DOCUMENT B. Instruction to Offerors.docx

Attachment B- Instruction to Offerors Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation RFQ # 36C24820Q0944

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS Services: TAMPA JAHVAMC FUEL TANK PAINTING/POWER PLANT.

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 only the solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. RFQ # 36C24820Q0944 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

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.

Vendor must comply with DOL wage determination rates- www.dol.gov Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items:

Period of Performance:

The period of performance is up to 120 days and shall begin on the day that the Notice to Proceed has been issued.

Reply/Due Dates:

June 16, 2020 --Site visit scheduled at James A. Haley Veterans Administration Medical Center (JAHVAMC) Central Energy Plant 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd Tampa FL. BLDG. 54. It will begin at 11:00 AM EST, meeting outside of side entrance of building between the parking garage and bldg. 54.

Please e-mail Daphne Stewart at Daphne.Stewart@va.gov to register for the site visit by 5:00 PM, on June 15, 2020.

Subject line should read: “Registration for Site Visit RFQ # 36C24820Q0944”

June 18, 2020 --Offerors to submit concerns/questions by 12:00 PM (Noon) EST. Contractors are advised that any and all conversations and questions concerning this solicitation must be sent in writing to the Contracting Office.

--All emails shall have a subject line that reads “RFQ # 36C24820Q0944 Questions”.

--Questions may be sent via email to Daphne Stewart at Daphne.Stewart@va.gov.

Questions, with the Government’s responses, will be posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE) Beta-Sams (www.Beta.Sams.gov). Please be advised that the Government reserves the right to transmit those questions and responses of a common interest to all prospective contractors.

June 22, 2020 --Government will reply to all site/project inquiries NLT 3:00PM EST.

June 25, 2020 —Final offeror quotes due NLT 12:00 PM (Noon) to be considered for award. Email offer to Daphne Stewart at Daphne.Stewart@va.gov. Offerors may call (813) 631-2823 to confirm receipt of their respective quote package if needed.

--Sellers shall complete the attached Price Schedules AND submit a company letterhead quote itemized per line item.

--Additionally, provide the following information with your quote:

· Solicitation number

· Name and address of your company

· Point of contact; name, e-mail and phone number

· DUNS number and CAGE CODE

· Price, Fee, Reinstatement Fees and any discount terms

· Representations and Certifications at FAR 52.212-3. Complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the vendor has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website. If a vendor has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website, the vendor shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision.

All provisions and clauses applicable to this solicitation can be viewed in full text using the following web addresses: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ Note, unless exempt per Federal Acquisition Regulation [FAR] Part 4.11, all contractors must be registered and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for an award against this solicitation.

Gray Market Prevention Language

(a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.

(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM’s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be 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 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 discovery of such items.