36C26223Q0722.docx

SUBJECT*

Workman HDX Purchase

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist David Odne david.odne@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

5901 East Seventh Street

Long Beach CA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/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 13.5 and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation is attached to this announcement.

1.A. Project Title: Purchase of three (3) utility vehicles, brand name Workman HDX or equal that meets the below salient characteristics.

1.C. Solicitation number 36C26223Q0722 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

1.D. Set Aside: This solicitation is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses IAW Public Law 109-461, 38 USC Section 8127 1.E. Applicable NAICS code: 333924 1.F. Small Business Size Standard: 500 Employees 1.G. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price 1.H. Period of Performance/Delivery: 90 days after award

2. Scope: The US Government, Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Services Networks (VISN) 22 Network Contracting Office, seeks to purchase three (3) utility vehicles, brand name Workman HDX or equal that meets the below salient characteristics.

3. Salient Characteristics: Salient characteristics are subject to change to meet State of California emission Standards

Gas carrier Landscape utility vehicle purchased for VA Long Beach Engineering/Grounds shop must have the following salient characteristics:

· Engine must be 28hp, Kohler LH775 Twin-cylinder, Liquid-cooled electronic fuel injection.

· Displacement must not exceed 747cc

· The Landscape utility Vehicle must run on regular gasoline fuel only with no exception.

· The cooling liquid must be only manufacture recommendation.

· Transmission must have variable speed transmission with forward high-low range and reverse featuring Toro Speed Contr' TM.

· Maximum Payload capacity allowable speed for Landscape Utility Vehicle shall not exceed forward low range 11 mph/forward high range 20 mph and Reverse 13 mph.

· 4WD Model fully automatic on-demand system. Uses dual clutches. In event of rear tire slippage, clutches transmit power proportionally to front wheel with highest traction.

· Maximum machine weight to includes bed capacity must not exceed 1,935 lbs.

· Maximum allowable load capacity for Landscape Utility Vehicle 4WD must not exceed 3.265Ib including two 200Ib Passengers.

· The Landscape Utility Vehicle Cargo Bed Capacity must assume two 200lb passengers and weight no more than 2.865 lbs.

· The Landscape Utility Vehicle length must have a 130" (330cm) with bed.

· The Landscape Utility Vehicle width must be 64.7" (164.3 cm)

· The Landscape Utility Vehicle height must be 75.8" (192.5 cm) to top of ROPS

· Clearance Circle of vehicle must be 4WD inside= 100" (254 cm); Outside = 300" (726 cm)

· Ground Clearance must be 7" (18 cm) with no load.

· Landscape Utility Vehicle must come with Differential Lock Electronic switch to engage rear differential lock.

· Must have Front independent suspension with dual A-frame control arms, dual coil springs and dual shock absorbers with anti-sway bar. Provides 5.75 (14.6 cm) travel.

· The Landscape Utility Vehicle brakes must have 4 wheels hydraulic disc brake system.

· Vehicle must be Certified to meet SAE J2258. Certified to meet ISO/DIS 21299 for ROPS. Engine meets all applicable emission standards per the manufacture. Certified to meet the CE Machinery Directive.

· The vehicle must come with a two-year limited warranty.

· Tow Hitch must have a 600lbs tongue weight, 3500Ibs trailer weight

· Hard Cab. The vehicle must have a Deluxe hard cab, ROPS and CE certified. Vented front glass windshield, interior dome light and a 2-speed windshield wiper and mirrors.

· Cab sliding Window Door. Vehicle must have a Door kit for deluxe hard cab. Operator door has a sliding window for ventilation and ability to access exterior elements such as an identification badge security entry. Passenger door has solid window.

· Cab Rear View Mirror kit: The vehicle must come with a cab rear view mirror kit, Wide Angle Interior Mirror.

· Brake & Signal Kit. The brakes and signal kit must have turn signal lights for both corners in the front and rear of vehicle and brighter beam headlights.

· The vehicle must have a Work light kit which consists of (2) front facing and 1 rear facing work lights all mounted on top of ROPS bar.

· Rear PTO Kit. Must have a rear mounted, 540 RPS, PTO shaft mechanically driven by transaxle.

· Required to have a Heater kit for use with cab. Adjustable temperature and 2-speed fan.

· Back Up Alarm Kit. Provides an audible alarm when vehicle is in reverse.

· The vehicle must come with 12v horn kit. (133-3026)

· The vehicle must come with Trash Can Rack. (07028).

· The vehicle must have a working Wash Bottle. (130-5615).

· The vehicle must have Exterior Mirrors for safety reason.130-5448).

· The vehicle must come with Bucket Seat Kit. (07144)

· The vehicle must come with Beacon Light Kit. (130-5484

· The vehicle must come with LED Work Light Kit. (130-5485).

4. Offeror quotes must demonstrate meeting the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, otherwise will be considered non-responsive. The technical specifications for this requirement are listed for Brand Name or Equal.

The Brand Name is Workman HDX

5. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation.

All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email to David Odne at david.odne@va.gov no later than Friday, March 31st, 2023, 11:00 AM PST. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following requirements outlined in Enclosures 1.

Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26223Q0722 within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email to David Odne at david.odne@va.gov no later than Friday, March 24th, 2023, 1:00 PM PST.

6. Ensure the following are completed and/or included in the offer packet:

6.A. Offerors shall fill out all tabs of Enclosures 1 and Enclosure 2 in their entirety and return via email.

6.B. Vendor Information 6.C. Acknowledgement of amendments 6.D. Concurrence/non-concurrence with solicitation terms, conditions, and provisions 6.E. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items

8. Whenever contact with a facility is required outside of normal duty hours, the Contractor shall coordinate these times with the designated COR, POC or designee. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103, Executive Order 11582 and Public Law 94-97 the following national holidays are observed and for the purpose of this contract are defined as “Legal Federal official holidays”

9. Noncontract Charges: The contractor shall not perform any service that will result in additional charges without prior approval from the Contracting Officer.

10. Payment: Payment will be made upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice which references the period for which payment is due, the contract number and/or assigned purchase order number. The invoice must include the correct payment address.

11. All shipping costs will be included in the cost of the hardware in the contract.

12. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04 Effective January 30, 2022. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and can be found in enclosure 1.

12.A. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items 12.B. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items 12.C. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items 12.D. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items 12.E. FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity 12.F. VAAR 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside 12.G. VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting—Monitoring and Compliance 12.H. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 12.I. VAAR 852.212-70, Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items

See attached document: CSS Enclosure 1 Workman HDX.

See attached document: Enclosure 2_852.219-78 Certification.

See attached document: Enclosure 3_CSS Clauses.