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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Devin Reichert Devin.Reichert@va.gov

(303) 712-5709

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Rocky Mountain VA Medical Center

1700 N Wheeling St

Aurora, CO 80045

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Graphic Design/Screen Printing Promotional Items for Rocky Mountain VA Medical Center Suicide Prevention

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT INQUIRY

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19, Rocky Mountain Acquisition Center (RMAC) is seeking information and sources that can provide National Veterans Financial Resource Center (FINVET) Promotional Items Materials for the Rocky Mountain VA Medical Center, 1700 N Wheeling St. Aurora, CO 80045.

The contractor shall work directly with RM MIRECC staff to design and produce promotional products for distribution to VA and community providers/agencies serving Veterans. Existing FINVET brand identity graphics shall be used for this work. No new branding shall occur. The contractor shall rely on the expertise of the RM MIRECC team to approve all promotional materials. The contractor shall produce all content and manage all promotional accounts, budgeting, and payment. The contractor shall provide the RM MIRECC with the following materials:

Item Name: Satin Pens

· Item image example:

· Description: Imprinted Satin Pen. The black ink is dark and legible. Each pen is fitted with a thick rubber grip.

· Imprint information: White imprint for black pens. Black imprint on silver pens. Imprint area is 1.25" W x 0.5" H.

· Material: ABS Plastic. Pens should come in silver and green or black and green.

· Product Size: 5.5" H.

· Packaging: Standard pack boxes of 100 pens packaged together in shipping box.

Item Name: Adhesive Sticky Notes

· Item image example:

· Description: At least 25 sticky sheets per notepad with lines for writing. Tear off binding and sticks to a variety of surfaces.

· Imprint information: Imprint located at the top of the paper.

· Material: White paper with black lines.

· Product Size: 4" W x 6" H

· Packaging: Standard packs should be bundled into packs of 20 together into shipping boxes.

Item Name: Notepads

· Item image example:

· Description: Spiral-bound notepad with lined paper. At least 50 sheets per notepad.

· Imprint information: 2.71" W x 4.53" H on front cover.

· Material: Paper.

· Product Size: 5" W x 3" H

· Packaging: Standard packs of 20 notepads will be packaged together into shipping box.

Item Name: Canvas Grocery bag

· Item image example:

· Description: Grocery tote bag with green colored handles.

· Imprint information: 7" W x 9" H in black writing.

· Material: 5 oz. cotton canvas with green bag handles.

· Product Size: Main Product: 5" Deep x 10" W x 14" H; Handles: 20" H

· Packaging: Standard packs of 20 tote bags will be packaged together into shipping box.

Item Name: Magnetic Clip

· Item image example:

· Description: Durable Rubber Grip Magnetic Clip. Clip will have ribbed plastic “teeth” on the inside of the clip. Imprint on one side and on the opposite side of the clip a strong button magnet meant to adhere to metal surfaces such as filing cabinets or refrigerator doors.

· Imprint information: White Imprint. Imprint Area: 0.875" H x 1.5" W

· Material: Black rubber on red plastic with durable metal mechanisms. Red is to be as close to PMS 1797 as possible.

· Product Size: 1 3/4''H x 1 1/4''W x 3 1/2''D

· Packaging: Each magnetic clip will be individually boxes, and standard packs of 20 items will be packed together into shipping boxes.

Item Name: Anodized Carabiners

· Item image example:

· Description: A carabiner clip made of aluminum alloy. Colors can be green, gold, and/or black. Carabiner is attached to web strap and a keychain.

· Imprint information: White imprint color. Imprint area is 1.69" W x 0.13" H on one side.

· Material: Cloth color to match PMS 541 as close as possible, high-quality canvas or plastic that utilizes recycled materials.

· Product Size: Main Product: 0.25" Deep x 5.63" W x 1.63" H; Carabiner: 3.19" W

· Packaging: Standard packs should be bundled into packs of 20 together into shipping boxes.

The NAICS code is 541430 – Graphic Design Services and Small Business Size Standard is $15 million.

The information submitted shall contain the company’s business size status. This is a request for information and sources only, which may or may not lead to a future solicitation! This is not a request for proposal (RFP). No questions will be answered. The VA will not pay for any information received resulting from this, sources sought notice. Requests for copies of a solicitation shall not be honored or acknowledged. Information should be forwarded to the Contract Specialist. If your organization can provide these services and is interested in this opportunity, please respond to Devin Reichert, Contract Specialist, via e-mail at Devin.Reichert@va.gov and NCO19LAB@va.gov with a statement describing your capabilities. The capability statement shall include a point of contact, complete mailing address, telephone number, email address and state the company’s business size status. Please fill in and return the contractor information below. The deadline for this information is 9 AM Mountain Time, on Monday, July 15, 2024.

In response to this announcement, please provide the information below:

Company Name:

Address:

UEI (Unique Entity ID) Number:

Contact Name:

Phone No.:

Email:

Business Size Information - Select all that applies:

· Small Business

· Emerging Small Business

· Small Disadvantaged Business

· Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act

· HUBZone

· Woman Owned

· Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small

· Veteran Owned Small Business

· Large Business

FSS/GSA Contract Number:

Effective Date/ Expiration Date:

852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction:

Yes No

852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products:

Yes No

852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction.

As prescribed in 819.7011(b), insert the following clause:

VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Contracting Officer check the appropriate box below based on the predominant NAICS code assigned to the instant acquisition as set forth in FAR 19.102.]

(i) [ ] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [ ] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [ ] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification:

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: ________________________________________ Printed Title of Signee: _________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Company Name and Address: ______________________________________ (End of clause)

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