Beaufort National Cemetery, project NRM 831-NRM16-0006, Storm Sewer Repair

The National Cemetery Administration is soliciting offers under solicitation number VA786-16-R-0257.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a solicitation is attached. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-88. This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.



This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Businesses. The NAICS Code is 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. Small Business size standard is $36.5 million.



The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, parts, materials, and equipment to perform repairs listed below to the existing storm drain line located on the western half in the northern section of Beaufort National Cemetery. All work shall be performed in accordance with all requirements and specifications of the solicitation and the South Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications For Highway Construction (most recent edition).



The contractor shall complete all work within 30 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed. Time stated includes final cleanup of the premises.



Cost Range: Between $25,000 and $100,000



Location:

Beaufort National Cemetery

1601 Boundary Street

Beaufort, SC 29902



Prospective offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) website and complete representations and certifications at https://www.sam.gov.



Offers received from Other Than Small Business concerns shall not be considered or evaluated.



The following factors, listed in descending order of importance, will be used to evaluate offers: (1) Price, (2) Technical Qualifications; and Past Performance.

Proposals priced more than $35,000 but less than $150,000 will be required to provide one of the alternative payment protections below within 10 days of contract award:

Irrevocable Letter of Credit

Payment Bond

Tripartite Escrow Agreement

Certified or Cashiers Checks, Bank Drafts, U.S. Post Office Money Order



No paper copies will be issued. Offerors are responsible for obtaining any and all amendments or additional information at http://www.fbo.gov. Proposals are due at 2:00 P.M. ET on July 20, 2016.



If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please read the entire attached Request for Proposal and attached documents and provide all required documents.





All proposals must be submitted through the Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Management System (eCMS) Vendor Portal website to be considered.



Please go to the VA eCMS Vendor Portal website at https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov to register. Once on the webpage, proceed to the Vendor Portal Login section located on the far left side of the webpage and click on 'Request a user account' to register.