H312--Fire Alarm Inspection, Testing, and Repair Service

The purpose of this Solicitation Amendment is to respond to Solicitation Questions and Extend the Offer Due Date.

The Offer Due Date is Extended to January 24, 2020, 11:59 PM CST.

Offeror shall acknowledge receipt of the Amendment by returning one copy of the SF30 Amendment with their offer.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a Request for Quote (RFQ) is being requested.

Solicitation Number: 36C26320Q0037

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-01.

The VA anticipates the award of one Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for all resources and labor necessary to provide Fire Alarm Inspection, Testing, and Repair Service to support the Des Moines VA Health Care System (VAHCS) located at 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310.

The period of performance is from March 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021 and includes four (4) one-year option periods to be exercised at the discretion of the Government. Contractor Technicians shall be NICET 2 Fire Alarm Systems Certified. Specific requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document. Contractor to be licensed and certified to perform the required services. Please refer to the solicitation document, Statement of Work (SOW), for additional qualification requirements.

Subcontracting limitations will apply and will be verified through payroll reporting.

This procurement is set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). At the time of submission of offer and prior to award, the offeror must be verified in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization s, Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/. Additionally, the firm shall have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration at the time of offer and prior to contract award reflecting NAICS code 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths).

The Service Contract Labor Standards apply to this contract and the Department of Labor s Wage Determination is provided as an attachment to this notice; it specifies the minimum wages and fringe benefits for workers performing on or in connection with the contract.

Evaluation of Commercial Items. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Refer to FAR Provision 52.212-2 within the attached solicitation document for information regarding the evaluation of offers.

Offer Due Date: Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by January 22, 2020 at 10:00 AM CST. Quotes shall be emailed to john.becker3@va.gov prior to the solicitation closing date and time. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in full by the Contracting Office before the solicitation closing date and time. Due to email file size limitations, please do not wait until the last minute to email quotes.

Submission of Offer: Refer to FAR Provision 52.212-1 within the attached solicitation document for instructions on submitting an offer.

Solicitation Questions. All solicitation questions shall be submitted in writing via email to john.becker3@va.gov. Questions must be received by 1/16/2020, 10:00 AM CST.