VAMC buffalo / batavia sidewalk salt (VA-18-00142050)

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, and the VA Western New York Healthcare System in Canandaigua, NY anticipate awarding a contract for the following items:
Items: Bagged Sidewalk Salt for the Buffalo and Batavia VA Medical Centers Winter 2018/19
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing. Interested vendors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract.
Proposals are due via email NLT Friday, October 5, 2018 by 4:00PM (EST), to Sam DeMuzio, Contracting Officer, at sam.demuzio@va.gov.
Responses to this solicitation shall include the following: (a) company name, (b) address, (c) socio-economic status, (d) point of contact, (e) phone, fax, and email, (f) DUNS number, (g) Cage Code, (h) Tax ID Number, and must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor and provide the commodities described below.
The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this combined synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. Requests for information and resultant responses shall be submitted directly to the contracting officer, Sam DeMuzio at sam.demuzio@va.gov. NO TELEPHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
STATEMENT OF WORK
The New York VA Medical Centers located in Buffalo and Batavia require bagged SIDEWALK SALT for this upcoming Winter season. This solicitation is a Brand Name or Equal for the product: Merlin Melts Like Magic bagged salt. Proposals for any other product deemed as equal must have the same specifications, ingredients as this product and the salt needs to be environmentally friendly, and non-slippery on floors. Calcium blend (calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride and sodium) salt for park and sidewalks. Salt is to be delivered in 50 lb bags on pallets typically 49 bags per pallet. Ordered on an as-needed basis throughout the winter season. Period of performance is October 22, 2018 to April 20, 2019.
Please note that the Buffalo and Batavia Medical Centers may need same day service for emergency weather conditions. Vendors must be able to provide same day and next day service.
Delivery hours are Monday Friday, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm.
CLIN 0001 Buffalo VA Medical Center
CLIN 0002 Batavia VA Medical Center
Deliver all items ordered under this contract to:
Buffalo VA Medical Center
Attention: Donna Golossi
3495 Bailey Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
Batavia VA Medical Center
Attention: Donna Golossi
222 Richmond Avenue
Batavia, NY 14020.