CARF Accreditation Consultant for VA Palo Alto Health Care System

(i)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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) Solicitation number VA261-16-Q-0732 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89.

(iv) This acquisition is a total Small Business set aside. The NAICS code is 541611 and the size standard is $15 million.

(v) The contract line items are listed in the price schedule of the solicitation package. When providing a quote, please provide a fixed rate for each line item.

(vi) The contractor shall provide a consultant who will assist the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in their CARF accreditation in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

(vii) The contract will be for a base year plus two option years. The period of performance is listed in the Price Schedule and the Performance Work Statement.

(viii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, does not apply to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable quote.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer.

(xi) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) All additional contract clauses and provisions are attached to this notice.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) do not apply to this acquisition.

(xv) Quotes are due by 4:00 PM on September 9, 2016 and can be emailed to michael.hodahkwen@va.gov.

(xvi) The point of contract is Michael Hodahkwen. Phone (916) 923-4567. Email michael.hodahkwen@va.gov.