3520--648-21-2-9961-0130 Prosthetics HD Sewing System

(RFQ) Synopsis/Solicitation: 36C260-21-AP-1734

HD Prosthetics Sewing System

BRAND NAME or EQUAL _ 100% set-aside for SDVOSB.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial 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 written solicitation will not be issued. The Government reserves the right to make no award from this solicitation.

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is 36C26021Q0519. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-05 dated 02/27/2020.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333249 Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing. This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for SDVOSB.

Description of Requirements for the items to be acquired: This RFQ is for Brand Name or Equal: Heavy Duty Lock Stich Sewing Machine, Shoe Patcher, and Shoe Grinder.

Equal products must comply with the product description in the below line items and meet or exceed each of the minimum performance requirements (salient characteristics) and description provided in this solicitation.

5. Line Items:

6. Salient Characteristics:

Heavy Duty Lock Stich Sewing Machine Salient Characteristics

Specs:

Ability to sew though leather, canvas, Dacron

Foot pedal operation

Speed: 2400 SPM (stiches/min)

Motor: 1/3 HP clutch motor

Max stitch length: 5/16

Dimensions: 28 (+/- 2) in to table top, 40 (+/- 2) in to top of machine, 51 (+/- 2)in to top of thread rack

7/16in foot lift

Shoe Patcher Salient Characteristics

Specs:

Sews ½ thickness of material

Sews in all directions

Can sew though hard material such as plastic and leather

Adjustable stitch length 0-1/4

Bobbin winder

Motor controlled stitching

Option for sit-to-stand tabletop

Shoe Grinder Salient Characteristic

Specs:

2 wide sanding belts 4 x 58.25

At least one belt with 4in diameter contact wheel

Dust extraction system wall set back from belts

8 x2 scotch brite wheel

Belt motor 2600 rpm

Motor safety switch with emergency cut off

Dimensions: 31 (+/- 2) in width, 30 (+/- 2) in depth, 65 (+/- 2) in height

7. Delivery: Delivery and acceptance to be F.O.B Destination (FAR 52.247-34) at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located at:

DEPARTMENT of VETERANS AFFAIRS

Delivery is request no later than 60 days after receipt of order (ARO) fob destination.

8. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial items (DEVIATION 20018-O0018), applies to this acquisition:

All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email to rex.maughan@va.gov no later than 17:00 PST on 4/26/2021.

2. The solicitation number.

3. The name and DUNS #, address, and telephone number of the offer.

4. A technical description of the equipment being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation.

5. Contractor shall provide an authorized distribution letter from the manufacture.

6. Price and any discount terms.

9. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (OCT 2014)

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:

Lowest priced quotation that meets all salient characteristics requirements that is responsive and responsible. A comparative evaluation will be conducted in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)

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), after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

10. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer if has not been completed on SAM.gov.

11. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are added as addenda:

Clauses:

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance

52.211-73 Brand Name or Equal. (JAN 2008)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008)

852.211-70 Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals

852.212-71 Gray Market Items

852.219-11 VA Notice of Total VOSB Set-Aside

852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

852.246-71 Rejected Goods

12. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition:

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2010)

52.219-27 Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020)

52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013)

52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2018) (E.O. 13126)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020)

52.225-1 Buy American--Supplies (MAY 2014)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Oct

2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

13. There are no additional contract requirements, terms or conditions.

14. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE.

Quotes must be emailed to rex.maughan@va.gov and received no later than 17:00 PST on 04/26/2021. Quotes may be submitted on this document or the vendor s own form.

No late quotations will be accepted.

For information regarding the solicitation, please contact Rex Maughan at rex.maughan@va.gov