J041--Air Handling Units (AHUs) Coil Replacement at VA Caribbean Healthcare System

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.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and

clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-06, effective on December 4, 2023.

This combined synopsis-solicitation is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The applicable small business size standard is $19,000,000. The FSC/PSC is J041, Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, located at VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) is seeking to procure Air Handling Units (AHUs) Coil Replacement at VA Caribbean Healthcare System .

Detailed specifications and requirements are provided in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS), Instructions to Quoters, Price/Cost Schedule, Clauses, and Provisions. The contract period of performance is 240 calendar days after purchase order award.

Place of Performance

San Juan Address: VA Caribbean Healthcare System

10 Casia St.

San Juan, PR 00921

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] including addendum to this provision. Offerors shall read carefully the addendum which provide further information regarding this requirement and the minimum information/documentation that shall be submitted with the quote.

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services [Nov 2023].

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services [Nov 2023] (Addendum attached).

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, Offerors 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 [Nov 2023] (Addendum attached).

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders [Nov 2023]. See attachment Combined Synopsis-Solicitation 36C24824Q0337, AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHUS) COIL REPLACEMENT AT VA CARIBBEAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. Options will be evaluated at time of award.

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."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than January 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM (Puerto Rico Local Time) to Baryan Sierra at baryan.sierrapierluissi@va.gov.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to

the Point of Contact listed above.

Site Visit. The site visit information and instructions can be found in the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Evaluation Procedures and Award.

The following attachments are part of this combined synopsis-solicitation: