TAC-18-51777 - Multi-Functional Device

The purpose of Amendment 0003 to 36C10B18Q3049 is to:
Issue the Government responses to Vendor submitted questions.
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Reference
Question
Answer
1
General
Does the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted as solicitation number 36C10B18Q3049 on FBO contain requirements similar to an existing contract or will this be a new requirement? If possible, please provide the current contract number.
The existing contract is GS-03F-0182V.
2
General
Is the Government looking for a year to year rental agreement with the option to renew annually or is the Government looking for a 5-year lease?
The lease is one 12-month base period with the option to renew for four 12-month option periods. The option may be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000).
3
General
We request if the Government can extend the due date?
The Government will extend the due date until August 8, 2018 at 12:00PM EST.
4
General
We would like to ask whether the End User is seeking a plotter only or a multi-function plotter. Based on the Ricoh model provided in the B.3 Price Schedule description area, it s an MFP Plotter. Based on the specifications listed in B.4 Product Description, it s a single function Plotter.
The specification single function plotter is a correct minimum specification.
5
General
Do we need to have a GSA contract for this opportunity or would us being registered in VETBIZ allow us to submit a quote?
A GSA contract is not required for this opportunity. This acquisition is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside. Consideration for award is limited to SDVOSBs that are registered and verified in VIP database, http://www.VetBiz.gov at the time of submission of offer and at time of award.
6
General
Will the VA require the devices to Scan to Home? If so, will the software reside on-prem or offsite?
Scan to home is required. No software will be installed off-prem..

The purpose of Amendment 0002 to 36C10B18Q3049 is to:
Issue the Government responses to Vendor submitted questions.
The response due date has changed as follows:
From: Tuesday, August 7 12:00PM EST To: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 12:00PM EST
Provide Vendor question cutoff date to: Monday, August 6, 2018 at 5:00PM EST. Questions shall be submitted to Catharine Russamano, Contract Specialist, at Catharine.Russamano@va.gov, no later than 5:00PM EST on August 6, 2018.
Item
Reference
Question
Answer
1
General
Does the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted as solicitation number 36C10B18Q3049 on FBO contain requirements similar to an existing contract or will this be a new requirement? If possible, please provide the current contract number.
The existing contract is GS-03F-0182V.
2
General
Is the Government looking for a year to year rental agreement with the option to renew annually or is the Government looking for a 5-year lease?
The lease is one 12-month base period with the option to renew for four 12-month option periods. The option may be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000).
3
General
We request if the Government can extend the due date?
The Government will extend the due date until August 8, 2018 at 12:00PM EST.
4
General
We would like to ask whether the End User is seeking a plotter only or a multi-function plotter. Based on the Ricoh model provided in the B.3 Price Schedule description area, it s an MFP Plotter. Based on the specifications listed in B.4 Product Description, it s a single function Plotter.
The specification single function plotter is a correct minimum specification.
5
General
Do we need to have a GSA contract for this opportunity or would us being registered in VETBIZ allow us to submit a quote?
A GSA contract is not required for this opportunity. This acquisition is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside. Consideration for award is limited to SDVOSBs that are registered and verified in VIP database, http://www.VetBiz.gov at the time of submission of offer and at time of award..

Item
Reference
Question
Answer
1
General
Does the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted as solicitation number 36C10B18Q3049 on FBO contain requirements similar to an existing contract or will this be a new requirement? If possible, please provide the current contract number.
The existing contract is GS-03F-0182V.
2
General
Is the Government looking for a year to year rental agreement with the option to renew annually or is the Government looking for a 5-year lease?
The lease is one 12-month base period with the option to renew for four 12-month option periods. The option may be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)..

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Technology Acquisition Center, located at 23 Christopher Way, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724 hereby issues solicitation 36C10B18Q3049, as a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, for the lease of seven brand name or equivalent, medium duty multifunction printers with large format printing and extensive finishing capabilities; as well as one large format 36-inch size plotter. The period of performance shall be one 12-month base period, with four 12-month option periods, if exercised. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System code for this effort is 423430 with a corresponding small business size standard of 250 employees. Quotes are due no later than August 7, 2018 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time in accordance with the response instructions of the attached solicitation. See attached solicitation for all relevant and required information.
Questions regarding this action may be directed to Contract Specialist, Catharine Russamano, at catharine.russamano@va.gov..