36C26223Q1828_1.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*

Khanh Hoang khanh.hoang3@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System

Bob Stump VA Medical Center

500 Highway 89 North

Prescott, AZ

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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*** See attached document: RFQ 36C26223Q1828

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number 36C26223Q1828 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR—Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award contract.

(iii) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05, Effective 09/07/2023.

(iv) This solicitation intends to award a contract through full and open competition after exclusions under brand name only to a business associated with NAICS[endnoteRef:1] Code 334118 with a size standard of $1,000 employees. [1: ]

(v) See Statement of Work under Salient Characteristics for a list of line item numbers, items, quantities, and units of measure.

(vi) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to make a procurement for Samsung Computer Monitor (model F24T452FQN). See Salient Characteristics in the Statement of Work for a listing of brand name salient characteristics and other requirements.

Offeror quotations must demonstrate meeting the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, otherwise it will be considered non-responsive.

The information identified provided is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality that will be satisfactory. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can provide the brand name or equal to supplies being requested.

(vii) Delivery Requirements:

Place of Service:

ATTN: Warehouse 500 Hwy. 89 N Prescott, AZ 86313

Period of Performance/Delivery Timeframe:

· 60 CALENDAR DAYS ARO

Additional Delivery Requirements

· No additional delivery requirement (see SOW).

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation.

Addendum:

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum and applies to this solicitation. See solicitation for more details on this Addendum.

(ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items (Oct 2014) – This provision is applicable to the solicitation.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Lowest priced quotation that meets all salient characteristics in the Statement of Work.

Acceptability of equipment/services shall be established by review of each submitted quotation by the designated evaluator(s) and verification that items meet the salient characteristics included in this solicitation. Submissions to this solicitation must show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that items meet all the salient characteristics (see SOW and Single Source Justification). Offers that include any items that are not determined as Brand Name shall result in an unacceptable offer.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified with a minimum of at least sixty days, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

(x) Must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3—Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, with this solicitation or ensure SAM.gov is updated with current information.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) N/A

(xiv) N/A

(xv) All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than September 20th, 2023, 12:00 PM PST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26223Q1828, Samsung Computer Monitor (model F24T452FQN) 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 no later than September 19th, 2023, 11:00 AM PST.

(xvi) Offers shall be sent by email to Khanh.Hoang3@va.gov

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice