Combined Synopsis 36C78622Q0104.docx

RFQ FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Issuing Contracting Office/ Contracting Officer:

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration, Contract Services 18434 Joplin Rd Triangle, VA, 22172 Brian Werner, brian.werner2@va.gov

Place of Performance:

Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211

Attachments:

Attachment A – Statement of Work Attachment B – Price/Cost Schedule Attachment C – Limitations on Subcontracting Compliance Certification

DESCRIPTION

This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. This is a solicitation issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Responses to this RFQ are due to the Contracting Officer no later than 1:00 pm Mountain Time (3:00pm EST) on 04/08/2022. The Government anticipates that responses to this announcement will result in a Firm, Fixed Price contract and the Government intends to make award under this announcement without discussion.

All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information provided nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided for the Government. Quoters are responsible for obtaining all amendments or additional information concerning this announcement at https://beta.sam.gov This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-05 Effective 03/07/2022.

This is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) in accordance with VAAR 819.7005.

The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561730, with a business size standard of $8 Million.

Scope: The contractor shall be responsible for delivery and installation of grass sod to the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery.

Site Visit: Interested contractors may visit the cemetery grounds during normal visitation hours (8am – Sunset, 7 days/week). Contractors visiting the cemetery grounds are not authorized to communicate with any cemetery personnel or guests during their visit (any questions shall be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer).

Site map is available online at:

https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/DallasFtWorth.asp

QUOTE FORMAT AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION:

Quotes shall be submitted via email to the following addresses:

Email: brian.werner2@va.gov Questions pertaining to this announcement shall be sent by email to: brian.werner2@va.gov no later than three days prior to solicitation closing date. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

EVALUATION PROCESS:

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Quoter, whose quote conforming to the solicitation, for the lowest price.

QUOTE CONTENTS:

Quoters must be submitted on company letterhead. Commercial format is encouraged. All Quoters shall include the following information as part of their quote:

-Volume 1 -Pricing Offer letter on Company letterhead which includes the following:

o Legal Business/Company Name (as listed in www.sam.gov) o DUNS Number o Point of Contact Name o Telephone number o Email Address o List any exceptions to the requirements Schedule of Services (Attachment B – Price/Cost Schedule) with Quoted amounts -Volume 2 – Technical Package for Evaluation o Description of products/supplies o Signed copy of Attachment C – Limitations on Subcontracting Compliance Certification (if applicable) o Delivery timeframe of Past Performance:

The Quoter is responsible for providing at least three (3) references of their choosing for projects of similar size, complexity, and scope of this solicitation.

VOLUME 1 – Pricing: The sum of all the contract line items (CLINs) will represent the total evaluated price. Quoted prices must be determined to be fair and reasonable in order to be eligible for award.

VOLUME 2 - Technical Package: The technical package shall include description of supplies offered in response to the solicitation and delivery capabilities to meet the supplies listed in Attachment B.

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The Quoter is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the Quoter and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the Quoter may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ VAAR 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Jan 2008) The following provisions or clauses incorporated by reference in this solicitation must be completed by the Quoter or prospective contractor and submitted with the quotation or offer. Copies of these provisions or clauses are available on the Internet at the web sites provided in the provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, or the clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Copies may also be obtained from the contracting officer.

(End of provision) The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jun 2020) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Feb 2021) (Jul 2020) (DEVIATION) Quoters must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 “Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Feb 2021)” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

The following solicitation clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Oct 2018) Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Oct 2018):

FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020) FAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) (April 15, 2022, through April 14, 2027) FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) ($500.00 | 800 | 2,000 | 10 | 5) FAR 52.216-21 Requirements (Oct 1995) (May 31, 2026) FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) (30 days) FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) (15 days | 30 days) FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Jun 2020) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul

2020)(DEVIATION) (E.O. 13126)

52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (OCT 2021) (DEVIATION) FAR 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) CL-120 Supplemental Insurance Requirements FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) FAR 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) (September 30, 2021) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013)

(DEVIATION AUG 2020)

VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (May 2008) VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov

2020) (DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.219-74 Limitations on Subcontracting – Monitoring and Compliance (Jul 2018)

(DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payments Requests (Nov 2018) VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (Oct 2018) VAAR 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure (Oct 2018) VAAR 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (Oct 2020) VAAR 852.246-71 Rejected Goods (Oct 2018) VAAR 852.247-74 Advance Notice of Shipment (Oct 2018) VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers The clause at 52.212-5 “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Jan 2021) applies to this acquisition. The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: (b)(1), (b)(4), (b)(8), (b)(11)(i), (b)(19), (b)(22)(i), (b)(23), (b)(24), (b)(26), (b)(27), (b)(28), (b)(29), (b)(30)(i), (b)(31)(i), (b)(32)(i), (b)(33), (b)(34), (b)(35)(i), (b)(44), (b)(48), (b)(49)(i), (b)(50), (b)(51), and (b)(58). End of Addenda End of Document