36C26023Q0009.docx

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items RFQ 36C26023Q0009

GENERAL INFORMATION

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Specialist Nick Price Nicholas.Price@va.gov Not listed

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Puget Sound VA health care system

1660 S Columbian Way

Seattle Washington

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

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 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 2022-07 effective 08/10/2022

This solicitation is set-aside for VIP Verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOBS) all businesses must be VIP Verified at the time of award. Please go to VIP Home · VetBiz Portal (va.gov) to get started.

· The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811212 with a small business size standard of $20,000,000.00

· The FSC/PSC is W074

The Department of Veterans Affairs VA Puget Sound Health Care system is seeking to purchase BRAND NAME RICOH PRINTER AND COPIER SERVICE

THIS IS A BRAND NAME ONLY PROCUREMENT

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

· PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT A STATEMENT OF WORK RFQ 36C26023Q0009 for the full SOW.

· Please see Attachment B for all clauses and provisions related to RFQ 36C26023Q0009

· Please see Attachment C For the Wage Rates

· Please attachment D J and A RFQ 36C26023Q0009 for brand name justification

The purchase order/contract period of performance is roughly 11/10/2022 to 11/09/2023

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Puget Sound VA health care system 1660 S Columbian Way Seattle, WA

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”

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:

· Quote on official company letterhead

· SAM Unique identifier number

· No hand delivered or mailed in quote will be accepted. Quotes will only be accepted via email.

All quotes shall be sent to Nick Price at Nicholas.Price@va.gov

· Please make the subject RFQ 36C26023Q0009

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:

· Price

· Past performance

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

· RFQ 36C26023Q0009 closes at 10/17/2022 17:00 Pacific standard time

· The last day for questions regarding RFQ 36C26023Q0009 is 10/10/2022 at 17:30 Pacific Standard Time. No questions will be answered via the phone.

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 Nick Price Nicholas.Price@va.gov

See attached document: Attachment A STATMENT OF WORK RFQ 36C26023Q0009.

See attached document: Attachment B Clauses and Provisions RFQ 36C26023Q0009.

See attached document: Attachment C Wage Determination RFQ 36C26023Q0009.

See attached document: Attachment D J and A RFQ 36C26023Q0009.

Effective Date: 02/01/2022