Combined Synopsis Solicitation_36C25523Q0252.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Effective Date: 02/01/2022

SUBJECT* ADJUSTABLE EXAM CHAIRS - KC VAMC

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP

CODE*

66048

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25523Q0252

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 03-28-2023 11:00 A.M. CENTRAL TIME,

CHICAGO, USA

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6530

NAICS CODE*

SMALL BUISINESS STATUS06300

339113 100% Small Business Set-Aside

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048

POINT OF CONTACT*

Teresa Cabanting teresa.cabanting@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Kansas City VA Medical Center Kansas City MO

POSTAL CODE 64128

COUNTRY USA

mailto:teresa.cabanting@va.gov

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR: Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone: Office E-mail:

UEI#:

b. GOVERNMENT: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048

1. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -Other than System for

Award Management

2. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

[X] UPON ACCEPTANCE OF ITEMS

3. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the Contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic

Submission of Payment Requests.

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp Austin, TX

4. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

Description

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation # 36C25523Q0252 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; quotes are being requested, and a formal written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Federal Register: Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06.

This solicitation is for a 100% Set-Aside for Small Business

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113, with a small business size standard of 750 EMP, and the The FSC/PSC is 6530.

The Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), 4801 E. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64128, is seeking to purchase adjustable medical exam chairs.

This solicitation is for Brand Name or Equal for sections, A. Schedule of Supplies and B. Salient Characteristics and in accordance with the Statement of Requirements.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

***All offerors are requested to read through this entire document. Filling out the Schedule of Supplies alone is not going to be considered a complete offer. There are Instructions to Offerors in this RFQ.

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A. Schedule of Supplies:

Line Item # Description/Part Number*

Qty Unit Price Total Amount

0001 630 Midmark Human Form Procedure Chairs-630-021 9 $ $

0002 Upholstery Top- 630 28" Premium-Obsidian-002-10108-857 9 $ $

0003 Headrest, 630 U Shaped-Obsidian-*9A512001-857 9 $ $

TOTAL (Products) $

B. Salient Characteristics

• Chairs shall accommodate up to 650 lbs of weight, as these chairs will be used for bariatric patients.

• Shall have power height, power backrest, power Trendelenburg tilt, and power footrest.

• Shall have Active Sensing Technology which pauses chair movement when potentially harmful impact is detected.

• Shall have paper roll holder, wired hand/foot controls and electrical outlets on each side.

• Shall have 18” low height and 40” high height and able to being in either chair position or flat table position at any height.

• Shall have FLAT-back position at 18” for true safe patient handling and wheelchair transfer (72” long x 28” wide transfer area).

• Headrest shall be both adjustable and removable.

• Shall have removable, laterally-articulating padded armrests for patient transfer, repositioning, and safety.

• Shall have Quick-Chair/Auto-return button and elastomeric seat cutout for patient comfort.

• Shall include stainless steel treatment pan, seamless upholstery for cleaning/infection control and removable upholstery top system for cleaning and easy replacement.

Statement of Requirements

Adjustable Medical Exam Chairs

This solicitation is for a brand name or equal of Adjustable Medical Exam Chairs. This permits potential contractors to offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name.

Any new equipment will need to meet standardization requirements for the Kansas City Veterans Affairs hospital.

SCOPE: These adjustable medical exam chairs are being requested in support of clinic functionality for the Kansas City VA Medical Center.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Offeror’s warranty of equipment, and any options for an extended warranty, shall be clearly stated.

IDENTIFICATION: The Offeror’s employees shall wear visible identification at all times while on the premises of the VA Medical Center. Smoking is prohibited inside the buildings and anywhere not designated for smoking outside the building. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of the VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court.

SAFETY REQUIRMENTS: In the performance of this contract, the Offeror shall take such safety precaution as the Contracting Officer or designee may determine to be reasonably necessary to protect the lives and health of the occupants of any building. The Contracting Officer or designee will notify the contractor of any non-compliance with the foregoing provisions and action to be taken.

VEHICLES: Parking in the appropriate designated delivery areas is expected. Information on delivery area will be provided after award by the Requiring Activity point of contact. There is a loading dock and an accessible elevator. No other special delivery requirements.

Delivery shall be provided no later than 120 days after receipt of order (ARO). There is an elevator in the building to take the chairs up to the designated floor.

Place of Delivery

Address: 4801 E. Linwood Blvd., 6th Floor Kansas City, MO

Postal Code: 64128

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” (NOV 2021) See: Attachment 2 below.

2. FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (NOV 2021) See: Attachment 3 below.

3. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (OCT 2022) Attention: www.sam.gov registration is required to be completed at time of submission of response.

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.

http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/portal

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

• FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (NOV 2021)

• FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (MAY 2022)

• VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APRIL 2020)

The following sub-paragraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022)

(JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

(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 products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115– 91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[X] (8) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[X] (22) (i) 52.219–28, Post-Award Small Business Program Re-representation (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[X] (28) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2020)

(DEVIATION) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (30)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[X] (32)(i) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.

793).

[X] (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[X] (44) 52.223–18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[X] (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[X] (60) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) (DEVIATION AUG 2020) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C 2307).

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115–91).

(iv) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(v) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

(vii) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(viii) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222- 40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E. O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

(JAN 2022).

(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xix)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

ATTACHMENT 2: TAILORED 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 version of FAR 52.212-1 in the addendum is tailored for Simplified Acquisition Procedures and supersedes the current version of FAR 52.212-1 contained in the FAR.

The following provision is incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov

2021)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the Request for Quote (RFQ). However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits a quote, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition—

(1) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

or

(2) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the quoter waives the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) Submission of Quotes. Submit signed and dated quotes to the office specified in this Request for Quote (RFQ) at or before the exact time specified. Quotes may be submitted on letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the RFQ. As a minimum, quotes must show—

1) The solicitation number;

2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror (see Contract Administration

Data – this shall be completed and sent in with offer to be considered and list any Amendments in the table provided);

4) A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

5) Terms of any express warranty;

6) Price and any discount terms;

7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically);

9) Acknowledgment Request for Quotation amendments (the offeror shall sign each Amendment and send in with offer);

10) Quote should include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotes that fail to furnish required representations and certifications, information requested in (1) to (9) and accept the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offer. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during testing.

(e) Multiple Offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple quotes presenting alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 11:00 a.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers are due.

(2) Any offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and may not be considered unless it is https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_Subpart_4_10 received before purchase order issuance and the Contracting Officer (CO) determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude a notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(g) Issuance of Purchase Order. The Government may issue a purchase order to one or more offerors as identified in the Request for Quote (RFQ). Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public’s best interest. The Contracting Officer (CO) may issue a purchase order to other than the offer with the lowest priced quotation.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may issue a purchase order for any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the quotation by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to issue a purchase order for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices quoted, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(1) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to- GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST ( https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search ( http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

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(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by-

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard ( https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier (UEI). Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and quotes at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the offeror to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The offeror must enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the offerors name and address. If the offeror does not have a UEI, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for UEI establishment directly to obtain one. The offeror should indicate that it is a quoter for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the UEI. The offeror also must enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the UEI. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

(k) [Reserved]

(l) Requests for information. The CO will not notify unsuccessful quoters that responded to this Request for Quotation (RFQ). However, quoters may request information on purchase order(s) resulting from this solicitation with the CO.

(End of Provision)

ATTACHMENT 3: TAILORED 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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.

https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-32#FAR_Subpart_32_11

ADDENDUM to 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) Basis for Award. The Government will issue a purchase order to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

(b) The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations:

• Technical – per the Schedule of Supplies and Salient Characteristics – Brand Name or Equal.

• Past Performance.

• Expedite Delivery – Provide ARO Days.

• Price – fill in the Schedule of Supplies with a Total Price.

Evaluation Approach. The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. The evaluation will consider the following:

• Technical or Quality: The quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government’s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the instructions to quoters section of the solicitation.

• Past Performance: The past performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with an offeror’s likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by the offeror’s record of past performance. The past performance evaluation may be based on the Contracting Officer’s knowledge of and previous experience with the supply or service being acquired; Customer surveys, and past performance questionnaire replies; Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at http://www.cpars.gov/; or any other reasonable basis.

• Expedite Delivery – Provide ARO Days.

• Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line item prices. The Total Evaluated Price will be that sum.

(End of Provision)

The award will be made to the offer most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

http://www.cpars.gov/ http://www.cpars.gov/

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:"

Offerors shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission of your offer shall be received on or before 28 March 2023, 11:00 a.m. CDT to Kelsey Eagle, kelsey.eagle@va.gov and copy furnish Teresa Cabanting, teresa.cabanting@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 will end 21 March 2023 by 1:00 p.m. CDT.

All questions shall be E-mailed to Kelsey Eagle, kelsey.eagle@va.gov and copy furnish Teresa Cabanting, teresa.cabanting@va.gov.

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