R499--Lean Consulting Contract, B+4 Office of the Director

The VA s response to the solicitation questions is posted on the attached SF-30. Interested offerors shall acknowledge receipt by signing/returning the SF-30 (Amendment 36C26223Q1208 0001).

All other terms and conditions of the combined synopsis solicitation remain.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services 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.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04.

A(n) SF-1449 is not being used for the purposes of this combined synopsis/solicitation notice but will be used as the form for the contract award document.

This solicitation is set aside to SDVOSBs and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

Offerors shall "Remit to" point(s) of contact email: gene.chu2@va.gov, a quote with the solicitation number listed in the email subject line, by no later than the prescribed due date, otherwise shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically by email to Gene Chu at gene.chu2@va.gov (primary) and a copy to Won Chae at won.chae@va.gov by no later than Friday, June 23, 2023, 3:00 PM Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA. Ensure to reference the solicitation number within subject line of the email.

Offerors shall provide a technical description of the item(s)/service(s) being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. The technical description shall minimally list the items required according to the performance work statement. This may include company service literature, or other documents, if necessary. If company product/service literature is being included in the offer packet, a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer shall be attached on a separate reference sheet to compare a match-for-match item/service description. See example listed hereunder:

Item/Service Description

Literature Match

1.

Pp. 2, Paragraph 5

2.

Pp 10, Paragraph 3

3.

Pp 8, Paragraph 1

Price and any discount terms; Prices offered shall be listed by base year, with up to each option year price itemized separately. Sample listed hereunder:

Pricing

Base

$Price

Option Year 1

$Price

Option Year 2

$Price

Option Year 3

$Price

Option Year 4

$Price

Offers will be evaluated on compliance with the requirement considering best value of price and non-price factors.

Note: Offerors must complete the CERTIFICATION section of the solicitation as part of their submission.

See attached.