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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence OH 44131

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Sandra Johnson Sandra.Johnson3@va.gov 216-447-8300

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490

Independence OH

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as a Request for Quote and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 36C77624Q0368. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-06. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 518210 and PSC is DA10. This is an unrestricted procurement.

Comparative Evaluation: The Government will perform a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-2 – Evaluation of Quotations or Offers. The Government will award a contract to the responsible offeror (see FAR 9.104-1 General Standards) whose quote conforms to the RFQ and is most advantageous to the Government considering several factors, to include:

1. Technical – Meets brand name requirements (Schneider Electric) – see attached Brand Name Justification,

2. Authorized by Schneider Electric to provide the required software and hosting services (verification documentation must be included with quote),

3. Past performance, and

4. Price Using a comparative evaluation process, the Government will select the quote that will represent the best overall value to the Government at a price that can be determined reasonable. The Government is not required to identify the relative weight of the evaluation factors, hold discussions, or use other FAR 15 procedures. Reference FAR 13.106-2(b)(1) and 13.106-2(b)(3) Evaluation of Quotations or Offers.

Technical Evaluations: Quotes must meet the minimum requirements set forth in the RFQ. To be eligible for award, firms must be registered on www.SAM.gov and third-party quoters must be authorized by Schneider Electric to provide the required software and data hosting services. Documentation that the third-party quoter is authorized by Schneider Electric must be included with the quote.

All acceptable quotations/offers will be compared and the best one chosen. However, unlike in FAR Part 15, the Government will not consider any departures or alternates from the RFQ; each quote must address the solicitation requirement.

Past Performance: The Government will utilize the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), personal experience with the quoter, and other available information as needed to assess past performance.

Once the Government determines there is(are) a contractor(s) that can provide the services that meet the requirements of this RFQ, the Government reserves the right to interact with only the identified contractor(s) providing the best-suited quote to address any remaining issues if any. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise, furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, 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 interactions after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

The Government intends to evaluate quotes IAW FAR Part 13.106-2(b)(3) using Comparative Evaluation procedures. The Government will select the quote deemed the best value when compared to all other quotes. The Government will use the value indicators listed below to determine the best value. Lowest price may or may not be deemed the best value. The Government will directly compare Quote Submission: No hardcopy Quotes will be accepted, and late quotes will not be accepted. All quotes shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer by email at Sandra.Johnson3@va.gov and Contract Specialist at William.Koeditz@va.gov by 9/27/2024 at 9:00 AM (ET). The Quote must clearly identify the quoter’s Unique Entity ID number. Third-party quoters must include documentation that the company is authorization by Schneider Electric to provide the required services.

Applicable provisions and clauses are listed below. FAR clauses can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov. VAAR clauses can be found at https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/. Provisions and clauses are also listed on the attached SF 1449.

Applicable Solicitation Provisions:

· 52.252-1 – Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

· 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

· 52.204-54 – Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

· 52.204-29 – Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders – Representation and Disclosures

· 52.204-7 – System for Award Management

· 52.204-16 – Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

· 52.204-20 – Predecessor of Offeror

· 852.239-71 – Information System Security Plan and Accreditation

· 852.239-75 – Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Notice

· 52.212-2 – Evaluation – Commercial – Simplified Acquisition Procedures

· 52.212-3 – Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services Applicable Contract Clauses:

· 52.252-2 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference

· 52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

· 52.217-8 – Option to Extend Services

· 852.232-72 – Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

· 852.242-71 – Administrative Contracting Officer

· 52.252-2 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference

· 52.204-13 – System for Award Management Maintenance

· 52.204-18 – Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance

· 52.204-21 – Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

· 52.217-3 – Evaluation Exclusive of Options

· 52.227-14 – Rights in Data – General

· 52.227-19 – Commercial Computer Software License

· 852.201-70 – Contracting Officer’s Representative

· 852.203-70 – Commercial Advertising

· 852.204-70 – Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel

· 852.215-70 – Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (Deviation)

· 852.215-71 – Evaluation Factor Commitments

· 852.239-70 – Security Requirements for Information Technology Resources

· 852.239-74 – Security Controls Compliance Testing

See attached document: 36C77624Q0368 - SF1449.

See attached document: Attachment 1 - Wage Determination.

See attached document: Attachment 2 - Schneider Electric JA Redacted.

See attached document: Attachment 3 - PWS Rev 2 11SEP2024.

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice