36C24818Q0391-001.docx

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, 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.

Solicitation number 36C24818Q0391 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-97/01-24-2018. Interested contractors may contact Christopher Brailer at 352-381-5730; emailed RFIs are preferred. Responses should be sent to christopher.brailer@va.gov.

To receive a government award, the offeror must be currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Offerors are encouraged to go to the SAM database www.sam.gov and start the registration process as soon as possible to avoid possible delays should the contractor be selected as a prospective awardee. Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) must also be current to qualify to receive a contract award.

NAICS and Set-aside: The NAICS is 811219 and the small business size standard is $20.5 million. This procurement is set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Any firm that is not considered a small business under this NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice.

Contract Type: The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price award with a Base Year and 4 Option Years.

Award will be made to lowest price quote which conforms to the requirements within this solicitation and represents the best value to the government.

Qualifications/Certifications: The contractor shall be qualified and have the required levels of professional and technical experience to perform the work. The contractor on site and all individuals working on the project site must have taken the OSHA certified 10-hour construction safety course.

The Service Contact Act, Wage Determination number 2005-4537, Rev. 5, Date 1/10/2018 is applicable to this contract. For further details, access the relevant wage determination at www.wdol.gov.

Description of Services: This contract is to provide preventative maintenance and inspection of patient lifts at the Malcom Randall VAMC, Gainesville FL (see Statement of Work) Payment: CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: Effective January 1, 1999 all payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- Other than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332).

Designation of Contracting Officer’s Representative: A VA representative of the Contracting Officer will be designated to represent the Contracting Officer in furnishing technical guidance and advice regarding the work being performed under this contract. The foregoing is not to be construed as authorization to interpret or furnish advice and information to the Contractor relative to the financial or legal aspects of the contract. Enforcement of these segments is vested in and is the responsibility of the Contracting Officer.

Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7- Central Contractor Registration; 52.212-1-Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items including subparagraphs: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-3, Convict Labor ; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities ; 52.222-26 – Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans ; 52.222-36 – Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons ; 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving ; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases ; 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration; 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards; 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment; 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order and 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin; 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. The following VAAR clauses apply: VAAR 853.203-70, Commercial Advertising; VAAR 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside; and VAAR 852.237-70, Contractor Responsibilities. VAAR 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside is incorporated by reference. Prospective quoters by submitting a quote certify that at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

Submitting Quote: Contractor shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include price and quantity of each labor category proposed, price of all anticipate indirect costs, and total price (Please use attached SCHEDULE for unit and total price); any offered discounts; name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; terms of any express warranty; completed copy of 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, and ORCA document. Interested contractors must submit a copy of any relevant certifications and licenses along with their quote. Contractors may submit up to 3 references for contracts of similar scope that the contractor has performed.

Quotes must be received March 16, 2018 by 1300 EST. All quotes must be e-mailed referencing 36C24818Q0391 to christopher.brailer@va.gov; Quotes received after the exact time specified in the solicitation are considered late and may be considered if the action would not unduly delay the acquisition. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing (email is preferred). Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation must request it via e-mail to the Contracting Officer: Christopher Brailer (christopher.brailer@va.gov) or by phone at 352-381-5730 no later than: close of business on March 12, 2018.