7.26 Combined Synopsis Traulsen.pdf

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC_2021-05 3-10-2021.

This solicitation is set-aside for: Small Business

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333415, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

The FSC/PSC is 4110.

The James J. Peters VA Medical Center is requesting Brand Name or Equal to Traulsen reach-in freezers to replace current reach-in freezers that have been deemed unrepairable or at the end-of-life expectancy.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies:

See attached Required items.

Delivery shall be 60 days after award.

FOB Destination

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: James J. Peters VA Medical

Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx, NY

Postal Code: 10468 Country: 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 Items” (Oct 2018)

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (Oct 2018)

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 Items.” 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 Items” (Oct 2018) FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders” (Jan 2021)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C 657s) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755).

52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan2020) (E.O.13126).).

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246).

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Jan2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

52.225-5, Trade Agreements (JUL 2020) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 852.212-71 Gray Market Items (APR 2020).

All quoters, shall submit the following: 1 (one) copy.

All quotations, shall be sent to Janelle.Bonafede@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.

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 shall be received no later than 1200 hours EST 08/02/2022 to Janelle.Bonafede@va.gov

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212- 1(f). e-mailed quotes will be accepted.

*Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Janelle Bonafede at Janelle.Bonafede@va.gov before 12pm on 07/31/2022. (48 hours)

Point of Contact

Janelle Bonafede Contract Specialist Network Contracting Office (NC02), Supply Team 1 Appletree Business Park 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Office: (716)862-7461 ext. 24570 E-mail: Janelle.Bonafede@va.gov

Please see page 4 for requested items.

**This is for Brand Name or Equal to Traulsen Freezers**

Product Description The contract shall include the following:

3 ea Traulsen Model No. RLT126WUT-FHS o Spec-Line Freezer, Reach-in, one-section, 19.1 cu. ft., self-contained refrigeration, stainless steel exterior and interior, shallow depth, wide full-height door, (3) adjustable wire shelves per section, microprocessor controls, unit can be programmed to operate at -10° F, 1/2 HP, cULus, NSF o 3 ea 115v/60/1-ph, 11.5 amps, with cord & NEMA 5-15P, standard o 3 ea 3 year service/labor, 5 year compressor warranty, standard o 3 ea Door hinged on right, standard o 3 ea EZ-open pedal (full height doors only) (available on 6" legs and 6" o casters only) (price per pedal/section) o 3 st Casters, 6" high (set of 4)

1 ea Traulsen Model No. RLT332WUT-FHS o Spec-Line Freezer, Reach-in, three-section, 79.0 cu. ft., self-contained refrigeration, StayClear™ Condenser, stainless steel exterior and interior, standard depth, wide full-height doors with Santoprene® EZClean Gaskets, (3) adjustable wire shelves per section, microprocessor controls, unit can be programmed to operate at -10° F, 3/4 HP, cULus, NSF o 1 ea 0 degrees Fahrenheit holding temperature, standard o 1 ea 208/115v/60/1-ph, 11.0 amps, NEMA L14-20P, standard o 1 ea 3 year service/labor, 5 year compressor warranty, standard o 1 ea Left door hinged left/center & right doors hinged right, standard o 1 ea EZ-open pedal (full height doors only) (available on 6" legs and 6" o casters only) (price per pedal/section) o 1 st Casters, 6" high (set of 4)