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Added: Apr 09, 2018 4:11 pm 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 in conjunction with procedures in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.



The solicitation number, is 36C24718Q0509_1 issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-96, dated November 6, 2017 and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Supplement (VAAR) current to January 7, 2010. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a price quotation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 337215, size standard 500.



The contracting officer

(1) Solicits offers from both small and other than small business concerns that will be evaluated in the following tier order:

service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB);

veteran-owned small business (VOSB);

all other small business concerns;

other than small business.



The evaluation of offers received in response to the solicitation will use Tiered Evaluations as follows:

TIERED EVALUATIONS LIMITED TO SDVOSB and VOSB

This solicitation is being issued as a tiered evaluation for SDVOSB concerns, or in the alternative, as a tiered evaluation for VOSB concerns. If award cannot be made, the solicitation will be cancelled and the requirement resolicited.

TIRED EVALUATIONS INCLUDING SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

This solicitation is being issued as a tiered evaluation for SDVOSB concerns, or in the alternative, a tiered evaluation for VOSB concerns, or in the alternative, a set aside for other small business concerns with HUBZone small business concerns and 8(a) participants having priority. If award cannot be made, the solicitation will be cancelled and the requirement resolicited.



TIERED EVALUATIONS INCLUDING LARGE BUSINESS CONCERNS

This solicitation is being issued as tiered evaluation with the following tiers:

(1)SDVOSB concerns

(2)VOSB concerns

(3)Small business concerns with HUBZone small business concerns and 8(a) participants having priority

(4)Large business concerns

If award cannot be made, the solicitation will be cancelled and the requirement resolicited.



(2) If an award or a sufficient number of awards cannot be made at the first tier, evaluation of offers will proceed at the next lower tier or the solicitation will be cancelled and the requirement resolicited until an award or a sufficient number of awards can be made.

In order for a company to be considered a SDVOSB or VOSB the company must be listed in https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. Unverified SDVOSBs or VOSBs are considered non-responsive and price quotations will not be evaluated. The award will be set aside for veteran-owned small businesses if the contracting officer received two or more offers/quotes from verified SDVOSBs or VOSBs at fair and reasonable prices that offer best value to the Government. Offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Registration information is located at www.sam.gov. Award will be made to the responsive/responsible offeror who provides the technically acceptable product at the lowest price.

Please provide price quotation using the attached RFQ. All price quotes received prior to noon on April 16, 2018 will be considered by the Government. Only emailed price quotations received directly from interested persons are acceptable.