3990--Corrugated Cardboard Pallet (VA-24-00096691)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number 36S79724Q0016 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03.

(iv)Â This solicitation is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-aside. The NAICS code associated with this solicitation is: 322211.

(v)Â Line Items are as follows:

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

0001

Base Year

26.00

YR

__________________

__________________

0002

Option Year 1

26.00

YR

__________________

__________________

0003

Option Year 2

26.00

YR

__________________

__________________

0004

Option Year 3

26.00

YR

__________________

__________________

0005

Option Year 4

26.00

YR

__________________

__________________

Total Amount_______________

(vi)Â Description of requirements for the items to be acquired

Please see the following Statement of Work.

(vii)Â Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Service Distribution Center

1st Avenue

Bldg 37, Dock Door 16

Hines, IL 60141

Date of Delivery: 30 days.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision.

ADDENDUM to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

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:

Quote submission requirements: Quotes must be received by the deadline listed on page one of the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice.

Any questions should be submitted to Brandy Hudson at brandy.hudson@va.gov by 1630 EST 30 August 2024.

In order to be considered responsive, the quote must include the following information:

Firm fixed priced quote for all items listed as detailed on the Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor must provide and clearly state the fixed price quote that will be evaluated for the government s order.

2. The completed provision at VAAR 852.219-76.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition.

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:

The government will award one contract to the quote that provides the best value and technically acceptable products to the government.

(x) Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision atÂ

52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.

The following FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition:

52.219-27 Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (SEP 2021)

52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (SEP 2021)

52.222 19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2022)

52.222 26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)

52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

(xiii)Â The following additional contract requirements and terms and conditions are applicable to this requirement:

VAAR 852.219-73 VA Notice of Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (JAN 2023)(Deviation)

VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance For Supplies and Products (NOV 2022)

VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018)

VAAR 852.201-70 Contracting Officer s Representative DEC 2022

VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising May 2018

(xiv)Â A statement regarding the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation.

(xv) The date, time and place offers are due:

Date quotes are due: 20 September 2024

Times Quotes are due: 1630 EST

Submit Quotes to: Brandy Hudson

brandy.hudson@va.gov

(xvi) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation.

Brandy Hudson

brandy.hudson@va.gov

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.

The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to define VA s requirements for the purchase of standard 48 x 40 pallets.

The pallets are to be delivered at dock door #16 of the Service and Distribution Center located in Bldg. 37, Hines, IL where they can be easily stored in their designated location.

SPECIFICATIONS

2.

Provide 1500 pallets monthly, in biweekly deliveries (26 deliveries per year), with the following minimum capabilities and characteristics:

Standard pallet dimensions of 48 Length X 40 Wide X 4 ½ High. No taller than 6 .

Four-way pallet design to allow forklifts to enter the pallet from any side

Must have a weighted capacity of no less than 1000lbs storage, and up to 3000lbs shipping capacity

Must be composed of recyclable corrugated cardboard, which is preferred due to ease of warehouse cleanup, recycling, and lack of rate of return on number pallets shipped out monthly

DELIVERY AND RECEIPT

3.

The contractor must ensure deliveries arrive Monday-Friday, between the hours of 7:00 am to 3:00 pm CST at:

Department of Veteran Affairs

Service and Distribution Center

1st Avenue, Bldg. 37, Dock Door 16

Hines, IL 60141

Contractor shall not attempt to deliver on the following observed federal holidays:

New Year s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr. s Birthday Columbus Day

President s Day Veteran s Day

Memorial Day Juneteenth

Thanksgiving Day Independence Day

Christmas Day

Department of Veterans Affairs Inventory Management and Quality Assurance personnel will conduct all verification of accuracy of shipments to include:

Bill of Lading (BOL) matches truck/seal/driver

Product was not damaged during loading/transport and report any discrepancies

Quantity received is equal to quantity stated shipped on packing list

Once all has been confirmed as accurate, a purchase order and receiving report will be created to account for every shipment, and ensure payment is disbursed to vendor in a timely fashion.

852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products.

As prescribed in 819.7011(c), insert the following clause. The contracting officer shall tailor the clause in paragraph (a)(2)(iii) as appropriate:

VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products (NOV 2022)

Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that -

If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Offeror check the appropriate box]

In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act.

Manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation and certification. [Offeror fill-in - check each applicable box below. The offeror must select the applicable provision below, identifying itself as either a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer]:

Manufacturer or producer. The offeror certifies that it is the manufacturer or producer of the end item being procured, and the end item is manufactured or produced in the United States, in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(i).

Nonmanufacturer. The offeror certifies that it qualifies as a nonmanufacturer in accordance with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406(b) and paragraph (a)(1)(ii). The offeror further certifies it meets each element below as required in order to qualify as a nonmanufacturer. [Offeror fill-in - check each box below.]

The offeror certifies that it does not exceed 500 employees (or 150 employees for the Information Technology Value Added Reseller exception to NAICS code 541519, which is found at 13 CFR 121.201, footnote 18).

The offeror certifies that it is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied.

The offeror certifies that it will take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice.

The offeror certifies that it will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor, or producer made in the United States, unless a waiver as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been issued by SBA. [Contracting Officer fill-in or removal (see 13 CFR 121.1205). This requirement must be included for a single end item. However, if SBA has issued an applicable waiver of the nonmanufacturer rule for the end item, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.]

or [Contracting officer tailor clause to remove one or other block under subparagraph (iii).]

If this is a multiple item acquisition, the offeror certifies that at least 50% of the estimated contract value is composed of items that are manufactured by small business concerns. [Contracting Officer fill-in or removal. See 13 CFR 121.406(d) for multiple end items. If SBA has issued an applicable nonmanufacturer rule waiver, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.]

The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

A fine under section 16(g)

of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18.

The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract or to determine whether the offeror qualifies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer in compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror's bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be

deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. Certification

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee:

Printed Title of Signee:

Signature:

Date:

Company Name and Address:

(End of clause)

Parent topic: Subpart 852.2 - Text of Provisions and Clauses