Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 36C25621Q1073 – Oxygen Cylinder Maintenance for the Michael E. DeBakey VA

Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located in Houston, Texas.

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures 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.

2. The combined synopsis solicitation number is 36C25621Q1073. It is issued as a Request for Quote. The Government anticipates awarding one firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

3. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular

2021-06 (effective 7/12/2021).

4. This requirement is solicited unrestricted under full and open competition. The North American Industry Classification

System number is 811219 with a size standard of $22,000,000.00.

5. The contractor shall be responsible for Revalve, Valve Replacement, Strip and Recoat, Retesting of Veterans

Administration Oxygen USP in High Pressure Cylinders including MRI Rated cylinder/ non-magnetic valve: MRI 870

Compatible post type valve; Comply with Food and Drug Administration guidance on testing for MRI safety and compatibility of medical cylinders the format for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety device labeling. MRI

Conditional decal on cylinder representing tested, Valve replacement. Re-Testing- Strip and Re-coat- and relabeling with labels that are compliant with the Department of Labor, (DOL), United States Code of Federal Regulations at §180.209

Requirements for requalification of specification cylinders at 49 CFT Ch. 1, and current Hazardous Communication

Standard, Globally Harmonized System of Classification Chemical (GHS) Chapter 2.5. Wage Determination (WD) 2015-

5233 (Revision 17 dated 6/01/2021) applies to this requirement.

6. Places of Performance:

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

2002 Holcombe Boulevard

Houston, Texas 77030

7. Period of Performance:

All work shall be completed within 60 days from the effective date of contract award.

8. A complete description of the services to be acquired, and/or applicable Government need(s) are as follows:

See Attached 36C25621Q1073 - Additional Requirements

Contracting Office:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Regional Procurement Office Central

Network Contracting Office (NCO) -16

2002 Holcombe Blvd., Bldg. 100

Houston, Texas

Contracting Officer:

Orlando Whitaker

Point of Contact (POC) Information:

Email: Orlando.Whitaker@va.gov

Quotes in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due at 11:00AM Central Standard Time (CST), July

16, 2021. Quotes shall be submitted in writing and sent via email to orlando.whitaker@va.gov. Please insert “RFQ

36C25621Q1073 – Oxygen Cylinder Maintenance” in the subject line of your email. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email to Contracting Officer, Orlando Whitaker at Orlando.Whitaker@va.gov no later mailto:Orlando.Whitaker@va.gov mailto:orlando.whitaker@va.gov mailto:Orlando.Whitaker@va.gov than 11:00AM CST on July 13, 2021. If questions are received, all responses will be posted with all questions and answers to the same announcement.

COMPLETING A QUOTE FOR SUBMITTAL

a. The Quoter shall complete Contract Administration and provide the name, title, address, email address and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding business decisions made with respect to the quote and who can contractually obligate the company. The quoter shall identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the

Government.

b. See Section B.1, Price Cost Schedule. Pricing for each CLIN must be submitted in the proper format. The proper format consists of QUANTITY *UNIT PRICE = AMOUNT/NET AMOUNT. In the event there is a discrepancy in the calculation, the UNIT PRICE will be held to the intended price multiplied by the QUANTITY. If the quoter shows only the AMOUNT/NET AMOUNT, but fails to enter a UNIT PRICE, the AMOUNT/NET AMOUNT divided by the

QUANTITY will be held to be the intended price.

d. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Addendum to Instructions to Quoters-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

e. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Addendum Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. See FAR 52.212-

2 Addendum for additional information.

f. All delivery of items and services shall be performed in accordance with the PWS and 36C25621Q1073 – Oxygen

Cylinder Maintenance, Additional Requirements.

g. Quoter must submit both Technical and Price volumes. See FAR Clause 52.212-2 Addendum for basis for award.

h. All quotes shall remain valid for 120 calendar days.

Attachments(s):

1. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

2. 36C25621Q1073 – Additional Requirements

3. Attachment 1 –Wage Determinations