S02_-_FBO_-_Boiler_Plant_Technician_-_36C26219Q0260.docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 -- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically FAR Subpart 13.5 – Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items; 852.219-11 VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside; and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01, dated December 20, 2018.

Solicitation # 36C26219Q0260 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award from this solicitation.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561320 – Temporary Help Services, and the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) size standard is $27.5 million for this procurement. This procurement will be issued as a Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

The Government is seeking a Contractor to provide THREE (3) Boiler Technicians to operate a high-pressure steam and chiller plant for 960 hours per each Boiler Technician, for a Base Period of 120 workdays. The boiler technicians will be assigned to the VA West LA Campus. The boiler technicians shall be experienced with all aspects of boiler plant operations to run the equipment safely and effectively as outlined in this request for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS). Contractor shall adhere to all VA directives and policies regarding boiler plant operations, local, state, Federal and all other applicable laws / regulations.

Place of Performance: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) at the following address: 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90073;

Period of Performance: Base Period + 1 Option Period. The Base Period of this requirement will Not to Exceed (120 workdays). If Exercised, Option Period 1 is Not to Exceed (120 workdays).

Provisions / Clauses: The following provisions / clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, FAR – 52.217-9 – Option To Extend the Term of the Contract; and 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Please see the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Basis of Award: See basis of award on Attachment – Boiler Plant Operator (BPO) Qualification Checklist.

Submitting Quotes: Special Standard of Responsibility: The quoter shall provide a valid city of Los Angeles, Unlimited Steam Engineer license for each Boiler Plant Operator who will be performing services under this contract. The quoter shall provide evidence that each Boiler Plant Operator has, at a minimum, five (5) years of specialized experience operating 400 horsepower (HP) boilers.

Quoter(s) are reminded to thoroughly review the attached Statement of Work (SOW) in its entirety and shall submit their quotes using the “Your Company Letterhead. Quoter is advised the Government may be unable to receive other types of electronic files (e.g. compressed or zip files) or files larger than ten (10) megabytes (MB). It is the quoter’s responsibility to ensure all required documents are included and completed as required by this solicitation. Quoter(s) shall submit their quotes to Corey R. Kline via email at corey.kline@va.gov. Ensure to reference solicitation # 36C26219Q0260 – VAGLAHS – BOILER PLANT TECHNICIANS” in the subject line of the email.

Submission Deadline: All quoter(s) shall be received by January 22, 2019 by 4:00 PM PST. Quote(s) received after the prescribed deadline, are considered non-responsive and may not be considered for award.

Questions or Inquiries: All any immediate question(s) or concern(s) please contact Corey R. Kline via phone at 562-766-2270 or email at corey.kline@va.gov.