J059--SCADA Maintenance Solicitation

Combined Synopsis Solicitation West Haven VAMC, (SCADA) Emergency Repairs and Programming Updates

(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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is 36C24122Q0690 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06.

(iv) This requirement is being issued as open market small business set aside. The associated NAICS code is 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors and small business size standard is $16.5 million.

(v) The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price award for (SCADA) Emergency Repairs and Programming Updates at the West Haven VAMC. Please see the attached Performance Work Statement full requirement details. Please complete the Price Schedule (Attachment 1) and submit with the quote submission.

(Final Period of Performance will be established at time of award, dates as seen on the price schedule Attachment 1 are tentative.)

(vi) The Contractor shall provide all resources necessary to provide (SCADA) Emergency Repairs and Programming Updates IAW the attached Performance Work Statement. Please see the attached PWS for full requirement details.

(vii) The Place of Performance is:

West Haven VAMC

950 Campbell Ave

West Haven, CT 06516-2770

(viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition in addition to the following addenda s to the provision: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998), 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018), 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020), 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990), 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements Notice and Representation (JUN 2020), 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008), 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2022).

(ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this requirement.

Submission of Quotes:

(1) Quotes shall be received on or before the date and time specified in Section (xv) of this solicitation. Note: Offers received after the due date and time shall not be considered.

(2) Offerors may submit their quotes electronically via email to Joshua.Gallien@va.gov.

(3) Questions: Questions shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer / Contracting Specialist in writing via e-mail. Oral questions are not acceptable due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation. The cut-off date and time for receipt of questions is 01-July-2022 at 4:00 PM EST. Questions received after this date and time may not be answered. Questions will be answered in a formal amendment to the solicitation so all interested parties can see the answers.

(4) Quote Format: The submission should be clearly indexed and logically assembled in order of the evaluation criteria below. All pages of the quote shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and solicitation number in the header and/or footer.

Evaluation Process:

Award will be made to the best value, as determined to be the most beneficial to the Government. Please read each section below carefully for the submittals and information required as part of the evaluation. Failure to provide the requested information below shall be considered non-compliant and your quote could be removed from the evaluation process.

Offeror quotes shall be evaluated under FAR Part 13.106-2(b) -- Evaluation of Quotations or Offers. Therefore, the Government is not obligated to determine a competitive range, conduct discussions with all contractors, solicit final revised quotes, and use other techniques associated with FAR Part 15. The contracting techniques associated with FAR Part 15 are not mandatory.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:Â

Price (Follow these instructions):

Offeror will complete the Attachment 1 Price Schedule, with offerors proposed contract line-item prices inserted in appropriate spaces. Offerors must also provide all applicable labor rates for the solicited services so they can be compared to the applicable wage determination for compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA).

Ensure your representations and certifications are complete in the System for Award Management (SAM)( https://www.sam.gov). Otherwise, you will need to fill out solicitation Clause 52.212-3 "Offeror Representation and Certifications -Commercial Items", and submit with the quote. Federal Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors register in the SAM database at http://www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Offerors are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their quotation. Vendors may not be considered without an active SAM record at the time of award.

Past Performance:

Provide (3) references of work, similar in scope and size with the requirement detailed in the Performance Work Statement. References must include contact information (phone number and email address if possible); brief description of the work completed, and contract # (if relevant). Please utilize Attachment 2 Past Performance Worksheet for your references and please submit as part of your quote submission. References may be checked by the Contracting Officer / Contract Specialist to ensure your company is capable of performing in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Government also reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources.

Capabilities: The offeror s quote shall be evaluated to determine if the organization has the experience and capabilities to provide the requested services IAW the Performance Work Statement in a timely efficient manner.Â

Contractor shall demonstrate their corporate experience to meet all requirements stated in the Performance Work Statement

Contractor shall provide evidence of ability to provide services to the Cimplicity Software

Contractor shall demonstrate Field Services Engineer/s have 15+ years of SCADA system experience with knowledge of Electrical Distribution system for Normal and Emergency Power

Confirmation of 24/7 phone support

If the requested service falls under your GSA or other type of contract, please provide the GSA or Other contract details.

If you are planning to sub-contract some or all of this work, please provide the name and address(s) of all subcontractor(s) (if applicable) and a description of their planned subcontracting effort. Please complete Attachment 3 Limitations on Subcontracting

(x) Please include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with your offer via the SAM.gov website or a written copy.

(xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition in addition to the following addenda s to the clause: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998), 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018), 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020), 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000), 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021), 852.212-70 Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items (APR 2020)

852.203-70 Commercial Advertising

852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veterans-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors

852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments

852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

852.273-70 Late Offers

852.219-75 Subcontracting Commitments Monitoring and Compliance, 852.219-77 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (SEP 2021), 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020),

Subcontracting Commitments - Monitoring and Compliance

This solicitation includes VAAR 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, and VAAR 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include these clauses. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments.

(xii) Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and in addition to the following FAR clauses cited, which are also applicable to the acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-26, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-55, 52.222-62

(xiii) All contract requirement(s) and/or terms and conditions are stated above.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this requirement.

(xv) RFQ responses are due 13-July-2022 at 11:00 AM EST. RFQ responses must be submitted via email to: Joshua.Gallien@va.gov. Hand deliveries will not be accepted.

(xvi) The POC of this solicitation is Josh Gallien (Joshua.Gallien@va.gov).