36C25924Q0651 0001_1.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

1st Avenue No. of 22nd St

Building 37, Door 14

Hines Illinois

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

RFQ 36C25924Q0651 Amendment 0001 hereby incorporates the following information requested:

1. What is the preferred method of quotation submittal for this solicitation? Per FAR 52.212.1, an SF 1449 is mentioned as an option for submittal as well as letterhead stationery, however, the referenced solicitation doesn’t have a specified format. Please advise.

0. Submission of quote shall include the following volumes: (I) - Technical capability or quality of the item offered to meet the Government’s requirement per SOW; (II) - Completion of Attachment - VAAR Clause 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting-Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products (DEVIATION); and (III) Price

Volume I - Technical capability or quality of the item offered to meet the Government requirement The offeror shall submit specifications, cut sheets, or brochures confirming the offer, meets or exceeds the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation. The product(s) quoted must meet all requirements listed in the SOW.

Volume II - Completion of “Attachment - VAAR Clause 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting-Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products (DEVIATION) The offeror shall complete the “Attachment - VAAR Clause 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting-Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products and submit as part of the quote.

Volume III – Price Price - The offeror shall complete the following pricing schedule labeled “Design List of Line Items.” The pricing schedule can also be found on pages 3-6 on the SOW.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)

2. Is there a template the government has generated that is specifically designed for the volumes 1, 2 & 3 referenced in the solicitation?

There is no government created template that has been specifically designed for volumes 1 and 2. Volume 3 shall be completed per the table provided in “Design List of Line Items.” The pricing schedule can also be found on pages 3-6 on the SOW.

3. What is the page limit for each volume referenced to be submitted?

There is not a page limit.

4. What is the current acceptable formula used by the government to calculate inflation for the promotional items provided?

There is no formula used by the government to calculate inflation for the promotional items provided.

The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line-item prices, including all options. The Government may use various price analysis techniques and procedures to make a price reasonableness determination. Offers that do not meet or exceed the technical capability or quality of the item offered to the Government requirement shall not be selected regardless of price.

1. Will the delivery schedule consist of shipments monthly, quarterly or other. Will there be inside delivery or dock? On the item Adonized carabiners the only way to print these is laser engraved not printed. Please advise of imprint method.

Delivery schedule requirements can be found on page 9 of the SOW. Bullet 12 states the following:

“12) Delivery Schedule.

By the end of the second month of the contract, the contractor and government shall have finalized the design of all products. By the end of the fourth month, at least 50% of the items will have been shipped. Shipment of items earlier in the contract is preferred by the government.”

There is a delivery dock at Hines warehouse.

Laser engravement is acceptable for carabiners.

1. A: Are there any restrictions to where the items included in this request are produced and decorated?

These two FAR clauses are applicable and were included in the solicitation:

1. Can we revise pricing for subsequent calendar years during those calendar years?

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS:

“Factor 3. Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line-item prices, including all options. The Government may use various price analysis techniques and procedures to make a price reasonableness determination. Offers that do not meet or exceed the technical capability or quality of the item offered to the Government requirement shall not be selected regardless of price.”

1. Are there any restrictions on a teaming agreement with a non-SDVOSB?

The terms and conditions of the attached VAAR 852.219-76 must be met. If any of these conditions cannot be met, then we will not be able to consider the entity’s submission for evaluation. FAR 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) also applies and must be met. Both of these terms were included when the solicitation was posted.

The Submission Deadline for RFQ 36C25924Q0651 will be Tuesday 8/20/24 at 9:00 A.M Mountain Time. Quotes are to be provided to Devin.Reichert@va.gov.

NO FURTHER QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

See attached document: FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate.

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