Orthotic Softgoods VA Denver Acquisition & Logistics Center Modification 2 to Pre-Solicitation Notice

This modification to the April 18, 2011, Pre-solicitation Notice, changes that notice as follows : The on or about date for posting the solicitation is extended to May 16, 2011; the offer due is extended to June 15, 2011; and the pre-proposal conference will not be by webinar. The Pre-Proposal conference will be held on June 2, 2011, at 1:00 PM MTN at 143 Union, Ste 770, (7th floor) VA DALC Acquisition Office, Lakewood, Colorado. Please note that the fax number to request a paper copy of the solicitation has been changed to 720-962-9026.



The Department of Veterans Affairs Denver Acquisition & Logistics Center (VADALC) intends to solicit and negotiate indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity fixed price contract(s) for Orthotic Softgoods, such as flexible lumbosacral supports, knee orthosis, ankle gantlet, wrist hand orthosis, and pneumatic walking splints. The quantities vary per line item and will be noted in the solicitation package. Items awarded will be mandatory for VA Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Services at the VA Medical Centers. The contract period will be for one year plus four (4) one-year option periods. If offeror is not a manufacturer, a signed agreement between the offeror and the manufacturer must be submitted with the offer and remain in effect for the duration of the contract period, including option years. Contracts will be established using competitive negotiated procedures. Applicable NAICS code is 339113. This procurement will be a cascading set-aside. VADALC intends to evaluate offers and make one award per line item utilizing the methodology noted below. If only one responsive offer is received from any of the designated set-aside categories, the offer will be held for evaluation within the next eligible category it would fall into. The preferences for Set-Asides are noted in descending order: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and HUBZone Small Businesses, Small Businesses. If none of the set-asides can be utilized it will be moved to Full and Open Competition. The Buy American Act applies to SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone SB and SB. All offerors, regardless of business size, are encouraged to submit proposals for each contract line item. However, recognizing VA's commitment to the service-disabled veteran-owned small business, veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone small business, and small business community, this solicitation will be cascaded to ensure that these small businesses are given every opportunity to participate under this procurement. The solicitation will be available for downloading, on or about May 16, 2011, at internet website: http://www.va.gov/oamm/busopp/sols.htm. If a paper copy of this solicitation is desired, please fax a request to Michael Johnson at (720) 962-9026 or e-mail michael.johnson25f8eb@va.gov. Written requests should include complete company name, address, point of contact, telephone and fax number. A pre-proposal conference will be held on June 2, 2011, at 143 Union Blvd, Ste 770 (VA DALC Acquisition Office), Lakewood, Colorado. Questions concerning the solicitation package should be submitted, in writing, to Michael Johnson, Contract Specialist by close of business on May 26, 2011. Questions may be faxed to (720) 962-9026 or e-mailed to Michael.johnson25f8eb@va.gov. Offers will be due by 4:00p.m. on June 15, 2011.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Denver Acquisition & Logistics Center (VADALC) intends to solicit and negotiate indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity fixed price contract(s) for Orthotic Softgoods, such as flexible lumbosacral supports, knee orthosis, ankle gantlet, wrist hand orthosis, and pneumatic walking splints. The quantities vary per line item and will be noted in the solicitation package. Items awarded will be mandatory for VA Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Services at the VA Medical Centers. The contract period will be for one year plus four (4) one-year option periods. If offeror is not a manufacturer, a signed agreement between the offeror and the manufacturer must be submitted with the offer and remain in effect for the duration of the contract period, including option years. Contracts will be established using competitive negotiated procedures. Applicable NAICS code is 339113. This procurement will be a cascading set-aside. VADALC intends to evaluate offers and make one award per line item utilizing the methodology noted below. If only one responsive offer is received from any of the designated set-aside categories, the offer will be held for evaluation within the next eligible category it would fall into. The preferences for Set-Asides are noted in descending order: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and HUBZone Small Businesses, Small Businesses. If none of the set-asides can be utilized it will be moved to Full and Open Competition. The Buy American Act applies to SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone SB and SB. All offerors, regardless of business size, are encouraged to submit proposals for each contract line item. However, recognizing VA's commitment to the service-disabled veteran-owned small business, veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone small business, and small business community, this solicitation will be cascaded to ensure that these small businesses are given every opportunity to participate under this procurement. The solicitation will be available for downloading, on or about May 2, 2011 at internet website: http://www.va.gov/oamm/busopp/sols.htm. If a paper copy of this solicitation is desired, please fax a request to Michael Johnson at (720) 962-9027 or e-mail michael.johnson25f8eb@va.gov. Written requests should include complete company name, address, point of contact, telephone and fax number. VADALC will host a pre-proposal conference via webinar/live meeting format on May 19, 2011. Additional information, including the conference format, will be made available at a later time. Questions concerning this solicitation package should be submitted, in writing, to Michael Johnson, Contract Specialist by close of business on May 16, 2011. Questions may be faxed to (720) 962-9026 or e-mail Michael.johnson25f8eb@va.gov. Offers will be due by 4:00p.m. on June 1, 2011.