36C24719Q1042-000.docx

FedBizOpps Presolicitation Notice

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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Presolicitation Notice Rev. March 2010 Turnout Gear 36109-3798 36C24719Q1042 09-10-2019 N 922160 Department of Veterans Affairs Central Alabama Veterans Health Care 215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery AL 36109-3798 Same as Contracting Department of Veterans Affairs Central Alabama Veterans Health Care 2400 Hospitsl Road Tuskegee, AL

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EARNEST.ELLISON@VA.GOV

EARNEST.ELLISON@VA.GOV

EARNEST.ELLISON@VA.GOV

36C247-19-Q-1042, Turn Out Gear If not included with this synopsis, the solicitation should be will posted within 24 hours of this notice. Per FAR 5.203(1) a shorter period for issuance of the solicitation will apply for this acquisition of commercial items.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. All quotes must be received prior to September 10, 2019, 11:00 am, EST A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NAICS code is Fire Protection 922160.

Potential vendors are to complete the attached RFQ document and submit an itemized quote as well as submit sufficient supporting documentation as required. This supporting documentation will be used to determine if the quoted items meet the requirements of the solicitation.

Information about current or previous vendors providing this/these or similar services such as; Contract Information, Vendor Name, Contract Number, Pricing, etc. WILL NOT be provided to potential bidders.

RFQ Response Requirements and Information

1) Only one award will be made to one vendor that can provide all items/services at the LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE.

2) All RFQ responses must include all associated fees such as; Shipping, Delivery, Administration and delivery if required. See Statement of Work and other attachments for more detail if included.

3) All questions must be addressed by email no later than September 6, 2019, 3:30 pm est

4) RFQ Response are due no later than date and time indicated in the synopsis and the solicitation. Telephone calls will not be accepted. All RFQ Responses are to be sent electronically to Earnest.Ellison@va.gov.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING RFQ / SF 1449

a. Please acknowledge whether your firm listed on vendor information as a SMALL BUSINESS in block 17a on the first page of the SF1449/Solicitation.

b. Please confirm that you are offering the EXACT ITEMS/SERVICE/SUPPLIES being requested by the government, please verify and/or state that fact in the on page one (1), block 19 of the SF1449/Solicitation.

c. Information about current or previous vendors providing this/these or similar services such as; Contract Information, Vendor Name, Contract Number, Pricing, etc. WILL NOT be provided to potential bidding vendors

d. Review Statement of Work and Other Attachments, (if applicable), for DETAILED INFORMATION. Any questions must be submitted in writing to Earnest.ellison@va.gov no later than September 6, 2019 by 3:30 pm Est

e. Per the solicitation, your firm should complete the solicitation documents or comply with (FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items, paragraph (b) and email completed document back to this office to Earnest.Ellison@va.gov by due date indicated to be considered for award.

f. Vendor needs to complete and return the following documents:

(1) SF 1449

· Block 12 Discount terms (if applicable)

· Section 17a – Vendor Information to include phone and DUNS numbers. (Disregard code or facility code blocks)

· Section 26 - Total Amount of Bid/Offer

· Section 30a-c – Vendor name, signature and date

(2) Acknowledge any amendments issued: Complete each amendment, SF 30, or complete the acknowledgement of amendments block in the solicitation.

(3) OEM Authorization: Provide documentation showing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or reseller for the proposed equipment.

(4) Complete and return Section B. (Cost/Price Schedule). Prices must include all associated fees such as; Shipping, Delivery, Administration and delivery if required. See Statement of Work and other attachments for more detail if included.

Technically Acceptable Low offer to a Small Business.

If providing an “or equal “clearly indicate in your offer, the product to be provided and provide product information to the Government to demonstrate that the proposed item (s) fully meet the salient characteristics requirements listed in the solicitation to be considered technically acceptable.

Unless the offer clearly indicates that an "or equal" product is being offered, the offeror shall be considered as offering a brand name product referenced in the solicitation.