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Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center Articulating Snow Removal Tractor

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 10 Battle Creek VA Medical Center 5500 Armstrong Rd.

Battle Creek MI 49037

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Jeffrey Rozema jeffrey.rozema@va.gov 269-966-5600 x36450

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center

1500 Weiss Street

Saginaw MI

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 Products and Commercial Services,” 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 2023-06 effective December 4, 2023.

This solicitation is set-aside 100% for small business.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333112 – Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,500 Employees.

The Federal Supply Code (FSC) is 2420 – Tractors, Wheeled.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Procurement Office Central, Network Contracting Office 10, 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037 is seeking to purchase one (1) new articulating snow removal tractor with accessories for the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center located at 1500 Weiss Street, Saginaw, MI 48602.

All interested and qualified companies shall provide quotations for the following. Any delivery/freight charges shall be incorporated into the unit price for the tractor, or not exceed $250.00 if listed as a separate line item.

Supplies/Services

The articulating snow removal tractor being sought is a Ventrac 4520N or equivalent. Ventrac part numbers are as follows:

Ventrac or equivalent articulating snow removal tractors must meet the following requirements:

· Gasoline engine powered

· Single seat operator station

· Minimum of 5 inches of ground clearance to transit sidewalk curbing

· 60- inch maximum width of the power unit, cab, and any attached accessory units for the unit to be used for clearing sidewalks

· Front mounted accessory units required:

· Electric/hydraulic powered sweeper brush, snowblower, and snow blade

· Rear mounted salt spreader unit

· All front mounted accessories must have electric/hydraulic raise and lower function

· Cab enclosure with heat to operate in inclement weather

· Minimum of 5-degree grade slope operation

· All Wheel Drive (AWD)

· External lights to illuminate all areas surrounding unit while operating

· OEM must have a servicing dealer located no more than 75 miles from the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center

· Equipment must be manufactured domestically or subject to a Free Trade Agreement

· All equipment must be readily available for delivery FOB Destination to the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center within 14 days of contract award.

Place of Delivery

Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center 1500 Weiss Street Warehouse Saginaw, MI

All quoters shall submit the following: (1) Price quote which includes all the items listed above, (2) Product information in sufficient detail to show comparability to the Ventrac tractor if quoting other than exact Ventrac items, (3) Time of delivery after receipt of order, and (4) Verification letter designating your company as an authorized distributor if you are not the OEM.

All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer, Jeffrey Rozema, via email at jeffrey.rozema@va.gov.

Award will be based upon lowest price, technically acceptable criteria in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13.

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.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Friday, January 5, 2024 by email at jeffrey.rozema@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 below.

Point of Contact Point of contact for this solicitation is Jeffrey Rozema, Contracting Officer, email: jeffrey.rozema@va.gov.

See attached document: Combined Synopsis Solicitation - Articulating Snow Removal Tractor - Clauses and Provisions.