H363--Intrusion Detection System, Monitoring, Preventive Maintenance, Repairs and Guard Response

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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 36C24823Q2007. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-05 Effective September 22, 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 Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) 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 561621(Security Systems Services - except Locksmiths), with a small business size standard of $25M. The PSC is H363 (Inspection- Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems).

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:

Ceiba Community Based Outpatient Clinic

Guayama Community Based Outpatient Clinic

Ponce Outpatient Clinic

Mayagüez Outpatient Clinic

Carolina s Warehouse

Carolina Warehouse New Caribbean Airport Facility

St. Thomas Community Based Outpatient Clinic

St. Croix Community Based Outpatient Clinic

Utuado Rural Clinic

Comerio Rural Clinic

Arecibo Outpatient Clinic

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 (Sep 2023), applies to this acquisition. Addenda to this provision is applicable and contain the evaluation criteria and basis for award. The document is attached.

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) 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 (Sep 2023), applies to this acquisition.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

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

Questions Due Date: October 23, 2023, at 10:00AM. Atlantic Standard Time (AST). Questions shall be submitted via email on a word document. Offers are due on November 3, 2023, by 3:00 p.m. AST. Vendor shall send the quote 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