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Contract Opportunity Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice R602 Laboratory Courier Service 57105 36C26321Q0509 07-08-2021

11:00 AM

CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

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SDVOSBC

492110 Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105 Contracting Officer John Becker john.becker3@va.gov 605-336-3230 x7960 Department of Veterans Affairs Central Iowa VA Health Care System 3600 30th Street Des Moines

IA

50310

USA

https://www.centraliowa.va.gov/ VA Central Iowa Health Care System Web Page john.becker3@va.gov John Becker, Contracting Officer

OFFERORS – READ THIS INFORMATION FIRST FOR IMPORTANT OFFER INFORMATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is a solicitation conducted using FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a Request for Quote (RFQ) is being requested.

Solicitation Number: 36C26321Q0509 The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05 dated 3/10/2021.

This procurement is set-aside for Veteran Information Pages (VIP) verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). At the time of submission of offer and prior to award, the offeror must be verified in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization’s, Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/. Additionally, the firm shall have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration at the time of offer and prior to contract award reflecting NAICS code 492110, Couriers and Express Delivery Services. The business size standard is 1,500 employees. Product Service Code (PSC) is R602, Courier and Messenger Services.

The VA anticipates the award of one Firm Fixed Price Contract.

Subcontracting limitations apply to services performed under the contract. Limitations shall be verified through payroll reporting.

The contract period of performance is from October 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022 and includes four (4) one-year option periods. Option periods shall be exercised at the discretion of the Government.

Offerors should be primarily engaged in providing courier services on a regular basis. Offerors should carefully review the requirements that are listed within the attached solicitation document including the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Contract employees will be required to provide fingerprints and undergo a National Agency Check (NAC) to determine acceptability for contract employment before obtaining a VA Identification Badge. The VA reserves the right to refuse contract employees based upon background investigation or NAC findings.

The Department of Labor (DOL), Service Contract Act (SCA), Wage Determination (WD) Labor Standards applies to services provided under the contract. The WD specifies the minimum wages and fringe benefits for workers performing on or in connection with the contract.

Evaluation of Commercial Items. Price Alone. Offerors are responsible to review the solicitation’s FAR provision 52.212-2 to determine the required documentation to be submitted with their offer.

Offer Due Date: Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by July 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM Central Time. Quotes shall be emailed to john.becker3@va.gov prior to the solicitation closing date and time. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in full by the Contracting Officer prior to the solicitation closing date and time. Due to email file size limitations, please do not wait until the last minute to email offers.

Submission of Offer: Refer to FAR Provision 52.212-1 within the attached solicitation document for instructions on submitting an offer.

Solicitation Questions. All solicitation questions shall be submitted in writing via email to john.becker3@va.gov. Questions must be received by 6/24/2021, 11:00 AM CST.

See attached document: 36C26321Q0509 Lab Courier Service CI.

See attached document: WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-4999 REV14.