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Attachment 1: Template for Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

VA Connecticut

950 Campbell Avenue West Haven CT 06516

POINT OF CONTACT*

Shawn Lawrence Shawn. Lawrence@va.gov david.valenzuela2@va.gov 203-932-5711

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Boston MA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

DESCRIPTION

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-02; January 3, 2025. The most recent Federal Acquisition Circular can be found at Acquisition.gov.

This solicitation is set-aside for Full and Open competition.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $12.5 Million.

The FSC/PSC is Z1DB, Maintenance of Laboratories and Clinics.

The Boston Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a contractor to [insert general description of supplies/services to be purchased].

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

Statement Of Work VA Boston CBOC 251 Causeway St. Boston MA VHA Boston Healthcare System

Introduction

The prospective vendor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supplies, services, and supervision to decontaminate and decommission lab equipment to including but not limited to a fume hood, sink, and casework.

All components and workmanship must be compliant with all applicable Federal, State, Local, and VA codes and regulations.

All work must be coordinated through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Joseph Ramage; joseph.ramage@va.gov. The Contractor must coordinate with the COR for scheduling.

Background

The building located at 251 Causeway Street contained medical spaces. The assessment of these spaces has been requested and the requested work and a description of the spaces are described as follows:

1. Lab 38, Former Dental Lab. It is the responsibility of the former tenant/occupant to remove the chemical fume hood and central island. The hood, ductwork, and room plumbing (2x sinks, 1x cup sink), and surfaces will be assessed for contamination. The demolition items will be assessed for suspect asbestos containing materials (ACM) (composite benchtop, cove base, composite hood baffles and chemical storage cabinet liner, any areas that would be disturbed).

2. Lab 265, Pharmacy. 1x sink will be assessed (copper). No ACM assessment needed.

3. Lab 264, Former Blood Lab. Assess surfaces and 2x sinks. No ACM assessment needed.

4. Lab 242, Blood Draw Room. Assess surfaces, 1x sink (copper). No ACM assessment needed.

5. Lab 240, Methadone Dispensary. Assess surfaces, 1x sink. No ACM assessment needed.

The assessment activities will be performed utilizing methods and procedures consistent with good commercial and customary practices designed to conform to applicable regulations, guidance, and accepted industry standards.

Scope

Partner will coordinate with vendors and service providers, as needed, in support of work.

Laboratory Assessment

Partner will conduct an inspection of the facility for evidence of debris, chemical residual, and contamination. Horizontal surfaces, cabinets, wastewater system components and fume hoods shall be inspected. Representative and “worse case” surfaces shall be screened for pH and oxidizers for the possible presence of chemical residuals. Each decontaminated area shall be screened with a four-gas meter (oxygen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and the lower explosive limit), photoionization detector for total organic vapors, and a Jerome meter for mercury.

Asbestos Assessment

Partner will mobilize to the Site concurrently with laboratory assessment activities and arrange necessary access to assess the appropriate locations. A Massachusetts license asbestos inspector will be utilized to perform the work. The following activities will be performed:

· Conduct a visual and tactile assessment for suspect asbestos-containing material in and around the island and fume hood and associated casement in Laboratory 38, the former dental lab.

· Collect representative suspect samples according to the EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) protocol.

· Analyze ACM Samples by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) at a laboratory certified by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and NVLAP.

· Partner will prepare a letter summary of the inspection results and findings. The summary will included: a summary of visual inspection results, photographs, a description of the sample locations, laboratory analysis report, and identify and estimate quantities of ACM. The summary will be included as an appendix to the laboratory assessment report. Any ACM abatement needed will be identified.

A summary report shall be prepared documenting areas of work, work conducted, waste disposal, observations, photographs, screening information, laboratory analysis, any remediation necessary, any ACM abatement needed, and a certification by an environmental professional. The report shall be provided in electronic format.

Partner will subcontract with the Richmond Group, LLC. (Richmond), to remove the fume hood and casework. The work will be initiated after assessment and confirmation of hazard free conditions. The chemical fume hood, associated casework (including island), and repair of floor penetrations will be performed. The associated plumbing, gas, wastewater, cold/hot water, will be cut and capped. The fume hood ventilation will be cut and capped. The electrical and fire alarm systems servicing the fume hood and island will be cut and secured. Waste will be removed by Richmond.

The contract period of performance is 01/24/2025 – 02/23/2025.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Contract shall be a firm and fixed price.

Provide one-year warranty on all work.

Any changes in the contract shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officers Representative (COR) does not have authorization to modify the contract.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services”

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services”

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Products and Commercial Services”

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services”

· FAR 52.217-9, “Option to Extend the Term of the Contract”

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020), 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023), 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021), 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (FEB 2024), 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021), 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016), 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020), 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020), 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021), 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018), All quoters shall submit the following:

1. Questions: Any questions must be submitted in writing no later than Thursday 23 January 2025 at 3:00 PM EST. Answers to the questions will be posted by the following week.

2. Quote: Offeror shall provide a quote using the Line item 0001 table above. Offerors must also provide all applicable labor rates for the solicited services so they can be compared to the applicable wage determination for compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards.

All quotes shall be sent to the Contract Specialist, Shawn Lawrence at Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov.

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.

The following are the decision factors:

1. Price: Quotes will be compared by price.

1. Technical: The offeror’s quote shall be evaluated to determine if the organization has the experience and capabilities to provide the requested services IAW the Statement of Work in a timely efficient manner.

1. Contractor shall provide specification sheets for proposed equipment and include within the solicitation response.

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.

Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 23 January 2025 at 3:00:00 PM EST. All quotes shall be emailed to Shawn Lawrence at Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Point of Contact: Shawn Lawrence, Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov Effective Date: 03/15/2023 Revision: 01