R410--Pathway to Excellence Consultant Services

     This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document is attached.

     This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-05. This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business concerns. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541611, with a small business size standard of $16.5 Million. The PSC is R410.

     The VA Network Contracting Office 2 (130 W. Kingsbridge Rd., Bronx, NY 10468) is seeking to procure consultant services focused on Pathway to Excellence accreditation for the James J. Peters VA Medical Center (130 W. Kingsbridge Rd., Bronx, NY 10468).

     All interested, eligible firms shall provide quotations based on the attached written solicitation. Please read carefully and note the requirements for submission (i.e. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors).

     Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

     Offerors must complete the representations regarding certain telecommunications and services or equipment in accordance with FAR 52.204-24.

     All offerors shall submit the following:

          SF1449:

          Complete Block 17a: Offeror Name, Address, POC information, Telephone No., DUNS

          Complete Block 26: Enter Total Amount of offer

          Complete Blocks 30a/b/c: Self explanatory

          Section B.1 (page 4):

          Enter Contractor information at 1.a. (Entity Name, Entity Address, POC Name and Email)

          Section B.3 (beginning on page 8): Enter pricing information; offeror may use the attached excel spreadsheet titled                          36C24221Q0691 Line Items as a worksheet. When using the excel spreadsheet, only enter unit prices; the remaining                        information (i.e. Amount) automatically calculates.

          Carefully review E.1 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items. At sub-paragraph (b) Submission of offers:

          paragraph 4: Submit a technical plan and documentation as highlighted.

          paragraph 6: Enter pricing information at Section B.3 (beginning on page 8), or the excel spreadsheet (36C24221Q0691                  Line Items), and submit.

          paragraph 10: Submit at least three recent and relevant references. Complete the Past Performance Questionnaire and                    submit with the offer.

          paragraph 12: Complete the Limitation on Subcontracting Certificate and submit with the offer.

     All offers shall be sent to the VA Network Contracting Office 2 Point of Contact via email at William.Mills4@va.gov. Hand or physical mail delivery of offers will not be accepted. Submission of your response shall be received not later than May 18, 2021 at 2:00 pm ET at William.Mills4@va.gov. Offerors are advised to be mindful of the size of the email submission(s) and may submit the offer in parts. Offerors are responsible for ensuring the Point of Contact received the email(s). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

     The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

          "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification,                       deletion, or addition."

     OR

          "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception,                        deletion, or addition of the following:"

Offerors shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

     Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document is attached.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-05. This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business concerns. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541611, with a small business size standard of $16.5 Million. The PSC is R410.

The VA Network Contracting Office 2 (130 W. Kingsbridge Rd., Bronx, NY 10468) is seeking to procure consultant services focused on Pathway to Excellence accreditation for the James J. Peters VA Medical Center (130 W. Kingsbridge Rd., Bronx, NY 10468).

All interested, eligible firms shall provide quotations based on the attached written solicitation. Please read carefully and note the requirements for submission (i.e. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors).

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the

System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in

accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial

Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

Offerors must complete the representations regarding certain telecommunications and services or equipment in accordance with FAR 52.204-24.

All offerors shall submit the following:

SF1449:

Complete Block 17a: Offeror Name, Address, POC information, Telephone No., DUNS

Complete Block 26: Enter Total Amount of offer

Complete Blocks 30a/b/c: Self explanatory

Section B.1 (page 4): Enter Contractor information at 1.a. (Entity Name, Entity Address, POC Name and Email)

Section B.3 (beginning on page 8): Enter pricing information; offeror may use the attached excel spreadsheet titled 36C24221Q0691 Line Items as a worksheet. When using the excel spreadsheet, only enter unit prices; the remaining information (i.e. Amount) automatically calculates.

Carefully review E.1 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items. At sub-paragraph (b) Submission of offers:

paragraph 4: Submit a technical plan and documentation as highlighted.

paragraph 6: Enter pricing information at Section B.3 (beginning on page 8), or the excel spreadsheet (36C24221Q0691 Line Items), and submit.

paragraph 10: Submit at least three recent and relevant references. Complete the Past Performance Questionnaire and submit with the offer.

paragraph 12: Complete the Limitation on Subcontracting Certificate and submit with the offer.

All offers shall be sent to the VA Network Contracting Office 2 Point of Contact via email at William.Mills4@va.gov. Hand or physical mail delivery of offers will not be accepted. Submission of your response shall be received not later than May 18, 2021 at 2:00 pm ET at William.Mills4@va.gov. Offerors are advised to be mindful of the size of the email submission(s) and may submit the offer in parts. Offerors are responsible for ensuring the Point of Contact received the email(s). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Offerors shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.