36C24720Q0285-001.pdf

Solicitation: Relocation & Storage of Mobile MRI

Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

(i) This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed under FAR 13.1, and 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.

(ii) Solicitation# 36C24720Q0285 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) COMBINED SYNOPSIS /

SOLICITATION.

(iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-04, January 15, 2020. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (VAAR). Additionally, 52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements—Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) and 52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements—Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) are incorporated into this solicitation.

(iv) This combined/synopsis solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) in accordance with VAAR 852.219-10. The acquisition will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR 13 to use simplified procedures for commercial items. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is NAICS 238220; Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors; Small Business Size Standard $16.5 million.

Only Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) Vendor Information Pages (VIP) VetVipBiz verified SDVOSB firms are eligible to submit an offer or receive an award of a VA contract that is set-aside for SDVOSB in accordance with VAAR Part 819. A non-verified vendor that submits a bid or proposal will be considered non-responsive and ineligible for award as listing in VIP is not self-correctable as a minor informality as, for example, a listing in SAM. The VIP database will be checked both upon receipt of an offer and prior to award.

(v) N/A

(vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired.

Relocation & Storage of Mobile MRI.

Contractor to provide us with services for the relocation and temporary storage of an Ellis & Watts Mobile Medical Coach containing a GE MRI System in accordance with the attached STAMENT

OF WORK.

Pricing Information:

1. Offer MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of solicitation.

OFFER SUBMISSION: Acceptable offer submission is each CLIN listed separately with individual pricing on standard company quote. Include all requisite supporting documentation identified in this solicitation with your offer.

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point.

Performance Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Ralph H. Johnson VAMC 109 Bee Street Charleston, SC 29401

Period of Performance: Within 30 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed is issued.

(viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, apply to this solicitation with the following addenda, FAR 52.216-18 Ordering; VAAR 852.236-76 Correspondence; VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities; VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers

(ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 applies to this solicitation. The Offeror that submits the offer that meets all the requirements of the solicitation, is responsive and responsible, and has the lowest cumulative price for all items (inclusive of delivery) and the offer is fair market price will be selected.

The Government anticipates awarding a single contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced offer that conforms to all solicitation requirements. For price evaluation purposes, the lowest price acceptable offer will be selected for award.

Award without discussions is contemplated and all offerors are encouraged to submit their best offer with their initial submission.

(x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- System for Award Management (SAM) located at www.sam.gov will be checked to verify ACTIVE registration status and self-certification for the required socio-economic category.

(xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the following addenda; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.237-76 Electronic Invoice Submission.

(xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.219-3, 52.222-19, 52.222.21, 52.222-26, 52.222.35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-1, 52.232-34, 52.222-41, 52.222-44.

(xiii) n/a.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition.

(xv) QUOTES/OFFERS: All quotes/offers will be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Moses Deng at moses.deng2@va.gov no later than 12:00 PM EST on February 26, 2020. All quotes/offers submitted must include the Solicitation# 36C24720Q0246 and Relocation & Storage of Mobile MRI in the subject line of the email. Quotes/offers received after this date and time will be not be considered for award.

To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the contract requirements and/or specifications, submit a written Request for Information (RFI) via email to the Contract Specialist, Moses Deng at moses.deng2@va.gov. RFIs must be specific and in question format. All RFIs submitted shall include the Solicitation Number and Title, Contractor Name, City, State, Telephone, Email Address and the RFI question(s).

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted no later than Twenty-four (24) hours prior to the posted solicitation closing date and time, unless it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contract Specialist. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted.

(xvi) Contact information

Contracting Office Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 7 325 Folly Road, Ste 300 Charleston, SC 29412-2507

Primary Point of Contact:

Moses Deng Contract Specialist, NCO 7 moses.deng2@va.gov mailto:moses.deng2@va.gov