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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

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

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Israel Rodriguez israel.rodriguez-perez@va.gov Office: 787-641-7582-134951, Mobile 939-244-4664

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

VA Caribbean HCS (Admin Bldg)

#10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440

San Juan PR

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 36C24822Q0773 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The incorporated provisions and clauses in this document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01, effective on 12-30-2022.

This solicitation will be competed unrestricted. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811310. The PSC is J035.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office -8 located at: VA Caribbean Health System (VACHS), 10 Casia Street, Admin Building Suite 4M440, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00921 is seeking services to provide Project management service and media production for the Whole Health Innovations Grant.

Detailed specifications and requirements are provided in the attached Performance Wok Statement (PWS) Instructions to Quoters, Price/Cost Schedule, Clauses and Provisions.

The contract period of performance is expected to be from April 1, 2023 or date of award if later until March 30, 2024 plus four one-year option periods. In addition FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, is incorporated into this requirement.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: VA Caribbean Healthcare System. 10 Casia Street, San Juan; PR 00921-3201.

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:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (Nov 2021)

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (Dec 2022)

Note of requirement at Submission: Registration at www.sam.gov is required to be complete with an active record with quote submission.

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ 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:

1. FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (Dec 2022)

2. FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Dec 2022)

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. Options will be evaluated at time of award.

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 submission shall be received not later than 8:00 AM AST on March 17, 2023, at Israel.rodriguez-perez@va.gov

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 9:00 AM AST on March 24, 2023, 2022, at Israel.rodriguez-perez@va.gov.

The quoter shall submit a PDF version of the quote to the Government. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Omission of any one item MAY result in a quoter package being deemed not technically acceptable.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Point of Contact Contracting Officer, (787 )641-7582 Ext. 34972/ (939) 244-4664 and email Israel.rodriguez-perez@va.gov

See attached document: S02 CS Att B Price Cost Sche Sol 36C24823Q0773 FY23 Oxygent Tank PM Services.

See attached document: S02 CS Att A PWS Sol 36C24823Q0773 FY23 Oxygent Tank PM Services.

See attached document: S02 CS Att C Clause Provision and WG Info Sol 36C24823Q0773 FY23 Oxygent Tank PM Services.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice