Combined Synopsis Solicitation 36C24124AP5859.docx

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation 36C241-24-AP-5859 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. The most current Federal Acquisition Circular can be found at Acquisition.gov.

This solicitation is unrestricted.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 532490, with a small business size standard of $40 million.

The FSC/PSC is W099.

The Togus Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Maine is seeking to rent loaders for snow removal purposes for the upcoming winter 2024/2025 season.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

Statement of Need A wheeled loader is needed to move snow during the winter months from November to April. The loader will be used to push and move snow from parking lots at the Togus VAMC campus. Specifications needed on this loader are as follows:

ENGINE

Maximum gross power – 200 hp ENGINE Cummins EU Stage V/ Tier 4 Final emissions certified Model Type Aspiration Number of cylinders Displacement SAE J1995 Peak torque Fuel system Air cleaner B6.7 Water-cooled, 4-cycle Turbocharged & air-to-air intercooled 6 Gross power 990Nm Direct injection Pre-cleaner and dry type with double elements

TRANSMISSION

Torque converter Transmission type Travel speed 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Measured with 23.5R25 tires Single-stage, three-element Countershaft, Power shift Forward Reverse 4.35 mi/h 8.08 mi/h 14.91 mi/h 23.61 mi/h

AXLES AND FINAL DRIVES

Model Drive system Front Rear Reduction Gear Differential gear Final reduction gear XCMG Wet Axle Four-wheel drive Fixed, Full-Floating "Fixed on Swing frame, Full-Floating 22° total oscillation" Spiral bevel gear Conventional type Planetary gear, Single reduction

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Steering system Hydraulic pump Relief valve setting Number of cylinders Loader system Hydraulic pump Relief valve setting Number of boom cylinders Number of bucket cylinders Raise time Dump time Lower time(empty) Total cycle time Controls Piston type 16MPa 2 Piston type 23MPa 2 1 5.5s 3.2s 1.5s 10.2s Joystick.

STEERING SYSTEM

Load-sensing hydraulic articulated steering, the steering system has priority feed from a load-sensing piston pump with variable displacement. Articulated type 38°

BRAKES

Service brakes Service brake actuation Parking brake type Parking brake actuation Cooling Fan drive Wet discs actuate on four wheels Hydraulic Manual electrical control Hydraulic Hydraulically driven, Automatic reversing.

CAB

The cab is ROPS & FOPS certified, ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Pressurized cab with lower interior sound level Adjustable steering column, heated air suspension seat, AM/FM radio, armrest box, and AC with optimized air outlets Large heated rearview external mirrors with integrated spot mirrors, rear-view camera and mirrors ensure great visibility High resolution larger color LCD panel, all important information located in the panel.

SOUND

The sound values indicated below are for specific operating conditions only. Machine and operator sound levels will vary at different engine and/or cooling fan speeds. Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained, or when the doors and/or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment Operator Sound Pressure level according to ISO 6396-2008 Exterior Sound Power level according to ISO 6395-2008 Heating capacity Air conditioning 72db 104db ＞6500W ＞5000W

SERVICE REFILL CAPABILITIES

Fuel Tank 58.13gal DEF Tank Cooling System 4.76gal 7.93gal Crankcase Transmission 5.28gal 7.93gal Differentials and Final Drives-Front Differentials and Final Drives-Rear 14.51gal 15.51gal Hydraulic Tank 42.27gal ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Voltage Batteries Battery capacity 24V 6-QAW-180D 180Ah Cold cranking capacity-32℃ Alternator rating Starter motor output Fuel Tank 58.13gal DEF Tank Cooling System 4.76gal 7.93gal Crankcase Transmission 5.28gal 7.93gal Differentials and Final Drives-Front Differentials and Final Drives-Rear 14.51gal 15.51gal Hydraulic Tank 42.27gal ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Voltage Batteries Battery capacity 24V 6-QAW-180D 180Ah Cold cranking capacity-32℃ Alternator rating Starter motor output Loader must have 4 liquid filled tires for weight.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF FAILED EQUIPMENT

Rental agency must provide repair within 24 hours of machine failure or provide a replacement loader.

Two 14-foot snow pusher quick attach to bucket arms with rubber cutting edges.

Must provide factory buckets for both loaders.

1 Light material bucket (snow Bucket)

The Contract period of performance is set to begin 15 November 2024 through 30 April 2025. Exact dates to be determined at time of award.

Equipment will be delivered to the address below:

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

1 VA Ctr, Augusta ME

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 Products and Commercial Services”

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services”

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 Products and Commercial Services.” 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 Products and Commercial Services” [November 2023]

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services” [May 2024]

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023), 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020), 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021), 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022), 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022), 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (OCT 2018).

All quoters shall submit the following:

1. Questions: Any questions must be submitted in writing no later than 4 November 2024 at 3:00 PM EST. Answers to the questions will be posted the following day.

2. Quote: Offeror shall provide a quote using the Line item 0001 table above.

All quotes shall be sent to the Contract Specialist, Justin Duff at justin.duff@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 following are the decision factors:

1. Price: Quotes will be compared by price.

1. Technical: The offeror’s quote shall be evaluated to determine if the organization has the experience and capabilities to provide the requested services IAW the Statement of Need in a timely efficient manner.

1. Contractor shall provide specification sheets for proposed equipment and include within the solicitation response.

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 of your response shall be received not later than 8 November 2024 to Contract Specialist Justin Duff at justin.duff@va.gov

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

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Point of Contact Justin Duff at justin.duff@va.gov Effective Date: 03/15/2023Revision: 01