36C24724Q0258_1.docx

SUBJECT*

Vulcan 2GR85MF-1 2 Unit Floor Fryer

GENERAL INFORMATION

VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 7 2957 CLAIRMONT ROAD NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta GA 30329

POINT OF CONTACT*

Michael Barton Michael.barton@va.gov 404-321-6111 x 565517

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” 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 2023-06, December 04, 2023.

This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333241, with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

The FSC/PSC is 7320.

The Central Alabama VHCS is seeking to purchase (1) Vulcan 2GR85MF-1 Natural Gas 170-180 lb. 2 Unit Floor Fryer System.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

SEE PRICE/COST SCHEDULE, STATEMENT OF WORK

Pricing Information:

1. Pricing should be considered FOB DESTINATION.

2. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

3. Quote MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of solicitation.

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

Delivery Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Central Alabama VHCS 215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36109

1. Delivery: 45 Calendar Days ARO

2. Shipping: FOB DESTINATION

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:

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 852.273-75 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources.

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 and reasonable will be selected.

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.

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.

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.

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal is applicable to this acquisition.

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

The Government anticipates awarding a single contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced quote that is technically acceptable and conforms to all solicitation requirements.

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

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

To be considered technically acceptable for award each offeror must provide with their submitted quote/offer:

Meet all requirements in accordance with the Solicitation/SOW/Basis of Award.

Documentation that confirms the company is registered as active and is the required socio-economic category in the System for Award Management (SAM) https://sam.gov/content/home. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) offerors must be verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/ at the time of quote submission. Failure to be verified will result in the offeror’s quote to be deemed non-responsive.

QUOTES/OFFERS: All quotes/offers will be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Michael Barton at Michael.barton@va.gov no later than 11:00 AM EST on January 23, 2024. All quotes/offers submitted must include the Solicitation Number 36C24724Q0258 and Title in the subject line of the email. Quotes/offers received after this date and time will 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, Michael Barton at Michael.barton@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 forty-eight (48) 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 CO. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted.

Contact information Contracting Office Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 7 Atlanta VA Medical Center 2008 Weems Road Tucker, GA 30084

Primary Point of Contact:

Michael Barton Contract Specialist, NCO 7 Michael.barton@va.gov

See attached document: S02-36C24724Q0258-Gas Fryer(s).

Effective Date: 03/15/2023 Revision: 01