36C24822Q0132_2.docx

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) VA Caribbean HCS (Admin Bldg) #10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440 San Juan PR 00921-3201

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Elder Vazquez elder.vazquezmelendez@va.gov Email https://www.va.gov/caribbean-health-care/

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

VA Caribbean HCS (Admin Bldg)

#10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440

San Juan PR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

DESCRIPTION

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” 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.

The solicitation number is 36C24822Q0132 issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-01 Effective 12/06/2021. The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

This solicitation is being conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.

This solicitation is set-aside based on an order of priority as established in 38 U.S.C. 8127. TIERED EVALUATIONS INCLUDING SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS: This solicitation is being issued as a tiered evaluation for SDVOSB concerns, or in the alternative, a tiered evaluation for VOSB concerns, or in the alternative, a set-aside for other small business concerns with HUBZone small business concerns and 8(a) participants having priority. If award cannot be made, the solicitation will be cancelled, and the requirement resolicited.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811310, with a small business size standard of $8.M The FSC/PSC is H312.

The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, San Juan Services Team is seeking to purchase non-personal services for Fire Protection Systems Inspection services.

Detailed specifications and requirements are provided in the attached (RFQ) and associated documents.

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:

1. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items (NOV 2021), applies to this acquisition. Addenda to this provision is applicable and contain the evaluation criteria and basis for award. The document is attached.

2. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (NOV 2021), is not applicable to this acquisition. Evaluation and basis for award is contained in the amendment to 52.212-1.

3. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items (NOV 2021), Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items), with its offer or complete their representations online

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items (NOV 2021), applies to the acquisition.

· FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (NOV 2021), applies to this acquisition

Questions Due Date: Wednesday December 29, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Atlantic Standard Time (AST). Offers are due on Friday January 7, 2019 by 10:00 a.m. AST. Prefer method of submittal is via email to: elder.vazquezmelendez@va.gov. Mailing and Physical address is: VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) Contracting Office; Admin Bldg. #440, Suite 456, 10 Casia Street, San Juan PR 00921-3201.

See attached document: S02 - RFQ - Fire Protection System - 36C24822Q0132_1 Final.

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