36S79724Q0011 0001.docx

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

GENERAL INFORMATION

PO Box 76 1st Ave., One Block N of 22nd

Hines IL 60141

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Contract Specialist Brandy Hudson brandy.hudson@va.gov 708-786-5220

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

1st Avenue, Bldg 37

Dock Door 16

Hines IL

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Quote submission requirements: Quotes must be received by the deadline listed on page one of the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice. Questions and Answers have been attached in this amendment. Any questions should be submitted to Brandy Hudson at brandy.hudson@va.gov by 1630 EST 27 June 2024.

In order to be considered responsive, the quote must include the following information:

1. Firm fixed priced quote for all items listed as detailed on the Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor must provide and clearly state the fixed price quote that will be evaluated for the government’s order.

2. The completed provision at VAAR 852.219-75. Please complete the provision included in the solicitation below.

3. Acknowledgement of Amendment 0001.

852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction.

As prescribed in 819.7011(b), insert the following clause:

VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (NOV 2022)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that -

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Contracting Officer check the appropriate box below based on the predominant NAICS code assigned to the instant acquisition as set forth in FAR 19.102.]

(i) □ Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) □ General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) □ Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror's bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee:

Printed Title of Signee:

Signature:

Date:

Company Name and Address:

(End of clause) Parent topic: Subpart 852.2 - Text of Provisions and Clauses

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36S79724Q0011 RFQ Questions and Answers-2.pdf

Pallet Questions – 2

1.) Will the Contractors be able to drop the trailers, or will the pallets be unloaded live?

The trailers will be unloaded upon arrival.

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36S79724Q0011 RFQ Questions and Answers.pdf

Pallet Questions

1) They are asking for a height of 4.5”, but ours are 5.6”. Does that work?

I do not foresee that being a problem. The extra inch should not be an issue.

2) what is the product type will be going on the Pallets if known.

We have a variety of items we would need to ship. As of now, some of our heaviest shipments are gaylords of x-ray film. They can weigh up to 3000 lbs, per our SOP. We also ship gaylords and boxes of PAP machines and supplies, flags, boxes of forms and publications, gunlocks, IT equipment, forklift batteries, etc. The weight range is vast.

3) We see the quantity of 1500 is to be delivered in bi-weekly increments. Is this quantity a yearly quantity or a monthly quantity. in short, should we quote for 1500 pallets monthly or 1500 yearly?

We will need a quote for 1500 pallets monthly.