Combined_Synopsis-Solicitation_ TV Services.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 FAC 2020-07; FAC 2020-08; VAAR Update 2008-23.

This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 515210, with a small business size standard of $22 million.

The FSC/PSC is D309.

The NCO02 423 East 23rd street NY, NY 10010 is seeking to purchase Direct TV cable services.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

[Insert statement of work, performance work statement, or other description of services.]

The purchase order period of performance is period of performance 11-01-2020/10-31-2021.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery: East Orange Campus VA Medical Center

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:

(a) FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” Submission of quotations. Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Quotations may be submitted on letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, quotations must show-

(1) The solicitation number;

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

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the quoter;

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

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the quotation is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotations that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 The following provisions are included as addenda to FAR 52.212-1:

1. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (AUG 2020)

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)

852.203-70, Commercial Advertising.

852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

852.233-70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.

852.233-71, Alternate Protest Procedure.

852.270-1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (AUG 2020)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020 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 (JUN 2020) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020)

All quoters shall submit the following: Submit quotes via Email.

All quotes shall be sent to the Stacey.Fuqua@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.

Period of performance 11/1/2020 – 10/31/2021 Base plus 4 option years.

The following are the decision factors: Addendum to 52.212-2 EVALUATION

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations:

(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

(c) (c) 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 (is not) not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. The evaluation will consider the following:

(d) Options. The Government will evaluate quotations for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.

Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

[Attention CO: Attachment 3 Instructions to Quoters, insert here.]

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 Oct 08,2020, 2pm at Stacey. Fuqua@va.gov. All quotes received Email accepted

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). [Note to CO: This provision is in Attachment 3 Instructions to Quoters.]

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 Stacey Fuqua contract specialist Stacey.Fuqua@va.gov Tel-212-68-7500-ext6068.

VHAPM Part 813.106 SAP: Soliciting Competition & Evaluation of Quotations SOP Page 3 of 5 Original Date: 10/12/17 Revision 04 Date: 06/10/20