5450--Engineering - Portable Storage Containers (VA-21-00066301)

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 (eff. 07/12/2021).

This solicitation is set-aside for Service-disabled, veteran-owned small business concerns.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332311 Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 750 Employees.

The FSC/PSC is 5450 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.

The Southern Arizona VA Medical Center is seeking to purchase Portable Storage Containers.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

Line Item

Description

Quantity

Unit of Measure

Unit Price

Total Price

0001

40 L x 8 W x 8 H Standard Portable Steel Storage Containers. Please see Statement of Work (SOW) below for details.

4

EA

0002

40 L x 8 W x 8 H Standard Portable Steel Storage Containers. Please see Statement of Work (SOW) below for details.

6

EA

STATEMENT OF WORK

Portable Storage Containers

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System

Background:

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), located at 3601 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85723, has an ongoing requirement to provide high-security, commercial grade, portable, steel cargo storage containers to house a wide variety of equipment, supplies, and products in support of various clinical and administrative programs.

Scope:

This is a non-personnel, labor, materials, and services contract to purchase, high-security, commercial grade portable steel cargo storage containers for the SAVAHCS campus.

Requirements:

The Contractor shall provide labor, materials and supervision needed to fulfill the requirement for the transportation, delivery, placement, setup, and securing commercial, industrial-grade, steel cargo portable storage containers to the SAVAHCS campus located at: 3601 South 6th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, 85723.

The Contractor shall provide for all the following features and requirements related to providing commercial, industrial-grade portable cargo storage containers:

Storage containers must be made of high-security, waterproof steel

Storage containers must be capable of keeping items stored in them clean, dry, and secure.

Storage containers must be watertight and weather-proof

Ability to secure stored items to container walls with tie downs or rope

Containers should be light-colored: neutral, white, or sand-colored

Contractor to provide container delivery services.

Secure, convenient, and safe ground-level access

Easy-opening, customizable doors

Anti-theft and vandalism features

Portable container width must be a minimum of 8 feet, allowing side-by-side pallet storage on the inside, with a 2-ft aisle down the middle

Quantity needed:

10 - 8 x 40 units

Required dimensions of container:

40-ft long

8-ft wide

8-ft ceiling height

Interior requirements:

Slip and trip-resistant flooring

Flat ceiling

Ability to install or attach secured, safe, removable shelving

Minimum of 1 plywood sub-floor

Exterior requirements:

Steel siding

All-steel structural components

All Containers must have securable swinging doors on both ends, and two roll-up style doors evenly placed on the long end of the container.

Item Delivery Requirements:

The Government shall be held harmless against any or all loss, cost, damage, claim expense or liability whatsoever, because of accident or injury to persons or property of others occurring in the performance of this contract.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property, which may be done by the Contractor, or any contracted employee engaged in the performance of this contract.

Standard delivery on storage units to occur within 30 days after receipt of purchase order (ARO). The SAVAHCS will be provided a 4-hour delivery window in writing via email the day before the scheduled delivery.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System

3601 S. 6th Avenue

Tucson, AZ

Postal Code:

85723-0001

Country:

UNITED STATES

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 [June 2020]

Please see Attachment A Clauses and Provisions for addenda information pertaining to FAR 52.2121-1.

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items [Feb 2021]

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 [[OCT 2018]

Please see Attachment A Clauses and Provisions for addenda information pertaining to FAR 52.212-4

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders [JAN 2021]

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

All quoters shall submit their quotes on company letterhead.

All quotes shall be sent to the timothy.garrity@va.gov.

Award will be based upon price only comparison of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13.

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms and 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 quotes shall be received not later than 11AM PST on August 10, 2021. Please submit all quotes via email to timothy.garrity@va.gov. No other means of communication will be accepted.

Questions concerning this require will be taken and responded to up to July 28, 2021 at 11:00AM PST. Please email questions to timothy.garrity@va.gov. No other means of communication is allowed.

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

Tim Garrity

timothy.garrity@va.gov.

Attachments:

Attachment A Questions and Answers

Attachment B SF30 - Amendment

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the

offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR

ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY

is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not,

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter

or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to

the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

(Type or print)

(Type or print)

(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

(If other than Item 6)

(Specify type of modification and authority)

(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

1

1

0001

07/22/2021

678-21-4-616-0857

36C258

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting

4135 S. Power Road, Suite 103

Mesa AZ 85212

36C258

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting

4135 S. Power Road, Suite 103

Mesa AZ 85212

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25821Q0301

07-21-2021

X

X

X

678-3610162-616-855100-2660 010050192

X

The purpose of this amendment is to add two attachments that were inadvertently left of the original posting of this RFQ

All other terms and conditions remain in full effect.

Abdalia Smith

Branch Chief

VA-VHA-2021-DF9CD6AB

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 (eff. 07/12/2021).

This solicitation is set-aside for Service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concerns.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332311 Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 750 Employees.

The FSC/PSC is 5450 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.

The Southern Arizona VA Medical Center is seeking to purchase Portable Storage Containers.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

Line Item

Description

Quantity

Unit of Measure

Unit Price

Total Price

0001

40 L x 8 W x 8 H Standard Portable Steel Storage Containers. Please see Statement of Work (SOW) below for details.

10

EA

STATEMENT OF WORK

Portable Storage Containers

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System

Background:

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), located at 3601 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85723, has an ongoing requirement to provide high-security, commercial grade, portable, steel cargo storage containers to house a wide variety of equipment, supplies, and products in support of various clinical and administrative programs.

Scope:

This is a non-personnel, labor, materials, and services contract to purchase, high-security, commercial grade portable steel cargo storage containers for the SAVAHCS campus.

Requirements:

The Contractor shall provide labor, materials and supervision needed to fulfill the requirement for the transportation, delivery, placement, setup, and securing commercial, industrial-grade, steel cargo portable storage containers to the SAVAHCS campus located at: 3601 South 6th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, 85723.

The Contractor shall provide for all the following features and requirements related to providing commercial, industrial-grade portable cargo storage containers:

Storage containers must be made of high-security, waterproof steel

Storage containers must be capable of keeping items stored in them clean, dry, and secure.

Storage containers must be watertight and weather-proof

Ability to secure stored items to container walls with tie downs or rope

Containers should be light-colored: neutral, white, or sand-colored

Contractor to provide container delivery services.

Secure, convenient, and safe ground-level access

Easy-opening, customizable doors

Anti-theft and vandalism features

Portable container width must be a minimum of 8 feet, allowing side-by-side pallet storage on the inside, with a 2-ft aisle down the middle

Quantity needed:

10 (Each)

Required dimensions of container:

40-ft long

8-ft wide

8-ft ceiling height

Interior requirements:

Slip and trip-resistant flooring

Flat ceiling

Ability to install or attach secured, safe, removable shelving

Minimum of 1 plywood sub-floor

Exterior requirements:

Steel siding

Drip rail gutters

All-steel structural components

All Containers must have securable swinging doors on both ends, and two roll-up style doors evenly placed on the long end of the container.

Item Delivery Requirements:

The Government shall be held harmless against any or all loss, cost, damage, claim expense or liability whatsoever, because of accident or injury to persons or property of others occurring in the performance of this contract.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property, which may be done by the Contractor, or any contracted employee engaged in the performance of this contract.

Standard delivery on storage units to occur within 120 days after receipt of purchase order (ARO). The SAVAHCS will be provided a 4-hour delivery window in writing via email the day before the scheduled delivery.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System

3601 S. 6th Avenue

Tucson, AZ

Postal Code:

85723-0001

Country:

UNITED STATES

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 [June 2020]

Please see Attachment A Clauses and Provisions for addenda information pertaining to FAR 52.2121-1.

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items [Feb 2021]

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 [[OCT 2018]

Please see Attachment A Clauses and Provisions for addenda information pertaining to FAR 52.212-4

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders [JAN 2021]

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

All quoters shall submit their quotes on company letterhead.

All quotes shall be sent to the timothy.garrity@va.gov.

Award will be based upon price only comparison of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13.

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms and 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 quotes shall be received not later than 11AM PST on August 4, 2021. Please submit all quotes via email to timothy.garrity@va.gov. No other means of communication will be accepted.

Questions concerning this require will be taken and responded to up to July 28, 2021 at 11:00AM PST. Please email questions to timothy.garrity@va.gov. No other means of communication is allowed.

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

Tim Garrity

timothy.garrity@va.gov.

Attachments:

Attachment A Clauses and Provisions

Attachment B Vendor FMS Form