36C24822Q1373_1.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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 Aurea Gonzalez Aurea.Gonzalez@va.gov 787-641-7582 Ext. 34954

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

10 Casia St

San Juan PR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06, effective on May 26, 2022.

This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring- Installation Contractor, with a small business size of $16.5 Million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is N041 Installation of Equipment- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 in San Juan, has a requirement for Environmental Control System Remote Controller Display Installation Services at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Detailed specifications and requirements are provided in attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and associated documents. Emphasis is made on the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Detailed instructions regarding this RFQ can be found in this addendum. The addendum can be found in document titled “36C24822Q1373 Attachment C Clauses and Provisions”.

The services are a one-time job to be provided immediately upon award at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The contract period of performance is expected to be from date of award until October 30, 2022. In addition, see Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors, for further details.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) Addenda to this provision is applicable and contain the evaluation criteria and basis for award.

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)(July 2020) (Deviation)

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (November 2021)

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Jan 2022).

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

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Questions regarding this acquisition shall be submitted as a word document via email to Contract Specialist, Aurea Gonzalez at Aurea.Gonzalez@va.gov with Cc to Contracting Officer Israel Rodriguez at Israel.Rodriguez-perez@va.gov no later than July 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM AST.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than August 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM AST to Aurea Gonzalez at Aurea.Gonzalez@va.gov and Cc to Israel Rodriguez at Israel.rodriguez-perez@va.gov.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed above, no telephone inquiries will be accepted.

See attached document: 36C24822Q1373 Attachment A- Price Cost Schedule.

See attached document: 36C24822Q1373 Attachment B Performance Work Statement.

See attached document: 36C24822Q1373 Attachment C - Clauses and Provisions.

See attached document: 36C24822Q1373 Attachment D - Evaluation Criteria.

See attached document: 36C24822Q1373 Attachment E -WAGE DETERMINATION.

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