurse Services, RAF Lakenheath, England. VII. Delivery FOB Destination to: 48 MDG BUILDING 930 RAF LAKENHEATH SUFFOLK IP27 9PN UNITED KINGDOM VIII. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Vendors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008), and the attached addendum applies to this acquisition. Please see the addendum below. IX. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. Alternatively, as prescribed in FAR 12.301(c), a provision substantially the same as 52.212-2 has been incorporated into the attached addendum. X. FAR 52.212-3, Vendor Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The vendor must have completed the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) which is the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Vendor Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jun 2008). The web site address is https://orca.bpn.gov/ XI. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 2008), applies to this acquisition. XII. Reserved XIII. The following provisions and clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters; 52.209-6, Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.215-1, Instructions to Vendors - Competitive Acquisitions; 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; 52.222-29, Notification of Visa Denial; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification; 52.224-2, Privacy Act; 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers; 52.232-18, Availability of Funds; 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) - CCR; DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.204-7008, Export-Controlled Items; 252.222-7002, Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas); 252.225-7033, Waiver of United Kingdom Levies; 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform; 252.229-7000, Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties; 252.229-7006, Value Added Tax Exclusion (United Kingdom); 252.229-7008, Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom); 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.233-7001, Choice of Law (Overseas) XIV. The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) assigned rating is: none. XV. Quotes are due no later than 12:00 pm EST, Eastern Standard or 5:00 pm GMT, Greenwich Mean Time, Monday, Sep 09, 2013, and must include the following: Company name; address; phone numbers; DUNS number; CAGE code; itemized quote; technical specifications; statement that ORCA has been completed IAW Para X. above or completion of the provision 52.212-3. Quotes shall be delivered via email to: claire.hammond.gb@us.af.mil XVI. If there are any questions on the requirement, please contact the individuals below: Claire Hammond, Contract Specialist Phone (011) (44) 1638 522407 Email claire.hammond.gb@us.af.mil Darian Vomund, Contracting Officer Phone (011) (44) 1638 521164 Email darian.vomund.1@us.af.mil INFORMATIONAL SOLICITATION GUIDANCE: It is important that your company read, understand and submits a proposal that is current, accurate and complete. The list below includes but is not limited to vital information that must be acknowledged as well submitted with your proposal. - This is a Firm Fixed Price Contract and No Conditional Proposals will be accepted, FAR 16.202-1 FAR 15.101-2, solicitation addendum 52.212-1 pages 9-11 and addendum 52.212-2 pages 13-15 - Ensure you submit prices for the Basic year and Option years pages - Ensure you submit all of the required information for all the factors and sub-factors, addendum 52.212-1 and addendum 52.212-2 solicitation pages 9-15 -Education Requirements-Experience-Certifications & Licensure. FAR 52.212-3, Vendor Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The vendor must have completed the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) which is the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Vendor Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jun 2008). The web site address is https://orca.bpn.gov/ - Late proposals will NOT be accepted see, FAR 15.208-b(1), solicitation pages 5-6 In accordance with FAR 12.602(b) and FAR 13.106-2, the following is provided: 52.212-1 Instructions to Vendors -- Commercial Items (Feb 2012) (a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code is listed on page 1 of this combo. The small business size standard for this acquisition does not apply. (b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show -- (1) The solicitation number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the vendor; (4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (5) Terms of any express warranty; (6) Price and any discount terms; (7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address; (8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the vendor shall complete electronically); (9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments; (10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and (11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. (c) Period for acceptance of offers. The vendor agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. (d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing. (e) Multiple offers. Vendors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately. (f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (1) Vendors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due. (2) (i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and- (A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or (B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or (C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received. (ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted. (3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel. (4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. (5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an vendor or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer. (g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with vendors. Therefore, the vendor's initial offer should contain the vendor's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. (h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the vendor qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the vendor specifies otherwise in the offer. (i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1) (i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to-- GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925) Facsimile (202 619-8978). (ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee. (2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites-- (i) ASSIST ( http://assist.daps.dla.mil ). (ii) Quick Search (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ ) (iii) ASSISTdocs.com ( http://assistdocs.com ). (3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by- (i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard ( http://assist.daps.dla.mil/wizard ); (ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or (iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697/2197, Facsimile (215) 697-1462. (4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance. (j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to offers exceeding $3,000, and offers of $3,000 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. The vendor shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "DUNS" or "DUNS+4" followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the vendor's name and address. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the vendor to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the vendor does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. An vendor within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. A vendor located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for DUNS number. The vendor should indicate that it is a vendor for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. (k) Central Contractor Registration. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the vendor acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Vendor does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Vendor. Vendors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the CCR database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757. (l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting vendors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable: (1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed vendor's offer. (2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and debriefed vendor and past performance information on the debriefed vendor. (3) The overall ranking of all vendors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection. (4) A summary of rationale for award; (5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful vendor. (6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed vendor as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency. (End of Provision) ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Vendors -- Commercial Items (Jun 2008) A. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the quote, the vendor must follow the instructions contained herein. The quote must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. All quotes must be based upon Firm Fixed Prices (FFP), FAR 16.202-1. The response shall consist of two (2) separate factors; Factor I - Technical Quote (Sub-Factor 1 - Education, Sub-Factor 2 - Certifications and Licensure, Sub-Factor 3 - Experience), and Factor II - Price Quote. B. The contracting officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial quotations, the contracting officer will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional cost information will be required. However, if at any time during this competition the contracting officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists vendors may be required to submit uncertified cost or pricing data to support a determination of price reasonableness. C. Complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in provisions/clauses. The provisions/clauses FAR 52.212-3, 52.209-5, and credentialing attachments shall be returned along with the quote. Staffing agencies may submit up to three (3) candidates for this quote. Potential contractors submitting conditional terms within their quotes will be considered unacceptable and may be excluded from the competition. Note: Please provide any previous names used i.e. maiden or previous married name if different on any submitted documents. D. Specific Instructions: FACTOR I - TECHNICAL QUOTE - Limited to no more than 30 pages to include any attachments. Any additional pages may not be evaluated or considered as part of the quote. Any attachments provided by the Contracting Office in this solicitation do not count toward the limit. Submit original copy and two (2) copies (if submitting a hardcopy quote) Sub-Factor 1 - Education - Vendor to submit a legible copy of the certificate from the awarding body showing completion of a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing or a Masters in Public Health that is acceptable to the USAF Surgeon General Sub-Factor 2 - Certifications and Licensure - Vendor to submit a legible copy of an active, valid, current, and unrestricted license (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) to practice nursing as a registered nurse by a US state/jurisdiction. Ensure the licenses is unencumbered and remain in effect during contract employment. The RN shall be in good standing, and under no clinical restrictions, with the state licensure board in any state in which a license is held or has been held within the last 10 years. These certifications and licenses must be current. Sub-Factor 3 - Experience - Vendor to submit documentation of experience showing at least 5 years of recent active clinical practice. 1. List of experience in military healthcare delivery system practices 2. A list of prior work references ( no more than 2, include email addresses if available) 3. Location of prior work experience related to this requirements 4. Dates to include duration of employment at listed location 5. Job duties performed FACTOR II - PRICE QUOTE - Submit original copy (a) Provide Discount Terms, Vendor Complete Address, Name, Date and Signature. Submit aforementioned information on company letterhead. Complete Line Item cost breakouts on the pricing schedule. In doing so, the vendor accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the SOLICITATION, with attachments. (b) Insert proposed unit and extended prices in the Solicitation Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Pricing Schedule. In the Solicitation CLIN Pricing Schedule the extended amount (total line item price) must equal the individual unit price multiplied by the quantity of units. The quote must be submitted for all 3 years (base plus two option years). E. Documents submitted in response to this RFP must be fully responsive to and consistent with the following: (1) Requirements of the RFP and government standards and regulations pertaining to the PWS. (2) Evaluation Factors for Award in provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. (3) Any limitation on the number of quote pages. Pages exceeding the page limitations set forth in this solicitation provision will not be read or evaluated, and will be removed from the quote. F. Format for quote Factors I and II shall be as follows: (1) The quotes will be 8 1/2" x 11" paper, or European equivalent, except for fold-outs used for charts, tables, or diagrams, which may not exceed 11" x 17", or European equivalent. (2) A page is defined as one face of a sheet of paper containing information. (3) Typing shall not be less than 12 pitch. (4) Elaborate formats, bindings or color presentations are not desired or required. G. Further changes to the original clause 52.212-1. (1) Paragraph 52.212-1(c), Period for Acceptance of Offers is tailored as follows: The vendor agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. (2) Paragraphs 52.212-1(d) and 52.212-1(h) do not apply to this acquisition. (3) Paragraph 52.212-1(l) (2) is tailored as follows: The overall evaluated cost or price and other factor ratings of the successful and the debriefed vendor, and details of past performance information on the debriefed vendor. General Information INFORMATION REGARDING SUBMISSION OF QUOTE: The preferred method is electronic submission via e-mail. Hand carried quotes must be delivered to the contracting office at Building 977, 1st Floor, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, IP27 9PN. The sealed envelope or package used to submit your quote must show the time and date specified for receipt, the Solicitation Number, and the name and address of the vendor. Vendors are cautioned that RAF Lakenheath has visitor control procedures requiring individuals not affiliated with the installation to obtain a visitor pass prior to entrance. SOME DELAY SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED WHEN HANDCARRYING QUOTES. Vendors should allow sufficient time to obtain a visitor pass and arrive at the bid depository PRIOR to the time specified for receipt. Late quotes will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) "Late submission, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers." Vendors are encouraged to submit their quote electronically to: darian.vomund.1@us.af.mil and claire.hammond.gb@us.af.mil. It is the vendor's responsibility to ensure the quote is sent to the correct Government email address. Please note that our email system has a 10 MB limit for attachments. Vendors may send their quote using multiple emails and it is advised that number systems such as "email 1 of 4" are used so that if requested by the vendor, we can confirm receipt. The requirements for multiple copies do not apply to electronically submitted quotes. Quotes may also be mailed to: 48 Contracting Squadron Unit 5070 Box 270 APO, AE 09461 Or 48 Contracting Squadron Bldg. 977, Boston Dr. RAF Lakenheath, Bandon, Suffolk IP27 9PN (End of provision) 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. All quotes must be based upon Firm Fixed Prices (FFP), FAR 16.202-1. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: FACTOR I - TECHNICAL QUOTE Sub-Factor 1 - Education Sub-Factor 2 - Certifications and licensure Sub-Factor 3 - Experience FACTOR II - PRICE QUOTE (b) Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the option prices are not priced out or significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful vendor within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote's specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD: The award will be made to the vendor whose quote represents the best value to the government. As allowed by FAR 13-106-2(b) and 15.101-2, the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) selection process shall be applied. Award will be made to the vendor who is deemed responsible and responsive that reflects a complete understanding of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and represents the best value to the Government based on selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price for non-cost factors. To be eligible for award, a quote must meet all technical requirements, conform to all required terms and conditions, and provide all information required. The technical area will be evaluated on an "acceptable" or "unacceptable" basis. Under the LPTA source selection process, trade-offs are not permitted, quotes are evaluated for acceptability but not ranked using the non-cost/price factors, and exchanges with vendors may occur. If the quote received is determined to be unacceptable, the vendor may be excluded from competition and may not be considered for award. A. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD: Two (2) evaluation factors will be used to evaluate quotes: Technical Capability and Price. FACTOR I - TECHNICAL QUOTE Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings Rating Description Acceptable Quote clearly meets the minimum qualification requirements of the solicitation. All factors and sub-factors have passed the evaluation. Unacceptable Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Each sub-factor must pass the evaluation in order for the technical factor to pass. Failure to address any sub-factor will deem a quote as technically unacceptable. The government will evaluate the technical quote and the below listed sub-factors on a pass/fail basis, assigning ratings of acceptable or unacceptable. An unacceptable rating for any of the below sub-factors will result in an unacceptable rating of this Technical Capability primary factor. Accordingly, under the LPTA source selection approach, vendors who receive an unacceptable rating for this factor may not be considered for award. If any single area receives a rating of unacceptable, the entire plan will be rated as Unacceptable. Technical acceptability will be evaluated against the following sub-factors: Sub-Factor 1 - Education - This subfactor is met when a vendor thoroughly, completely, and accurately submits a legible copy of the provider's Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing or a Masters in Public Health certificate that is acceptable to the USAF Surgeon. The degree/diploma will be verified by the 48th Medical Group to ensure the name matches the applicant and the school is accredited. Currency and validity of license status is verified through the issuing authority's official license verification website or telephone verification service Sub-Factor 2 - Certifications and Licensure - This subfactor is met when a vendor thoroughly, completely, and accurately submits all of the following criteria listed in this subfactor. 1. An active, valid, current, and unrestricted license (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) to practice nursing as a registered nurse by a US state/jurisdiction. Ensure the licenses are unencumbered and remain in effect during contract employment. Nursing license shall comply with all factors as described in Para 4.2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). License will be verified by the state licensing board website for the state the license it was issued from to ensure it is active, current, valid and unrestricted and from a US jurisdiction. Sub-Factor 3 - Experience - This subfactor will be met when the vendor provides documentation or resume of at least five (5) years of recent active clinical practice. Relevant is defined as past/present performance efforts involved much of the magnitude of effort and/or complexities this solicitation requires such as; contracts for infection prevention nurse services. Provide name and contact information of recent and relevant contracts or employment with government medical facilities and/or commercial medical facilities. This will be verified by the 48th Medical Group by ensuring submitted resume addresses all areas per paragraph 4.3 of the PWS and includes contact information to verify experience listed in the resume. FACTOR II - PRICE QUOTE A vendor's proposed prices will be verified on CLIN Pricing Schedule by multiplying the quantities identified for each item number in the price schedule by the proposed unit price to confirm the extended amount for each price schedule item. The extended price for each line item will then be added together to arrive at a total evaluated pri...