Patient Transportation Services for VA Palo Alto Health Care System

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

(ii) Solicitation number VA261-17-Q-0032 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-90.

(iv) This acquisition is a total Small Business set aside. The NAICS code is 485310 and the size standard is $15 million.

(v) The contract line items are listed in the price schedule of the solicitation package. When providing a quote, please provide a fixed rate for each line item.

(vi) The contractor shall provide patient transportation services for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

(vii) The contract will be for a base year plus four option years. The period of performance is listed in the Price Schedule and the Statement of Work.

(viii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, does not apply to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable quote.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer.

(xi) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) All additional contract clauses and provisions are attached to this notice.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) do not apply to this acquisition.

(xv) Quotes are due by 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) on November 15, 2016 and can be emailed to michael.hodahkwen@va.gov.

(xvi) The point of contract is Michael Hodahkwen. Phone (916) 923-4567. Email michael.hodahkwen@va.gov.