Combined_Synopsis-Solicitation leaf system.docx

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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 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 2021-06 effective July 12, 2021.

This solicitation is set-aside for Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333112, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

The FSC/PSC is 3830.

The Northern Indiana VA Health Care System is seeking a Leaf Collection System. The system will be used to support Grounds Crew operations in leaf and debris removal on the VA NIHCS Marion, IN campus.

This is a Brand Name or equal requirement, FOB Destination. The manufacturer name and model number (Multi-vac 772 AgriMetal leaf collection system) are identified for reference only. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies

Statement of Work The Northern Indiana VA Health Care System is seeking a Leaf and Debris Collection System. Alternate products that meet (or exceed) the following salient characteristics shall be considered.

Leaf / Debris collection system specifications

· 7 cubic yard hopper

· 72’’ pick-up head

· The pick-up head lowers and rises hydraulically from the operator’s seat

· Front of pick-up head raises first which allows to vacuum thick piles of leaves

· Pickup head rides on 4 large rollers

· A hydraulic dump system

· Cleaning Platform

· Bottom rear exhaust discharge directing straight to the ground

· Rear floatation roller

· Mechanical brush drive

· 32 ¾” x 12 3/8” impeller

· 4 impeller blades

· Anti-blockage rotary blade for branches

· 24x13-12 turf saver tires

· Adjustable draw bar hitch

· 10”x16’ hand pick up hose

· No more than 89 decibel noise level

· Local delivery and service

· No partial quotes will be accepted.

The period of performance is 60 days ARO, or as soon as possible.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Northern Indiana VA Health Care System.

Marion, IN

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”.

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” www.sam.gov registration is required to be complete 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.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (Oct 2018).

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Jan 2021).

All quoters shall submit the following:

Vendor response shall include the following:

(a) company name

(b) address

(c) point of contact

(d) phone, fax, and email of primary point of contact

(e) DUNS number

All responses to this RFQ shall be fixed priced and Freight on Board (FOB) Destination. Documentation that confirms the company are manufacturer authorized resellers/distributors and installers of the quoted items must be submitted.

All quotes shall be sent, by email only, to christopher.blazejewski@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: Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable that must fully meet all salient characteristics.

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 12:00 PM EST on July 11, 2022, via email to christopher.blazejewski@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 Chris Blazejewski via email only at christopher.blazejewski@va.gov Effective Date: 02/01/2022 Page 3 of 5