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36C10E21Q0021

Contract Opportunity Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Laptop Computer Bundle for VR&E 20006 36C10E21Q0050 03-0 -2021

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334111 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Division 1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006 Eric Davidson Contracting Officer eric.davidson@va.gov 765-251-5131 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Indianapolis Regional Office 575 N. Pennsylvania St.

Indianapolis IN 46204

USA

eric.davidson@va.gov

COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

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iii. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06, dated 05-06-2020.

iv. This solicitation is set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns. To be considered for award prospective offerors must be a verified SDVOB concern in the VA Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) Veteran Information Pages (VIP) pages at the date and time set for receipt of offers. An Offeror who is not a verified SDVOB concern at the date and time set for receipt of offers will have their offer rejected as non-responsive and will not be considered for award. The applicable NAIC Code for this solicitation is 3341111, Electronic Computer Manufacturing.

v. Computer Kit to include laptop and items in the SOW.

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v. Description of Requirement (or equivalent)

HP ProBook 450 G7 ‐ Core i5 10210U ‐ Win 10 Pro 64‐bit‐ 8 GB RAM ‐ 256 GB SSD NVMe, HP Value ‐ 15.6" IPS 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) ‐ UHD Graphics 620 ‐ 802.11ac, Bluetooth 3yr Laptop Warranty ‐ Accidental Damage ‐ EPT Software Guarantee ‐ Includes Windows and Manufacturer Update Installation Microsoft Office 365 pre‐installed (Word, Power Point, Excel) 3 Year Malwarebytes Premium Security Suite‐ Includes Anti‐Virus, Anti‐Malware, Anti‐ Ransomware, Anti‐Exploit ‐Installed Inkjet Color Wireless All‐In‐One Printer 3yr Warranty ‐ Printer USB Print Cable High Yield Black Ink Cartridge and Color Standard Ink Cartridge Set Surge Protector 32GB Flash Drive Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Combo Backpack Laptop Carrying Case TP Link Wireless Router

vi. Delivery Date: 60 Days after receipt of order

vii. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (MAR 2020), applies to this solicitation. The following provisions and clauses are added as addenda:

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998)

viii. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items (OCT 2014), applies to this solicitation. Offers will be evaluated on price only.

ix. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (MAR 2020) applies to this solicitation. Offerors shall submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with its Offer.

x. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (OCT 2018) applies to this solicitation. The following provisions and clauses are added as addenda:

VAAR 852.212-70 Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items (APR 2020)

(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting Officer are incorporated by reference.

___ 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising.

___ 852.209-70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

___ 852.211-70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

___ 852.214-71, Restrictions on Alternate Item(s).

___ 852.214-72, Alternate Item(s). [Note: this is a fillable clause.] ___ 852.214-73, Alternate Packaging and Packing.

___ 852.214-74, Marking of Bid Samples.

___ 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors.

___ 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

___ 852.216-71, Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

___ 852.216-72, Proportional Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

___ 852.216-73, Economic Price Adjustment—State Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

___ 852.216-74, Economic Price Adjustment—Medicaid Labor Rates.

___ 852.216-75, Economic Price Adjustment—Fuel Surcharge.

___ 852.219-9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements.

__ 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

___ 852.219-11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

___ 852.222-70, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

___ 852.228-70, Bond Premium Adjustment.

___ 852.228-71, Indemnification and Insurance.

___ 852.228-72, Assisting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in Obtaining Bonds.

___ 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

___ 852.233-70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.

___ 852.233-71, Alternate Protest Procedure.

___ 852.237-70, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.

___ 852.246-71, Rejected Goods.

___ 852.246-72, Frozen Processed Foods.

___ 852.246-73, Noncompliance with Packaging, Packing, and/or Marking Requirements.

___ 852.270-1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.

___ 852.271-72, Time Spent by Counselee in Counseling Process.

___ 852.271-73, Use and Publication of Counseling Results.

___ 852.271-74, Inspection.

___ 852.271-75, Extension of Contract Period.

___ 852.273-70, Late Offers.

___ 852.273-71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.

___ 852.273-72, Alternative Evaluation.

___ 852.273-73, Evaluation—Health-Care Resources.

___ 852.273-74, Award without Exchanges.

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VAAR 852.219-74 Limitations on Subcontracting (JUL 2018) (DEVIATION)

(a) This solicitation includes __________________________________________________

(b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the Contractor’s compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to Contractor’s offices where the Contractor’s business records, or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the Contractor’s compliance with this requirement.

(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the Contractor’s business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.

(d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor’s compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

(End of clause)

xi. 52.212-5, Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Executive Orders – Commercial Items (MAR 2020), applies to this solicitation. The following provisions and clauses are selected as appropriate to this solicitation:

Paragraph b clauses applicable:

(4) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First Tier Subcontracting Awards (OCT 2018)

Paragraph c clauses applicable:

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xiv. Offers are due not later than 03/05/2021 @ 3 PM EST. Offers must be submitted electronically to eric.davidson@va.gov

xv. For additional information, please contact the Contracting Officer, Eric Davidson (756) 251-5131 or by e-mail to eric.davidson@va.gov all questions are required by 03/02/2021 by 3 PM EST.