Carpet Purchase

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE
Specification Number: 36C26119Q1027
Description: Purchase and Delivery of Carpet
THIS OPPORTUNITY SHALL BE FOR A 100% SET ASIDE FOR SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (SDVOSB) ONLY.
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. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-72. The NAICS code is 314110 Carpet and Rug Mills, with a Size standard in number of employees of 500.
In accordance with Public Law 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Healthcare and Information Technology Act of 2006, pursuant to 38 USC 8127(d), this procurement is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, (SDVOSB) firms. The SDVOSB must be verified in http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov, to be eligible to submit a bid under this acquisition. Firms must also have current registrations with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and Vets 100 at http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets-100.html to be eligible for award.
The VA Palo Alto VA Health Care System (VAPAHCS) has a requirement for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a Contractor to provide all Management, Supervision, Labor, Materials, etc., applicable to procure and delivery the specified Carpet to the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1207 as described in accordance with the solicitation s Statement of Work.
NOTE: To be eligible for contract consideration bidder will fully complete and return the entire Solicitation document.
ONLY ONE CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED IN RESPONE TO THIS SOLICITATION.
In accordance with VAAR 819.7003(b), at the time of submission of quotes/bids, and prior to award of any contract, the Bidder must represent to the Contracting Officer that it is:
SDVOSB eligible under VAAR Subpart 819.70;
Small business concern under the NAICS code assigned to this acquisition; and
SDVOSB listed as verified in VIP database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. Â
Notice to Potential Offerors/Bidders: All offerors/bidders who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, located on at www.sam.gov. SAM is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. SAM is used to provide basic business information, socioeconomic status, capabilities and financial information to the Government. This requirement will apply to all solicitations and awards, regardless of the media use. It is desirable that Offerors complete their business Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses who respond to a solicitation must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. Â
Amendments, if any, will also be posted on the www.FedBizopps website for downloading. This will be the normal method for distributing amendments; therefore, it is the offerors responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to this solicitation.
SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS/BIDS: All quotes/bids must be submitted to the attention of the Contracting Officer at: Contracting Officer (36C261/90C), Department of Veterans Affairs, Service Area Office West (SAO-West), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, 3375 Koapaka Street, Suite F250, Honolulu, HI 96819 until the date/time specified. E-mail proposals will be acceptable at claude.humphrey@va.gov.
NO FAX/ FACSIMILE SUBMITTED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
All transmittal envelopes or other packaging shall be clearly marked with the solicitation number, offeror s company name and return address. All quotes/bids shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.
A Bidder's List WILL NOT be prepared nor distributed by the Contracting Officer, as it is the Bidder's responsibility to register on the FedBizOpps website (https://www.fbo.gov/index). Bidders are advised that they are responsible for obtaining ALL bid documents and acknowledging any amendments, and should re-visit the FBO website periodically to check for any modifications to this notice, updates, or amendments without further notice from the VA. Prospective Contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications and shall be registered in the System for Award Management(SAM) database at http://www.sam.gov and shall be verified in the VETBIZ Registry Information Pages at http://www.vetbiz.gov/ prior to submitting an offer, and shall have completed the VETS100A report at http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/vets-100.html (if applicable).
QUESTIONS: Prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the
solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing. All questions regarding this
solicitation must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing (email is acceptable) Claude
Humphrey (claude.humphrey@va.gov) No Later Than, 3:00 p.m., local time (CST) five (5)
days before/prior to the Offer Due Date. No phone responses will be accepted. NOTE: All
questions must reference the RFQ # and Description of the project in the Header or Opening
Statement.
CONTRACTING CONTACT PERSON:
Claude Humphrey,
Contracting Officer
Department of Veterans Affairs
Service Area Office West (SAO-West)
Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21
3375 Koapaka St., Suite F-250
Honolulu, HI 96819
Office Phone: 808-539-1307
email: claude.humphrey@va.gov.