RFP-797-FSS-03-0001-R1: 66III Cost-Per-Test, Clinical Laboratory Analyzer

This solicitation is issued for the Federal Supply Schedule FSC Group 66, Part III Cost Per Test Clinical Laboratory Analyzer: Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology and Immunochemistry. The type of contracts awarded is multiple award, fixed-priced indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) provisions. Solicitation 797-FSS-03-0001-R1 issued on July 1, 2008 is a standing solicitation which is replacing the previous solicitation 797-FSS-03-0001. This solicitation will be issued on an open and continuous basis and does not contain a closing date for receipt of offers. New offers may be submitted at anytime. Contract performance will commence on the effective date of award and expire five years from that date unless canceled, terminated, or extended pursuant to any option provision included in the contract. This solicitation included F.O.B. Destination within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia and option provisions for F.O.B. Destination to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Worldwide Delivery. Products offered must be compliant with the Trade Agreements Act. Economic Price Adjustments will be allowed in conjunction with the contractor's commercial practices. All contracts will include the Industrial Funding Fee. Small Business size standards of 500 employees including affiliates apply. Large firms with an estimated contract value of $550,000 or more will be required to develop and submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan prior to award. Offeror must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), www.ccr.gov. For General information regarding this solicitation contact the Federal Supply Schedule Services Helpdesk at (708) 786-7722 or Helpdesk.fss621i@va.gov For specific information regarding this solicitation contact Darlene McGary, Senior Contracting Officer at (708) 786-5246 or darlene.mcgary@va.gov

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the National Acquisition Center, is issuing this solicitation for Clinical Laboratory Analyzers under the contract ID 797-FSS-03-0001-R1. The goal of this contract is to provide cost-per-test clinical laboratory analyzers to support the healthcare needs of veterans.

Work Details
The solicitation includes provisions for the supply of clinical laboratory analyzers that are essential for conducting various medical tests. Specific requirements include:
- The option to extend the term of the contract for an additional 5-year period, which may be exercised up to three times.
- The contractor must receive written notice from the agency at least 30 days before the contract expires if an extension is intended.
- The total duration of the contract, including any options exercised, shall not exceed a specified duration to be determined at the task order level.

Period of Performance
To be determined at the task order level.

Place of Performance
Products will be delivered to various locations as designated by the Department of Veterans Affairs.