Cover and Instructions 36C26221Q0246 -Trailer.docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number 36C26221Q0246 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04, January 26, 2021.

(iv) This solicitation is intended to award a contract through full and open competition to a business associated with NAICS[footnoteRef:1] Code 532120 and is subject to the nonmanufacturer rule (See FAR 19.001 and 13 CFR § 121.406). Currently there is no waiver for this NAICS code. [1: North American Industrial Classification System]

(v) The US Government, Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Services Networks (VISN) 22 Network Contracting Office, seeks to make a VISN 22 Blanket Purchase Agreement for - USP 797/800 Mobile Trailer Facility with Service Agreements for VISN 22.

(vi) Offeror quotes must demonstrate meeting the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, otherwise will be considered non-responsive. The technical specifications for this requirement are listed for Brand Name or Equal.

The Brand Name is Odulair.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following requirements outlined in Attachments A and B.

(vii) Delivery shall occur as stated within Attachment B

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation.

All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email to Carlos Magana at Carlos.Magana@va.gov no later than, February 25th, 2021, 9:00 AM PST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26221Q0246 within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email to Carlos Magana at Carlos.Magana@va.gov no later than, February 16, 2021, 9:00 AM PST.

Offerors shall submit the following via email:

1. Offerors shall fill out all tabs of Attachment A conforming to requirements stated in Attachment B.

2. Offerors shall fill out all green boxes with responses confirming their capability to meet requirements set forth in Attachment B Statement of Work and Salient Characteristics

3. Offerors shall submit the following:

a. Completed Attachment A

i. In addition to Attachment A, if the green box in section 2.1 of Attachment B is not completed, offeror shall provide an alternative catalog with per section 2.1

ii. For all offerors, Tab 1 must be fully completed. For Tabs 1-3, offerors must complete A-G for name brand items. For offerors with equal to products, offerors must fill out columns and H-K as well for Tabs 1-3.

iii. In addition to Attachment A, offeror shall provide a list of acceptable trade in items with pricing/credits

iv. The sum total of files submitted must not exceed 10MB.

b. Completed Attachment B

i. Throughout the attachment, there are several fill-ins and check-boxes that must be completed. The solicitation has been designed to be completed entirely through electronic means. To fill out all required information, use the “Tab” key on your computer keyboard. This will jump the Offeror to the next field that needs a response. Do not use the “Enter” key as that will not take the Offeror to the next field and only changes the spacing of the formatting. It is recommended that the entire solicitation be read completely prior to filling out the solicitation.

c. Signed copies of any solicitation amendments

d. Three (3) past performance references utilizing attachment D to be evaluated for past performance.

e. Any additional documentation related to Attachment B not expressly stated above

i. If additional documentation is provided, all documentation must be referenced within the green boxes within Attachment B to ensure all information is considered appropriately for meeting salient characteristics or other requirements.

f. Offerors may propose additional terms and conditions customary in the industry regarding equipment leases and service agreements as a separate attachment. Consideration will be given to all additional terms and conditions so long as they do not conflict with terms and conditions of this solicitation or statement of work.

(ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The government reserves the right to make multiple single awards in the best interest of the government. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Lowest price for items that meet all salient characteristics and requirements stated within Attachment B under sections 3, 4, 6 and 7. The offeror must also have acceptable past performance which will be rated on a pass/fail basis.

Acceptability of equipment/services shall be established by review of each submitted quote by the designated technical evaluator(s) and verification that any equal-to items meet the salient characteristics included in this solicitation. Submissions to this solicitation must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that equal-to items meet all the salient characteristics (see Attachment A and B).

(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).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

(x) Must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with this solicitation.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) The following clauses also apply:

52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal,” the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must—

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by—

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

In addition, the following clauses shall also apply and see attachment E for selected full versions of clauses. Note that the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at the following:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

The following provisions shall also apply:

(xiv) N/A

(xv) All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email to David Carlos Magana at Carlos.Magana@va.gov no later than, February 25th, 2021, at 9:00 AM PST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26221Q0246 within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

(xvi) Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email to Carlos Magana at Carlos.Magana@va.gov no later than, February 16, 2021, 9:00 AM PST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26221Q0246 within subject line of the email.