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This document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for CEREC Primescan AC TP with Steel Sleeve and Sustainment Agreement. The Government anticipates awarding one Firm-Fixed Price contract. Quotes are due by September 23, 2024 at 11:59 PM Central Time and must be submitted electronically. The solicitation is for full and open competition under NAICS code 339114. The items required include CEREC Primescan AC TP with Steel Sleeve, CEREC Sustainment Extensions, and a CEREC Sustainment Acquisition Unit. Offerors must be authorized distributors by the Original Equipment Manufacturer and provide proof of authorization. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering technical capability, past performance, and price.

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

*= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SUBJECT* CEREC Primescan AC TP with Steel Sleeve and Sustainment Agreement (Michael E. DeBakey VAMC)

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 77056-5643

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25624Q1487

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 09-23-2024 00:59 EASTERN TIME, NEW

YORK, USA

ARCHIVE 8 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6520

NAICS CODE* 339114

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston TX 77056-5643

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Jeneice Matthews jeneice.matthews@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

2002 Holcombe Blvd.

Houston Texas

POSTAL CODE 77030

COUNTRY USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov

URL DESCRIPTION Department of Veterans Affairs

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS jeneice.matthews@va.gov

EMAIL DESCRIPTION 36C25624Q1487 Quote

DESCRIPTION

Request for Quote: 36C25624Q1487

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. Requirement is being evaluated under the procedures of FAR Part 13. As such, in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), the quotes will undergo a comparative analysis evaluation to determine which vendor provides the best value to the government in terms of technical capability and past performance, while also providing a competitive price.

2. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is 36C25624Q1487. It is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The Government anticipates awarding one Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation.

3. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-06 (eff. 08/29/2024), VAAR Update 2024-10 (eff. 04/09/2024)

4. This requirement is issued as Full and Open Competition. The North American Industry Classification System number is 339114 with a small business size standard of 750 employees,

5. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 2002 Holcombe BLVD, Houston, TX 77030 is requesting Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics (CEREC) Primescan AC TP with Steel Sleeve and Sustainment Agreement. The contract shall be for a Firm-Fixed Price.

6. Quotes are due no later than September 23, 2024, at 11:59P.M. Central Standard Time and shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Jeneice Matthews at jeneice.matthews@va.gov

7. A complete description of the requirement and/or applicable government need(s) are as follows: See attached 36C25624Q1487.

Please insert “36C25624Q1487 Quote” in the subject line of your email.

OFFEROR SHALL COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING LOCATED IN SECTIONS BELOW

OF THIS SOLICITATION 36C25624Q1487 TO BE DEEMED ACCEPTABLE:

a) Section B- Contract Administration Data, Contractor contact information.

b) Section B- Price/Cost Schedule, unit price, amount, and grand total. Price

Volume.

mailto:jeneice.matthews@va.gov

c) Section E- 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

d) Section E-52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services

• 52.212-3(b)(2) (insert “NONE” in this fill-in if there are no exceptions), and

• 52.212-3(v)(2).

e) Responses to this solicitation shall be submitted in two (2) volumes and one (1) administrative addendum/supplement as annotated below:

• Volume 1 (Technical Volume). Volume 1 shall not contain any pricing information and shall clearly be labeled Volume 1 (Technical Volume).

• Volume 2 (Price Volume). Volume 2 shall clearly be labeled Volume 2 (Price Volume) and shall not contain any technical information that should otherwise be contained within Volume 1.

• Addendum/Supplement: Shall contain contractor administrative data and related supporting documents (Attachment 1-52.204-24 and Section E- 52.212-3).

EVALUATION: 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. All quoters shall have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award.

See attached 36C25624Q1487.

36C25624Q1487

SECTION B

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR ADMINISTRATOR: __________________________

CONTRACTOR POC NAME: __________________________

CONTRACTOR POC PHONE NUMBER: _________________________

CONTRACTOR ADDRESS: ___________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________

UEI No. __________________________________________________ CAGE Code: ________________________________________________

TAX ID ____________________________________________________

GSA/FSS, NAC, SEWP Contract No (if applicable) _______________________

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C256 Jeneice Matthews

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston TX 77056-5643

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[x] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award

Management

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Other [x] Payment for services provided under the terms of this contract will be made upon delivery, inspection, and acceptance of all line items.

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Department of Veteran Affairs Financial Service Center (FSC) e-Invoice Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp

5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

6. Please insert “36C25624Q1487 Quote” in the subject line of your email.

OFFEROR SHALL COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING LOCATED IN SECTIONS BELOW OF THIS

SOLICITATION 36C25624Q1487 TO BE DEEMED ACCEPTABLE:

a) Section B- Contract Administration Data, Contractor contact information.

b) Section B- Price/Cost Schedule, unit price, amount, and grand total. Price Volume.

http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp

c) Section E- 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

d) Section E-52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services

• 52.212-3(b)(2) (insert “NONE” in this fill-in if there are no exceptions), and

• 52.212-3(v)(2).

a) Responses to this solicitation shall be submitted in two (2) volumes and one (1) administrative addendum/supplement as annotated below:

• Volume 1 (Technical Volume). Volume 1 shall not contain any pricing information and shall clearly be labeled Volume 1 (Technical Volume).

• Volume 2 (Price Volume). Volume 2 shall clearly be labeled Volume 2 (Price Volume) and shall not contain any technical information that should otherwise be contained within Volume 1.

• Addendum/Supplement: Shall contain contractor administrative data and related supporting documents (Attachment 1-52.204-24 and Section E-52.212-3).

7. EVALUATION: 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. All quoters shall have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2.00 EA

*CEREC Primescan AC TP with Steel Sleeve

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 6667211

The warranty and support shall cover all items listed in Section B Price/Cost Schedule in accordance with standard manufacturer warranty.

CEREC Sustainment Extension year 4

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 6286095

CEREC Sustainment Extension year 5

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 6286095

CEREC Sustainment Acquisition Unit Only - 3 yrs.

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 6286202

GRAND TOTAL

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION DELIVERY DATE

0001-

SHIP TO: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center ATTN: Warehouse, Building 2002 Holcombe Blvd.

Houston, TX 77030

USA

FOB: DESTINATION

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

1. General Information: The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located at 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030 is requesting CEREC Primescan AC TP. The contractor must provide a sustainment package which includes Sustainment Acquisition Unit Only

- 3 years, and CEREC Sustainment Extension for 4th and 5th year. See Equipment Schedule in Section 3. The contract shall be for a Firm-Fixed Price.

2. Contractor Qualifications:

2.1 The Contractor shall be an approved, authorized distributor by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to distribute CEREC Primescan AC TP with access to Sustainment Agreement.

2.2 The Contractor shall submit with technical quote an authorization letter by the manufacturer as an approved authorized distributor with access to Sustainment Ageement on OEM letterhead.

2.3 Failure to submit proof of an authorization letter on OEM letterhead from the manufacturer by the close of the solicitation due date shall result in the technical quote as technically unacceptable.

3. Equipment Schedule:

Item # Description/Part Number* Products Qty 1 6667211 - CEREC Primescan AC TP with Steel Sleeve 2-EA 2 6286095 - CEREC Sustainment Extension year 4 2-EA 3 6286095 - CEREC Sustainment Extension year 5 2-EA 4 6286202 - CEREC Sustainment Acquisition Unit Only - 3 yrs. 2-EA

4. Delivery: The Contractor shall deliver all items to the MEDVAMC 2002 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, Texas 77030. All items shall meet manufacturer specifications. The Contractor is responsible for any missing equipment, parts, and components not included to carry out the delivery.

4.1 The Contractor shall pay all shipping and handling fees for equipment.

5. Hours of Coverage: All work shall be conducted Monday through Friday at 8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m., excluding Federal holidays and unless other times are arranged in advance and approved in writing by the delegated VA POC. The government also observes Executive Orders, President’s Proclamation, and days designated by Federal Statute.

5.1 The government hereby provides notice, and the Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt that government personnel observe the listed days as holidays:

New Year’ Day January 01 Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth Day Third Monday in June Independence Day July 04 Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25

5.2 If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a national holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National holiday by U.S. government agencies, and any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States.

5.3 In addition to the days designated as holidays, the government observes the following days:

5.3.1 Any other day designated by Federal Statute.

5.3.2 Any other day designated by Executive Order.

5.3.3 Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation

5.4 It is understood and agreed between the government and the Contractor that observance of such days by the government personnel shall not otherwise be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation. In the event the Contractor’s personnel work during the holiday, they may be reimbursed by the Contractor, however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation shall be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than Contractor normal compensation for the time worked.

6. The following laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including all subsequent changes or updates apply:

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation VAAR Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulation Standards All applicable Federal, State, Local and Industry: Laws, Policies and Standards as applicable to the proper performance afore and hereafter described.

7. Glossary:

CO Contracting Officer CDR Contract Deficiency Report MEDVAMC Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration VA Department of Veteran Affairs The Joint Commission Business Day: A business day includes the entire 24-hour period ending at midnight, and a notice required by the regulation is effective even if given outside normal business hours.

8. Safety: Safety precautions shall include, but are not limited to the following requirements:

a) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

b) Applicable State and Local Safety Operation Procedures

c) VA Safety Practices and Policies, VAMC standard operating procedures, and any other

Federal, State, and Local regulations pertaining to the equipment listed for this contract.

d) The Joint Commission, formerly, Joint Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

9. Parking: It is the responsibility of the Contractor personnel to park at the appropriate designated parking areas. The government does not validate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor personnel under any circumstance.

10. Gray Market Prevention:

(a) No gray market or remanufactured items will be acceptable. Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for a supply contract for the purchase of new medical equipment for the MEDVAMC. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.

(b) Vendor shall be the OEM or an approved authorized distributor for the proposed supply contract for the purchase of new medical equipment to include replacement parts (if applicable), such that the OEM’s warranty and service associated with the equipment and system is in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right to enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA’s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discover of such items.

11. The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

12. Privacy Information: The Contractor will not have access to VA desktop computers, nor will they have access to online resources belonging to the government while conducting services.

The Contractor personnel shall secure (in a sealed envelope) and relinquish any documentation found anywhere on the VA grounds that contains sensitive VA patient and/or government information such as privacy information within 60 minutes of finding such documentation to the Privacy Officer, MEDVAMC. If the Privacy Officer is not available, please relinquish any documentation found to the VA Police Services in Building 100, first floor.

13. Invoicing/ Billing Requirements:

13.1 The Contractor shall submit requests for payment electronically to the VA’s Tungsten Network (https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp ).

13.2 All invoices shall be paid monthly in arrears. Payment for services provided under the terms of this contract will be made upon delivery, inspection, and acceptance of all line items.

No advance payments will be authorized.

13.3 Invoices shall be properly prepared in accordance with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) 52.212-4.

13.4 Invoices will be returned when documentation is missing, inaccurate or incomplete.

Invoices shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

a) Company Name, Address, and telephone number https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

b) Invoice Date and Number

c) Purchase Order (PO) number and Task Order Number (if applicable);

d) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered.

e) Name and Title of Contact to notify in event of defective invoice.

13.5 The Contractor shall contact the VA POC and Contracting Officer if they do not receive payment within 45 calendar days of submission of a proper invoice. The VA POC will be responsible to cross reference all shipping/packing slips against invoices submitted for payment for accuracy. The Contracting Officer will contact the Contractor for resolution of any discrepancies.

14. Changes to the Statement of Work (SOW): Any changes to the SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the Contracting Officer. A copy of each change will be kept in the contract file along with all other documentation of the work. Any such change shall be reflected in a written modification to this contract signed by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer. Price/cost incurred by the Contractor through the actions of parties other than the Contracting Officer shall be borne by the Contractor.

END OF SOW

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. ADDENDUM FAR 52.212-1, “INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS–COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)”

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

INSTRUCTION TO OFFEROR(S):

This solicitation is issued as a Full and Open Competition under Federal Acquisition Regulation 12 in conjunction with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information. This solicitation is to establish a Firm Fixed Price contract.

SUBMISSION OF QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS:

Quotation shall be received no later than 11:59p.m. Central Standard Time on September 23, 2024. Quote shall be submitted electronically through email addressed to Jeneice Matthews, Contract Specialist at jeneice.matthews@va.gov .

The Contractor shall be registered in www.sam.gov to receive government contracts to be considered for award.

Offeror shall complete and submit the following:

The Contractor shall submit a price for all Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) of the solicitation.

Provide all CLIN items listed in this solicitation that are annotated in the Price/Cost Schedule. See FAR Clause 52.212-2 Addendum for basis for award. The price quote shall be legible, specific, and complete in every detail.

Note: Pricing shall be all inclusive, for example, shipping cost/price must be rolled into the line item of the product and not separated as a separate line item.

OFFEROR SHALL COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING LOCATED IN SECTIONS BELOW OF THIS

SOLICITATION 36C25624Q1487 TO BE DEEMED ACCEPTABLE:

a) Section B- Contract Administration Data, Contractor contact information.

b) Section B- Price/Cost Schedule, unit price, amount, and grand total. Price Volume.

c) Section E- 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment

d) Section E-52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

• 52.212-3(b)(2) (insert “NONE” in this fill-in if there are no exceptions), and

• 52.212-3(v)(2).

e) Responses to this solicitation shall be submitted in two (2) volumes and one (1) administrative addendum/supplement as annotated below:

http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://www.sam.gov/

• Volume 1 (Technical Volume). Volume 1 shall not contain any pricing information and shall clearly be labeled Volume 1 (Technical Volume).

• Volume 2 (Price Volume). Volume 2 shall clearly be labeled Volume 2 (Price Volume) and shall not contain any technical information that should otherwise be contained within Volume 1.

• Addendum/Supplement: Shall contain contractor administrative data and related supporting documents (Attachment 1-52.204-24 and Section E-52.212-3).

The Contractor’s past performance history will be evaluated by the government for the purpose of a responsibility determination.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

• FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

• FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

• FAR 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG

2020)

• FAR 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

• FAR 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

• FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

• VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY

NOTICE (FEB 2023)

2. ADDENDUM FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(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 following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(1) Technical

(2) Past Performance

(3) Price

The Contractor shall be registered in SAM.gov https://sam.gov to receive government contracts to be considered for award.

The Government will determine the merits of each offer on the basis of (1) its acceptability, and (2) its price reasonableness.

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.

Factor 1 Technical

SUB FACTOR 1 – Technical/Management Approach

A. Contractor shall submit with technical quote evidence and capability to provide the services per the Statement of Work (SOW) in section 3.

SUB FACTOR 2 – Contractor Qualifications A. Contractor shall submit with technical quote manufacturer authorized distributor letter, cut sheets, and specifications if vendor is not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) per the Statement of Work (SOW) in section 2.

SUB FACTOR 3 – Relevant Experience A. Contractor shall submit with technical quote evidence the contractor possess the relevant experience per the Statement of Work (SOW) in section 2. See Attachment 3, Relevant Experience Form.

Failure to submit Sub-Factor 1-3 by the close of the solicitation due date shall result in the technical quote as technically unacceptable.

Factor 2 Past Performance

(A) In this factor, the Government will evaluate be evaluated for responsibility purposes and demonstrated past performance of work of a similar nature, frequency, quality of performance and relevance to this procurement. Contact persons provided for project submitted under Sub-Factor #3 Relevant Experience above may be contacted by the Evaluation Panel. The offeror’s past performance on similar project, as described below, will be considered.

(B) Contractor shall submit with technical quote past performance that demonstrates services provided.

(C) The government will use information sources such as PPIRS and CPARS and other Federal government offices and commercial sources to assess performance.

Note: Offerors with no relevant past performance history will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance and will be given a neutral rating.

Factor 3 Price

(a) In this factor, price will be evaluated for reasonableness, completeness, and fairness by comparing the proposed prices with the Independent Government Estimate and quotes posed by other offers.

(b) Deleted.

(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.

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:"

3. FAR 52.212-3, “OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS–COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

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 Products and Commercial Services.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

• ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

• FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

52.203-16 PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLITS OF INTEREST JUN 2020

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER

RIGHTS

NOV 2023

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

MAINTENANCE

OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL JAN 2017

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

DEC 2022

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED

TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

MAR 2023

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

MAR 2023

52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION NOV 1991

• VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

• VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

• VAAR 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

https://www.sam.gov/portal http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

• VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019)

• VAAR 852.223-71 SAFETY AND HEALTH (SEP 2019)

• VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

• VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

OFFEROR SHALL COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING LOCATED IN SECTIONS BELOW OF THIS

SOLICITATION 36C25624Q1487 TO BE DEEMED ACCEPTABLE:

a) Section B- Contract Administration Data, Contractor contact information.

b) Section B- Price/Cost Schedule, unit price, amount, and grand total. Price Volume.

c) Section E- 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment

d) Section E-52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

• 52.212-3(b)(2) (insert “NONE” in this fill-in if there are no exceptions), and

• 52.212-3(v)(2).

e) Responses to this solicitation shall be submitted in two (2) volumes and one (1) administrative addendum/supplement as annotated below:

• Volume 1 (Technical Volume). Volume 1 shall not contain any pricing information and shall clearly be labeled Volume 1 (Technical Volume).

• Volume 2 (Price Volume). Volume 2 shall clearly be labeled Volume 2 (Price Volume) and shall not contain any technical information that should otherwise be contained within Volume 1.

• Addendum/Supplement: Shall contain contractor administrative data and related supporting documents (Attachment 1-52.204-24 and Section E-52.212-3).

Quote shall be sent electronically to:

Network Contracting Office 16 Commercial Acquisitions Team -Houston

Jeneice Matthews, Contract Specialist Email: jeneice.matthews@va.gov

Telephone calls are not acceptable.

36C25624Q1468

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

No. Description Date Pages

Attachment 1 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain 11/22/2022 02 Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment Attachment 2 Relevant Experience Form 09/18/2024 03

SECTION B
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

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