36C24820Q0342-001.docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 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 36C24820Q0342 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-04, effective 08-07-2019.

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 325412, size standard 1250 employees.

Description of Requirement:

Line Item 1: Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Intravenous (IV) Bags, A list of contract line item number(s) can be found on Attachment B, as supplemented with the Statement of Need (SON) also found at Attachment B.

All deliveries are to be performed and accepted at the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Miami VA Healthcare System, 1201 N.W. 16th Street, Miami, FL 33125. FOB: Origin

The following Provisions applies to this acquisition:

Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items. Offerors must submit their technical and management approach that addresses all requirements pertaining to the required services.

Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items.

Addendum to Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation.

EVALUATION FACTORS: The Government will make a best value determination leading to award with the following price and non-price factors applicability.

Price. Award will be made to the offeror whose price represents the best overall value. Complete Price and Cost schedule.

Technical. Each offeror’s quote shall be evaluated based on the ability to provide prescribed Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) supplies daily to determine if the offeror provides a sound, compliant approach that meets the requirements of the Statement of Need and demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of those requirements and their associated risks. The offer must submit for evaluation: evidence of an automated order entry portal, and evidence that the portal is FIPS 140-2 encrypted.

Delivery Date. Evidence to meet the Government’s delivery timeframe of a minimum of same day delivery after receipt of order.

Past Performance. The contract shall have proof of past performance for 2 or more years. The Government will rely on internal documentation included in the Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) for determining the Past Performance of the offeror.

Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items.

To be eligible for award offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award in accordance with the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items.

Provision 52.216-1, Type of Contract. Firm-fixed-price contract.

The following Clauses applies to this acquisition:

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and no additional addenda to the clause included.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.217-6, Option for Increase Quantity, applies to this acquisition and no additional addenda to the clause included.

The clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services applies to this acquisition and no additional addenda to the clause included.

The clause at 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract applies to this acquisition and no additional addenda to the clause included.

The clause at VAAR 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, applies to this acquisition and no additional addenda to the clause included.

The clause at VAAR 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments, applies to this acquisition and no additional addenda to the clause included.

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating is not applicable.

Any questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted to Jose Delgado no later than January 27, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. EST. via email to jose.delgado3@va.gov. All quotes shall be submitted to Jose Delgado via email to jose.delgado3@va.gov not later than January 30, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. EST.