7310--Meal Delivery Cart for Long Beach VA HCS

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

1.A. Project Title: Meal Delivery Food Cart for Long Beach VA Healthcare System

1.B. Project Location: Long Beach VA Healthcare System, 5901 E. Seventh Street, Bldg 149 Warehouse, Long Beach, CA 90822.

1.C. Solicitation Type -Number: Request for Quotes (RFQ) -36C26223Q0750.

1.D. Set Aside: This solicitation is 100% set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns IAW Public Law 109-461, 38 USC Section 8127.

1.E. Applicable NAICS code: 333241

1.F. Small Business Size Standard: 500 Employees

1.G. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price

1.H. Delivery Date: 60 Days After Receipt of Award

2. Key solicitation milestones are:

2.A. Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to peter.burke@va.gov no later than 11 AM Wednesday, May 10, 2023. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephonic questions will not be accepted or returned. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to contract opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov.

2.B. Submit written offers in accordance with the instructions provided in provisional clause at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors (included by reference in below attachment). All clauses and provisions can be found at www.acquisition.gov. Oral offers will not be accepted. Complete and submit the enclosed Form 1449 via email no later than 4:00 PM Wednesday May 17, 2023 to peter.burke@va.gov. Ensure the following are complete and signed as needed:

2.B.2.a. Vendor Information

2.B.2.b. Acknowledgement of amendments (if applicable)

2.B.2.c. Schedule of supplies / services

2.B.2.d. VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance For Supplies And Products

2.B.2.e. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications --Commercial Items

2.B.2.f. In regard to the Nonmanufacturer Rule, an Individual Waiver has been granted for this acquisition and is attached.