ANSWER FOR NUMBER 3 OF Q AND A DATED 3-20-2019
(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number 36C26119Q0184 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect tough Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. (iv) This acquisition is a unrestricted solicitation. The NAICS code is 812332 and the size standard is $38.5 million. (v) The contract line items are listed in the price schedule of the solicitation package. When providing a quote, please provide a fixed monthly rate for each line item. (vi) The contractor shall provide Laundry Linen services for the VA PALO ALTO Health Care System in accordance with the Performance Work Statement that is included in the solicitation package. (vii) The period of performance is from 1 MAY 2019 30 APRIL 2020. With 2 Option Years. (viii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition. See solicitation package for this provision which includes the quote submission instructions. (ix) The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See solicitation package for the evaluation factors that will be used to determine which vendor will be selected for the contract award. (x) The provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xi) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xiii) All additional contract clauses and provisions are included in the attached solicitation package. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) do not apply to this acquisition. (xv) Quotes are due by 12:00 PM (Pacific Time) on March 19, 2019 and can be emailed to rico.johnson@va.gov. (xvi) The point of contract is Rico Johnson. Phone (916) 923-4513. Email rico.johnson@va.gov. 36C26119Q0184 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. The Department of Veterans Affairs is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy for Laundry Service for VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Please note that this Request for Information (RFI) is for information only and does not constitute a solicitation for competitive bids/proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement are invited to submit information describing their capability to provide the required services. OVERVIEW: SEE ATTACHED PWS Please include the follow information about your organization in your response (1) Name of Organization, (2) Address + Zip Code, (3) Telephone number, (4) Fax Number, (5) Size of Business: Large or Small, (6) SAM status, (7) Point(s) of contact, and (8) email address. Organizations responding to this RFI should provide the company s capabilities to perform this requirement. The NAICS code is 812332. The Small Business size standard is $38.5 million. The information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the VA not to open the requirement to open competition, based on responses to this sources sought synopsis is solely within the discretion of the VA. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this sources sought synopsis. All responses must be sent via e-mail to Rico Johnson, Contracting Officer, at rico.johnson@va.gov. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are due by 12:00 PST on Dec 17, 2018. 36C26119Q0184 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21
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