R606--SPECIAL Court Reporter - CI & IC POP-06/15/2021 to 09/30/2021

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested.

Solicitation Number 36C26321Q0598 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05.

This procurement is a total set-aside for a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). Prospective offerors must be verified as an SDVOSB in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) at https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/, and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to submission of their offer. Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors. The NAICS code for the solicitation is 561492 with a size standard of $16.5 million.

A list of the contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are listed within the attached solicitation documentation.

The VA anticipates one firm fixed price contract award for all resources and labor necessary to complete the Court Reporting Services for Hearings at Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Iowa VA Health Care System, 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310 and Department of Veterans Affairs, Iowa City VA Health Care System, 601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City IA 52246

The period of performance is 06/15/2021 to 09/31/2021.

FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3 apply to this procurement and are detailed within the attached solicitation document.

FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 apply to this procurement and are included within the attached solicitation document.

Additional requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document.

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

Submission of Quotes

Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by 06/08/2021 at 4:00 PM Central Time.

Quotes are required to be emailed to John.Milroy@VA.GOV in .pdf or .docx format only prior to the solicitation closing date and time. Include the following in your subject line: Quotations submitted in response to Solicitation 36C26321Q0598. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in its entirety before the solicitation closing.

Contact John Milroy, Contract Specialist at john.milroy@va.gov or 605-336-3230 ext. 7719 for information regarding the solicitation.