36C26222Q0088.docx

SUBJECT*

Pallet Rack System

GENERAL INFORMATION

NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting

335 E Germann Rd Ste 301 Gilbert AZ 85297

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Specialist Nick Price Nicholas.Price@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Northern Arizona VA Health Care System

500 AZ 89

Prescott Arizona

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 2021-07

This solicitation is a total small business set aside.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 337215 with a small business size standard of 500 employees The FSC/PSC is 7125

If your business has never worked out with the Department of Veterans Affairs before, please out “ATTACHMENT B Vendor FMS paperwork” FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DELAY OF AWARD.

The Northern Arizona VA Health Care system seeking to purchase Pallet Racking System with installation

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies

Salient Characteristics

· 336 Pallet Positions, each supporting at least 3500 pounds

· Rolled formed “Tear Drop” style Uprights & Beams

· 6 Rows/3 Pair back-to-back fully supported

· 7 Bay openings per Row

· 12 – 26-Foot-High end Uprights (Cantilever Design)

· 36 – 22-Foot-High end Uprights (Cantilever Design)

· 4 Locations per Bay (Floor and 3 Shelves)

· Shelves Dimensions – 4 Feet Deep x 8.5 feet Width, Accommodate 2 Standard Sized Pallets (40 x 48 inches) with max material stack height of 72 inches

· 6 Cross Bar Supports per Shelf

· Row Separation must allow maneuvering area for Crown Model RR 5725-45 Reach truck

· There will be no overhang

· Racking system will be secured to concrete warehouse floor slab

· Manufacturer shall be a member of the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) and have a R-Mark certification

· Proposals will comply with approved American Nation Standard MH16.1, Specifications for the Design, Testing and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks

· Welding; Qualify procedures and personnel according to ASW D1.1, “Structural Welding Code-Steel”

· All rack components shall be roll formed, structural steel shapes

· Upright frames shall be fully welded

· End isle guards to protect bottom corners of racking

· Welded Pallet Stop Beams installed at interior end of rails to prevent pallets from being pushed off back shelf rails, required

· All rack components shall be protected with high quality, shop-applied, baked on powder coated finish. The following component colors apply.

· Uprights – Green

· Shelf Beams – Orange

· End Isle Guards – Yellow

· Step Beams

· Pallet Stop Beams

· Cross Bar Pallet Supports

· Row Spacers (tie back-to-back uprights together for rigidity)

· Leveling Shims (upright installation)

· End Isle Guards (protect end uprights from MHE)

· Floor Wedge Anchors (for Uprights)

· Floor Wedge Anchors for End Isle Guards)

· TEK Screws (for Cross Bar Supports)

Please see “attachment C Drawings” for drawings of the area

A site visit is highly recommended the ONLY day of the site visit is 11/16/2021 at 1:00 PM MST

THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE SITE VISIT IS 11/12/2021 at 5:30 PM PST PLEASE CONTACT NICK PRICE AT NICHOLAS.PRICE@va.gov to register for the site visit

NO QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SOLICIATION WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE SITE VISIT.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

500 AZ-89

Prescott, AZ

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 ( October 2018)

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Sept 2021)

Please see “attachment A “for all clauses and provisions related to this solicitation

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

All quoters shall submit the following: Quotes, designs, and brochures

All quotes shall be sent to:

Nick Price at Nicholas.Price@va.gov

Please have all emails with the subject: RFQ 36C26222Q0088

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13.

The following are the decision factors:

· Price

· Meeting all requested salient characteristics

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

· The closing date for RFQ 36C26222Q0088 is December 3, 2021 5:30 PM Mountain Standard time

· The last day for questions is November 22, 2021 5:30 PM Mountain Standard Time. NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED VIA THE PHONE AND ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WILL BE POSTED VIA AN AMENEDMENT FOR TRANSPARANCEY.

· Please label all emails with the Subject: RFQ 36C26222Q0088

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 W Price Nicholas.Price@va.gov

See attached document: Attachment A 36C26222Q0088 clauses and provisions.

See attached document: Attachment B Vendor Paperwork.

See attached document: Attachment c drawings.

VHAPM Part 813.106 SAP: Soliciting Competition & Evaluation of Quotations SOP Page 8 of 8 Original Date: 10/12/17 Revision 04 Date: 06/10/20