2410--Remote Control Lawn Tractor

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Lawn Tractor VAMC Asheville NC

Last Updated: 02/01/22

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 2021-06

This solicitation is for Small Business Set-Aside

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333112, with a small business size standard of 1500.

The FSC/PSC is 2410.

The VAMC Salem is seeking to purchase a Remote-Control Lawn Tractor.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

Line Item

Description

Quantity

Unit of Measure

Unit Price

Total Price

0001

Remote Control Lawn Tractor WITH MIN 2 YEAR WARRANTY

1

EA

Salient Characteristics

Remote Control Lawn Tractor

(A) Functions to be performed: Remote controlled tractor lawn mower will be used to by grounds crew to cut grass at VAMC Asheville. It will provide safe operation while cutting grass on slopes where roll over is likely with conventional lawn tractors.

(B) Essential physical characteristics:

Engine:

1. Briggs & Stratton Series 8270 2-Cylinder -4-stroke petrol engine 17, 9kW (24,3PS)

Traction drive:

1. Stepless electric drive 48 V DC, Safety Extra Low Voltage

Motor drive:

1. Belt drive with electromagnetic clutch

Mower:

1. High grass sickle mulcher mowing mechanism 2-blade carrier with swing blade

Dimensions:

1. 145 X 150 X 72-85.5 cm

Weight

1. 623,00kg

Contents of tank

1. 2 X 10-liter, removable tanks

(C) Standard Equipment:

Electromechanically fail-safe break

Remote control

Tilt sensor

(D) Slope:

55 degrees = 143%

QTY 1 EACH

Delivery shall be provided no later than 60 days after receipt of order (ARO).

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Address:

VAMC Asheville, 1100 Tunnel RD, Asheville, NC

Postal Code:

28805

Country:

UNITED STATES

FOB Destination.

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:

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items

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

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

the following FAR clauses identified at paragraph (b) of FAR 52,204-10; 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-13, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-3; 52.225-13, 52.232-34. (xiii) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term, 52.52.232-18 Availability of Funds, 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for Next Fiscal Year. Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices will be addressed as necessary.

All quoters shall submit the following: Quotes shall be submitted in writing to John Harmsen at john.harmsen@va.gov No later than 12 PM EST on Monday, May 31, 2022. Questions are due No later than 4 PM on Thursday, May 26, 2022, EST.

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.

The following are the decision factors:

LPTA

Must Pass Technical review

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

Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

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 12:00 PM 3 June 2022 at john.harmsen@va.gov.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

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

John.harmsen@va.gov

VAAR 852.219-78 must be completed and included with your quote.