8915--Amendment 0002 - Provide Q and A from RFQ

This is an amendment to the RFQ. RFQ due date is hereby extended by 10 days. New offer due date is December 8, 2023 by 4:00 PM MST.

The Statement of Work (SOW) is also updated to reflect the intent to award a one year award and to add a legend for the unit abbreviations identified in the RFQ Schedule B.

All potential vendors are to sign and return 1 copy of this amendment along with their quote.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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: Fresh Produce for VA Healthcare System Prescott, AZ

1.B. Project Location: Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System Prescott - AZ, 500 N. US Highway 89, Prescott, AZ 86313.

1.C. Solicitation Type -Number: Request for Quotes (RFQ) -36C26224Q0207.

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

1.E. Applicable NAICS code: 311991

1.F. Small Business Size Standard: 700 Employees

1.G. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price

1.H. Delivery Date: Delivery occurs as produce is ordered.

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 Friday, November 17, 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 Tuesday November 28, 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 852.219-78 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