36C25022Q0937.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240

POINT OF CONTACT*

Lonnelle Jones lonnelle.jones@va.gov Lonnelle.Jones@va.gov 371-988-1545

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

1700 East 38th St.

Marion IN

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

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 for quote to be requested with no other form of written solicitation to be issued.

This solicitation RFQ-36C250-22-Q-0937 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95/ 01-13-2017. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 311520.

This is a solicitation only pertaining to brand name or equal to item (s). Supply necessary materials and/or parts for 2 Soft Serve Ice Cream Machines per the attached requirements. Materials and parts will be delivered to; VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, 1700 E. 38th St, Marion, IN 46953, FOB destination.

Requirements:

The VA Northern Indiana Health care system has a need for (2) Twist Soft Service/Ice Cream/Yogurt Machines,

Total

Salient Characteristics:

· Must sit on a countertop

· Must have 3 nozzles

· Must have two independent flavor reservoirs that guarantee separation of product and flavors

· Must be able to twist the flavors

· Must be able to serve both soft serve and yogurt products

· Need 11 Quart Capacity per side

· Must have a warranty that includes:

· Parts – minimum 1 year

· Compressor – minimum 5 years

· Evaporator – minimum 5 years

· Air cooled cooling type

· Must be able to serve a minimum of (4) 4 oz servings/minute

· Electrical requirements:

· Volts: 208-230

· Hz: 60

· Phase: 1

· Amps: 30

· Must provide the service to startup and train from an authorized service provider Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

The following additional provisions apply:

52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer unless SAM registered which must be noted in the quote.

52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. The following additional clauses apply: Purchase order (SF 1449) will be awarded to the winning bid with submission of Invoice through Tungsten upon delivery of ALL items listed on spreadsheet.

From the VAAR the following apply:

852.232-72 Electronic submission of payment requests. All invoices must be submitted to Tungsten for payment processing.

Contractor shall provide an authorized distribution letter. The Contractor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized Contractor reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that the OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. The Contractor shall provide new items ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

The PO number must appear on all invoices, packing slips, shipping labels, and/or correspondences to the contracting officer.

Contact: Lonnelle Jones, Contracting Specialist, via email at Lonnelle.jones@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Only written inquires received directly for the offeror are acceptable. All quotes must be received by 8/5/2022 by 5:00pm EST to Lonnelle Jones (lonnelle.jones@va.gov).

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice