36C24524Q0110.docx

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

VA Maryland Health Care System Contracting Officer (90C) P.O. Box 1000, Bldg. 101, Room 26 Perry Point MD 21902

POINT OF CONTACT*

Zachary Altner

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Bldg. 17H Avenue G.

Perry Point Maryland

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

See attached RFQ 36C24524Q0110.

This is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

Responses are due by 11/21/2023 at 10:00 A.M. EST.

Email responses to Zachary.Altner@va.gov

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” 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 2023-06.

Note to CO: Obtain the most recent Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) from ACQUISITION.GOV Federal Acquisition Regulation

This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333241.

The FSC/PSC is 7320.

The overall purpose of this requirement is to procure rational combi-ovens for food preparation. This requirement is to replacement of our current convection ovens which are obsolete and are aging (over 12 years old). The ovens are utilized almost continuously during the workday. Should the current model ovens fail to operate properly, food preparation would be severely hampered thus preventing Nutrition & Food Services from providing patient meals.

Supplies/Services

RATIONAL ICC 10 (LM200EE) Full-Size Electric Combi Oven w/ Manual Controls, Steam Generator, 480v RATIONAL ICC 10 (LM200EE) Full-Size Standard Features

· (CE2ERRA.0000259 - E - 480V) iCombi Classic® 10-Full Size Combi Oven

· Electric

· (10) 18" x 26" sheet pan or (20) 12" x 20" steam pan or (10) 2/1 GN pan capacity

· (5) stainless steel grids included

· Intelligent cooking system with (4) assistants; iDensityControl, iCookingSuite, iProductionManager, & iCareSystem

· (6) operating modes

· (5) cooking methods

· (3) manual operating modes

· 85° to 572°F temperature range

· Quick clean

· Care control

· Eco mode

· 6-point core temperature probe

· Retractable hand shower

· Ethernet interface,Wi-Fi enabled

· Includes (1) bucket of Active Green Cleaner & (1) bucket of Care Tabs RATIONAL ICC 10 (LM200EE) Full-Size Specifications

· 480v/60/3-ph

· Weight: 412 lbs

· Width: 42.25"

· Height: 39.9"

· Depth: 38.4"

EA

Statement of Work (SOW) Rational Combi-Oven

Overview: Nutrition & Food Services (120), VAMHCS, is responsible for preparing approximately 915 meals per day for all three VAMHCS sites. The Rational combi-ovens are necessary for food preparation. This requirement is to replacement of our current convection ovens which are obsolete and are aging (over 12 years old). The ovens are utilized almost continuously during the workday. Should the current model ovens fail to operate properly, food preparation would be severely hampered thus preventing Nutrition & Food Services from providing patient meals.

The medical center is seeking an Electric Oven. With the voltage being 480V. The electricity phase used in the room is phase 3.

We are also seeking the Oven be able to accommodate either (10) 18" x 26" sheet pan or (20) 12" x 20" steam pan or (10) 2/1 GN pan capacity.

Purpose: This piece of equipment is essential in food safety and sanitation maintain Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines for food safety.

General Description: The Rational combi-oven is a self-cooking center used in Food Preparation. NFS is requesting one Rational combi-oven instead of the convection ovens we presently have to allow us to function more efficiently.

RATIONAL ICC 10 (LM200EE) Full-Size Electric Combi Oven w/ Manual Controls, Steam Generator, 480v RATIONAL ICC 10 (LM200EE) Full-Size Standard Features

· (CE2ERRA.0000259 - E - 480V) iCombi Classic® 10-Full Size Combi Oven

· Electric

· (10) 18" x 26" sheet pan or (20) 12" x 20" steam pan or (10) 2/1 GN pan capacity

· (5) stainless steel grids included

· Intelligent cooking system with (4) assistants; iDensityControl, iCookingSuite, iProductionManager, & iCareSystem

· (6) operating modes

· (5) cooking methods

· (3) manual operating modes

· 85° to 572°F temperature range

· Quick clean

· Care control

· Eco mode

· 6-point core temperature probe

· Retractable hand shower

· Ethernet interface,Wi-Fi enabled

· Includes (1) bucket of Active Green Cleaner & (1) bucket of Care Tabs RATIONAL ICC 10 (LM200EE) Full-Size Specifications

· 480v/60/3-ph

· Weight: 412 lbs

· Width: 42.25"

· Height: 39.9"

· Depth: 38.4"

Applicable Documents: None.

Requirements: To provide the required equipment as soon as possible at the most reasonable cost to the government.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Bldg. 17H avenue G Perry Point, MD

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 Items”

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

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 Items.” 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 Items” 03/11/2021

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” 03/11/2021

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

All quoters shall submit the following: Please see below information in accordance to FAR 52.212-1(b).

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:

· The Oven must have the capability to roast, steam, bake and boil.

· The Oven must be able to cook 3-6 cooking pans at a single time.

· The Oven must be capable of utilizing dual electric and gas cooking methods.

· The Oven door must be made of glass or plastic and must be transparent.

· The Oven must have a temperature probe.

· The Oven must have an automatic timer.

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

Responses should contain your best terms, conditions and shipping costs.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during pre-award testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

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 11/21/2023 at 10:00 A.M. EST. to Zachary.Altner@va.gov.

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

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers, or revisions are due.

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 Zachary Altner, Contract Specialist, 410-642-2411 x.25262, Zachary.Altner@va.gov

Effective Date: 03/15/2023 Revision: 01