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1. 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.
2. The solicitation number, 36C26118Q9479 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-99, dated June 15, 2018 & July 16, 2018 and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Supplement (VAAR) current to January 7, 2010.
4. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 314120. The size standard 750 employees.
5. The evaluation of offers received in response to the solicitation will use Tiered Evaluations as follows:
TIERED EVALUATIONS INCLUDING SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS
This solicitation is being issued as a tiered evaluation for SDVOSB concerns, or in the alternative, a tiered evaluation for VOSB concerns, or in the alternative, a set aside for other small business concerns with HUBZone small business concerns and 8(a) participants having priority. If award cannot be made, the
solicitation will be cancelled and the requirement resolicited.
In order for a company to be considered a SDVOSB or VOSB the company must be listed in https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. Unverified SDVOSBs or VOSBs are considered non-responsive and price quotations will not be evaluated. The award will be set aside for veteran-owned small businesses if the contracting officer received two or more offers/quotes from verified SDVOSBs or VOSBs at fair and reasonable prices that offer best value to the Government. Offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Registration information is located at www.sam.gov. Award will be made to the responsive/responsible offeror who provides the technically acceptable product at the lowest price.
6. Description:
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
0001
1.00
LT
__________________
__________________
VENDOR TO PROVIDE 100 PRIVACY CURTAINS AND CARRIERS IAW ATTACHMENT 1, SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
0002
1.00
JB
__________________
__________________
DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION IAW ATTACHMENT 2, STATEMENT OF WORK
GRAND TOTAL
__________________
7. FOB Destination to: VA Northern California Health Care System
10535 Hospital Way
Mather, CA 95655
8. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial applies to this solicitation. In addition to the requirements of that provision, offerors are to:
a. State if your company has any government contracts against which this solicitation could be ordered (e.g., GSA, SEWP, NAC, GSA BPA, etc.) or if your proposal is submitted as a open market quote. For any government contract, provide your contract number, terms and conditions; SIN the products fall under (if any), delivery schedule and contract expiration date.
b. Offerors must provide the information described in 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal.
Note: Offers of equal products - Offeror must clearly indicate in its offer that the product being offered is an equal product. The equal product must have the same physical, functional, or performance characteristics as the items referenced above and Attachment 1, Salient Characteristics. Please provide technical specification if offering an equal product.
c. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured, used/refurbished or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. No product in development shall be considered.
d. Authorized dealers: Only firms who are authorized dealers will be considered in addition to the original equipment manufacturer. A letter from the manufacturer stating your company is an authorized dealer for the line items must be in possession by the due date and be available for submission, if requested.
9. 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, Paragraph (a) is completed as follows:
Award will be made to the lowest priced responsible offeror quoting a technically acceptable item. All line items must be quoted, no partial quotes will be accepted. Any firm quoting incomplete configurations or only part of the line items may be considered non-responsive to the solicitation and their offer may not be considered.
10. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, will be included in any open market order resulting from this solicitation.
12. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, will be included in any open market order resulting from this solicitation.
13. All inquiries and price quotations received prior to August 16, 2018 will be considered by the Government. Only emailed received directly from interested persons are acceptable. Email inquiries and quotes to carol.lam@va.gov. Receipt must be acknowledged on my desktop computer to be recognized as received. This is the only acceptable method for delivery of quotes.
Contracting Office Address:
Department of Veterans Affairs; VISN 21
3801 Miranda Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Primary Point of Contact:
Carol Lam
Carol.lam@va.gov
Phone: 650-493-5000 X65825
Fax: 650-493-2546.