B533--FY23: Environmental Water Sampling and Analysis

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

The solicitation issued as an RFQ, solicitation number is 36C24823Q0403. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-02 Effective March 16, 2023.

This solicitation is being conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.

This solicitation is being issued as a total Small Business set aside. If award cannot be made, the solicitation will be cancelled, and the requirement resolicited.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541620, with a small business size standard of $19M. The PSC is B533.

The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, San Juan Services Team is seeking to purchase non-personal services for water sampling, analysis and monitoring services at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in the following locations:

San Juan Medical Center

Out-Patient Clinics (OPCs) at Ponce and Mayaguez

Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Arecibo, Guayama; Saint Croix and Saint Thomas in US Virgin Islands

Rural Clinics at Comerio, Vieques, Utuado and Ceiba.

A list containing the contract line-item number(s), description, unit of issue and quantities (including option periods) is attached. Detailed specifications and requirements are provided in the attached (RFQ) and associated documents.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2023), applies to this acquisition. Addenda to this provision is applicable and contain the evaluation criteria and basis for award. The document is attached.

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), is not applicable to this acquisition. Evaluation and basis for award is contained in the amendment to 52.212-1.

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022) with its offer or complete their representations online.

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022), applies to the acquisition.

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2023), applies to this acquisition.

The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition.

Questions Due Date: May 1, 2023, at 10:00AM. Atlantic Standard Time (AST). Questions shall be submitted via email on a word document. Offers are due on May 12, 2023, by 3:00 p.m. AST. Prefer method of submittal is via email to: Carol Baez Rosario - carol.baezrosario@va.gov (Contract Specialist).

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

See attached document:

Attachment A : Schedule of prices

Attachment B : Performance Work Statement

Attachment C : Clauses and Provisions

Attachment D: Wage Determination