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BERIATRIC RECLINERS

If not included with this synopsis, the solicitation will post within 24 hours of this notice. Per FAR 5.203(1) a shorter period for issuance of the solicitation will apply for this acquisition of commercial items.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. All quotes must be received by December 20, 2023, 10:00 PM, CST.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NAICS code is 337214 - Office Furniture (Except Wood) Manufacturing.

Potential vendors are to complete the attached RFQ document and submit an itemized quote as well as submit sufficient supporting documentation as required. This supporting documentation will be used to determine if the quoted items meet the requirements of the solicitation.

Information about current or previous vendors providing this/these or similar services such as Contract Information, Vendor Name, Contract Number, Pricing, etc. WILL NOT be provided to potential bidders.

RFQ Response Requirements and Information

1) Only one award will be made to one vendor that can provide all items/services at the LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE.

2) All RFQ responses must include all associated fees such as Shipping, Delivery, Administration, and delivery if required. See Statement of Work and other attachments for more detail if included.

3) All questions must be addressed by email no later than December 19, 2023, 1:00 PM, CST.

4) RFQ Response are due no later than date and time indicated in the synopsis and the solicitation. Telephone calls will not be accepted. All RFQ Responses are to be sent electronically to: terri.hudson@va.gov.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING RFQ / SF 1449

a. Please acknowledge whether your firm listed on vendor information as A SERVVICE- DISABLED, VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS in block 17a on the first page of the SF1449/Solicitation.

b. Please confirm that you are offering the SERVICE being requested by the government, please verify and/or state that fact in the on page one (1), block 19 of the SF1449/Solicitation.

c. Information about current or previous vendors providing this/these or similar services such as Contract Information, Vendor Name, Contract Number, Pricing, etc. WILL NOT be provided to potential bidding vendors.

d. Review Statement of Work and Other Attachments, (if applicable), for DETAILED INFORMATION. Any questions must be submitted in writing to terri.hudson@va.gov no later than December 19, 2023,1:00 PM, CST.

e. Per the solicitation, your firm should complete the solicitation documents or comply with (FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items, paragraph (b) and email completed document back to this office to terri.hudson@va.gov by the due date indicated to be considered for award.

f. Vendor needs to complete and return the following documents:

(1) SF 1449

Block 12 Discount terms (if applicable)

Section 17a Vendor Information to include phone and DUNS numbers. (Disregard code or facility code blocks)

Section 26 -Â Total Amount of Bid/Offer

Section 30a-c Vendor name, signature, and date

(2) Acknowledge any amendments issued: Complete each amendment, SF 30, or complete the acknowledgement of amendments block in the solicitation.

(3) OEM Authorization: Provide documentation showing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or reseller for the proposed equipment.

(4) Complete and return Section B. (Cost/Price Schedule). Prices must include all associated fees such as Shipping, Delivery, Administration, and delivery if required. See Statement of Work and other attachments for more detail if included.

ALL SVOSB s must be listed on https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ website.