36C26225Q0291_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*

Contract Specialist Choo, Sam Sam.choo@va.gov Sam.choo@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Loma Linda VA Healthcare System

11201 Benton St

Loma Linda CA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services 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; proposals are being requested.

1) Solicitation number 36C26225Q0291 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR Part 13 and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price, IDIQ contract for a Year period.

2) This solicitation intends to award this procurement to a Small Business associated with NAICS Code 311991 (Small Business Size Standard: 700 Employees). Vendor must be registered and remain active as a vendor in SAM.gov to be awarded.

3) All small businesses that can meet the requirements illustrated in SOW/Salient Characteristics are welcome to participate in this open market competition (small business set-aside).

4) The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 is looking for a contractor to provide list of fresh produce for Loma Linda VA Healthcare System. The potential contractor must be able to supply ALL items required & listed, otherwise it will be considered non-responsive.

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

6) The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can provide the fresh produce being requested or equal – For Equal to equipment, please submit a capabilities statement illustrating how your organization can meet the list of DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirements. For instances where your company can meet the DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirement(s), please show how your company meets/exceeds each requirement (line by line comparison preferred).

7) Solicitation Document with Details: Read and follow instructions on both S02 – 36C26225Q0291.pdf & S02 – 36C26225Q0291– Description and Instruction.pdf.

8) Submission of Offers:

a) All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email to Sam Choo at sam.choo@va.gov no later than Monday, January 6, 2024, 10:00 AM PT. Please reference solicitation number 36C26225Q0291 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.

b) Offerors shall submit the following via email:

i) Offerors shall fill out Standard Form 1449 and section B.1 and return it with offer.

ii) Offerors shall fill out all portions of section B.3 unit price, total item cost, and net item cost conforming to requirements stated by the salient characteristics in Item Information.

iii) Offerors shall fill out all portions of section B.4.

iv) *F.O.B is Destination, shipping cost must be included to item prices.

v) Offerors shall fill out and sign all sections of solicitation Notice including below and return it with offer:

(1) D.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

(2) D.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

See attached document: S02 _ 36C26225Q0291 _ Description and Instruction.

See attached document: S02 - 36C26225Q0291.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice