36C24818Q0514-001.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 36C24818Q0514 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, effective January 24, 2017.

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 541620 and the small business size standard is $15M. This procurement is set aside 100% for SB.

Contract Type: The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price award.

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

Description of Services: Dental Water Line Testing for the VA Medical Centers and facilities/locations listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

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 CONTRACT 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; 52.212-2 Evaluations – Commercial Items (Addendum); 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; 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting; 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. The contract will incorporate FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services and 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

The following VAAR clauses apply: VAAR 853.203-70 Commercial Advertising; 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside; 852.219-11 VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside; 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities.

Clarification Questions: Submit all clarification questions concerning this solicitation in writing via E-Mail to Todd Pappas, todd.pappas@va.gov, (352)381-5702. Questions must be submitted by 10:00 AM EST, March 30, 2018. After this date, the VA does not guarantee that a response will be given.

Submitting Quote: Quotes must be received by 10:00 AM EST, Apr 6, 2018. All quotes must be submitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer. Offers 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. Interested contractors must also submit a copy of any relevant documents, certifications and licenses along with their quote, as described in the Evaluation Criteria Factors.

DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTES: The government is in no way obligated to do business with or award a contract to any firm or its affiliates, or otherwise pay for the information provided in this synopsis. This Request for Quote is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract nor will the Government pay for any information provided; no basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Request for Quote or use of any information provided. Failure to submit information in sufficient detail may result in considering a company as non-responsive and may influence competition and set-aside decisions. Regardless of the information obtained, the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as deemed appropriated for this requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

List of Attachments:

A - Price/Cost Schedule B - Performance Work Statement C - 52.212-2 Evaluations – Commercial Items (Addendum)