36C26224Q0368.docx

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation 36C26224Q0368

GENERAL INFORMATION

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Gilbert Network Contracting 335 East Germann Road Gilbert AZ 85297

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Darryl Handberg darryl.handberg@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System

Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs

500 Hwy 89 North

Prescott AZ

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

DESCRIPTION

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” 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 2023-06, effective 12/04/2023.

This solicitation is set-aside for: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541380 – Testing Laboratories, with a small business size standard of $19.0 Million.

The FSC/PSC is H941 -Other QC/Test/Inspect – Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22 is seeking a contractor to perform semi-annual testing and certification of the Critical Area Compliance of multiple buildings located at The Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System, Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 500 Highway 89 N, Prescott, AZ 86313. This requirement shall include a base period of one (1) year, and four (4) option years.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

1. Scope of Work

Contractor shall provide all manner, means, methods, equipment, expertise, incidentals, labor, materials, parts, services, supervision, supplies, tools, transportation, and qualified personnel necessary to perform HVAC systems CAC test, adjust & balance (TAB) certification and document air flow conditions in accordance / compliance with current code(s), directives, regulations, industry guidelines / standards, and this statement of work (SOW) at/for the Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System.

(See Statement of Work for further details)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base: 02/01/2024 – 01/31/2025 Option Year 1: 02/01/2025 – 01/31/2026 Option Year 2: 02/01/2026 – 01/31/2027 Option Year 3: 02/01/2027 – 01/31/2028 Option Year 4: 02/01/2028 – 01/31/2029

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Department of Veterans Affairs Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 500 Highway 89 North Prescott, AZ 86313-5001 United States

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 Products and Commercial Services”

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services”

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 Products and Commercial Services.” 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 Products and Commercial Services” (Nov 2023)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services” applies to and is included with this acquisition.

· FAR 52.252-2, “Clauses Incorporated by Reference” (FEB 1998)

· FAR 52.203-17, “Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights” (NOV 2023)

· FAR 52.204-4, “Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper “(MAY 2011)

· FAR 52.204-9, “Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel” (JAN 2011)

· FAR 52.204-13, “System for Award Management Maintenance” (OCT 2018)

· FAR 52.217-8, “Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

· FAR 52.217-9, “Option to Extend the Term of the Contract” (MAR 2000)

· FAR 52.228-5, “Insurance-Work on a Government Installation” (JAN 1997)

· VAAR 852.203-70, “Commercial Advertising” (MAY 2018)

· VAAR 852.204-70,” Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (MAY 2020)

· VAAR 852.219-73,” VA Notice to Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses” (JAN 2023)

· VAAR 852.219-76,”VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction “(JAN 2023)

· VAAR 852.232-72, “Electronic Submission of Payment Requests” (NOV 2018)

· VAAR 852.242-71,” Administrative Contracting Officer” (OCT 2020)

(End of Addendum to FAR 52.212-4)

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (Dec 2023)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

(b)(1),(5),(9), (12), (19), (23), (26), (31), (33), (35),(36),(37), (38), (39), (40), (43), (48), (55), (62), (c)(1), (2), (3),(7), (8), All quoters shall submit the following: See attachment 52.212-1 “Instructions to Offerors” for further details.

All quotes shall be sent to the Network Contracting Office (NCO) – 22, Contract Specialist (Cameo Consulting Group) – Darryl Handberg via email to Darryl.handberg@va.gov.

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. Options will be evaluated at the time of award.

The following are the decision factors:

Price and Past Performance.

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 January 11, 2024 at 1PM Eastern Time via email to Darryl.handberg@va.gov only. Subject line shall include: “RESPONSE TO RFQ 36C26224Q0368”.

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 Contract Specialist Darryl Handberg (Cameo Consulting Group) Darryl.handberg@va.gov

See attached document: P09 SOW - 36C26224Q0368 Critical Area Compliance Testing.

See attached document: S02 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - 36C26224Q0368 Critical Area Compliance Testing.

See attached document: S02 52.212-2 Evaluation - 36C26224Q0368 Critical Area Compliance Testing.

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