Microbacteria ID CPT BPA

Added: Aug 29, 2016 5:15 pm COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION - GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation in its entirety; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This procurement shall be conducted under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR) as supplemented with additional information in this notice. The award shall be based on the Offeror's ability to provide the specific supplies and services stated in the solicitation.

Pursuant to FAR Part 13.303, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA), it is the intent of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 to establish a Single Award BPA, for the Cost Per Test (CPT) requirements described within this RFQ solicitation.

Solicitation number VA 262-16-Q-0188 is issued as a "Brand Name or Equal" Request for Quotation (RFQ). This RFQ is not a small business set-aside and is open to all interested Contractors. The selected NAICS code for this requirement is 334516, and size standard 1,000 employees. The selected Federal Supply Code for this requirement is 6640.

Due to time constraints, responses to this RFQ shall be due by Monday, September 12, 2016 at 1500PST. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Gabe Caganap, Contracting Specialist at philip.caganap2@va.gov. Offeror's are advised to review and monitor the FBO website for the most up to date information, including all amendments. Correspondence or questions may be directed to Gabe Caganap at philip.caganap2@va.gov, with "VA262-16-Q-0188" in the subject line, within forty-eight (48) hours of the posting of this solicitation. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. Inquiries after the allotted period may not receive a response due to the time constraints of the procurement.

SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR FULL SOLICITATION DETAILS.

CONTRACT CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-85-1 effective January 04, 2016, respectively.

The following commercial item clauses and provisions apply. Refer to the solicitation for complete details:

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (APR 2014) with Addendum (see attached)

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -Commercial Items (JAN 1999) with Addendum (see attached)

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (OCT 2014)

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (SEP 2013)

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (OCT 2014)