6520--Stainless Steel Dental Lab Cabinetry Workstations and Desks

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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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number is 36C24521Q0091 and is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ).

The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-02, fiscal year 2021. 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)

This requirement is set-a-side for small businesses in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2 as a tiered evaluation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339114, Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, and the size standard is 750.

This requirement consists of one (2) line item:

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

0001

Stainless Steel Dental Lab Cabinetry / Desks and Workstations

1

JB

To be acceptable, the proposal/quote shall provide/meet all requirements listed in the Statement of work below. Price must be reasonable and within the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE).

Statement of Work

NRM Project No. 512-21-107

2nd Floor Unit D Dental Clinic Dental Lab Stainless Steel Cabinetry

Provide all services necessary to complete project to include site visits, construction period administration associated with replacing all existing cabinetry and desks/workstations in the Dental Lab including installation. The Dental Clinic has provided the request to replace all the cabinetry and desk in the dental lab at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center, within the constraints of the construction budget consistent with the Veterans Affairs (VA s) project team goals as prioritized during project meetings and field surveys. Conduct preliminary project scope meetings and site survey investigations to develop the necessary elements for the proposed construction consistent with the VA s project team goals as prioritized during preliminary project meetings, field surveys and studies.

The intent of this project is to renovate and modernize the Dental Lab to include, but is not limited to:

Site Visit(s)

Obtain all Dental Lab Stainless Steel Cabinets and six (6) Desks/Workstations

Installation of all Stainless Steel Cabinets and Desks/Workstations

Follow ICRA and ISLM per VA guidelines

Provide all Material and Labor for Cabinets, Desks/Workstations, and Installation

Project shall be quoted and submitted for a fixed-price, complete project in accordance with the requirements set forth in the bid submittals.

Normal work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contractor shall include in the bid to work off normal hours to minimize disruption and interference of clinical operations. Also, contractor shall make arrangements for sub-contractors to work in secured areas. VA will not grant access to subcontractors; it is the responsibility of the contractor.

General Foreman will be designated and be on-site at all times with authority to act on behalf of the contracting firm.

Daily logs are required the following date of each day worked.

Contractor must obtain a burn permit from VA Safety Office prior to any welding, soldering work and burning.

The work is in a professional environment, employees must conduct themselves accordingly. Employees shall not use abusive language, carry firearms, or bring alcoholic beverages on site. Employee's dress code shall consist of normal work uniform. Shirts must be worn at all times.

Contractor shall provide general clean up to construction area daily to the satisfaction of the VA Project Manager and all trash is the responsibility of the contractor.

Contractor shall provide negative air pressure and dust partitions in all areas of work to prevent dust from getting into patient and employee occupied areas.

Hospital smoking policy (NO SMOKING IN THE BUILDING)

OSHA and VA CONSTRUCTION SAFETY STANDARDS will be enforced. Contractor must have 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety course.

Contractor and any subcontractors, suppliers and anyone else in the contractor's employment cannot park in the VA garage.

Noise reduction control to eliminate ambient noise from operation or have maximus STC rating to be applied to temp partitions to have minimum impact when adjoining departments have research taking place.

Delivery Timeframe

90 Days after award

FOB DESTINATION

Requested equipment and services shall be delivered to VA Medical Center Baltimore, Dental Clinic, 10 N Greene Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201.

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There is no addenda to the provision.

52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 does not apply to this solicitation. Award will be based on lowest price and meeting or exceeding Salient Characteristics.

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- the offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Website through http://www.sam.gov/portal. If the offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision.

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: applies to this acquisition.

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 52,204- 10; 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.209- 6, 52.219-13, 52.219-27, 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, 52.233-3, 52.233- 4, 52.237-1, 52.237-2.

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.

A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 0900 1500. All vendors will have an hour to view site. Please provide desired time in writing to chantey.bost2@va.gov and Robert.garris@va.gov NLT Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Site-visit instructions will be provided when confirming visit timeframe. Questions shall be submitted in writing to Chantey Bost at chantey.bost2@va.gov and Robert Garris at Robert.garris@va.gov NLT 4pm, Thursday, November 19, 2020. Answers will be provided by Friday, November 20, 2020. PROPOSALS/QUOTES ARE DUE Wednesday, November 25, 2020 by 4:00 p.m. eastern standard time to Chantey Bost at chantey.bost2@va.gov and Robert Garris at Robert.garris@va.gov.

All proposals/quotes shall include the following information:

Legal Business/Company Name (as it is indicated in www.sam.gov)

DUNS Number

Contract Number (if applicable)

Warranty Information (Can be a separate attachment)

Point of Contact Name

Telephone number

E-mail Address

(xvi) Point of contact for this solicitation is Chantey Bost at chantey.bost2@va.gov and Robert Garris at Robert.garris@va.gov. All Inquires must be in writing.