V212--FY23: Autonomous Shuttle Services

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

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-01.

This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business (SB).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 485999, with a small business size standard of $16.50 Million.

The FSC/PSC is V212.

The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, 300 E. University Avenue, Suite 180, Gainesville, FL 32601 is seeking to purchase Autonomous Shuttle Service.

All interested companies shall provide quotations in accordance with B.3 Statement of Work (SOW).

The purchase order/contract period of performance is After Receipt Order (ARO) through 9/30/2023.

FOB: Destination

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Address:

NF/SG VHS (Marion, Orange, Port St. Lucie & Seminole Counties) 1601 Archer Road, Gainesville, FL

Postal Code:

32601

Country:

UNITED STATES

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.

All quoters must submit the following:

Detailed quote with priced line items.

Provide written evidence that each route in operation meet the operational domain of the vehicle manufacturer and has received a waiver from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Complete, sign and return VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (NOV 2022).

All quotes shall be sent to the NCO 8, LaShanda.Harrington@va.gov.

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. The decision factors reference solicitation provision 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.

Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. Reference solicitation provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 8am ET, March 13, 2023, at LaShanda.Harrington@va.gov .

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

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

Point of Contact

LaShanda Harrington, Contracting Officer, LaShanda.Harrington@va.gov.