Annual Fit Test/Respirator Training base plus four options at Buffalo VAMC

Synopsis:



This notice constitutes a combined synopsis and solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Western New York Healthcare System (VAWNYHS), Buffalo, New York has a requirement to provide qualitative respiratory fit testing and training for N-95 particulate respirators at Buffalo VA Medical Center, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14215-1129.



This solicitation, VA528-13-Q-0174, is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) is being used for the solicitation.



This procurement is set aside 100% for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed for the requirement is 541690; the size standard for NAICS 541690 is $14 million.



Period of performance is April 1, 2013 through May 31, 2013 with four option periods to expire May 31, 2017. This project is subject to the Service Contract Act.



The following documentation must be included with the proposal:



1) Submission of Offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF1449 or letterhead stationary or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. At a minimum, offers must show:



a) Solicitation Number;



b) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;



c) The name, address, telephone number, Tax ID Number and Dun & Bradstreet Number (if available) of the Offeror;



d) A description of the service being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation;



e) Terms of express warranties, if any;



f) Price and any discount terms;



g) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;



h) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3;



i) Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments, if any;



j) Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish requirement representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration.



All firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov in order to be considered for award.



DUE DATE: Offerors must submit all proposals electronically by email to richard.williams18@va.gov on or before the proposal due date of March 20, 2013 at 2:00 PM EST. No hardcopy proposals will be accepted, and late offers will not be accepted.