COMBINED SYNOPSIS-SOLICITATION - 36C25923Q0718.docx

Request for Quote (RFQ) #: 36C25923Q0718 Generator Maintenance, Inspection, Testing, and Repair Services Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, 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. The Government reserves the right to make no award from this solicitation.

* The deadline for all questions is 10:00am MT, 08/18/2023 All questions must be submitted in writing no later than the question cut-off date marked above. All questions will be answered officially through an amendment to the solicitation.

** Quotes are to be provided to Noaa.Lanotte@va.gov no later than 10:00am MT, 08/25/2023 Quotes shall not be hand carried. Faxed quotes shall not be accepted. Emailed quotes are the only method of submitted quotes (4MB email limit). The Government reserves the right to make award solely on initial Quotes received. Offerors bear the burden of ensuring that all portions of the offer (and any authorized amendments) reach the designated office before the deadline specified in the solicitation. This RFQ shall be completed in its entirety, and signed and dated, failure shall not be considered for award.

(ii) This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is 36C25923Q0718. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-04 effective June 2, 2023

(iv) The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811310 with a small business size standard of $12.5 Million. This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

(v) List of Line Items;

Base Year: September 30, 2023 – September 29, 2024

CLIN

Supplies/Services

Option Year 1: September 30, 2024 – September 29, 2025

CLIN

Supplies/Services

Option Year 2: September 30, 2025 – September 29, 2026

CLIN

Supplies/Services

Option Year 3: September 30, 2026 – September 29, 2027

CLIN

Supplies/Services

Option Year 4: September 30, 2027 – September 29, 2028

CLIN

Supplies/Services

PRICE SUMMARY TOTALS

Estimated Total Cost

(vi) Description of Requirements for services to be performed

VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Emergency Diesel Generator Inspection, Preventive Maintenance, Load Bank Testing & Repair

1.0. OBJECTIVE: The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) has a requirement for Preventive Maintenance, Service, Inspections, and Load Bank Testing of emergency generators located at Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC). All work will be performed at 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO, 80045.

2.0. EQUIPMENT LIST

3.0. SCOPE OF WORK

3.1. Preventative Maintenance (PM)

3.1.1. The following services will be completed on each piece of equipment specified under 2.0. Equipment List.

3.1.2. The following services will be completed on a quarterly basis within each annual period of performance in January, April, July, October.

· Conduct a visual inspection of overall condition for foreign objects, loose or broken fittings, missing guards, or other damaged components.

· Conduct a visual inspection of radiator/heat exchanger for leaks, damage, and debris. Check that louvers or air dampers operate correctly.

· Conduct a visual inspection of coolant for correct level and condition of coolant (presence of rust, oil, or contaminants). Check coolant conditioner concentration and temperature protection. Check filler cap gasket and sealing surfaces.

· Conduct a visual inspection of cooling system hoses and connections for deterioration and ensure all hose connections are tightened.

· Check for loose or worn pulleys and lube fan drive bearing. Check fan operation and clearance.

· Inspect fan belts for wear or deterioration. Check tension and adjust as necessary.

· Inspect jacket water heater for proper operation. Check thermostat setting for proper coolant temperature.

· Conduct a visual and operational inspection of water pump for leaks or unusual noises.

· Inspect fuel tank system for leaks and fuel level. Test day tank pump for proper operation. Inspect fuel condition for contaminants.

· Drain any water from fuel tank or water separator.

· Inspect fuel lines and connections for leaks and tight connections. Check link brackets.

· Inspect governor oil level and controls and linkage for proper operation. Add oil as necessary.

· Inspect primary and secondary fuel filters for damage, leaks, and proper operations. Clean primary filter screen.

· Check fuel pressure gauge for correct pressure.

· Inspect air filter service indicator for proper operation, note reading, and reset indicator.

· Inspect air filter and clean as necessary. Recommend replacement if needed.

· Inspect piping and air filter housing for damage, loose connections, and evidence of leaks. Clean air filter housing and check housing seals and gaskets.

· Inspect turbocharger for oil leakage or exhaust leakage. Check for unusual noises and proper operation.

· Inspect exhaust manifold for damage, loose or missing hardware, evidence of exhaust leakage. Inspect for oil slobbering, and make load bank recommendation as needed.

· Inspect exhaust system silencer and piping for damage, corrosion, or leakage. Check rain cap. Check supports for vibration damage and loose connections.

· Inspect for correct oil level and contamination. Visually inspect unit for leaks.

· Operation check of gauge for correct pressure. Operational and visual inspection of prelube pump.

· Inspect crankcase breather for proper operation. Check connections and inspect hose for deterioration. Note excessive blowby.

· Obtain oil sample for analysis.

· Inspect batteries for damage or leakage. Clean and tighten all battery cable connections. Check electrolyte level and specific gravity. Fill cells with distilled water as needed.

· Inspect battery charger for proper operation, loose terminals, and deteriorated wiring.

· Inspect starting motor electrical connections and wiring. Inspect oil jar and feeder operation. Operational check of abnormal engagement and cranking noises.

· Inspect alternator for proper operation, loose connections, and mounting hardware. Check belts, pulleys, and voltage output.

· Inspect safety controls for proper operation, loose connections, and wiring deterioration. Check all safety controls for proper operation.

· Inspect remote annunciators and alarms and test all panel and system alarms for proper operation.

· Power Generator Slip Rings and Brushes – Remove and inspect brushes, clean slip rings, adjusting as needed.

· Inspect space heaters for proper operation.

· Perform operational check for proper operation and correct readings on control panel including start controls, voltmeter, ammeter, frequency meter.

· Inspect gas lines and connections for tight connections. Check line brackets.

· Inspect carburetor and linkage for proper operation, free of binding.

· Magneto/Distributor and Ignition System – Check condition of ignition wires. Check magneto/distributor operation.

· All inspections, readings, and work performed during the quarterly service visits shall be documented and provided to the Government point of contact (POC) or contractor officer’s representative (COR) within 5 business days of work being completed. Any issues found during the inspection that require attention or repair shall be reported to the COR/POC within 24 hours of inspection.

3.1.3. The following PM Services will be completed on an annual basis in July unless otherwise specified.

· Inspect fuel filter and replace.

· Change oil filters. Inspect all gaskets and seals. Inspect old oil filter including internal inspection.

· Change oil (Base Year, Option Year 2, and Option Year 4 ONLY)

· Sample and analyze engine oil for indications of potential system failure

· Sample and analyze fuel oil in all emergency generator storage tanks for contamination

· Sample and analyze coolant.

· Inspect and change crankcase filter (Base Year, Option Year 2, and Option Year 4 ONLY). During other option years, crankcase filter shall be inspected and cleaned as needed.

· Check and adjust valves as needed.

· Inspection and ensure proper valve rotation.

· Inspect turbocharger for proper end play of rotating assembly and check for oil leakage or unusual noises.

· Check oil pressure, water temperature, and alternator gauges for accurate and replace as needed.

· Lubricate generator rear bearing.

· Check for proper adjustment and condition of vibration isolators.

· Inspect free movement of circuit breakers.

· Inspect automatic transfer switch.

· Vacuum and clean control panel.

· Inspect gap and clean spark plugs.

· Check carburetor operation, air/fuel ration, and differential pressure. Adjust as needed and lubricate linkage.

· Check ignition system for proper operation. Provide quote for any replacement parts as needed such as spark plugs, ignition wires, ignition cap, rotor.

· Properly dispose of waste oil and filters.

3.1.4. The following PM Services will be completed on a triennial basis (Option Year 2) in July unless otherwise specified.

· Flush, drain, replace coolant and conditioner.

· Replace cooling system thermostats and related gaskets and seals.

· Replace cooling system fan belts.

· Replace cooling system hoses.

· Replace lead acid batteries.

· Check and test NiCad batteries.

· Replace starting system alternator belt.

· Replace engine block heater hose.

3.2. Load Bank Testing

3.2.1. Contractor shall perform a 4 hour load bank test on each unit per NFPA 110. Contractor shall record all testing data and note engine operating condition following testing.

3.2.2. 4-hour load bank testing shall be performed on an annual basis in July.

3.3. Repairs and Emergency Repairs

3.3.1. The COR shall be immediately informed If any deficiencies are identified during preventative maintenance. Repairs identified during service shall be quoted and will be repaired using CLIN specified for repairs.

3.3.2. Contractor shall provide a single number for emergency repairs. The emergency repair number shall available any time of day, any day of the year. Upon notification of the need for emergency repairs, the contractor shall dispatch a service technician. The service technician shall be on station within two (2) hours of notification. Technician shall arrive with appropriate tools to begin work once on site.

3.3.3. Parts, materials or supplies for repairs shall be included and will be itemized on invoices.

4.0. CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATIONS:

4.1. Contractor must use Caterpillar (manufacturer) equipment, parts, and services to ensure the warranties are not nullified.

4.2. Contractor’s repair technicians must be factory trained or certified to service and repair Caterpillar generators and automatic transfer switches.

4.3. Contractor’s warehouse and repair technicians must be within one (1) hour driving time of the VA campus.

5.0. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1. If unable to complete the scheduled PM by the due date because the contract is awarded after the due date, complete the service within 30 days of contract award. Remaining PM services shall be completed per the contract schedule.

5.2. Contractor shall coordinate all maintenance, service, inspections, and load bank testing with the COR during normal working hours. (7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday – Friday) for 4 of the generators. Preventative maintenance services that limit the generator’s ability to provide power to the facility shall be conducted on a weekend (7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Saturday or Sunday) and shall be scheduled with the COR at least 2 weeks before the requested date.

5.3. Work is to be conducted in a manner which would present the least amount of disruption to the healthcare facility.

5.4. Contractor shall provide phone response to emergency calls within one (1) hour of receiving call and a two (2) hour response time (technician on site) for all emergency calls 24/7. VAMC will determine what calls they consider emergency and will notify the call service as such.

5.5. Contractor shall perform a minimum of four (4) visits per year to ensure accomplishment of all required preventive maintenance, service, load banks and inspections as defined in scope of work.

5.6. Contractor shall provide detailed maintenance reports, service reports, inspection reports, and load bank testing reports within seventy-two (72) hours of completion of these services.

5.7. Contractor will follow all VA Medical Center requirements concerning lockout/tagout procedures as required and hazardous waste removal and disposal requirements.

5.8. The contractor shall provide all transportation, labor, tools equipment, and material to accomplish the testing requirements listed.

5.9. Contractor shall follow all ECHCS guidance on patient confidentiality. Taking photographs is strictly controlled while on V.A. property.

5.10. All contractor personnel must attend site orientation prior to work on the station. The orientation takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

5.11. Contractor must report to Facilities Management Service in building LS, room 108 for instructions each time they are on sight.

5.12. Contractor shall wear VA issued I.D. badge while on campus.

5.13. Contractor is expected to work independently, with adequate personnel to accomplish all services in an efficient manner.

5.14. The contractor shall provide the POC/COR with electronic copies of all inspection reports.

5.15. Contractor shall remove and dispose of any equipment and materials that they or their subcontractors remove from service and will no longer be needed after ensuring with the COR that the facility does not want to retain it. All trash will be removed daily and all areas that work was conducted in will be placed back to the same condition as it was prior to work being performed.

6.0. Security and Safety Requirements

6.1. All Contractor personnel working onsite at the RMRVAMC campus shall check in and out with the VA Police located in the main hospital building. Access to work areas and performance monitoring will be provided by VA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

6.2. The Contractor shall adhere to all the facility safety policies.

7.0. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

7.1. Period of Performance. Field work on this project shall begin within 10 days of notice to proceed (NTP) and site survey work shall be coordinated with RMRVAMC Facility Management Service (FMS) Engineering staff and the COR. Total period of performance for this work is one 12-month base year and four (4) option years.

7.2. Duty hours are 6:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

7.3. RMRVAMC observes eleven (11) Federal holidays per year, listed below. When a holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed the day before on Friday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed the day after on Monday. Any work on these days must be requested in advance and approved by the COR.

· New Year’s Day

· Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

· Washington’s Birthday

· Memorial Day

· Juneteenth

· Independence Day

· Labor Day

· Columbus Day

· Veterans Day

· Thanksgiving Day

· Christmas Day

RECORDS MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws, and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act, (44 U.S.C. chs, 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transportation, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)(5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of ECHCS or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage, or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701.

In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to ECHCS. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to ECHCS control or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the Contract. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

6. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer’s approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating co, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and ECHCS guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contractor and in accordance with ECHCS policy.

8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public ECHCS information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

9. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

10. ECHCS owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of the contract. All deliverables under the contract are property of the U.S. Government for which ECHCS shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

11. TRAINING: All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take VHA provided records management training. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training.

FLOWDOWN OF REQUIREMENTS TO SUBCONTRACTORS

1. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause, its terms and requirements including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this contract, and require written subcontractor acknowledgement of same.

2. Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth in this clause will be attributed to the Contractor.

(vii) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition

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

(a) Any award made as a result of this solicitation will be made on an All or Nothing Basis.

(b) State if quoted services are available and priced through offerors existing Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, or VA-wide Acquisition Contract.

(c) If the acquisition is set-aside for SDVOSBs/VOSBs, their socioeconomic status must be SBA verified and visible in the SBA VetCert Database: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ at the time of quote submission AND award, or will be considered non-responsive, and will NOT be considered for award.

(d) Offerors are warned against contacting any VA personnel other than the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist prior to placement of any award made resulting from this RFQ. If such contact occurs and found to be prejudicial to competing contactors, the offeror making such contact may be excluded from award considerations.

(e) All proprietary information shall be clearly and properly marked. If the Offeror submits annexes, documentation, attachments or the like, not specifically required by this solicitation, such will count against the Offeror’s page limitations unless otherwise indicated in the specific volume instructions below.

(f) All information shall be confined to the appropriate file. The offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the quote and provide an adequate basis for evaluation. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details, in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each quote.

(g) Submission of quote shall include the following volumes: (I) - Technical Proposal; (II) - Completion of “Attachment - VAAR 852.219-75, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION); and (III) Price

Volume I - Technical Proposal The offeror shall submit a technical proposal, that describes the means and methods of successfully performing all work detailed in the SOW to include the personnel being proposed to perform the work.

Volume II - Completion of “Attachment - VAAR 852.219-75, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (DEVIATION)”:

The offeror shall complete the “Attachment - VAAR 852.219-75, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (DEVIATION)” and submit as part of the quote.

Volume III – Price Price - The offeror shall complete the pricing schedule provided in Section (v) above: Price/Cost Schedule.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)

(viii) 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION— COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES:

(a) 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:

Factor 1: Technical Proposal The offer shall be evaluated on the conformance to the requirements listed in the Statement of Work. The offeror shall submit a technical proposal, that describes the means and methods of successfully performing all work detailed in the SOW to include the personnel being proposed to perform the work.

Factor 2. Price The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line item prices, including all options. The Government may use various price analysis techniques and procedures to make a price reasonableness determination. Offers that do not meet or exceed the technical capability or quality of the item offered to the Government requirement shall not be selected regardless of price.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of Addendum to 52.212-2)

(ix) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. 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. Offerors must be registered in SAM at time of offer submission.

(x) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition

(xi) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Products and Services (Mar 2023), applies to this acquisition

FAR 52.212-5 applies to this acquisition with the following FAR clauses incorporated by reference;

(xii) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions:

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within fifteen (15) days of the expiration date of the current contract period.

For the purposes of the award of this Contract, the Government intends to evaluate the option to extend services under FAR 52.217-8 as follows:

The evaluation will consider the possibility that the option can be exercised at any time, and can be exercised in increments of one to six months, but not for more than a total of six months during the life of the contract. The evaluation will assume that the prices for any option exercised under FAR 52.217-8 will be at the same rates as those in effect under the contract at the time the option is exercised. The evaluation will therefore assume that the addition of the price or prices of any possible extension or extensions under FAR 52.217-8 to the total price for the basic requirement and the total price for the priced options has the same effect on the total price of all proposals relative to each other, and will not affect the ranking of proposals based on price, unless, after reviewing the proposals, the Government determines that there is a basis for finding otherwise. This evaluation will not obligate the Government to exercise any option under FAR 52.217-8. The `specified' rates under this clause will be those rates in effect under the contract each time an option is exercised under this clause.

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 Years

52.232-19 Availability of Funds for The Next Fiscal Year (APR 1984) Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond SEPTEMBER 30TH OF ANY FISCAL YEAR. The Government’s obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond SEPTEMBER 30TH OF ANY FISCAL YEAR, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer

852.212-70, Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items (Apr 2020)

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 offeror 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.

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html https://www.acquisition.gov/vaar

The following FAR provisions are to be incorporated by reference:

The following VAAR provisions are to be incorporated by reference:

None

The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference:

The following VAAR clauses are to be incorporated by reference:

None

(xiii) DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATIONS: Department of Labor Wage Determinations 2015-5419 Revision Number 23 dated December 27, 2022 apply to this acquisition.

(xiv) Date and Time offers are due to Noaa.Lanotte@va.gov by 10:00am MT, 08/25/2023.

(xv) Name and email of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation:

Noaa Lanotte, Contract Specialist Noaa.Lanotte@va.gov