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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300

Independence OH 44131

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Danielle Bowman Danielle.Bowman@va.gov 216-447-8300

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

10701 East Blvd.

Cleveland OH

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services 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 2023-05.

This solicitation is set-aside for Full and Open competition

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334513 with a small business size standard of 750 employees.

The FSC/PSC is W099.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10 is seeking rental of BZ1 air monitoring devices.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

English

American Power Cord

English

Initial Calibration Gas- AutoReplenish Plus Program includes calibration gas for the term of the iNet Program.

Rental of the above for a period of twelve months. Vendor shall supply all hardware, as well as replacement parts, labor, shipping and handling, training, and access to the iNet® Control SaaS platform; as well as On-Site installation.

The period of performance is twelve months.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

10701 East Blvd.

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 Products and Commercial Services”

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” www.sam.gov registration is required to be complete at time of submission of response.

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 Products and Commercial Services.” 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 Products and Commercial Services” Nov 2023

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services” Feb. 2024

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

[Indicate which FAR clauses listed in FAR 52.212-5 will be applicable, e.g., subparagraph (b)(1), etc.]

[Insert other FAR or VA provisions/procedures/clauses and any other additional contract requirements or terms and conditions (such as contract payment arrangements (e.g. Tungsten OB10) or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for the acquisition consistent with customary commercial practices. Reference VAAR 812.3 regarding Grey Market and Counterfeit Items prescription and clauses.]

All quoters shall submit the following: All responsible sources shall submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

All capability statements and quotes shall be sent to the Contract Specialist at Danielle.Bowman@va.gov

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.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

The following are the decision factors:

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

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.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 8:00am on March 12, 2024 at Danielle.Bowman@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 Danielle Bowman Danielle.Bowman@va.gov 216-447-8300

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice