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Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items

GENERAL INFORMATION

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

PO BOX 69004

ALEXANDRIA LA 71306-9004

POINT OF CONTACT*

Shannon L. West shannon.west1@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

MICHAEL E DEBAKEY VA MEDICAL CENTER

2002 HOLCOMBE BLVD

HOUSTON TX

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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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 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: 2021-06, 6-10-2021.

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

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112, with a small business size standard of 1,000. The FSC/PSC is 6515.

1.1. The NCO 16 is seeking a source to furnish including but not limited to all labor, materials, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, and supervision to provide the Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC), at 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77030 with New Orthopedic Surgery Trays/Equipment. The Contractor shall provide all necessary training to the designated VA employees on how to use the equipment after receipt if needed. The equipment, all of its accessories, and supplies that come with the equipment shall be brand new. The equipment, all necessary services related to removal, setup, and training services are hereinafter collectively referred as “Deliverables”. All Deliverables shall be delivered based on an agreed schedule of work after award, preferably within 30 days and as free on board (FOB) destination. The contractor must be an authorized Distributor with letter of authorization.

1.2. See attached Statement of Work

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

See Attachment 1 Statement of Work (SOW)

The contractor shall complete the work required under this SOW within 30 days ARO.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: 2002 Holcombe Blvd Houston, TX

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 Items

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” 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 Items.” 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 Items” FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

All quoters shall submit the following: Price Proposal

All quotes shall be sent to the email of shannon.west1@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.

The following are the decision factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)

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."

Submission of your response shall be received not later than July 15, 2021 at 10:00am CST to shannon.west1@va.gov hand delivery will not be accepted.

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 Shannon L. West, Contract Specialist Shannon.west1@va.gov

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT.

VHAPM Part 813.106 SAP: Soliciting Competition & Evaluation of Quotations SOP Page 7 of 7 Original Date: 10/12/17 Revision 04 Date: 06/10/20