S02 RFQ AMEND (CO) 36C24422Q0425 0003.docx

Solicitation#: 36C24422Q0425 | Disassemble & Remove Dishwasher Coatesville VAMC Questions and Answers

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 4 Services 1 1010 Delafield Rd Pittsburgh PA 15215

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Don Caldwell don.caldwell@va.gov 412-822-1007

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Coatesville VAMC

1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd

Coatesville PA

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Contracting Office Address Services 1 1010 Delafield Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15215-1802 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with Part 13 of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 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. This Solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 36C244-22-Q-0425.

This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-04 effective January 30, 2022 and the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR). The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

This Solicitation is set-aside for small business. The NAICS Code is 238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors. The business size standard is $16.5 million. The PSC code is S299 – Housekeeping - Other.

The Pittsburgh, PA Contracting Office is seeking to purchase services for Disassemble & Remove Dishwashing Machine, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Coatesville, PA. The Statement of Work (SOW) is enclosed.

Service Contract Act Wage Determinations applies to this acquisition and will be incorporated into the resulting contract. A copy of the Wage Determination is included with this solicitation as Attachment 1.

This is a new procurement. It does not replace an existing contract. No prior contract information exists.

Complete instructions for submitting a response to this solicitation and applicable provisions and clauses are enclosed. All offerors are advised to pay careful attention to the quote submission instructions as there are very specific instructions as what is required to be provided.

The applicable line item/CLIN is enclosed.

The contract period of performance (POP) will begin as described in the Statement of Work.

Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form 1449.

NOTE: To receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Registration may be done online at: www.acquisition.gov or www.sam.gov.

Contractors are advised that any and all questions concerning this solicitation must be sent in writing to the Contracting Office at NCO 4, Pittsburgh, PA. No questions will be answered after 03/11/2022 at 10:00AM EST. Questions may be sent via email to Don Caldwell at don.caldwell@va.gov.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Don Caldwell at don.caldwell@va.gov.

Point of Contact:

Don Caldwell Contract Specialist | Services 1 (Physical Plant Support Services) Department of Veterans Affairs | Regional Procurement Office East | Network Contracting Office 4 Phone: (412) 822-1007 1010 Delafield Rd. | Bldg. 32, Suite 1A113 | Pittsburgh, PA 15215 don.caldwell@va.gov NCO4 Customer Center Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) None 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Services 1 1010 Delafield Rd Pittsburgh PA 15215 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Services 1 1010 Delafield Rd Pittsburgh PA 15215 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24422Q0425 03-08-2022

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

X The purpose of Amendment 0003 to 36C24422Q0425 is as follows:

1. Include S06 Questions and Answers document.

2. Adjust Quote Submission Instructions & Evaluation

For clarification purposes, this Solicitation is set-aside for SDVOSB and is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable

CS: Don Caldwell | don.caldwell@va.gov | 412-822-1007 Renee Kale Contracting Officer Page 1 of Page 1 of

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Contracting Office Address Services 1 1010 Delafield Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15215-1802 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with Part 13 of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 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. This Solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 36C244-22-Q-0425.

This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-04 effective January 30, 2022 and the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR). The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

This Solicitation is set-aside for small business. The NAICS Code is 238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors. The business size standard is $16.5 million. The PSC code is S299 – Housekeeping - Other.

The Pittsburgh, PA Contracting Office is seeking to purchase services for Disassemble & Remove Dishwashing Machine, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Coatesville, PA. The Statement of Work (SOW) is enclosed.

Service Contract Act Wage Determinations applies to this acquisition and will be incorporated into the resulting contract. A copy of the Wage Determination is included with this solicitation as Attachment 1.

This is a new procurement. It does not replace an existing contract. No prior contract information exists.

Complete instructions for submitting a response to this solicitation and applicable provisions and clauses are enclosed. All offerors are advised to pay careful attention to the quote submission instructions as there are very specific instructions as what is required to be provided.

The applicable line item/CLIN is enclosed.

The contract period of performance (POP) will begin as described in the Statement of Work.

Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form 1449.

NOTE: To receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Registration may be done online at: www.acquisition.gov or www.sam.gov.

Contractors are advised that any and all questions concerning this solicitation must be sent in writing to the Contracting Office at NCO 4, Pittsburgh, PA. No questions will be answered after 03/11/2022 at 10:00AM EST. Questions may be sent via email to Don Caldwell at don.caldwell@va.gov.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Don Caldwell at don.caldwell@va.gov.

Point of Contact:

Don Caldwell Contract Specialist | Services 1 (Physical Plant Support Services) Department of Veterans Affairs | Regional Procurement Office East | Network Contracting Office 4 Phone: (412) 822-1007 1010 Delafield Rd. | Bldg. 32, Suite 1A113 | Pittsburgh, PA 15215 don.caldwell@va.gov NCO4 Customer Center ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

Addenda to 52.212-1:

Reference word “offer”: delete “offer” and insert “quote” in its place.

Reference word “offeror”: delete “offeror” and insert “vendor” in its place.

Reference paragraph (c) period for acceptance of quotes: delete “30 calendar days” and insert “60 calendar days” in its place.

The following paragraphs are hereby deleted from this provision: (d) product samples, (e) multiple offers, and (h) multiple awards.

I. Quote Submission Instructions:

A. Failure to follow the instructions below may result in elimination from award consideration or a non-responsive determination.

1) Quotes shall be submitted via email.

2) All quotes shall include one (1) separate electronic copy of each of the Section listed below. The Sections must be clearly identified as described below (either as the title of the document or on the actual document).

3) No price information shall be included in the technical section. If pricing information is found in the technical section, the quote may automatically be considered non-responsive and not evaluated.

B. Section I Administrative/Regulatory Page limit: None. Please be advised that this Section is not sent for technical evaluation.

1) Completed certifications and representations located at FAR 52.212-3, or an indication that said certifications and representations are current and located in the SAM database. Signed acknowledgements of amendments (SF30). Applicable only if any amendments are issued against this solicitation. If exception to 52.222-41 applies in accordance with 52.204-8(c)(2)(v) or 52.212-3(k)(1) or 52.204-8(c)(2)(vi) or 52.212-3(k)(2) response shall include the certification as to which exception is applicable and why.

2) Vendors are advised that the requirements of 13 CFR § 125.6 may be applicable to this solicitation and shall respond accordingly. The vendor shall include a narrative regarding subcontractors and a detailed description of how the offeror plans to adhere to the requirements of 13 CFR § 125.6. This narrative shall describe what tasks the prime will perform and what tasks the subcontractors will perform. The response shall also provide the subcontractor’s business name and DUNS. If the offeror does not plan to use subcontractors, they need to respond accordingly. Failure to provide the requested information regarding 13 CFR 125.6 may result in a non-responsive determination.

3) In accordance with FAR 4.1102 and FAR 52.204-7 (b)(1) offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of quote submission and at time of award. Registration may be done online at: www.acquisition.gov or www.sam.gov.

4) Submit completed 852.219-77. Failure to submit this clause completed will automatically result in a non-responsive determination.

C. Section II Technical Please Note this section is not sent for Technical Evaluation. Page limit: 5 pages including any coversheets and table of contents. Page count will exclude certifications.

1) Vendors shall provide a detailed narrative which fully demonstrates how the offeror intends to meet the requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW).

D. Section III Redacted Technical Redacted copy of Section II. Page limit: 5 pages including any coversheets or table of contents. Page count will exclude certifications.

The redacted copy is the document that will be sent to the technical evaluators for the technical evaluation. The redaction should mirror Section C but it will eliminate any identifying data. The purpose of the redaction is an attempt to hold an unbiased evaluation.

E. Section IV Price No page limit. Please note, this section is not sent to the technical evaluators.

II. 52.212-2 - Evaluation of Quotations Offers IAW FAR 13.106-2.

The Government intends to issue a single purchase order in response to this solicitation.

Quotes will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis.

Yes. Please see the below photos.

All quotes must be received by 16 MAR 2022 at 10:00 AM EST to be considered for award.

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