506-15-1-121-0007 - shirts/uniforms

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, and is being conducted under FAR Subpart 13; simplified acquisition procedures apply. VA will conduct the procurement according to a combination of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors must propose on the entire requirement to be considered responsive.



(ii) The solicitation number is VA251-15-Q-0057 and is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ)



(iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69, August 1, 2013. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR)



(iv) This solicitation is issued as full and open competition, brand name or equal. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 315210, and the size standard is 500 employees.



(v) This requirement consists of fourteen (14) line items:



CLIN 0001 Kitchen Shirt-Snap Front XS Red 32

CLIN 0002 Kitchen Shirt-Snap Front Medium Red 8

CLIN 0003 Kitchen Shirt-Snap Front Large Red 48

CLIN 0004 Kitchen Shirt-Snap Front X-Large Red 56

CLIN 0005 Kitchen Shirt-Snap Front 2XL Red 24

CLIN 0006 Kitchen Shirt-Snap Front 3XL Red 8

CLIN 0007 LOGO-RED SHIRTS:

SERVING THOSE WHO'VE SERVED 34 x 30 White Logo 176

CLIN 0008 LOGO-RED SHIRTS:

NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICE 34 x 32 White Logo 176

CLIN 0009 Cook Cool Top Trim Chef Coat Large White/Black 8

CLIN 0010 Cook Cool Top Trim Chef Coat XL White/Black 8

CLIN 0011 Chef Coat LOGO:

SERVING THOSE WHO'VE SERVED Black Logo 16

CLIN 0012 Chef Coat LOGO:

NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICE Black Logo 16

CLIN 0013 Pants Men's

Executive Chef

Front Flat 36 x 30 Black 8

CLIN 0014 Pants Men's

Executive Chef

Front Flat 44 x 30 Black 8



For the white and black Cook Cool Top Trim Chef Coats:

" The coats will be brand name or equal to the Cook Cool Top Trim Chef Coat, this is necessary to maintain uniformity because these shirts are currently worn to identify the food service staff. This order is to supplement what they currently wear.

" This coat is white with black shoulders and collar. The ¾ sleeves are trimmed in black.

" There is a small pocket on the left sleeve of the Chef Coat and it is double breasted. It has a double layer of cotton, which is designed to insulate against the intense heat of the stove or an accidental splattering of hot liquid.

" Please see the requirements for the embroidery listed below.





For the Kitchen Shirts:

For all red shirts:

" The kitchen shirts will be brand name or equal to the Happy Chef poly/cotton shirt, this is necessary to maintain uniformity because these shirts are currently worn to identify the food service staff. This order is to supplement what they currently wear.

" Wrinkle-resistant, soil-release fabric

" Chest pocket

" Snap front

" Please see requirements for the embroidery listed below.







The Flag and Embroidery Requirements

For Red Shirts:

" The logo will be in white print with the embroidered American flag in red/white/blue.

" The flag will go on the left side, above the pocket, the logo

" "Serving Those", will go above the flag and "Who've Served" will go under the flag.

" The flag will be 2.72 inches (H) and 2.0 inches (W).

" It should fit centered on the left breast pocket.



For Cook Cool Chef Coats:

" The logo will be in black print with the embroidered American flag in red/white/blue.

" The flag will go on the left side, above the pocket, the logo

" "Serving Those", will go above the flag and "Who've Served" will go under the flag.

" The flag will be 2.72 inches (H) and 2.0 inches (W). It should fit centered on the left breast.







NOTE: Offerors submitting quotations items shall provide the Manufacturer's Name, Brand and Part Number for each item providing a quotation on. Please provide a sample upon request.



(vi) To be technically acceptable the products quoted shall be Brand Name or Equal and each additional item shall be comparable to what is described.



(vii) Delivery FOB Destination to James A. Daoust, Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, 2215 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2303



(viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, apply to this solicitation with the following addenda, FAR 52.209-5DEV; 52.225-25; 52.216-1 (Firm Fix Price contract will be awarded), 52.232-2, VAAR 852-215-70, 852.233-70; 852.233-71



(ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 does not apply to this solicitation. Award will made be based on best value.



(x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via https://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision.



(xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the following addenda; FAR 52.210-75; 52.232-99dev; VAAR 852.203-70, 852.211-70; 852.232-72, 852.246-70, 852.252-70; 852.246-71



(xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.203-6; 52,204-10; 52.209-6; 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3 , 52..222-19, 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-1, 52.225-13; 52.232-34



(xiii) n/a



(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition



(xv) RESPONSES ARE DUE TUESDAY, November 25, 2014, by 2:00 p.m. eastern standard time (est). Offers shall be submitted to Chris Hinson, Contract Specialist, at Chris.Hinson@va.gov.



(xvi) Point of contact for this solicitation is Chris Hinson at 734-845-5045 or e-mail Chris.Hinson@va.gov. All Inquires must be in writing,