1305--Small Arm Ammunition (NM)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation is set aside for Total Small Business for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes under solicitation number: 36C26224Q0844

VA Albuquerque Healthcare System, 1501 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque NM, 87108 is looking to purchase four (4) types of 9mm and .233 small arms ammunition for the police service. The contractor shall furnish all supplies/items to VA Albuquerque Healthcare System, 1501 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque NM, 87108.

This is a partial brand name requirement. See attached P03 BNJ for details and approval.

Potential offers must be aware that partial items being acquired are procured as Brand Name or Equal. For those items that are or equal , a description of the salient characteristics are outlined below. The FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies to this acquisition. Any items quoted as equal not confirming to the requirements of clause 52.211-6 will be considered non- responsive and not considered for award.

CLIN

ITEM DESCRIPTION

QTY

UOM

0001

Aguila 9mm Luger 124 gr FMJ (Training) 1000 rounds per case or equal

40

CS

0002

Federal Premium HST 9mm 124 gr JHP (Duty) 1000 rounds per case

10

CS

0003

Speer Gold Dot Duty Rifle .223 Rem 62 gr HP (Duty) 500 rounds per case

14

CS

0004

Aguila .223 Remington 55 gr FMJ (Training) 1,000 rounds per case or equal

5

CS

The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR part 12, 13, and 19, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Programs, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations as supplemented with additional information in this notice. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 332992, Size Standard 1,300 Employees. The Contractor Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The Contract begins on the date of award.

Key solicitation milestones are:

Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to Melissa.Ramirez8@va.gov no later than 10am Pacific Time Friday, March 29th, 2024. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephonic questions will not be accepted or returned. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to contract opportunities at http://SAM.gov.

Due to time constraints, responses to the solicitation shall be due on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 at 10:00 Pacific Time. Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information, including amendments. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. Inquiries after the allotted period may not be responded to due to the time constraints of the procurement. All offerors must be registered in www.SAM.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired.