Salt Delivery Service for water softners for VAGLAHS

Attachment 2: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items Template

VHAPM Part 813.106-1/2 SAP: Soliciting Competition & Evaluation of Quotations/Offers Page 4 of 4

Original Date: 10/12/17

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS



General Information

Document Type:

Combined Solicitation/Synopsis

Solicitation Number:

36C26218Q0151

Posted Date:

11/27/17

Original Response Date:

12/01/17

Current Response Date:

12/01/17

Product or Service Code:

4610

Set Aside (SDVOSB/VOSB):

Unrestricted

NAICS Code:

238990





Contracting Office Address

Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22

4811 Airport Plaza Drive

Long Beach, CA 90822

Description

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; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.



This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular.



The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238990 with a small business size standard of $15 million.



The NCO 22, 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Long Beach, CA 90822 is seeking to purchase salt delivery services for water softeners for VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.



All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:







Supplies



Line Item

Description

Quantity

Unit Price

Total Price

1

Mini-bulk blow in salt delivery services for softners and polishers.

Approx 4500 lbs. per month

















GENERAL INFORMATION



Service Requirement: The Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) has a requirement to provide salt delivery services for softeners and polishers.



Scope of Work: Contractor is responsible for all manpower and materials required, including all freight, delivery and disposal to blow in salt to two separate brine tanks. Contractor shall:



Provide and deliver extra coarse salt



GENERAL REQUIREMENTS



Deliveries are expected to be made every four weeks and are approx. 4500 pounds per month

Usage varies and more or less salt may be required

Delivery schedule may be increased or decreased as demand requires



This is intended to be a base plus option years contract (1 base year + 4 option years).

Place of Performance

Address:

11301 Wilshire Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA

Postal Code:

90073

Country:

UNITED STATES



Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the best value to the government, considerig past performance, and price. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: past performance and price.



The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.



The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items



Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov 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.



The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders



The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:



All quoters shall submit the following: 1 copy of the quote.



All quotations shall be sent to the contract specialist electronically.



This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for products as defined herein.  The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quoters 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:"

Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).



Submission shall be received not later than Friday, December 1, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time at electronically. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Emailed offers will be accepted.



Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist: Jason White, JD, Jason.white2@va.gov, 562-766-2231.



Point of Contact

Jason White, JD, Contract Specialist, Jason.white2@va.gov, 562-766-2231.