36C26222Q0365.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

POINT OF CONTACT*

Ositadima Ndubizu ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

500 Highway 89 North

Prescott AZ

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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DESCRIPTION

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

1.a. Project Title: Purchase 2 Bobcat Tractors 1.b. Description: VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System is seeking to purchase two Bobcat 5600 with different attachments.

1.c. Project Location: VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System, 500 Highway 89 North, Prescott, AZ 86313 1.d. Solicitation Type - Number: Request for Quotes (RFQ) - 36C26222Q0365.

1.e. Set Aside: This solicitation is issued as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside.

1.f. Applicable NAICS code: 333924, Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing.

1.g. Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees 1.h. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price 1.i. Period of Performance: Base + 4 options 1.j. Request for Information (RFI) should be submitted via email no later than 1pm PST Friday February 4th, 2022 to Ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov

2. Statement of Work

2.1. Objective. VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System is seeking to purchase two Bobcat 5600 with different attachments.

2.2. Background. The reason for staying with Bobcat 5600 that is ideal for preparing rough grade, moving material around the job site, pushing silage or manure, or cutting or clearing ditches, as well as moving snow. We also have a lot of attachments for this equipment, and it would not be cost effective to replace the attachments with a new system.

2.3. Scope. The equipment must meet or exceed the following capabilities/specifications and be able to be attached to the Bobcat 5600. Any model or brand proposed must be compatible with all Bobcat 5600 attachments, parts and accessories. The equipment must include the following:

1. Power Steering with Tilt Steering Wheel

2. Radiator Screen

3. Rear Receiver Hitch

4. Seat Belts, Shoulder Harness

5. Spark Arrestor Muffler

6. Suspension, 4-wheel independent

7. Tires: 27 x 10.5-15 (8 ply), Lug Tread

8. Tool cat Interlock Control System (TICS)

9. Two-Speed Transmission

10. Adjustable Vinyl Seats

11. All-Wheel Steer

12. Automatically Activated Glow Plugs

13. Auxiliary Hydraulics

14. Variable Flow with dual direction detent

15. Bob-Tach

16. Boom Float

17. Cargo Box Support

18. Cruise Control

19. Deluxe Operator Canopy includes:

i. Front Window, Rear Window, with Front Wipers, and Electrical Power Port

ii. Lower Engine Guard

iii. Limited Slip Transaxle

iv. Engine and Hydraulic Monitor with Shutdown

v. Front Work Lights

vi. Full-time Four-Wheel Drive

vii. Horsepower Management

viii. Roll Overprotective Structure (ROPS).

ix. Meets Requirements of SAE-J1040 & ISO 3471

x. Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS).

xi. Meets Requirements of SAE-J1043 & ISO3449,

xii. Dome Light

xiii. Hydraulic Dump Box

xiv. Instrumentation:

xv. Hour meter, Job Hours, Speedometer,

xvi. Tachometer, Fuel Gauge, Engine

xvii. Temperature Gauge, and Warning Lights

xviii. Joystick, Manually Controlled with Lift Arm Float

xix. Parking Brake, automatic

20. Cab Enclosure with Heater & Air Conditioning

21. High Flow Package

22. 29 X 10.5 Trac Tire

23. Attachment Control

24. Power Bob-Tach

WARRANTY REQUIRMENTS:

1. Machine Warranty: 12 Months, unlimited hours

2. Bobcat Engine Warranty: Additional 12 Months or total of 2000 hours after initial 12-month warranty

****INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS****

1st BOBCAT OPTIONS:

BOBCAT SP13 Sand and salt spreader with 13 cubic foot capacity hopper 7453395 BOBCAT 7185973 68-inch rock bucket

2ND BOBCAT OPTIONS:

BOBCAT SP13 Sand and salt spreader with 13 cubic foot capacity hopper 7453395 55" Utility Grapple – 7176977 with Grapple Stop Kit 7120201 and 66" Utility Fork, 9 Teeth 6725179 (to make one unit)

2.4. Performance Monitoring. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Designee will monitor contractor performance.

2.5. Period of Performance. The period of performance will be 30 days from award date. Lead times for equipment delivery should be provided by potential vendors.

a. National Holidays:

b. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a National holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National holiday by U.S. Government Agencies, and any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America.

c. Overtime & Holiday Pay: Any overtime and/or holiday pay that may be entitled to the Contractor’s employees shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be billed to nor reimbursed by the Government.

2.6. Insurance Coverage

a. The Contractor agrees to procure and maintain, while the contract is in effect, Workers Compensation and Employee’s Public Liability Insurance in accordance with Federal and State of California laws. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property, which may be done by him, or any employee engaged in the performance of this contract.

b. The Government shall be held harmless against any or all loss, cost, damage, claim expense or liability whatsoever, because of accident or injury to persons or property of others occurring in the performance of this contract.

c. Before commencing work under this contract, the Contracting Officer shall require the Contractor to furnish certification from his/her insurance company indicating that the coverage specified by FAR 52.228-5 and per FAR Subpart 28.307-2 has been obtained and that it may not be changed or canceled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer.

d. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer within fifteen (15) days of award an Official Certification from the insurance company indicating that the coverage has been obtained and that it may not be changed or cancelled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer. New certifications shall be furnished at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the current insurance policy. The phrase “will endeavor” is not acceptable terms to the Government and such coverage carrying that phrase will be rejected and services may not be rendered until proper certificate is issued.

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-01, dated 10/10/2019. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and can be found in enclosure 2.

3.a. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items 3.b. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items 3.c. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items 3.d. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items 3.e. Supplemental Insurance Requirements 3.f. VAAR 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside 3.g. VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting—Monitoring and Compliance 3.h. FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest 3.i. VAAR 852.233-70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution 3.j. VAAR 852.233-71, Alternative Protest Procedure

4. Submit written offers in accordance with the following instructions, as well as Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors. Oral offers will not be accepted. Complete and submit enclosure 1 via email no later than 10am PST Monday February 14th, 2022 to Ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov. Ensure the following are completed and/or included in the quote packet:

4.3.a. Vendor Information with DUNS number 4.3.b. Acknowledgement of amendments 4.3.c. Concurrence/non-concurrence with solicitation terms, conditions, and provisions 4.3.d. Schedule of supplies 4.3.e. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items

See attached document: Bobcat 5600 Enclosure 1.

See attached document: Bobcat 5600 Enclosure 2.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice