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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Bus, Patient Shuttle 13212 36C24220Q1222 09-18-2020 11:00

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336211 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 02 1304 Buckley Road Suite 104 Syracuse NY 13212 Denise Edmonds Buffalo VA Medical Center 3495 Bailey Avenue

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https://www.Buffalo.va.gov/ Buffalo VA Medical Center Denise.Edmonds@va.gov Denise Edmonds

(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. Include DUN & Bradstreet number on all quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Buffalo, NY has a request to procure Shuttle Buses.

(ii) The combined synopsis solicitation number is VA242-20-Q-1222. It’s issued as a Request for Quotation.

(iii) This combined synopsis solicitation RFQ and the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89 (7-14-2016).

(iv) The combined synopsis solicitation is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. Offeror shall provide evidence of being an Authorized Reseller (Distributor) for product offered. This can be substantiated with a link to Manufacturer’s web site that supports offeror’s distributorship or other proof from the manufacturer.

The NAICS is 336211 (please include NAICS code if different). Note, Interested Veteran Owned Small Business Quoter must be listed and certified in www.Vetbiz.gov. All vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) www.SAM.gov prior to being considered for Award.

Award will be made as a Firm Fixed Price contract.

(v) FBO destination See attached SOW, includes required salient characteristics.

(vii) Contractor shall deliver all equipment to the Bath VA Medical Center, 76 Veterans Avenue, Bath, NY 14810.

(viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Quoters – Commercial (Oct 2015), applies to this acquisition.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Quoters – Commercial Items:

All provisions and clauses applicable to this solicitation can be viewed in full text using the following web addresses:

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) (b): Period for acceptance of Quote is 60 calendar days.

(c) Responses shall be on all line items.

(ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items (OCT 2014), applies to this acquisition.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government.

(b) Options. NA

(x) 52.212-3 Quoter Representations and Certifications – Commercial items (MAY 2014) applies to this acquisition. Quoters shall provide with their quote a completed copy of their Representations and Certifications per 52.212-1(b)(8). Quoter Representations and Certifications can be accessed electronically at the following web address: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html

(xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (APR 2015) applies to this acquisition.

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Dec 2014)

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010)(41 U.S.C. 3509).

[] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[x] (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) [Reserved] [] (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (JAN 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (JAN 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (10) [Reserved] [] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.

[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the quoter elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its quote) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) [Reserved] [] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

[] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

[] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3).

[] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

[] (iv) Alternate III (OCT 2014) of 52.219-9.

[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[X] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[X] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[X] (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2014) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) (E.O. 11246).

[] (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

[] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[] (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[X] (36)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-13.

[] (37)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[] (38) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[] (39)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (40) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) [X] (41) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (42)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (43) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2013) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (44) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (45) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

[] (46) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (47) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (48) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (49) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (50) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[X] (51) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (52) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (53) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (54)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[] (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495).

[] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2014) (Executive Order 13658).

[] (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

[] (10) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEP 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(End of Clause)

(xiii) Statement regarding any Additional Provisions and Clauses, or other terms and conditions important to the requirement/procurement process consistent with commercial practices: N/A Provisions in full text:

52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (MAR 2015).

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— “Manufactured end product” means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—

(1) FPSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

(b) For statistical purposes only, the quoter shall indicate whether the place of manufacture of the end products it expects to provide in response to this solicitation is predominantly—

(1) [] In the United States (Check this box if the total anticipated price of quoted end products manufactured in the United States exceeds the total anticipated price of quoted end products manufactured outside the United States); or

(2) [] Outside the United States.

(End of provision) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998).

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The quoter is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the quoter and submitted with its quotation or quote. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the quoter may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or quote. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (End of provision) 852.252-70 Solicitation provisions or clauses incorporated by reference (JAN 2008).

The following provisions or clauses incorporated by reference in this solicitation must be completed by the quoter or prospective contractor and submitted with the quotation or quote. Copies of these provisions or clauses are available on the Internet at the web sites provided in the provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, or the clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Copies may also be obtained from the contracting officer.

(End of provision) Provisions incorporated by reference are:

· 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure regarding payments to Influence certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2007);

· 52.204-7 System for award management (JUL 2013)

· 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (NOV 2014)

· 52.203-99 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (DEVIATION) (FEB 2015)

· 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

· 852.203-71 Display of Department of Veterans Affairs hotline poster.

· 852.211-70 SERVICE DATA MANUALS

· 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

· 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLERBLOWER RIGHTS Clauses in Full Text:

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998).

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (End of clause) Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

· 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013)

· 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2015)

· 52.222-20 Contracts for materials, supplies, articles, and equipment exceeding $15,000.00 (MAY 2014);

· 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984);

· 52.232-8 Discounts for prompt payment (FEB 2002);

· 52.243-1 Changes –Fixed Price (AUG 1987);

· 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008);

· 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008);

· 852.246-71 Inspection (JAN 2008)

(xiv) DPAS is N/A

(xv) This RFQ closes 18 September 2020, 11:00am EST submit all quotes by e-mail to Denise.Edmonds@va.gov . Quotes received after the exact time specified in the solicitation are considered late and may be considered if the action would not unduly delay the acquisition or are deemed to be in the best interest of the Government.

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

VA Buffalo as of September 11, 2020

1. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

2. Contract Title: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2 and the VAWNYHS anticipate a new, limited source (brand name) firm fixed procurement action for four (4) Frontrunner Low Floor Busses Mod# 083 manufactured by New England Wheels.

3. Background: The VHA Buffalo Medical center Transportation Department requires four (4) Frontrunner Low Floor Busses, Mod# 083 to replace two aging fleet of current buses that are at/near replacement dates.

4. Scope: The equipment and supplies to be provided are four (4) new Frontrunner low Floor Busses, Model# 083, manufactured by New England Wheels and available through contract

Please see section 5 Salient Characteristics for specific technical details and requirements.

5. Salient Characteristics: Only vehicles that have passed the FTA Altoona test shall be considered (5 year/150,000 mile test). The specific vehicle selected achieved a 91 out of 100 on the evaluation.

· 3 Wheelchairs or up to 11 Passengers + Driver. Low Floor with Wheelchair Accessible Minibus/Flexible Seating. True flat floor (no slope). Front Wheel Drive Minibus with Simple Fold out Ramp. 41.5’ Wide Transit Style Plug door. Air Suspension.

· 50 State Emissions

· 3.6L V6 24V VVT

· Transmission 6- Speed

· Automatic 62TE

· GVWE 9350

· 3.86 Axle Rotation

· Tires LT225/75R16EBSW All Season

· Cloth Bucket Seats

· Daytime Running Lights

· Premium Appearance Group

· Radio Connect AM/FM/CD/BT

· Reverse Camera

· Rear Heat – A/C Prep Package

· Speed Control

· Aluminum Wheels

· Re-enforced Light Weight Composite Body and Domex Lowered Floor Chassis

· Hot Dip Galvanize Rust Proofing

· Wabco Front/Rear Air Suspension

· Wabco Kneeling System

· 3/4" Composite Sub-Floor System

· Altro Slip Resistant Commercial Floor Covering

· Yellow Right Hand Grab Rail at Entry Door

· 41.5" Electric Plug Slide Door w/ Touch Pad

· Window Package-Deluxe Integrated Tint Includes Driver/Pass Emergency Exit Windows

· Exterior Light Package

· LED Interior Light Package

· RT6500 Roof Mounted Evaporator / Condenser Cool only Max Dual Compressor Ducted A/C System

· 445LP Floor Mounted Rear Heat 45,000 BTU's w/ Water Heat Pump

· Intermotive High Idle System

· Emergency Exit Windows

· Reverse Alarm

· 5LB Fire Extinguisher

· First Aid Kit

· Reflective Triangle Kit

· (2) Passenger 3PT Go-ES Rigid Seats (Fabric / Vinyl Level 1)

· Grab Handles on Top of Seats

· Side Facing Freedman Bantam Seats

· Arm Rest for Bantam Seat (side facing)

· Lap Belts for Bantam Seats

· Level 4 Fabric / Color/Design Vinyl (Anti - Microbial)- add per person

· US Arm Rest Left Side

· US Arm Rest Right Side

· Seats with Head rests

· 12" Belt Extender

· 18" Belt Extender

· Spring Loaded Manual Fold Out Aluminum Ramp 34" X 60"

· Q'Straint 8100 Retractable Tie Downs

· Q'Straint Lap and Shoulder Belt

· ADA Priority Seating Decal (ea.)

· Q'Straint Incline Assist/Wheelchair Assist

· Q’ UBE – quick release for rear restraint system

· Additional Slide- N-Click floor mounted Securement Assy for oversized chair or scooter

· Oxygen Tank Holder (Sure-Lok) (2 Bottles)

· Seatbelt Cutter

· Q Straint Storage Pouch

· Yellow Powder Coated Stanchion left Side Entry Door

· Yellow Powder Coated Stanchion Passenger Side Rear with Modesty Panel

· Yellow Powder Coated Stanchion Driver Side Rear Step Up with Modesty Panel

· Padded stanchion in Yellow or Black (Entire bus

· Walker / Storage Rack in Co-Pilot Area

· Floor Drain

· 24" Flat Screen TV w DVD Player

· Enhanced Side View Camera System

6. Warranty: 3 year/50,000 mile limited warrany

7. Evaluation of proposals: Evaluation team will consist of the following:

· Ian Bush, AUS, 716-862-8681, Ian.Bush@va.gov

· Jon Neubauer, AUS, 716-862-6381, Jonathon.Neubauer@va.gov

· Danny Rosado, Transportation Supervisor, 716-862-8834, Danny.Rosado@va.gov

8. Performance Monitoring: Contact with the vendor will continue after the equipment is purchased and delivered to ensure vehicles are operating correctly. The VHA Buffalo Medical Center Transportation Department will ensure all vehicles are delivered with all components/accessories and properly operating as part of the acceptance process. Final acceptance will be provided to the VHA Buffalo Medical Center Acquisition Utilization Specialist Ian bush, 716-862-8681, ian.bush@va.gov by verification of receiving report.

9. Risk Control: N/A

10. Place of Performance: VHA Buffalo Medical Center, 3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

11. Period of Performance: N/A

12. Delivery Schedule: N/A